Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event returns Oct. 6 and 7, which means now is the time to start shortlisting your options for a brand-new tablet. Early discounts are already available, saving you hundreds on popular models from Apple, Samsung, TCL and Amazon’s own Kindle lineup. Whether you need a tablet for school, work, entertainment, or something simpler for reading, there’s a deal for you.

As manufacturers continue to raise prices, this might be your last chance to score a good deal on electronics before prices go up even further. Picking one up during the October Prime event is the way to save before holiday shopping goes into full swing. We’ve already spotted some excellent deals across TVs, Amazon devices and other tech, and we’ll keep updating this page as more tablet offers pop up. Check back often for the best savings.

Best Prime Day tablet deals

This new model has an upgraded M4 chip, which, according to Apple, is 30% faster than the M3 Air. Plus, it now supports Wi-Fi 7 for blazing-fast web performance.

This 2025 iPad is the latest model in Apple’s flagship lineup and our top pick for the best tablet overall in 2026. It has an 11-inch display, 12-megapixel front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi 6 and an updated A16 processor. It’s the most affordable Apple tablet on the market right now.

Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft takes the familiar Kindle reading experience and adds a splash of color, perfect for reading comics and more. This Essentials Bundle adds a plant-based leather cover and a power adapter to the deal.

More Prime Day tablet deals

• Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle: $445 (save $165). It’s a modest discount, but the bundle includes a 32GB Kindle Scribe, a pen, a folio and a 20-watt adapter.
• TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus: $240 (save $130). Do it all with this tablet — turn it into an e-reader, make art, stream your favorite content or use it for work.
• TCL Tab 10 Gen 4: $170 (save $30). Not all tablets need the most premium features, and this basic model is great for everyday use.
• Amazon Fire HD 10 bundle: $117 (save $86). This bundle includes everything you’ll need to set up and use it right out of the box. It includes a case and a screen protector; you could even choose to link your Amazon account to simplify setup.
• TCL Tab A1: $180 (save $40). Scroll, read or stream effortlessly on this tablet, powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 octa-core processor.
• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro bundle : $90 (save $80). Amazon’s kids’ tablet features a rugged design, six months of learning-friendly ad-free content and a slim case.
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite bundle: $202 (save $130). If you’re chasing a reading-first experience, this bundle saves you big on the previous-gen Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and adds in a fabric cover and wireless charging dock into the mix.

When is the October Amazon Prime Day happening?

Amazon has confirmed that its Prime Big Deal Days event is returning on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, with thousands of deals across every product category.

Do you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop the sale?

No, but having one can help you get more out of it. We’ve seen a ton of deals reserved exclusively for Prime members. A subscription also includes perks such as free two-day shipping and faster delivery options.

Where are the best Prime Day deals?

As you might expect, Amazon is the place to be for Prime Day deals. But that doesn’t mean that other retailers don’t often jump on the bandwagon. Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart and Target often run competing sales alongside Amazon’s.

Sneha is a sub-editor turned commerce writer with a love for all things digital. She spent years editing print publications, gaining a sharp eye for detail. She writes with curiosity and just a bit of humor. When she’s not sharing her takes, you’ll find her leveling up in a game, getting lost in a good book or caught in an endless loop of cute cat videos.

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