The best Black Friday tablet deals of 2023

Folks, it's Black Friday. You already know the deal. A bunch of great products are about to be super cheap for a limited time and you need to figure out what's best for you before pulling the trigger.

It's no secret that Apple's iPad is the most prestigious name in the tablet world, and you can score one of the latest models for less than $500. But that's not all — Google's excellent Pixel Tablet has also gotten a good chunk of change chopped off its asking price, while Amazon continues to offer its basic Fire tablets for a lot less than everyone else's tablets.

Here are some of the best tablet offers right now.

Best desktop companion

Why we like it

Released earlier this year, Google's Pixel Tablet is the real deal. Its 11-inch display is more than capable as a vehicle for streaming, and its no-frills Android OS makes it compatible with just about any app you could ask for. But what really sets Google's debut tablet apart is the included charging dock, which attaches to the tablet magnetically to keep the device upright. Not only does it power the tablet, but the dock has speakers built in, turning the Pixel Tablet into a little desktop TV that can keep you entertained (or distracted) while you get some work done.

Read our full review of the Pixel Tablet.

Best iPad under $500

Why we like it

The entry-level iPad isn't the most glamorous or powerful in Apple's tablet lineup, but an iPad is still an iPad. With the 2022 base iPad, you get Apple's in-house A14 Bionic chip to power the device, all the bells and whistles of iPadOS, and support for the Magic Keyboard accessory. Oh, and the best part? There's a pink model available. You really can't lose here, folks.

Best tablet under $100

Why we like it

Maybe you don't want or need a prestige brand or a speaker dock with your tablet. Maybe all you care about is having a tablet that works and doesn't destroy your bank account. Thankfully, Amazon's latest Fire HD 10 tablet is both basically brand new and absurdly cheap during Black Friday. Launched in October, the new Fire HD 10 is supposed to be 25 percent faster than the previous model, lighter to hold, and longer-lasting on a full charge. It also has stylus support, if that's your thing.

More Black Friday tablet deals

iPad (10th gen)

• 2022 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $349 $449 at Amazon (save $100)

• 2022 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $349 $449 at Best Buy (save $100)

• 2022 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $499 $599 at Amazon (save $100)

iPad (9th gen)

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $229.99 $329 at Target (save $99.01)

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $379.99 $479 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• 2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $379.99 $479 at Target (save $99.01)

iPad Air

• iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $499.99 $599 at Amazon (save $99.01 with on-page coupon)

• iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $649.99 $749 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 64GB) — $649.99 $749 at Amazon (save $99.01)

• iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 256GB) — $799.99 $899 at Amazon (save $99.01)

iPad Pro

• 2022 12.6-inch iPad Pro (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $999 $1,099 at Amazon (save $100)

Fire tablets

• Amazon Fire 7 tablet — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet — $69.99 $119.99 (save $60)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (2021) — $74.99 $149.99 (save $74.99)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet — $94.99 $179.99 (save $85)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet (no lockscreen ads) — $109.99 $194.99 (save $85)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet and Stylus Pen — $114.98 $174.98 (save $60)

• Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80)

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet — $54.99 $109.99 (save $54.99)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet — $74.99 $149.99 (save $74.99)

• All-new Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet — $124.99 $189.99 (save $65)

• All-new Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet — $124.99 $189.99 (save $65)