Unless you’ve been living off-grid for the last couple of decades, you’ll know this world is a tech-driven one.
From the phones in our pockets to the digital assistant in the kitchen walking us through dinner recipes, tech helps us through practically every moment of the day. The robots are here, and they’re here to help.
Tablets are part of that digital landscape, offering easy browsing, gaming and streaming on one streamlined device. They can be a costly purchase - unless you’ve played the long game and waited for the Black Friday sales to begin.
When is Black Friday 2024?
The epic sale takes place on November 29 this year.
When does Black Friday end?
It officially ends on Cyber Monday, this year December 2. However, we’ve noticed a few crafty brands segue their Black Friday events into pre-Christmas sales in recent years, with prices bouncing back up slightly from their Black Friday best.
The short of it is if you’re looking to make major savings on tech, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are your best bets.
Why is it called Black Friday?
Some believe it’s a reference to when Black Friday traffic choked the streets in America where the shopping extravaganza first kicked off. Others say it’s so named because that’s when retailers turn a profit from sales-hungry customers. Either way, it’s a catchy moniker that has stuck through the decades.
What deals on tablets can we expect?
Tech always has the shiniest deals come Black Friday, and as tablets are cheaper than laptops and desktop computers, they are among the most attractive offers - especially if you’re thinking of wrapping them up for Christmas.
Past Black Fridays have seen deals on everything from Amazon Fires, Samsung, Lenovo, HP, ASUS, OPPO and Huawei as they all dropped the price of their snazziest tablets to incredible lows. The good news is that Black Friday 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with tech brands expected to swing the scythe on the RRP of their best-selling tablets.
Until then, we’ve rounded up the best tablets on sale now.
Apple iPad 2020 (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB) Space Grey (Renewed)
Was £167
Buy now £153.94, Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Tablet
Was: £169
Buy now £129.00, John Lewis
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 - 13 Inch 2-in-1 Tablet PC
Was: £1,099
Buy now £909.99, Amazon
Lenovo Tab M11 Android Tablet
Been waiting for a great tablet deal? Your moment has arrived thanks to Lenovo who has wiped 33% off the RRP of its Tab M11 Android Tablet. Offered in a chic grey hue, it comes with a stylus and 4GB RAM, making it a great pick for watching shows on the move.
Was: £199.99
Buy now £141.00, Amazon
Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Android tablet
Was: £219.99
Buy now £165.00, Amazon
Lenovo Tab M8 (Gen 4) 8in Tablet - 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, Grey
Was: £149.99
Buy now £97.00, Amazon
HONOR Pad X8a 11 Inch 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet - Grey
Was: £139.99
Buy now £99.99, Argos
