Two weeks before the shopping weekend that has come to mark the start of the holiday season, the tablet market is already loosening its prices, and a reviewer's roundup of early discounts from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others lays out what is available now. It is a small moment in the long human habit of buying what we hope will help us work, learn, read and play, and the offers are real but provisional, waiting on a Friday that has not yet arrived. Whether these savings prove to be the bottom of the season or only a first step remains an open question until the retailers settle th
Early Black Friday Tablet Deals: iPad, Pixel, Surface and More Discounted Ahead of Nov. 28
Black Friday is often the only time a device goes on sale all year.
Mark
Why does a list of early tablet deals matter two weeks before Black Friday?
Mimi
Because it shows what prices already look like. The iPad is $300, the Surface Pro is $800, and shoppers can compare those against whatever shows up on Nov. 28.
Luke
Careful, though. Nothing here says those prices will be the best of the season. The article only says it expects heavier discounts later.
Mark
The biggest dollar cuts are on pricier devices, right?
Mimi
Yes. The Surface Pro is $200 off, the iPad Pro $200 off, and the Galaxy Tab S10+ $220 off. The iPad and OnePlus Pad 3 cuts are around $50.
Luke
And ZDNet says it screened for deals of at least 20% off or rarely discounted items. A $50 cut on a $700 tablet is well under 20%, so the filter evidently wasn't applied uniformly, or those items count as rarely on sale. The article doesn't explain which.
Mark
Is there anything about the praise for these devices that readers should weigh?
Mimi
The article draws on ZDNet's own reviews and testing, like the roughly 17% CPU gain on the iPad Air. Those are the outlet's figures.
Luke
Right, and it's a promotional shopping guide. The benchmark is one outlet's result, and we don't know how long any price will last or whether it will drop further.
O Pulso
- Tablet prices are already dropping two weeks ahead of Black Friday on November 28, creating a rush to lock in early savings.
- Discounts range from roughly $49 on the base iPad to $220 on the Galaxy Tab S10+, with the Surface Pro at $800 leading the largest cuts.
- Shoppers are sorting through 16 offers spread across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and brand sites, each with its own codes and bundles.
- ZDNet's guide signals that some deals are modest percentage cuts, so prices may still move before the weekend ends.
Two weeks before the shopping weekend that has come to mark the start of the holiday season, the tablet market is already loosening its prices, and a reviewer's roundup of early discounts from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others lays out what is available now. It is a small moment in the long human habit of buying what we hope will help us work, learn, read and play, and the offers are real but provisional, waiting on a Friday that has not yet arrived. Whether these savings prove to be the bottom of the season or only a first step remains an open question until the retailers settle the matter in late November.
Two weeks before Black Friday, the tablet discounts have already appeared. ZDNet has gathered early offers from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, OnePlus and Amazon, found across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and OnePlus's own website. Black Friday falls on Friday, November 28, and these early prices offer a first look at what the weekend may hold.
The headline entry is the base 11th-generation iPad at $300, down $49 from its $349 list price. ZDNet calls it arguably the best value in Apple's tablet range, with double the base storage, more RAM and the A16 Bionic chip. The largest single cut is Microsoft's Surface Pro, now $800 at Best Buy, aimed at professionals who want strong performance and a tablet that becomes a computer with its keyboard and pen.
Across the list, the offers run from the Pixel Tablet at $316 to the 11-inch iPad Pro at $999, with Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9+ and Amazon's Fire HD models at the lower end. Accessories such as the Apple Pencil Pro and Logitech Crayon are discounted too. ZDNet notes that some cuts are small in percentage terms, and that prices may shift again before November 28.
Two weeks before Black Friday, the discounts on tablets are already live. ZDNet published a roundup on November 18, 2025, of early deals from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, OnePlus and Amazon, spread across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and OnePlus's own site. Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28, and the retailers' early prices give a first look at what the weekend may bring.
The headline entry is the base Apple iPad, the 11th generation, at $300 against a $349 list price, a saving of $49. ZDNet calls it arguably the best value in Apple's tablet lineup and its pick for best iPad overall. The outlet notes that this year's update doubled the base storage over last year's model, added more RAM, and moved to the A16 Bionic chip.
The largest single cut among the featured devices is on Microsoft's Surface Pro, down to $800 from $1,000 at Best Buy. ZDNet pitches it at professionals who want a high-performance machine with a strong display, and a tablet that can double as a computer when paired with the keyboard and pen. Google's Pixel Tablet sits at $316, down from $399, a saving of $83. It ships with a Charging Speaker Dock that works as a smart display, which ZDNet says suits smart home users, particularly those who rely on Google Assistant. Because it charges on the dock, it is always ready to use.
On the Android side, the OnePlus Pad 3 is $650, down from $700, and ZDNet names it an Editor's Choice pick. It runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which the outlet says can handle more demanding AI tasks. On OnePlus's website, the code EARLYBF takes $50 off and adds a free gift. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE is $435, down from $500. ZDNet reviewer Maria Diaz said its performance is well worth the price and its display is impressive. The tablet is IP68-rated for water and dust resistance.
Apple's iPad Air, the 7th generation, is $549, down from $599. With the M3 chip, ZDNet measured roughly 17% CPU gains in its benchmark tests, most noticeable in app performance, multitasking and rendering. Amazon's Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle is $490, down from $550, about 11% off. It includes the Scribe, a plant-based leather folio cover, the Premium Pen and a power adapter.
Accessories are discounted too. The Apple Pencil Pro is $99, down from $129, at Walmart. The Apple Magic Keyboard Case, designed for the base iPad and iPad Air, is $249, down from $269. The Logitech Crayon is $53, down from $70, and ZDNet calls it the only non-Apple stylus with Apple's stamp of approval.
The list extends to cheaper and higher-end models. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is $150, a $70 saving. The Amazon Fire HD 10 is $70, also $70 off. The Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet is $75, $75 off, and includes a protective case and a year of Amazon Kids+. The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is $224, down $25. At the top, the 11-inch iPad Pro with the M4 chip is $999, down $200, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is $780, down $220.
ZDNet says it looked for deals at least 20% off or on products that rarely go on sale, using price trackers to check how often prices drop. By that standard, several entries here, such as the $50 off the OnePlus Pad 3 and the $49 off the iPad, are smaller percentage cuts. The outlet says Black Friday is often the only time certain devices go on sale all year, and it expects deals the week before the day and through the weekend, so prices may move again before Nov. 28.
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The Galaxy Tab S10 FE's performance is well worth its price tag, and its display experience is impressive.— Maria Diaz, ZDNet reviewer (paraphrased)
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