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Amazon Prime Day tablet deals are just a couple of weeks away and the savings are starting to roll in. Early offers span Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo this week, and - surprisingly - it's Best Buy leading the way at the budget and premium ends of the spectrum. Amazon has its own discounts, but until those Fire tablet rates drop there's a real mix of retailers offering the best value right now.
A quick warning before I dive into the early Prime Day tablet deals that are worth your time. There are a number of TCL offers live on Amazon's site right now, and many of them come with 'Prime members only' messaging. These may look like early offers, but they're actually more expensive than their typical average rates over the year so far.
It's not just iPads and Samsungs that see significant discounts during these summer sales. This is when the best gaming tablets often see some of their lowest ever prices and Amazon's own Fire range can plummet as well. Whether you're after a high-powered entertainment slab or a more professional productivity suite, there's sure to be plenty to note this year.
I've been tracking Amazon Prime Day tablet deals for over six years now, so I know which models are likely to drop their prices the furthest and how much you should expect to pay for them. You'll find everything I expect to see from 2026's event just below.
Today's best tablet deals
- Amazon: iPads from $109
- Best Buy: up to $350 off Samsung
- Walmart: budget brands from $106
UK:
- Amazon: budget brands from £63.99
- Currys: £140 off Lenovo
- Very: up to £140 off Honor
What to expect from Amazon Prime Day tablet deals 2026
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, but there are a few new entries that are worth keeping an eye on as well. If you're going mainstream, the iPad Air M4, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, and Amazon Fire HD 11 are the latest flagships to watch out for, but the iPad A16, Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+, and Amazon Fire HD 10 are going to offer the best entry level value this Prime Day.
Apple's cheapest iPad dropped to $279.99 in previous 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 A11+ doesn't quite have the muscle to stand up to the iPad, but it is a little cheaper from the outset. The $249.99 Android has dropped as low as $199.99 in 2026 so far (in April), and generally sticks to a $209.99 sales price during other events. That means this could be an excellent sub-$200 device come Prime Day.
At the cheapest end of the spectrum, the Amazon Fire HD 10 hasn't beaten the record-low $79.99 rate it set in last year's holiday sales. We're not far off when the HD 10 does go on sale these days - it normally hits at between $90 and $110.
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 Asus ROG Flow Z13.
The 11-inch iPad Air M4 is seeing its first Prime Day this year, but it's already taken some significant price cuts of its own. The $599 release has been spotted at $519.99 multiple times so far this year and is only $20 away from the previous generation's regular $499 sales price.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 starts life in the premium seats, with a $799.99 MSRP on its 128GB model. So far, it's dropped down to $628.99 at its lowest point - a record only set a few weeks ago. That was a flash sale, though, this thing only reliably hits at around $650 - $700 when on sale.
Let's talk gaming for a moment. The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is the best tablet for gamers right now, and it's primed for some extra discounts this Prime Day.
This 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 $2,299.99 starting price on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model has been wobbling down to $2,169.99 for about a year now - only to give way completely to a $1,977 record low at Amazon over Memorial Day.
That's a big shift after spending so long at a particular rate, and considering this is an early 2025 release we've got age on our side as well.
FAQ
When will Amazon Prime Day tablet deals start?
All we know is that Amazon Prime Day tablet deals are due to start at some point in June. The retailer has announced its month, but not its dates. Still, that's a little earlier than previous July events - and the last time we were this far up the calendar (2021) the sale took place towards the end of the month. Considering we still don't have any concrete timeline, that's likely what we're looking at in 2026 as well.
Do you need a Prime membership for Prime Day tablet deals?
Yes, you'll need a Prime subscription to access Prime Day deals, 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.
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.
