Best Prime Day tablet deals 2023: low-priced Amazon Fire, Apple iPad & more

In recent years Amazon Prime Day has been a great time to look for a top price on tablets and e-readers – and 2023 is looking no different when it comes to saving in Amazon's Big Deal Days sale, which officially starts tomorrow!  But the deals are already coming thick and fast, whether you want one of the best iPads or an Android slate, big or small, here are the best deals available right now.

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With the rise in hybrid working, tablets have become necessities for both work and play. The best tablets combine the ease and portability of a smartphone with the power and versatility of a laptop. Whether you’re an Apple or Samsung fan, the Prime Day sales have great bargains on popular tablets of every type, especially on Amazon's own Fire tablets. If you're looking for a Kindle specifically then check out our best Prime Day Kindle deals.

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Apple 2022 10.9-inch iPad: was £499. now £469.99
With a beautiful 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, this 10th gen iPad is a sight to behold. It's far more than just a pretty face however with Wifi 6 and Apple's A14 Bionic chip keeping it lightning fast. 

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Lenovo Tab M10 (3rd gen): was £179.99 now £154.99
With a 10-inch full HD screen, 128GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, this is an Android tablet capable of competing with far more expensive devices. Its aluminium chassis is super sleek too. 

Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet: was £114 now £59.99 at Amazon
As the name suggests, this is a great tablet for little ones. In a robust case that should survive any... adventures, this tablet also comes with a year of Amazon Kids+.

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2021 Apple iPad (9th Generation): was £369 now £314.98 at Amazon
This iPad is the 2021 9th generation which is 10.2-inches and comes with WiFi connectivity and up to 256GB storage. Available in silver and space grey, this iPad runs on the A13 Bionic chip and has both front and back cameras, stereo speakers and touch ID.

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Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet: was £249 now £159 at Amazon
The newest and largest of Amazon's slates, the Fire Max 11 offers impressive performance at a great value price. Well, that's an even better proposition with a further £90 off the pricetag. 

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: was £219 now £145 at Amazon
As we predicted, you can already find discounts on Samsung Galaxy tablets, like this 34% price cut on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8. This Android tablet is super powerful with tons of apps and battery life. It’s a great device for work and play and has a split-screen capability for smooth and seamless multitasking.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: was £149 now £119.99 at Amazon
This 8.7-inch tablet has 32GB of storage (plus SD card slot) and a long battery life. Easy to use in one hand as well, this tablet proves you don't have to be weighed down by your slate.  

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2021 Apple iPad Pro: was £1899 now £1333 

With 2TB of storage, good luck filling up this monster iPad. With Wifi and cellular using Apple's M1 chipset, this is a mighty machine that also has all the beautiful form factor of an Apple device.

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Buying Tips: How to buy a tablet on Prime Day

One of the biggest mistakes people make when shopping the Prime Day sale is getting overexcited by the price drops and wasting money on things they don’t need. To help you avoid doing this, we’ve put together some shopping tips on how to buy a tablet this Prime Day.

Think about what you’re going to use it for

First, it’s important to decide what you’re going to use it for. Tablets are extremely versatile, so they can be used to write, edit, stream, game and much more on multiple devices. Overall, Fire tablets and iPads are top all-round devices so if you want a tablet that covers everything, these are the ones you should consider. For work, look for a tablet from a brand that makes laptops and PCs, like Lenovo and Microsoft as they’ll be more suited to heavy computing tasks. If the tablet is going to be used by kids, you need some parental controls so a Fire Kids tablet is a good choice and if you want to read on your tablet, it might be worth considering a Kindle.

Consider size, features and accessories

Next, consider the size and features you want as this can have an effect on the price. Most tablets are around 9-10 inches so this is the standard size you should be looking for. Battery life and storage is also important and you should try and get at least up to 10 hours of battery and as much storage as possible. For connectivity, make sure you’re picking WiFi instead of cellular connectivity, as WiFi is almost always available and cellular can rack up your monthly data bills. Finally, accessories can make your tablet experience more seamless depending on what you’re using it for. If you want a tablet/laptop mix, consider a detachable keyboard and if you like to draw and edit, a compatible pen is also worth looking at. We imagine accessories will also be involved in the Prime Day sale so you can buy one for cheap alongside a tablet.

Shop certified refurbished

To save some extra money, shop certified refurbished tablets. Certified refurbished laptops and tablets are always well revived back to their original condition so you can trust what you’re getting when you buy one. If it's from a respected brand or provider then there's no need to worry either. They’re also much cheaper than the original retail prices and certified refurbished Fire tablets are already up to 50% off in the run-up to Prime Day.