The Best Deals on Tablets and iPads From the October Prime Day Sale

Daniel Oropeza Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor ExperienceDaniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta. Read Full Bio September 29, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Rene Ramos Table of Contents October Prime Day isn't until next week, but you can already shop many early deals right now. I've searched Amazon to find the best deals on tablets and vetted them using price tracking tools. While only one of the best tablets of 2026 made it onto the list below, all of these devices are great deals at their current prices. The iPad 11th-Gen is $427 right nowiPads were one of the many tech products that went up in price dramatically in 2026 due to ongoing RAM crisis, so it's nice to see this model get a discount, even if it's not that big. Right now, the iPad 11-inch with the A16 chip is $427 (originally $449). This is the 128 GB version, which is one of the most affordable iPads. It supports the Apple Pencil, is bright and colorful, and is considered the best tablet for most people.A like- new Kindle Scribe is nearly half the price of a new oneKindle Scribes are expensive—the 64GB can run for nearly half a grand—but you can get a "like-new" 64GB version for $319.99 right now. The 16GB version is $284.99, but the upgrade in storage is worth the $35 difference. It's unlikely you'll find a better deal on s like-new Scribe during this sale.The TCL NXTPAPER 14 is $120 offTCL started venturing into tablets in 2020, and their latest tablet, the NXTPAPER 14, came out this year. Right now, it's at its lowest price ever: $349.98 (originally $469.99). This tablet has a 14.3-inch matte screen with different viewing modes for reading, streaming video, and writing. While it's not the most portable due to the size, its design makes it versatile, and perfect for people who want a tablet that can do a bit of everything.The Xteink X4 Classic pocket e-reader is just $76Pocket readers seem to be gaining popularity lately, with more companies making new models of these hyper-small reading tablets. The Xteink X4 Classic is particularly small: At just four inches (about the size of a credit card), you can fit comfortably into almost any pocket. This is the second generation of the device, which came out in early September, and it's incredibly affordable: At $75.99 (originally $89), it's around half the price of the entry-level Kindle. The Fire HD 10 tablet is 53% offRight now, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is more affordable than ever: It's currently 53% off, bringing its price down to a record low of $72.99. (Note that this deal is for the version of the device with lock-screen ads.) While this tablet won't win any awards for offering the latest and best specs, it's an incredible value for the price, and it can probably handle all the basic tasks you'd ask of a tablet. What do you think so far? FAQ for October Prime DayWhen is Prime Day in October?Amazon Prime Day is an annual event held in June or July. Amazon's October Prime Day event, known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a two-day sale that starts Oct. 6 and ends on Oct. 7.What goes on sale during October Prime Day?Since Prime Big Deal Days happens in the fall, you're likely to see more deals on gaming and indoor gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories that will be on sale, including beauty, tech, kitchen, fashion, and home. Some brands Amazon has already mentioned are: Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.Is Prime Day once a year?Prime Day happens every summer. Prime Big Deal Days (or October Prime Day) happens every October. Amazon's Big Spring Sale happens every spring. Our Best Editor-Vetted Early Prime Day Deals Right Now Deals are selected by our commerce team Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.