Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is one of the best times of the year to get major discounts on tech devices. Whether from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always one of the big-ticket items that see major discounts during Prime Day sales. If you know where to look -- on Amazon or other retailers -- you can find some excellent deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, specifications, and generations for note-taking, entertainment, reading, or to replace your laptop.
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Even though Prime Day doesn't officially start for a couple of days, running July 8-11, you can already find deals on all kinds of tech, including tablets. We've rounded up the best early tablet deals on Amazon so you can start saving ahead of Prime Day.
Best tablet deals ahead of Prime Day 2025
Logitech Crayon Save $16 June Wan/ZDNET Current price: $54
Original price: $70 Even though this stylus is not Apple-made, the Logitech Crayon is built using Apple Pencil technology. Like the Apple Pencil, it has tip-tilt technology, meaning its smart tip dynamically adjusts line weight depending on the angle you place it down—just like a regular pencil. Review: Logitech Crayon It is compatible with all iPad generations made in 2018 or later. Show more View now at Amazon
Apple iPad (11th-gen) Save $50 Maria Diaz/ZDNET Current price: $299
Original price: $349 Apple's tried-and-true tablet, the base model iPad, is arguably the best value in the company's tablet lineup thanks to its versatility and compatibility. Plus, Apple updated this tablet earlier this year to include double the base storage as last year's model, more RAM, and an upgraded processor in the A16 Bionic chip. Review: iPad 2025 (11th-Gen) Show more View now at Amazon
Microsoft Surface Pro Save $315 Ed Bott/ZDNET Current price: $885
Original price: $1,200 For 26% off, you can snag this laptop replacement tablet that we recommend for professionals. The hardware delivers solid performance, allowing the device to handle multiple apps and tasks without noticeable slowdowns. Review: Microsoft Surface Pro Additionally, the Surface Pro features a PixelSense OLED touchscreen that delivers high-resolution images. Advanced color-enhancing software, such as adaptive contrast, further enhances the quality. Show more View now at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus Save $100 Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: $900
Original price: $1,000 The Galaxy Tab S10 Plus was intended to be a second-level tablet in the Galaxy S10 line of tablets. The specs are similar to that of the S10 Ultra, but the Tab S10 Plus costs $200 less. This tablet features a screen 2.2 inches smaller than the S10 Ultra, but both models have the same Dynamic AMOLED display and refresh rate. Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series Show more View now at Amazon
Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle Save $200 Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Current price: $300
Original price: $500 Save on this Kindle Scribe bundle that gets you accessories like a leather folio, a Premium Pen, and a charger. The Premium Pen is a step up from the Basic Pen, with tools like a dedicated eraser and a shortcut button. Review: Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) The device's AI features can also summarize up to 15 pages in a notebook, neatly extracting key takeaways from the text. Show more View now at Amazon
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FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
This year, Amazon Prime Day is a four-day sales event for Prime members. Sales are live from Tuesday, July 8, through the end of Friday, July 11.
Are tablets really cheaper on Prime Day?
Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on tablets that wouldn't normally be on sale, such as iPads or Amazon-branded tablets like the Kindle.
How did we choose these Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only recommends the devices we can stand behind, so when we say you're getting a good deal, we want to ensure your hard-earned money goes towards an excellent value. To choose the top deals, we comb through the best sales available and make thorough price comparisons with historical data, combined with our own personal experience with these products, to determine which ones are worth buying.
Our hope is to help you make the best choice to stretch your dollar -- think of all the extra devices you can add to your cart with all these savings.
What are the best Prime Day deals so far?
ZDNET's experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:
You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales: