Best tablet deals for May 2025, from Samsung, Amazon and more

Whether you want a cheap tablet to browse the news over breakfast, a child-friendly tablet for kids, or a more powerful Samsung, Apple or Microsoft tablet to help you stay productive on the go, there are plenty of discounts on top models out there.

The iPad popularised the form factor and remains the first port of call for most tablet shoppers. If you want a tablet to complement your other Apple devices, we’ve rounded up the best iPad deals this month, including offers on the iPad Pro, iPad Mini and more.

Lenovo, Samsung and Microsoft all offer a range of tablets to choose from, running on Windows or Android software. If you don’t own any Apple devices and aren’t already in the company’s ecosystem, looking at an alternative brand can be a great idea and can potentially save you lots of money.

For kids’ tablets, look to the Amazon Fire HD range. The tech giant has child-friendly versions of its tablets, designed with parental controls and packaged with a subscription to thousands of age-appropriate books, games and apps. You also get a two-year guarantee against breakages, so you don’t have to worry about the device getting chucked across the room during a tantrum.

Whatever style you’re looking for, our round-up of the best tablet deals can help you save money and find the device that’s right for you.

This is the most powerful tablet in Amazon’s Fire range, with a large display and strong battery life of around 14 hours. Its resolution doesn’t quite match that of the iPad Air, but it’s not bad for a tablet that’s a fraction of the price. You can now get almost 25 per cent off the tablet at Amazon, but you need to be quick. However, keep checking back if you miss this deal, as it regularly drops in price.

A steal at less than £150, Samsung’s budget-friendly A-series impressed us with its bright display and premium-feeling metal frame. It runs on a decently powerful chip, and, while you get less storage and RAM than you would in more-expensive tablets, performance never feels sluggish. The design features battery life up to 10 hours and a Dolby Atmos sound system, as well as front and back cameras for taking calls and capturing memories.

If you want to save on a kids' tablet, it’s worth checking out Amazon’s Fire 7 tablet from 2022. It has less internal memory than the newer Fire HD 8, but this can be increased to 1TB with a microSD card. It’s currently reduced by 30 per cent at Amazon, with a year’s subscription to Amazon Kids+ included. This gives kids access to games, videos, books, and more.

The iPad Pro 13in won the accolade of best on test in our review of the best tablets. Our tech writer called it “leagues ahead of its already-impressive predecessor”. It’s the thinnest Apple product ever made, and feels “remarkably light and portable”, they praised, and is “compatible with lush new magic keyboard and pencil options”. Expensive, yes, but this deal will shave close to £100 off the price.

For more savings on Apple tablets, check out our hand-picked best iPad deals.

How we choose the best tablet deals

The IndyBest team scours the internet for deals on the best tablets we’ve tried and tested, and from brands we know and trust. We track the best available prices for Apple’s iPad range – which remains the most popular tablet around – as well as deep discounts on tablets from top brands such as Samsung, Microsoft and Amazon.

What to look out for when shopping for tablet deals

If you’re already invested in Apple’s ecosystem, shopping for iPad deals makes the most sense. The iPad integrates neatly with other iOS devices, such as your phone and laptop, and the basic model is affordable at £329.

For kids, look to the Amazon Fire HD range, which includes tablets for little ones, with drop-proof, hard-wearing cases designed to take a few knocks. They also include subscriptions to kid-friendly books, videos and content.

Looking for more insight? Read our guide to the best tablets