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Joanna Sciarrino, Forbes Staff

The Best Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: Save On Apple, Amazon, Samsung & More

Cyber Monday has arrived and with it, so have amazing Cyber Monday tablet deals from brands like Apple, Amazon, Samsung and others. With Black Friday behind us, you may think that electronics deals are going to be smaller for Cyber Monday. But many brands have actually held back inventory on in-demand items like iPads for the Cyber Monday rush. Some of the best deals that sold out early on Black Friday are now back in-stock and on sale, including the Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch on Amazon.

Today is also the last day to receive an up to $100 gift card on Apple iPads when you purchase directly through Apple. Although Apple rarely does sales, they are offering customers gift cards this year of up to $150 on products ranging from MacBook Pros to Apple Watches, as a rebate for select purchases. Tip: Bookmark this page and check back often. We’ll be updating it with the best Cyber Monday tablet deals as we find them.

Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: Apple iPads


Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: Amazon Fire Tablet


Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: Kindles


Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: Microsoft Surface Tablets


Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: Android Tablets


Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: Chromebook Tablets


Should you buy a tablet on Cyber Monday?

If you need to buy one, absolutely. Black Friday deals are coming to a close, but there are still some of the best prices on consumer electronics we’ve ever seen. No single kind of tablet has a monopoly on Black Friday—there are deals on every variety, including iPad, Android, Fire, Windows and Chrome.

To make it a little easier on you, most items bought during Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend will be eligible for each retailer’s extended return policy. Best Buy purchases between now and January 2 are returnable through January 16, 2020. Walmart’s policy gives you a full 30 days beyond December 26 for all purchases made through Christmas day. Amazon’s holiday return policy is the most generous, giving you until January 31 for any purchases made in the calendar year.

Is Cyber Monday the best time of year to buy a tablet?

That depends upon what you mean by Black Friday. This year, more than ever, Black Friday has turned into a month-long sales event that started more or less as soon as Amazon’s Prime Day ended at the end of October. Many major retailers have superb prices on a variety of tablets in a rotating set of sales scattered through the month.

Traditionally, Cyber Monday—the online-only sale that happens the Monday following Black Friday—has been the single best day for buying electronics like tablets online. But this year it’s fair to say that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have combined into a month-long sale. You’re unlikely to save much, if anything, by waiting for Nov. 30, and may well miss a great sale on a tablet if you do.

Where are the best tablet deals on Cyber Monday?

Many retailers have good prices on tablets at this time of year, but in particular, you should check out Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart. These stores tend to get the best exclusive deals.

In addition, it’s easy to check prices and compare tablets among stores—unlike laptops, which tend to be sold in so many configurations that it’s virtually impossible to make direct comparisons, tablets are packaged the same at every store. To make it easier to see who has the best price on a given tablet, you should install a price comparison browser extension. Some of the best include PopcartPriceBlink, and Honey.

Are iPads on sale for Cyber Monday?

Yes, individual retailers are selling iPads at a discount. In addition, Apple has its own Black Friday sale, but the main benefit of buying direct from Apple is to earn Apple gift cards. Apple’s four-day Black Friday event started on Nov. 27 and runs until Nov. 30. If you buy an iPad, Apple will give you a $100 Apple gift card.

What are the best value tablets to buy on Cyber Monday?

There is no single best tablet—the right tablet depends on how you plan to use it and what operating system you prefer—and these days you have a lot of choices, including Apple’s iPadOS, Android and Amazon FireOS, not to mention Microsoft’s Windows-based Surface tablets and even some Chrome 2-in-1s. But here are a couple of suggestions.

If you’re fan of Apple iPads, keep an eye out for deals on the new 10.2-inch iPad; it’s superb and even works with the Apple Pencil like the iPad Pro. It’s already been on sale for under $300. On the Android front, you have so many choices over such a wide range of prices that it’s hard to make a single recommendation. But right now, Lenovo’s excellent Tab M10 is selling for about $150, offering a superb value-packed tablet experience with a roomy 10-inch display.


Black Friday and Cyber Monday Retailer Guide

Interested in shopping more Black Friday deals? Here are quick links to some of the best Black Friday sales at popular retailers right now:

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