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October Prime Day isn't until next week, but you can already shop many early deals right now. I've searched Amazon to find the best deals on tablets and vetted them using price tracking tools. While only one of the best tablets of 2026 made it onto the list below, all of these devices are great deals at their current prices.

Apple iPad 11" 128GB A16 WiFi Tablet (Blue, 2025) $427.00 at Amazon $449.00 Save $22.00 Get Deal Get Deal $427.00 at Amazon $449.00 Save $22.00 Amazon Kindle Scribe 16GB 10.2" eReader & Notebook (Like-New Condition, Black) $284.99 at Amazon $359.99 Save $75.00 Get Deal Get Deal $284.99 at Amazon $359.99 Save $75.00 TCL Nxtpaper 14 256GB 14.3" Tablet With Pen and Case (Gray) $349.98 at Amazon $469.99 Save $120.01 Get Deal Get Deal $349.98 at Amazon $469.99 Save $120.01 XTEINK X4 Classic Pocket eReader, Ultra-Light 68g & 4.9mm Thin, Space Black $75.99 at Amazon $89.00 Save $13.01 Get Deal Get Deal $75.99 at Amazon $89.00 Save $13.01 Amazon Fire HD 10 10.1" Tablet (4GB RAM, 32GB, Black) $72.99 at Amazon $154.99 Save $82.00 Get Deal Get Deal $72.99 at Amazon $154.99 Save $82.00 SEE 2 MORE The iPad 11th-Gen is $427 right now

iPads were one of the many tech products that went up in price dramatically in 2026 due to ongoing RAM crisis, so it's nice to see this model get a discount, even if it's not that big. Right now, the iPad 11-inch with the A16 chip is $427 (originally $449). This is the 128 GB version, which is one of the most affordable iPads. It supports the Apple Pencil, is bright and colorful, and is considered the best tablet for most people.

A like- new Kindle Scribe is nearly half the price of a new one

Kindle Scribes are expensive—the 64GB can run for nearly half a grand—but you can get a "like-new" 64GB version for $319.99 right now. The 16GB version is $284.99, but the upgrade in storage is worth the $35 difference. It's unlikely you'll find a better deal on s like-new Scribe during this sale.

The TCL NXTPAPER 14 is $120 off

TCL started venturing into tablets in 2020, and their latest tablet, the NXTPAPER 14, came out this year. Right now, it's at its lowest price ever: $349.98 (originally $469.99). This tablet has a 14.3-inch matte screen with different viewing modes for reading, streaming video, and writing. While it's not the most portable due to the size, its design makes it versatile, and perfect for people who want a tablet that can do a bit of everything.

The Xteink X4 Classic pocket e-reader is just $76

Pocket readers seem to be gaining popularity lately, with more companies making new models of these hyper-small reading tablets. The Xteink X4 Classic is particularly small: At just four inches (about the size of a credit card), you can fit comfortably into almost any pocket. This is the second generation of the device, which came out in early September, and it's incredibly affordable: At $75.99 (originally $89), it's around half the price of the entry-level Kindle.

The Fire HD 10 tablet is 53% off

Right now, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is more affordable than ever: It's currently 53% off, bringing its price down to a record low of $72.99. (Note that this deal is for the version of the device with lock-screen ads.) While this tablet won't win any awards for offering the latest and best specs, it's an incredible value for the price, and it can probably handle all the basic tasks you'd ask of a tablet.

FAQ for October Prime Day

When is Prime Day in October?

Amazon Prime Day is an annual event held in June or July. Amazon's October Prime Day event, known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a two-day sale that starts Oct. 6 and ends on Oct. 7.

What goes on sale during October Prime Day?

Since Prime Big Deal Days happens in the fall, you're likely to see more deals on gaming and indoor gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories that will be on sale, including beauty, tech, kitchen, fashion, and home. Some brands Amazon has already mentioned are: Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.

Is Prime Day once a year?

Prime Day happens every summer. Prime Big Deal Days (or October Prime Day) happens every October. Amazon's Big Spring Sale happens every spring.

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