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Early Prime Day tablet deals from Samsung, TCL, and more
Samsung and TCL are leading with discounts up to 20% on tablets before Amazon's October 6 event.
In brief
Samsung and TCL are leading with discounts up to 20% on tablets before Amazon's October 6 event. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and TCL Nxtpaper tablets offer significant early savings, with the Galaxy Tab S11 dropping $200 and the Nxtpaper 11 Gen 2 saving 21% before Prime Big Deal Days. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Early tablet deals arrive
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale starts October 6, but tablet discounts are already live. Samsung and TCL lead with savings up to 20% on models for streaming, work, and creative tasks.
Galaxy Tab S11 premium Android
The 11-inch Galaxy Tab S11 features a Dynamic AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh, 512GB storage, and Galaxy AI. Save $200, dropping it from $1,199.99 to $999.99 at Walmart.
Tab S11 rated excellent
PCMag's expert gave the Galaxy Tab S11 an Excellent rating, praising its premium hardware, bright screen, swift performance, useful AI tools, and strong multitasking capabilities.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ big screen
The 13.1-inch Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ offers a 90Hz display, S Pen, Exynos 1580 processor, 10,090mAh battery, and IP68 rating. Amazon has it at $569.99, down $130 from $699.99.
Tab S10 FE+ editors choice
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ earned an Excellent rating and Editors' Choice award. Its huge 13.1-inch screen provides plenty of room for split-screen multitasking, notes, and streaming.
TCL Nxtpaper paper-like display
The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Gen 2 features an 11-inch paper-like display, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, stylus, case, and 8,000mAh battery. Save $60, bringing it to $229.99 from $289.99.
Nxtpaper middle ground option
The Nxtpaper 11 Gen 2 sits between an e-reader and full Android tablet, ideal for PDFs, notes, and drawing. The 21% discount makes it a compelling choice before Prime Big Deal Days.
Galaxy Tab A11+ budget option
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ offers an 11-inch display at a lower price point. Currently $249.99, down $50 from $299.99, it's a solid budget-friendly Android tablet.
Lenovo Idea Tab value pick
The Lenovo Idea Tab 128GB 11-inch tablet with pen drops to $189.99 from $309.99, saving $120. It's one of the deepest discounts available on early Prime Day.
TCL Nxtpaper 14 larger screen
The TCL Nxtpaper 14 offers a 14.3-inch paper-like display with 256GB storage, stylus, and case. Save $120.01, bringing it to $349.98 from $469.99.
iPad 11 inch budget friendly
The Apple iPad 11-inch 128GB Wi-Fi Retina tablet in blue is $427, down $22 from $449. A solid option for those in the Apple ecosystem.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 128GB
The Galaxy Tab S11 128GB Wi-Fi model is $699.99, down $200 from $899.99. A more affordable entry point to Samsung's premium tablet line.
Deals update through October 6
PCMag will refresh this guide as new tablet deals land and prices shift. Bookmark the page and check back as October 6 approaches for the main Prime Big Deal Days event.
What to look for in tablets
Choose based on your needs: lightweight for streaming, bigger screens for work and notes, or powerful processors for creative apps and multitasking without lag.
Samsung leads early savings
Samsung tablets dominate early Prime Day discounts with up to 20% off across multiple models, from budget Galaxy Tab A to premium Galaxy Tab S series.
TCL Nxtpaper advantage
TCL's Nxtpaper line stands out with paper-like displays that reduce eye strain compared to traditional glossy screens, perfect for reading and note-taking.
Storage and RAM matter
Higher storage (256GB to 512GB) and RAM (8GB plus) support multitasking and creative apps. Consider your use case when choosing between budget and premium models.
Stylus included with many
Many early Prime Day deals include styluses and cases. The Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S10 FE+, and TCL Nxtpaper models all come with pens for note-taking and sketching.
What it means
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and TCL Nxtpaper tablets offer significant early savings, with the Galaxy Tab S11 dropping $200 and the Nxtpaper 11 Gen 2 saving 21% before Prime Big Deal Days.
