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The best Black Friday tablet deals 2023: LAST CHANCE to save on Samsung, Amazon Fire, Apple and Lenovo
The season of sales has officially begun - if a tablet or kids' tablet is at the top of your shopping list this autumn, you've come to the right place. We'll be updating this page regularly during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale to bring you the latest deals on the best tablets handpicked by Mumsnet.
By Jenny Wonnacott | Last updated Nov 27, 2023
The Black Friday sales are almost over - and if a new tablet or kids' tablet is on your shopping list, NOW is the time to take advantage on huge discounts on all your favourite brands, including Amazon Fire, Apple, Samsung and Lenovo.
Here at Mumsnet we are on a mission to make your shopping less stressful this autumn, and thanks to early access to deals from retailers including Amazon and a dedicated team searching for the best deals on your favourite categories and items, we're in the best position to do so.
We'll be constantly checking and updating our dedicated deals pages during the sales, from the best Black Friday toys deals to the best deals on Kindles, baby products, air fryers, tumble dryers and more (scroll on for the full list!).
32% OFF Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: £219 £147
The Samsung tabs are fab if you don't want to spend as much as an Apple iPad. DD has had her Galaxy Tab A for almost three years and its great, battery still holds well and updates fine.
Was £219
Now £147
Be sure to bookmark our dedicated Black Friday deals pages and mark the dates below to make the most of huge discounts whatever you're shopping for this November:
Black Friday: November 24, 2023
Cyber Monday: November 27, 2023
Whether you're in the market for a new tablet for yourself or you're wanting to score a huge discount on a kids' tablet for an extra special Christmas present, we've rounded up the best bargains below. While some discounts aren't expected to go live until November 24, there are still plenty of savings to be had right now!
The best Black Friday tablet deals: up to 52% off Amazon Fire Kids tablets
My kids, 6 and 8, love them and get loads of use from them. They're a LOT cheaper than iPads and kids use them for Netflix, Disney etc with no issues. They use the games too and quite happy with them. I'm sure the iPad is better but it's a lot of money to spend on an occasional use tablet for a 3 year old.
Amazon Fire tablets - up to 52% off NOW
Fire 7 Kids: SAVE £100
Was £115, now £55
The Best Black Friday Tablet Deals: live deals and what to expect
There are always huge discounts on the best tablets and best tablets for kids over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period, and often these come through early so it's always worth checking in the days and weeks leading up to November 24 and November 27. Read on to discover our picks of the best Black Friday tablet deals currently live at Amazon, John Lewis, Currys, Very and Argos.
£98 off iPad 2021 at Very
I love [my iPad] and use it constantly. I use my iPad for emails, reading newspapers, MN, Pinterest, magazines, some tv programmes. I couldn’t live without [it].
Was £369
Now £299
Best Black Friday Tablet deals: up to 29% off Samsung Galaxy Tabs
We have a small Samsung tablet, it's really good.
Early deals have already been released on popular tablet brands, with the likes of retailers such as John Lewis offering huge discounts on Galaxy tablets, Apple iPads, and Lenovo and Microsoft models.
John Lewis also offer a trade-in service for old devices including tablets and are currently running a £10 off £120+ purchases and £20 off £200+ purchases discount for Members using discount codes MEMBER10 and MEMBER20.
I do like a Samsung tablet, the cheaper ones are great for kids.
Best Black Friday tablet deals: up to 38% off Lenovo
I'm using a Lenovo tablet right now, I bought it as a cheap stop gap with a view to replace in a few months as our old Samsung one stopped working. Six months on and I have no intention of replacing it.
Lenovo Tab P12
Was £399, now £249
Best Black Friday tablet deals: Apple iPads up to 13% off at Amazon
Best Black Friday iPad deals: save £££ at John Lewis
The best Black Friday tablet deals at Argos
There are quite a few special offers over at Argos ahead of Black Friday, but we've scoured the site to handpick the ones that have discounts worth considering if you're on the hunt for a tablet for a loved one, child or yourself.
Current Black Friday tablet deals at Argos
When do tablet deals start?
As you can see, there are quite a few tablet deals already live, but there are some notable absences. With Black Friday fast approaching, we are expecting some huge discounts on tablets and kids' deals, including the Amazon Fire series and further deals on Apple, Samsung and Lenovo tablets.
The earliest Black Friday deals on tablets typically start a couple of weeks before Black Friday (November 24). It's worth remembering that as Black Friday has grown in popularity in the UK, the reductions have started earlier, so keep your eyes peeled throughout the whole of November.
Can't wait to find a bargain? Our thrifty Mumsnetters are already hunting down the best deals for their Christmas shopping on our forums.
How to find the best Black Friday tablet deals in 2023
"I got the LeapPad tablet thing for DS." - MonsterDeCookie
"Kindle and Amazon Fire are different things, Fire tablet is what you're after, I would look now as they will be on Black Friday sales." - catsmother20
"The tablet I was going to get for myself is now £40 off in Currys, so I'll be picking that up today." - WalkAwaySugarbear
Whether you're looking for a tablet for work or play (or both!) don't miss out on the best savings on tablets this year. We'll be researching the best deals throughout November and adding them to this page so you can be in the know about the most popular discounts. Bookmark this page and keep checking back to make sure you don't miss out.
If you're after a specific brand, you could sign up to their emails to be notified as their deals drop, but bear in mind different retailers may be offering different savings so it is worth shopping around and doing your research (or, better yet, letting us do the hard work for you).
Is is worth waiting for Black Friday to buy a tablet?
Black Friday is a big time for tech deals and, although we won't know the exact deals until they are all live, based on previous years you can expect decent savings on tablets. We're expecting to see big discounts on Amazon based on their offerings from previous years - particularly on their own range of Fire tablets, available for both adults and kids.
Other brands we're expecting to see deals on include Apple iPads, Samsung, Lenovo, and Huawei.
Shopping around is essential for getting the best savings - particularly if you already have a product in mind. Aside from Amazon, you can also expect discounts from the following retailers: Argos, Currys, AO, John Lewis, Laptops Direct, and it's also worth checking directly with the tablet brands.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is an annual sale that sees many shops offer discounted prices across a range of products, in store and online. While it started in the USA, its ever-increasing popularity in the UK has made it a prime time for grabbing a bargain, and one of the big two shopping events of the year alongside the Boxing Day sales.
When is Black Friday 2023?
This year Black Friday is on Friday 24th November, as it usually is the day after American Thanksgiving. There will be deals and discounts throughout November though as many retailers start their sales early.
What is Cyber Monday?
Similar to Black Friday, Cyber Monday is another annual sales day. It's always after the weekend following Black Friday so this year it is on Monday 28th November.
The deals will continue over the weekend, so the two days often roll into one event. There's not as much of a difference between them now, but originally Cyber Monday was more about online deals, and Black Friday was more of an in store event. As shopping habits have dramatically changed since Black Friday began in the US though, there's less of a distinction as Black Friday is also focused on online discounts now too.
Where to find the best deals on Black Friday?
Finding the biggest savings is no easy feat when you're bombarded with so-called 'discounts' from every retailer, but fear not as we'll be working hard to bring you the real deals to look out for. We'll be scouring online shops to bring you the very best guides to Black Friday this year, including the top offers on popular buys. These are the products we'll be looking out for – bookmark them now so you don't miss the Black Friday deals.
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All deals correct at the time of publishing.
About the author
Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising several content pages related to parenting, pregnancy and more. As a parent of three primary school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews and buyers' guides such as this one.
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