Unbeatable June 2nTablet Bargains & Discounts | CNET Gadgets Guide

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Tablets are some of the most versatile and useful electronics on the market, but that power and productivity usually comes at an expensive price tag that can creep up to $1,500 depending on the brand, storage options, and features.

Also: The best tablets for kids in 2023

Luckily, we’ve rounded up the best tablet deals available at the major retailers, so you can spend less than the asking price for popular tablets like the iPad , the Surface Pro, or a Galaxy Tab.

The best tablet deals in June 2023

PROMO PRICE: $1,249 Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) - Save $150

You can save a total of $150 (or $4.14 per month) for this cellular model of the iPad Pro through Best Buy using a Verizon plan. This iPad Pro features Apple’s M2 chip and can easily replace your laptop thanks to its powerful performance.

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PROMO PRICE: $873 Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ - Save $157 This large tablet can replace your laptop entirely since it has a built-in kickstand with a detachable keyboard. Plus, it has a battery life of up to 15 hours so you can work, browse, and enjoy entertainment all day long. View at Walmart PROMO PRICE: $349 Wacom One - Save $51 This creator-focused drawing tablet is currently $51 off it’s original price of $400 at Best Buy. Wacom’s pen display tablet has a 13.3-inch display with natural surface friction that makes for an intuitive drawing experience on screen. This tablet can be used as an extension of Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and Android. View at Best Buy PROMO PRICE: $400 Apple Mini (6th generation) - Save $100 Apple’s smallest iPad is currently 20% off at Target. The iPad Air’d price still sits between the base iPad and the iPad Pro, but in terms of performance, it’s effectively caught up to the iPad Pro. View at Walmart PROMO PRICE: $250 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite - Save $100 Get 29% off Samsung’s note-taking tablet at Target. This Samsung tablet is equipped with a 10.4-inch LCD 2000 x 1200 display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G mobile processor, 4GB RAM, and AKG dual speakers. View at Target

More tablet deals

Apple iPad (10th generation) for $400 (save $50) $400 at Target

Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet for $120 (save $30) $120 at Amazon

Apple iPad 9th generation for $399 (save $80) $399 at Amazon

Amazon Fire 10 Kids Pro for $150 (save $50) $150 at Amazon

What is the best tablet?

Thebest tablet is the 10th-generation iPad based on its battery life of up to 10 hours, 256GB of storage, and lightweight design. It’s the perfect tablet for working or streaming movies on the go. The fairly affordable price tag also makes it a great choice for students and remote workers who need a mobile work computer.

However, the best tablet for you really depends on what you need your tablet for. If you’re looking for something strictly for entertainment, Amazon Fire tablets and most Samsung tablets are great picks. If you want something to create on, you can bet on Wacom for professional drawing tablets.

What are the best deals right now?

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