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Best Black Friday iPad and tablet deals for 2026
A tech tester for nearly 20 years, Jamie is the Which? expert on smartphones, tablets, and wearables, delivering trusted buying advice.
Our experts hunt down the top bargains throughout the year, so we know a good iPad or tablet deal when we see one – and when to ignore the marketing hype. Our curated list of the best early Black Friday iPad and tablet deals will help you find the best discounted devices you can buy right now.
We check tablet sale prices on entry-level and mid-range models, as well as high-end, big-screen tablets that can replace a laptop.
For more tips to help you shop smart in the sales, take a look at our Black Friday 2026 advice
Keen to see what else we’ve found? Head to our best Black Friday deals.
What makes Which? deals different?
Retailers sometimes use misleading ‘was’ or ‘before’ prices to claim their deals are good. Media sites and artificial intelligence (AI) promote deals from retailers – but do they always check/verify them first? We don’t just take the retailers’ word for it, we track actual market prices over six months. We share cheapest and average calculations and evaluate products against strict performance benchmarks. So you get good quality at honest prices.
*References to ‘average price' and 'cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Prices are checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.
Best Black Friday iPad and tablet deals
We check top retailers to find the best deals on tablets and iPads. We only include offers on tablets that do well in our lab tests, so if a tablet doesn't meet a decent standard, you won't find it on this list – even if it's been heavily reduced.
We reveal the best tablets based on our tough lab tests. If you're wondering why you should trust our reviews, check out how we test tablets.
Our pick: Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2
Average price: £217
Cheapest price: £129*
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is currently available for £149 at Amazon.
- 10.9-inch screen
- 4GB Ram
- 128GB of storage
We like: Decent resolution screen for the price
We didn't like: Charging speed
This is an entry-level tablet from Xiaomi that exists under the brand's more budget-friendly Redmi banner. It's very much aimed at basic users, so keep scrolling if you need a more powerful tablet that can cope with the like of photo editing.
It packs a 10.9-inch LCD panel with a decent resolution of 2,560 x 1,600. You get a choice of two colours: green or grey.
The charging speed is 18W but there's no power adaptor included, so you'll need to buy one separately.
Check out our Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 review to find out more.
Best Black Friday iPad deals
Thinking of buying an iPad? With Apple raising the prices of many of its products, now is the time to find a good deal. We typically only feature deals that are at least 20% below the launch price but, given Apple products rarely sink this low, we provide you with the best prices our experts can find instead. We're serious about your money: we only recommend real discounts.
If you know you want an Apple iPad, check out our guide to the best iPads to find the right model for your needs.
11-inch Apple iPad (2025)
Current price at Apple UK: £429 (Note: the launch price of the iPad was £329 - it's now £429 after Apple hiked its prices in June this year.)
Average price after the June price rise: £417
Cheapest price after the June price rise: £309*
- 10.9-inch screen
- 6GB Ram
- 128GB of storage
We like: Cheapest iPad since 2022
We didn't like: No Apple Intelligence
The 2025 iPad is sure to tempt Apple fans. If you want an iPad now, this is still the most affordable option - even after the summer 2026 Apple price rises.
It has a 10.9-inch screen with 2,360 x 1,640-pixel resolution. It runs on the A16 Bionic chip, which is the same processor found in the iPhone 15.
The iPad has a sleek finish and comes in four colours: blue, pink, silver or yellow. It doesn’t come with Apple Intelligence, though, which is Apple’s latest software features powered by AI.
Get all the information you need about this iPad with our Apple 11-inch iPad (2025) review.
13-inch Apple iPad Air (2026)
Current price at Apple UK: £949 (Note: the launch price of the iPad was £699 - it's now £949 after Apple hiked its prices in June this year.)
Average price after the June price rise: £858
Cheapest price after the June price rise: £719*
- 13-inch screen
- 12GB Ram
- 128GB of storage
We like: Large, bright display
We didn't like: A lack of Face ID
For the Apple users who want a tablet with high-end performance but not necessarily the best screen tech available, the 13-inch Apple iPad Air (2026) is the go-to pick.
With an M4 chip onboard, this iteration of the iPad Air carries the same MacBook-level performance that previously featured in the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch 7th generation (2024).
The 13-inch display makes the tablet better suited for productivity tasks than the 11-inch iPad Air as there's more room on the screen.
Want to know if this is the iPad for you? Read our full 13-inch Apple iPad Air (2026) review.
Best Black Friday Samsung Galaxy tablet deals
Samsung is the most popular Android tablet manufacturer. It makes tablets that can compete with high-end iPads, but also has cheaper options if you don't need anything too powerful.
These are our pick of the best Samsung Galaxy tablet deals we could find.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Average price in the past six months: £767
Cheapest price in the past six months: £441*
- 11-inch AMOLED 120Hz screen
- 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage
We like: S Pen stylus included
We don't like: No charging plug included
The Galaxy Tab S11 is a premium tablet from Samsung. It feels solid and well made in your hands, yet it's also fairly light (469g) and easy to carry around.
Its 11-inch screen has an anti-glare coating that does a good job of minimising reflections – which is worth thinking about if you regularly use a tablet outdoors or like to immerse yourself in a movie.
The Tab S11 isn't cheap, so it feels a little stingy that you don't get a charging plug in the box (you do get a charging cable). However, unlike its iPad rival from Apple, Samsung does include an S Pen stylus. This snaps magnetically to the back to charge and feels natural for scribbling notes or drawing.
Is this the best Android tablet you can buy? Find out in our full Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 review.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Average price in the past six months: £1,399
Cheapest price in the past six months: £1,399*
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is now available for £1,196 at Amazon.
- 14.6-inch LCD screen
- 12GB Ram
- 256GB storage
We like: Responsive chipset
We don't like: Expensive
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is Samsung's top-of-the-line tablet, utilising the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor.
It features a 14.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1,848 x 2,960. The default model contains 256GB of storage, although there is are more expensive 512GB and 1TB versions available.
The tablet was launched alongside the smaller Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+.
If you want to find out how the device performed in our tests, you can check out our Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review.
Best Black Friday Android tablet deals
Google's tablet runs on the Android operating system, as do many Chinese brands' tablets. Honor, Lenovo and Xiaomi are all popular, offering several high-spec tablets for less than you might expect.
Xiaomi Pad 8
Average price in the past six months: £375
Cheapest price in the past six months: £280*
- 11.2-inch screen
- 8GB of Ram
- 128GB of storage
We like: Charging speed
We don't like: Photo quality
The Xiaomi Pad 8 has an 11.2-inch display with a 3:2 ratio - like a big phone, rather than the standard 16:10 design. This means it's ideal for reading long articles.
There's 128GB of storage onboard by default, plus a decent 8GB of Ram. You also get a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor.
In our tests, we found photos were grainy with the rear camera and we've seen much better video call images on front cameras. This may not be a deal breaker for you, though.
If you want to know more and whether it's the ideal tablet for you, see our independent Xiaomi Pad 8 review.
Honor MagicPad 4
Average price in the past six months: £672.99
Cheapest price in the past six months: £469*
- 12.3-inch screen
- 12GB of Ram
- 256GB of storage
We like: Speakers
We don't like: Front camera
The Honor MagicPad4 is a mid-range tablet, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor (which is a step below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) and 12GB of Ram.
The 12.3-inch display features a 3,000 x 1,920 resolution and OLED technology.
The standard model comes with 256GB of storage, but there is a pricier 512GB model available too, which also comes with 16GB of Ram.
Read our full Honor MagicPad4 review to see how the tablet fared with our experts.
Lenovo Yoga Tab
Average price in the past six months: £521
Cheapest price in the past six months: £399*
- 11.1-inch screen
- 12GB of Ram
- 256GB of storage
We like: Battery life
We don't like: Lacklustre cameras
The Lenovo Yoga Tab is one of those tablets that offers great value in comparison to a lot of the name-brand options on the market.
You get a stylus included with the device, so you can enjoy note-taking and digital drawing right out of the box, and there's 256GB storage as standard.
The screen also packs a high 2000 x 3200 resolution which is ideal for streaming and gaming.
Read our full Lenovo Yoga Tab review to find out more about what this tablet brings to the table.
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How to spot a good deal on a tablet
Jamie Darlow, Which? tablets expert, says:
- iPads are rarely on offer, so any discount you spot is likely to be a good one. The exception is likely to be the 2024 iPad Mini, as Apple has recently announced a new version and retailers will want to clear stock of the older model. To double-check any Black Friday iPad deals, the Apple store will show the standard retail price so you can see if the deal is worthwhile.
- Look out for 'deals' that actually add a load of extra stuff you may not need, such as app subscriptions, styluses and cases. Odds are, if it's a 'starter pack offer' aiming to keep the price as close to the RRP as possible, another retailer will have it with a true discount and without all those unnecessary extras.
- Don't worry about buying an older tablet. Models released in 2024 or 2025 are still worth a look, but check the free tool in our guide to which tablets and iPads stay secure the longest to make sure you'll still get plenty of updates in years to come.
Where’s the best place to buy a tablet?
We've selected good deals on decent tablets that are currently on offer. If none of these are right for you, don't worry – there will be ample opportunity to find a great tablet deal.
Finding an iPad deal
The Apple website provides a good baseline of how much an iPad costs, because Apple never discounts new models there. Knowing the true full price will make it easier to work out whether you're getting a decent discount on other sites. Click to go to the Apple iPad website.
When shopping around for deals and looking at sale prices, be aware that there are multiple generations of iPads on sale at the same time, so make sure you know which one you're buying. Our best iPads guide will help you out.
There’s nothing wrong with buying an older-generation iPad – it’s a great way to save money. But make sure you’re comparing like with like, rather than a newer, more expensive model with an older, cheaper one.
Refurbished models
Another way to keep costs down is to consider a refurbished tablet. Apple never has deals on new tablets, but there's a section on its official site for refurbished iPads that come with a one-year warranty. What’s available varies from one model to the next, but you should be able to save at least 20% on a refurbished tablet over a new one.
Find out more about how to save money and what to watch out for when buying a refurbished iPad
Student tablet deals
If you’re a student, you might qualify for an Apple student discount, which will get you money off iPads and other Apple products.
See all our Apple iPad reviews
Finding a Microsoft Surface tablet deal
It’s sensible to start your search for a Surface tablet on the Microsoft Store website.
This is the place to find the true price of the model and specification you’re after – and you may even find a discount while you’re there. It might be a simple discount on a specification, or it could be a discounted or free accessory when you buy a tablet at full price.
If that doesn't work, you’ll likely find a discount from various retailers. Make sure you check all the specifications and colour options, as discounts might apply to only one or two of these at any one time.
See all our Microsoft Surface tablet reviews
Finding an Amazon Fire tablet deal
Amazon Fire tablets are competitively priced to start with, but deals do come along fairly regularly. You'll often find the best prices on the Amazon Fire site, and you can sometimes find decent discounts at Argos and Currys, among others.
If there's nothing available on the day you search, you probably won't have to wait long for a discount to materialise. So, if you don’t need to buy now, it could pay to wait until a deal comes up.
See all of our Amazon Fire tablet reviews
Tablets and security support
Before you buy, bear in mind that not all manufacturers are equal when it comes to security updates. We've found that some support their tablets for only two to three years.
Our free, quick tablet security tool enables you to check how long a tablet will continue to receive security updates. It also provides important advice on how to stay safe when using your tablet.
Looking for more offers on tech products? See our pick of the best Black Friday iPhone deals and best Black Friday laptop deals.