Although it has officially come to an end, there are still Amazon Prime Day deals available on some very desirable slates, including the best tablets, best iPads and best Kindles.
We've seen record low prices on pretty much all of the older iPad models, and you can even score a discount on the latest iPad Pro if you shop around (we did!). Unfortunately, we didn't see all the Kindle deals we were hoping for, and those that were worthwhile have mostly ended now.
Amazon’s Fire tablets were discounted, and some Samsung Galaxy Tab models - among the best Android tablets - still are. If you only want Apple, head to our best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals hub. Otherwise, check out all of the best tablet deals below.
Today's best Prime Day tablet deals - US
- iPads: up to $200 off
- Samsung tablets: up to $200 off
- Amazon Fire tablets: big savings
Today’s best Prime Day tablet deals - UK
Amazon Prime Day tablet deals: FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?
Amazon Prime Day is over! The sales event took place midnight on Tuesday, July 16, and ran until 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 17. There are still deals around though, as well as competing sales at other major retailers, including Currys, Best Buy, Walmart, and plenty others.
Do you need Amazon Prime to get Prime Day deals?
As the name suggests, to capitalize on all the hottest deals during Amazon Prime Day, you need to be an Amazon Prime member.
Luckily, for those that aren't yet, it's extremely quick and easy to get signed up. Amazon Prime currently costs $14.99 / £8.99 per month, or you can pick up a one-year membership for $139 / £95.
Or, better yet, if you've never been a member before then Amazon offers a 30-day free trial, during which any Prime-exclusive deals are available to you.
What kind of tablets go on sale on Prime Day?
As you'd probably expect, Amazon's own Fire HD devices are the mainstay of the retailer's Prime Day deals over July. We saw some of, if not the, biggest price cuts of the year on own brand devices over Prime Day - definitely outside of Black Friday in November.
Aside from Prime Day tablet deals on Amazon devices, we are still seeing great discounts on iPad and Android tablets too. Some of the older iPad models are getting their lowest prices ever as retailers make way for newer models.
Is Amazon Prime Day the best time to buy tablets?
Yes, pretty much. Outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you'll very likely find the most compelling deals on Prime Day and the days running up to it. In fact, if you see a compelling deal to grab even before Prime Day's 48 hours of discounts, then we suggest you snap it up.
It's also a great time to secure discounts on iPads, so do check out our guide on Amazon Prime Day iPad deals.
How we choose these Prime Day deals
We select tablet deals based on devices we've tested and reviewed, so have actual hands-on experience of these tablets, that are matched up with compelling discounts. We also look at the history of the pricing of these devices to check if the deals are indeed worth it. And we do draw upon comprehensive technology and deals experience across the team.
More questions
What are the best tablet brands?
We'd say Apple is by far the best brand, due to the iPadOS ecosystem. But Samsung also makes great Android tablets. And Google and OnePlus tend to produce a few very solid mid-range tablets. On the budget side, seek out Amazon Fire tablets, but be prepared to deal with their limitations.
Is 64GB enough for a tablet?
That's a tough question: iPads tend to start at 64GB, which can be a tad miserly and we'd recommend you go for a higher-storage model, as iCloud storage isn't an ideal alternative. Most Android tablets tend to start at 124GB, which is a much easier starting amount of storage to deal with.
