With no good Black Friday iPad deals, it's time to turn to the Android side
Date:
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:49:12 +0000
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We're done with the iPad deals this Black Friday; this is Android's year.
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The Black Friday iPad deals are never any good, but in 2021 they've somehow failed to clear that laughably low bar, and we've still been surprised by
just how poor the Apple-tablet discounts are this year.
Seriously we're talking just $50 / 50 off super-power iPad Pros , and sometimes no discounts at all on entry-level or Mini tablets and this
outlook very likely won't change for the Cyber Monday iPad deals . If you
were wanting to buy a new iPad in the Black Friday sales, it might seem like you're plum out of luck.
(Not in the US or UK? Scroll down for deals in your region).
It's not all bad news though, not as long as you're willing to try new things (and aren't committed to the Apple ecosystem already). That's because there are a few worthy tablet Black Friday deals on Android slates that make them much, much more tempting than an iPad.
Sure, sure, sure: if you were waiting for an iPad deal, you might be already shaking your head at the idea of buying an Android tablet instead. But you shouldn't, as Apple's once-great lead in the market segment isn't as big as
it once was, and with the superior discounts, the following Android slates
are better value-for-money now. And there are still plenty of ways to share work progress between iOS devices and Android tablets using the Google Suite and other apps on both platforms. Today's best Android tablet Black Friday deals: US
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 128GB: $699.99 $498 at Amazon (save $201.99)
There's $200 off Samsung's latest tablet, whether you want the 128GB version or the 256GB version, though that costs $30 more. There's also money off the book cover and keyboard bundles:
Tablet (128GB) and book cover: $769.98 $561.99 at Amazon (save $207.99)
Tablet (256GB) and book cover: $799.98 $592.98 at Amazon (save $207)
Tablet (128GB) and keyboard: $899.98 $619 at Amazon (save $280.98)
Tablet (256GB) and keyboard: $929.98 $649.99 at Amazon (save $279.99)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus | Wi-Fi | 128GB: $850 $700 (save $150) at Amazon
This is Samsung's highest-end tablet yet, with the same specs as the
non-Plus version but a bigger and better display, and meatier battery. It's a perfect work and play tool, but it costs a lot.
256GB: $930 $730 (save $200) at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite | Wi-Fi | 32GB: $160 $120 (save $40) at Amazon
This is a super-affordable 8.7-inch Android tablet (despite the name, which suggests it has a 7-inch screen). It's not powerful and the screen doesn't look fantastic but it's a good-value low-cost slate that will be a useful extra screen for streaming media or browsing the web.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus: $179.99 $104.99 at Amazon (save $75)
The percentage reduction on this deal is one of the lowest for Fire tabs, because it's one of the only ones not half off, but this is still a lot of money off the top-spec Amazon Fire device.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro | Wi-Fi | 128GB: $500 $450 (save $50) at Walmart
If you're looking for a good-looking and fairly powerful Android tablet, the P11 Pro could be a good option, with an 11-inch display, a mid-range
processor and a big battery - it's a good choice for work or play.
Today's best Android tablet Black Friday deals: UK
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus | Wi-Fi | 128GB: 799 679 (save 120) at Currys
This is Samsung's highest-end tablet yet, with the same specs as the
non-Plus version but a bigger and better display, and meatier battery. It's a perfect work and play tool, but it costs a lot.
256GB: 869 749 (save 120) at Currys
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 | Wi-Fi | 32GB: 219 205 (save 14) at Amazon
This low-cost low-power Android tablet has a small amount of money off, making an already-affordable tablet that little bit more within reach, though it was even cheaper earlier in November. A version with 4G connectivity is also reduced, as you can see below:
4G LTE: 269 230 (save 39) at Amazon
Lenovo Tab M10 Plus| Wi-Fi | 128GB: 249 199.99 (save 50) at Amazon
This mid-range Android slate was already pretty affordable, and 50 off makes it even more so. It comes with a charging stand too, which should be useful
to transform it into a little home or entertainment hub, or just to keep it powered up.
Huawei MatePad T10 | Wi-Fi | 32GB: 140 100 (save 40) at Currys
If you need an affordable Android tablet this is a good option, although it doesn't run Google apps, which is definitely something worth bearing in mind before buying it.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus: 180 110 at Amazon (save 70)
Amazon's best tablet so far comes with a big screen, wireless charging and 4GB RAM, and this discount reduces the asking price by almost 40%. Which Android tablet is best for you?
Samsung, Amazon and Lenovo are the three biggest players in the Android
tablet space, according to Statista , so you can't go wrong with one of their slates.
If you want a low-cost entertainment slate, the Amazon Fire devices will be fine for you they're tied to Amazon's software ecosystem but this means they're designed for Prime Video, Prime Music, Kindle and other similar services, though Spotify, Netflix and loads of games work too.
Lenovo devices can be good iPad rivals for work or play, but the deals listed above are for its lower-cost devices - these might be good for work but again they're mostly useful for entertainment and on-the-go social media.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S models are powerful rivals to the iPad Air and Pro lines, with fast internals, good-looking screens and styli included (so you don't have to buy them separately like an Apple Pencil). They also tend to be more affordable than their Apple equivalents. More Android tablet deals
No matter where you live, you'll find all the lowest prices for certain Android tablets from around the web right here, with offers available in your region. More Black Friday deals in the US Amazon: 50% off TVs, apparel, Instant Pot, and more Walmart: Black Friday deals on toys, Apple devices, vacuums, and TVs AirPods Pro: down to $169 at Amazon Adidas: 50% off sportswear and shoes at Amazon Best Buy: up to 50% off Keurig coffee makers, 4K TVs, laptops, and more Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $99.99 at Amazon Christmas: lights, trees, and ornaments from $6.99 at Amazon Clothing: up to 50% off coats, running shoes, and watches at Amazon Costco: up to $900 furniture, laptops, TVs, and jewelry Dell: up to $700 off the XPS 13, Inspiron, and Alienware DIY: 40% off power tools, leaf blowers, and more at Walmart DreamCloud : $200 off luxury mattresses + $399 free gifts Gifts under $30: books, toys, and cheap gift ideas at Amazon Home Depot: up to 40% off tools, grills, appliances, and Christmas decor HP: laptops starting from $199.99 Hulu: get one year of Hulu for just $0.99 a month Instant Pot: from $84 at Amazon Keurig: up to 30% off Keurig coffee makers at Amazon Laptops : cheap laptop deals from $149 at Walmart Lowe's: 50% off tools, appliances,
and holiday decor Nectar Sleep: $499 off our top mattress + $399 in free
gifts Nike: up to 40% off running shoes, hoodies, sweatpants, and more Nintendo Switch: latest stock updates on consoles and games Nordstrom: up to 40% off North Face, Adidas, UGG, Nike, and more Oculus Quest 2: get a $50
gift card at Amazon Saatva: save $250 on luxury mattresses - TechRadar exclusive Samsung: up to $3,500 off 4K and 8K QLED TV, Galaxy S21 Shark vacuum: up to 40% off Shark vacs at Amazon Target: massive deals on TVs,
toys, Dyson, Keurig, and more Toys: discounts on LEGO, hoverboards and Barbie at Walmart TVs: 4K smart TVs under $500 at Best Buy Wayfair: 80% off rugs, couches, Christmas decor and more XPS 13 laptop: on sale for $649.99 at Dell (was $949) Verizon: BOGO iPhones, free Google Pixel 6, huge trade-in savings VPN: use the code TECH15 to get PureVPN for only $1.13 per month More Black Friday deals in the UK Amazon: 63% off Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot bundles Adidas: up to 50% off trainers and sportswear at Amazon Alcohol: beer, wine and spirits from 4.49 at Amazon AllSaints: 30% off leather jackets and all fashion Asos: up to 80% off all clothing and accessories Argos : 20% off
Lego, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig and more toys AO : up to 33% off large appliances from Samsung, LG, Beko and more Boots : 50% off fragrances, beauty, makeup
and gift sets Christmas decorations: from 8.99 at Amazon Currys : lowest
price ever on the Fitbit Sense - just 189 Debenhams: 60% off fashion and homewares Dell: up to 50% off Inspiron, XPS and Alienware laptops Ebuyer : up to 42% off computing components from Intel, Asus and more EE : free Xbox Series S with select phone contracts starting from 29 Emma Sleep : 50% off mattresses - this is the biggest-ever sale Go Outdoors : 50% off clothing, camping gear and footwear JD Sports : half-price trainers from Nike, Adidas and Puma John Lewis : get 20% off Lego, Dyson and Le Creuset Le Creuset:
check out the exclusive Harry Potter Signature collection Lego : up to 40%
off Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter and more sets at Amazon
Lovehoney: 60% off sex toys + an extra 10% off lingerie Nectar: get 45% off any mattress and up to 30% off bedding Nespresso : up to 60% off Nespresso coffee machines at Amazon Nike : trainers, T-shirts, tracksuits and hoodies discounted by up to 40% Ninja: save 70 on Ninja food processors and air
fryers Nintendo Switch: console + Mario Kart 8 and Switch Online for 259 Oculus Quest 2: 50 voucher when you buy the Oculus Quest 2 at Amazon Samsung: up to 500 off TVs, fridge freezers and more Shark vacuums: up to 200 off
Shark cordless vacs at Amazon Sky : save over 500 on the iPhone 13 and
Samsung Galaxy S21 Smart lighting: smart light bulbs from 6.99 at Amazon Smyths Toys : save up to 50% on Lego, Nerf, Barbie and more TVs: budget 4K smart TVs with an extra 10% off at Argos Velvetiser : save 20 on the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser at Currys Very: up to 200 off Apple, Samsung, Nintendo Switch and more Wayfair: save on furniture, rugs, desks and lighting Whisky Exchange: up to 30 off Wild Turkey, Glenfiddich and Chivas
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