October Prime Day is weeks away—Amazon tablet deals are available for more than 50% off

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There are two truly essential personal gadgets we all need: smartphones and laptops. If you're a minimalist, combining the hardware of a laptop with the convenient design of a smartphone is the ultimate technology . That's where tablets come in, offering advanced processing power in a portable size that can go from the palm of your hand right into your backpack. Ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale coming Tuesday, October 8 , we rounded up the best tablet deals on Apple iPads , Samsung Galaxy Tabs and more.

Shop the best tablets on sale at Amazon

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

Get Amazon savings on this user-friendly iPad.

From $199 at Amazon (Save $130)

Amazon Fire HD 8

Amazon has plenty of great tablets, like the FIre HD 8, on sale ahead of October Prime Day.

$59.99 at Amazon (Save $70)

Apple iPad (10th Generation)

Save $50 on this Apple iPad with Amazon pricing.

From $299 at Amazon (Save $50)

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition

Give your kids a fun Amazon tablet while saving 26% today.

$139.99 at Amazon (Save $50)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

Save up to 24% on this Samsung Galaxy tablet at Amazon.

From $167.72 at Amazon (Save $52.27)

Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)

Get this compact iPad for less than $400 at Amazon.

From $379.99 at Amazon (Save $99.01)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Save 27% on this Samsung Galaxy Tablet when you shop at Amazon.

From $329.72 at Amazon (Save $120.27)

Amazon Fire HD 10

Get this advanced Amazon Fire HD tablet for $50 off.

$89.99 at Amazon (Save $50)

Apple 11-Inch iPad Air (M2)

Get this advanced iPad Air for less ahead of October Prime Day.

From $549 at Amazon (Save $50)

Apple 11-Inch iPad Pro (M4)

Apple's latest iPad Pro is super-advanced and on sale at Amazon.

From $899 at Amazon (Save $100)

What is the absolute best tablet you can buy?

For all-around quality, the best tablet we've ever tested is the Apple iPad Air , which you can get in its 11-inch size at Amazon for as low as $549. Our testers praised this tablet (specifically its 13-inch model ) for its powerful M2 processing chip that can do everything from composing emails to streaming videos. Speaking of videos, the iPad Air has a front-facing camera on its side instead of its top section so you can turn the tablet horizontally and prop it up to take FaceTime calls.

Are Amazon deals on tablets actually worth it?

Yes! Though tablets are smaller than laptops, their price tags don't shrink too much in comparison. Ahead of October Prime Day , you can shop wild discounts on some of the best tablets we've ever tested. You'll find savings on models that are compact for any travel and those that are as advanced as any computer.

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