Although we’re still a ways away from this year’s crop of the best Black Friday tablet deals, as Idowu Koyenikan once said, “opportunity does not waste time with those who are unprepared”. So, we’ve created this guide to highlight where you can expect the best deals this year, answer any burning questions about nabbing the best Black Friday tablet deals in 2023 and what last year’s deals provided, for a little added context.
As deals go, electronics saw some of the biggest reductions last year, with an average of 25% off across purchases made in the US around Black Friday. Meanwhile, Cyber Monday was the time frame when most buyers decided it was time to fork out cash for a new iPad or Fire tablet. Speaking of which, some of the biggest reductions we picked up on last year included almost $250 off the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro, great trade-in deals and money off Samsung’s then-latest Galaxy Tab S8 family and almost half off Amazon‘s Fire tablets.
Black Friday 2023 officially kicks off on November 24, however, deals can emerge as early as late October, so check out our Black Friday deals hub for an overview of what discounts are already waiting to be found as we approach the sales period proper.
If you’re not sure which are the hottest tablets right now, why not first stop by our best tablets buying guide, or if you’re looking for deals on something a little more specific in the tablets space, we have a dedicated Black Friday iPad deals roundup worth checking out, too.
Today’s best tablet sales
While we’re not yet in deals season, many big-name retailers offer various discounts all year round. Here are some places worth checking out right now, if you can’t wait for this year’s Black Friday tablet deals.
US tablet sales
UK tablet sales
Black Friday tablet deals: FAQs
When will the best Black Friday tablet deals start in 2023?
As mentioned earlier, while Black Friday isn’t scheduled to take place until November 24 this year, there will almost certainly be a few retailers and brands who kick things off early.
Once upon a time, we’d have told you to keep your bank account on lock until the main event but in recent years we’ve started to see deals crop up earlier and earlier; sometimes as early as the end of October!
There’s also a second Amazon Prime Day to consider, which takes place on October 10 – 11 this year and is great for giving an indication of where Black Friday deals are likely to lie.
While the timing on when to pull the trigger on a new discounted tablet is ultimately your choice, we’d suggest grabbing your desired device(s) on Black Friday itself and holding out for accessories on discounts on Cyber Monday, which in the past has played host to the best reductions on such things (think Apple Pencils, cases and the like).
Where will the best Black Friday tablet deals be?
This will be the place to find the best Black Friday tablet deals, once they launch, but if you simply cannot wait, below you’ll find a shortlist of retailers we suggest checking out across the US and UK.
US:
Amazon: already up to 16% off select iPads
Apple: the latest deals on the iPad Mini to the iPad Pro
Walmart: free headphones with iPads and money off Samsung tablets
Target: Money off big-brand tablets and Fire tablets
UK:
Amazon: iPads are almost perpetually on discount
John Lewis: save on accessories with select Samsung Galaxy Tabs
Argos: 10% of Samsung tablets with code ‘SAMSUNGWEEK10’
Currys: savings on select iPads and Samsung tablets
EE: reduced monthly price on tablets on-contract, plus no upfront cost
Vodafone: save £96 on an iPad Mini contract at just £21 a month
What Black Friday tablet deals do we expect to see in 2023?
The biggest deals will almost certainly fall on Amazon’s own Fire tablets – including their Kids and Pro tablet lines and bundles. Discounts of almost 50% aren’t uncommon, making it the best time all year to buy one of Amazon’s already-affordable slates.
If you’re hoping for iPad reductions, the latest models only see minor price drops (think $100/£100 off), while the last year, 2021 iPad Pro models could be had with discounts as much as $230 off.
Samsung supplements modest discounts with trade-in offers to create some worthwhile deals, while Microsoft’s Surface offering can be found with several hundred off pretty consistently.
Last year’s best Black Friday tablet deals
Most of our ‘what to expect’ advice comes from former deals that we’ve featured in previous years’ Black Friday tablet deals roundups, so below you’ll find specific examples of offers we’ve deemed worth your time and, more importantly, money.
Last year’s best deals (US)
Last year’s best deals (UK)
In the UK, iPad deals proved harder to come by last year, but discounts on Samsung and Amazon Fire tablets were still in good supply.
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