1. Today's deals
2. What to expect
3. FAQ
Prime Day tablet deals will return to our shelves on October 7, with Amazon's Big Deal Days event running all the way through October 8.
This return to members-only discounts isn't the first time Amazon has run two Prime events in a single year. In fact, it's becoming tradition at this point. I'm not complaining, it gives us a whole second chance at some of the lowest prices of the year - and usually kicks off the entire holiday sales season.
This is when some of the year's best gaming tablets tend to set new records with their discounts, but it's also a great opportunity to pick up cheaper everyday devices for a good chunk of change less. Now that 2025's releases have spent a little more time on the shelves, Amazon's October Prime Day tablet deals could offer us a little extra compared to the summer event.
Today's best tablet deals
- Amazon: starting from $64.99
- Best Buy: up to $500 off refurbs
- Samsung: up to $120 off S11 Ultra
UK:
- Amazon: Samsung from £122.99
- Currys: £40 off Lenovo
- Very: up to £150 off Honor
What to expect from October Prime Day tablet deals 2025
Amazon tends to focus on its own tablets during its Prime Day messaging, but there are plenty more brands taking their own discounts in this space.
Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and Amazon Fire are the biggest players in this space, but there are a few new entries that are worth keeping an eye on as well. If you're going mainstream, the iPad A16, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, and Amazon Fire HD 10 are going to offer the best bang-for-buck value.
Apple's latest iPad dropped to $279.99 in previous Prime Day tablet deals over the summer, and has been pretty rigid in its $299 sales price since then. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a return to that record-low come Fall's sale.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has been a firm Android favorite for value, but its $549.99 MSRP was a little steep last year. That's where we saw it hold over Prime Day in the summer, but a heavy price drop in August means we've been at under $300 for some time now. The record is $255, and $299.99 is the device's day-to-day rate now - I expect we'll see a rate ranging from $249 to $269.
At the cheapest end of the spectrum, the Amazon Fire HD 10 hasn't beaten the record-low it set in last year's Prime Big Deal Days event. Not even summer's Prime Day beat that $74.99 position. We're not far off when the HD 10 does go on sale these days - it normally hits at $89.99. With the time of year, I'd expect us to do better this October, dropping back to that $74.99 record.
If you're after something a little more premium, the iPad Air and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 will be the heavy hitters in this round of Prime Day tablet deals, but I wouldn't sleep on the RedMagic Astra and Asus ROG Flow Z13.
The 11-inch iPad Air has already beaten the summer's Prime Day price, dropping to $449 fairly regularly over the last few months. We were only at $479.99 in the summer but I don't see further savings in October. This is going to be a $450 device still.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 starts life in the premium seats, with a $799.99 MSRP on its 128GB model. This is a new release, so it's understandable to be skeptical. I would be as well, if I hadn't spotted the 512GB version already dropping its price. The $979.99 model with more memory has dropped as low as $859.99 in September - which could bode well for cheaper configurations by the time Big Deal Days rolls around.
Let's talk gaming for a moment. The Asus ROG Flow Z13 and RedMagic Astra are the best tablets for gamers right now, and they're primed for some discounts this October.
The former is a premium release, but it sports a full Windows experience that essentially leaves your mobile library limitless. Why am I so hopeful? The luxury $2,499.99 starting price has just started to wobble. It's dipped down as low as $2,169.99 in September this year, and the trajectory is favorable. I'd expect this one to be back on sale for October's Prime Day, possibly getting closer to that $2,000 threshold.
The RedMagic Astra scales things down a little, but that's its strength. This compact gaming tablet has a gorgeous display and some serious Android power. Its presence at Amazon is a little spotty, and I've never seen that $799.99 MSRP drop - but if it does you'll want to know about it.
FAQ
When will October Prime Day tablet deals start?
Amazon's Prime Day tablet deals will officially launch on October 7, running through until midnight on October 8. That said, other retailers often get involved in these offers so it's likely we'll see prices start to dip across the web from the weekend before.
Do you need a Prime membership for Prime Day tablet deals?
Yes, you'll need a Prime subscription to access Prime Day deals and Prime Big Deals Days offers, but you won't necessarily have to pay extra. If you've never tried the service, you'll be able to snag a 30-day free trial that you can cancel once the event is over. Of course, holding on to it will grant you next-day delivery and access to various other perks, so you may end up wanting to keep it active.
July's best Prime Day tablet deals
Of course, I'm also deep-diving into this year's Prime Day iPad deals and getting you prepped for all upcoming Prime Day Kindle deals as well. If you're after something a little more powerful, check out the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals I'm expecting to see.
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