Best tablet sales in August 2026

(Image credit: Tom's Guide) As much as I love my laptop, sometimes a tablet is all you really need. Tablets are more portable and they're great for consuming media or playing games. Although tablet prices have increased, there are still plenty of tablet deals you can take advantage of at retailers like Best Buy and Amazon.For instance, Amazon has the 11-inch iPad (A16) on sale for $399. That's $50 off and an excellent tablet for just about anything. Not to be outdone, Best Buy has Android tablets on sale from $79. This includes slates from the likes of Lenovo, Samsung, and Amazon.Below I'm rounding up the best cheap tablet sales you can get right now. From budget Android tablets to premium iPads — here are today's top deals. (Make sure to check out our guide to iPad deals for Apple-only discounts).Quick Linksshop all iPads on sale at Amazonshop all Android tablets on sale from $79 @ Best BuyLenovo Tab One: was $179 now $139 @ LenovoGalaxy Tab A11+: was $299 now $249 @ Best BuyTCL NXTPAPER 14: was $469 now $349 @ Amazon11" iPad (A16): was $449 now $399 @ Amazon11" iPad Air (M4): was $749 now $719 @ AmazonTablets sales — Apple iPadsTablet sales — AndroidShop more deals Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.