A tablet is the perfect in-between device to have when a smartphone screen is too small, but a computer is not portable enough. Many of the latest tablets can even function as computers as well with the addition of optional accessories like keyboard cases. And they’re often as compact and lightweight as phones. And a wide selection of them are on sale right now for Amazon’s Black Friday deals, open to all Amazon Prime members.
Beyond the most premium models, there are decent tablets that are great for family use and basic activities like web surfing, eBook reading, playing games, and watching streaming videos. Plus, there are even tablets designed specifically for kids with curated content and useful parental controls.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
List Price: $329.99
Deal Price: $199.99
- Comes in silver, dark grey, pink gold
- Comes with 32GB, 64GB, 128GB storage
Save big on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, a great budget Android tablet with a 10.5-inch screen, up to 128GB storage, and a long-lasting battery with USB-C charging. Working within the Galaxy ecosystem, it’s the perfect complement for someone who already owns a Galaxy smartphone, syncing content across all devices.
While this is a tablet anyone can use, there’s also access to Samsung Kids with a library of curated content for little ones that is safe to surf, age-appropriate, and educational.
Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd-Gen)
List Price: $229.99
Deal Price: $169.99
A new 2022 model, the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus boasts a 10-inch FHD screen, front and rear 8MP camera, 4GB memory, and 128GB storage. Running Android 12 or later, the IPS display is complemented by a quad-speaker system, great for watching videos, playing games, and video chats.
Lightweight and portable, the compact tablet is suitable for students, remote workers, and other professionals thanks to features like the Lenovo Memo app for easily taking notes. There’s also an Immersive Reading Mode that takes some strain off the eyes when reading for long periods of time, great for those who want to use it for ebooks, reading the news, and more.
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet
List Price: $109.99
Deal Price: $54.99
- Comes in blue, purple, red
- Comes in 16GB, 32GB capacities
- Can be bundled with a zipper sleeve, kids stylus
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet is one of the best tablets for kids. It comes with a kid-proof case with a built-in stand along with a two-year worry-free guarantee: if it breaks, Amazon will replace it. The tablet offers limited access to the web and comes with a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which offers curated content designed specifically for young children.
Parents can monitor use, filter content based on age, set educational goals, set usage time limits, and more using the Parent Dashboard. It’s the perfect first tablet for a toddler or school-aged child.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Bundle
List Price: $119.98
Deal Price: $57.29
- Comes in black, Plum, Twilight blue
- Can be purchased on its own as well, in 32GB or 64GB capacity
- Can be purchased bundled with Fire TV Stick, Luna Cloud gaming controller
Some of the best deals on tablets include bundles that combine the tablet with useful accessories, all for one heavily discounted price. One such deal is this Amazon Fire HD 8 bundle that includes the ad-supported version of the tablet along with the Amazon Standing Case in black to protect it.
The tablet has an 8-inch screen with storage that can be expanded up to 1TB with an optional microSD card. With 2GB RAM, the 2020-model release tablet offers a 12-hour all-day battery and USB-C for charging. The magnetic case covers the full tablet and automatically wakes it up once open then puts it to sleep once closed.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet (2022 Model)
List Price: $99.99
Deal Price: $54.99
- Comes in black, Denim, Rose
- Comes with 32GB, 64GB storage
- Comes with or without lockscreen ads
- Can be bundled with case and two-pack screen protectors, Luna Cloud gaming controller
Get the latest and greatest with the 2022 release model of the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, which also has an 8-inch display along with 32GB or 64GB storage but with a 30 percent faster processor. It also boasts a slightly improved rated battery life of up to 13 hours.
With 2GB RAM and up to 1TB expandable storage, it’s also thinner and lighter in design than the previous model, which itself was named among the best tablets. The screen, meanwhile, is made from stronger glass. Like other Amazon Fire tablets, this one works with Amazon Kids as well, though it does not come with a trial like the Kid tablets do.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
List Price: $349.99
Deal Price: $229.99
- Comes in Chiffon Rose, Angora blue, Oxford gray
- Comes in 64GB, 128GB capacities
For something more premium, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite comes with a 10.4-inch screen, starting at 64GB storage, AKG dual speakers, a long-lasting battery, and even an S Pen included for sketching, jotting down notes, or easy navigation on screen.
Operating on the Android OS, this tablet is slim and lightweight with a high-res screen and Dolby Atmos-supported surround sound that makes it great for watching movies and TV on the go. Get up to 12 hours per charge via USB-C. With One UI connectivity, it communicates seamlessly with other Samsung Galaxy devices while the DeX experience makes it easy to connect to a workstation for greater productivity.
GAOMON PD1160 Drawing Pen Display
List Price: $239.99
Deal Price: $159.99
For something a bit different and niche, the GAOMON PD1161 Drawing Pen Display is perfect for graphics artists. The included pen offers 8,192 levels of pressure-sensitive, battery-free operation along with eight shortcut keys.
Compatible with Windows 7 and above or MacOS 10.12 or later, use the 11.6-inch HD IPS screen to draw and sketch from various angles, using different pressure differences that will be recognized for precision and accuracy. Those looking to get into creating their own anime will love this gift.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet (2022 Model)
List Price: $149.99
Deal Price: $79.99
- Comes with Cyber blue, Hello Teal, Rainbow Universe case designs
Designed for older kids from 6-12, the newest Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet comes with an 8-inch screen, 30% faster processor compared to the previous-generation model, 13 hours of battery life, 32GB storage and a kid-friendly case with a worry-free guarantee that Amazon will replace the tablet if it breaks within the first two years.
It also comes with a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription, support for Dolby Atmos sound, and expandable storage options for up to 1TB with an optional microSD card. The same parental controls included with all Amazon Kids tablets are included with this one. Parents can also, however, add access to popular apps for older kids, like Minecraft and Zoom. Web browsing is permitted but with restrictions to ensure kids only access age-appropriate content.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
List Price: $149.99
Deal Price: $74.99
- Comes in black, Denim, Lavender, Olive
- Comes in 32GB, 64GB capacities
- Come with or without lockscreen ads
- Can be bundled with Fire TV Stick 4K, Keyboard case and Microsoft 365, Luna Cloud gaming controller
Dubbed a best-seller on Amazon, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet was released in 2021 but remains a good option, especially at this price. Equipped with a 10.1-inch 1,080p full HD screen and minimum 32GB storage (increase this to up to 1TB with an optional memory card), it boasts 3GB RAM and a 12-hour battery.
Access plenty of apps, web browsers, and more, along with hands-free Alexa for voice control of the tablet and some of the best Alexa skills worth using. Thin, light, and durable, it’s the perfect tablet for multitasking.
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet
List Price: $59.99
Deal Price: $39.99
- Comes in black, Denim, Rose
- Comes with 16GB, 32GB capacities
- Comes with or without lockscreen ads
- Can be bundled with a case and two-pack screen protectors
Looking for a cheap tablet to knock around at home, control smart home devices, hand over to the kids, and the odd streaming or web access? The Amazon Fire 7 tablet is about as affordable as they come. This one is a new 2022 release model that has a decent-sized 7-inch screen and offers up to 10 hours of battery life per charge.
Portable and lightweight, it starts with 16GB storage but insert an optional memory card to expand that to up to 1TB. With 2GB RAM, it’s usable for everything from streaming TV to video calls, playing games, social media, and more. Add Amazon Kids+ (for a fee) to hand it over to a young child for a personalized and kid-friendly experience with parental controls.