Forget Black Friday, These Are The 3 Best Deals On Tablets You Can Buy Right Now

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Black Friday is just around the corner, which may be a sweet song for ears tired of 2026's rising tech costs. The day after Thanksgiving can be a great time to do some holiday spending, but going shopping after gorging on turkey and stuffing isn't always easy. Fortunately, the holidays only amplify our never-ending quest to find the latest and greatest deals, and we've found a nice collection of tablets that have something to offer beyond decent savings.

For those looking for something to stream movies on while they're in bed, Amazon has an entrant from its own Fire tablet lineup that can be had for less than $100. Elsewhere, one retailer is offering some considerable savings on one of Microsoft's higher-end tablet options. Lastly, Amazon Prime members can also save big on a TCL tablet that has its own unique set of features — but even at its regular price, it's a device that can be a compelling option for those wanting an impressive display.

If you've been noticing the signs that it may be time to upgrade your old tablet, the products below have been well-reviewed by either critics or actual customers, and we also kept various budgets in mind when determining this list. Of course, there can be plenty of Android tablets actually worth your money in 2026, so by no means is this list comprehensive. However, if you're shopping for yourself or looking for a gift for someone else, the devices below may just help get your holiday shopping done a bit earlier than you may have expected.

Starting off our list is a tablet that's available for less than $100 while still having a familiar name attached to it. Available for 53% off its listed retail price, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is available directly through the retailer for significantly less than its typical $154.99 MSRP. The specs certainly reflect the price, but prospective buyers should be aware that this model also includes lock screen ads. Users should also know an Amazon Fire tablet has plenty of cool tricks up its sleeve.

The Amazon Fire HD 10 includes a 10.1-inch 1080p Full HD display with a 1,920-by-1,200 resolution — that's over 2 million pixels. Alongside up to 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage (expandable up to 1 TB with microSD), the Fire 10 also includes a 5 MP front-facing camera and a 5 MP rear camera, both of which support 1080p video recording. Amazon promises up to 13 hours of battery life as well as a four-hour charge time through USB-C 2.0.

Holding a 4.5-star rating with over 45,180 reviews, customers appreciate this Amazon's Choice item for its overall value, with many stating it can make a solid device for streaming entertainment. Finding it suitable for kids, customers also give it high marks for its clear display and ease of use. Looking at the negatives, however, users do seem mixed about the battery life, whereas some users find the tablet overall to be slow. Nonetheless, this one may be worth a closer look just for the sub-$100 price.

Depending on your storage needs, retailer Best Buy currently has a solid deal on the Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch OLED touchscreen tablet that can save buyers a good chunk of money. Users can either shave $300 off the typical $1,799.99 listing price for the 512 GB model, or they can upgrade to the 1 TB model for $450 off the usual $2,099.99 price. Either way, customers can access a high-end Microsoft tablet for less than the usual price, and either one will still gain you entry into the world of Microsoft Copilot+.

With a 13-inch OLED screen supporting a 2,800-by-1,920 resolution and HDR, this tablet also includes a 12-core Snapdragon X2 Elite processor with an NPU that can perform 80 trillion operations per second (TOPS). With a 2-in-1 design that includes touchscreen support, the machine also supports Windows Ink styluses — a great reason those editing photos on a monitor may want to consider the Surface Pro. Along with 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, this tablet also includes two USB-C ports while offering DisplayPort support. Microsoft also promises 15.5 hours of battery life and fast charging.

At Best Buy, this tablet holds a 4.5-star rating, though only 42 customers have reviewed it. In a review for Gadget Salvation, however, one critic noted that the CPU gain from this tablet is rather small when compared against the prior Snapdragon X Elite — though they did note a significant graphical improvement. Ultimately, the reviewer compliments the battery life while also mentioning this tablet could even be a computer replacement.

Between the high-end Microsoft option and the lower-end Amazon offering, we wanted to include one last tablet that sits in the middle of these two extreme price points, and the TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus fits the bill nicely. Only Amazon Prime members are going to be able to save 24% off the typical $369.99 listing price, but those with an eye for art may still find this device appealing. The big draw behind this tablet is that it includes an 11.5-inch Nxtpaper 4.0 display that offers a paper-like experience.

Along with a 120 Hz 2.2K display that TCL promises is good for drawing, taking notes, and even alleviating eye strain, the Nxtpaper 11 Plus also includes a 3-in-1 VersaView Mode that allows users to switch between three different display modes. Additionally, users will get the T-Pen Stylus with this tablet, which features 4,096 pressure levels for precision. For battery life, this machine includes an 8,000 mAh battery alongside 33 W fast charging.

All of this is packaged with 256 GB of storage, Android 15, and a MediaTek Helio G100 processor, which likely helps the tablet maintain a 4.4-star rating with over 340 reviews on Amazon. Users appreciate how easy the display is on their eyes, and several also compliment the device's battery life. However, at least one customer notes the device can be slow to boot. As for our own opinion, at least one member of our team considered buying a model from the Nxtpaper 11 lineup just for its screen.

One of the largest determining factors for this list was price, as we wanted to find tablets that offered the best discounts prior to Black Friday. Along with choosing from a variety of devices that may suit a customer's budget, we also looked at customer and professional reviews for each of the tablets on this list. We made sure that each device holds a 4-star rating based on hundreds of reviews, when applicable. Just because a device has a deal doesn't mean it's worth buying, so we also favored familiar name brands when curating this selection. Bonus points were also given to Amazon's Choice items.