It’s that time of year again when Amazon treats us to the deals and discounts of our dreams.
There will be great prizes everywhere with top deals likely to appear on it laptops† TVs and Nintendo Switches — but we think the star of the show this year will be tablets.
Everything from the latest in stock iPad until Fire tablets until 2-in-1 tablet laptopsit’s time to treat yourself and pack a shiny new gadget during Amazon Prime Day.
As tablets have evolved beyond the clunky basic device primarily used by our technologically challenged parents, they now include a wide range of features meaning there is demand for everyone from students doing homework for elderly relatives who keep in touch with their families.
The thousands of models out there make it difficult to buy the right one, so we’ve conveniently rounded up the key features to look out for when you’re hitting the Prime Day sale.
- After a tablet to your studies† Check out tablets with a stylus, lots of storage, and maybe a keyboard mount for when you need to take notes quickly.
- In front of trip tablets, size is the most important thing – you want to make sure it’s compact and lightweight. Also check for a long-lasting battery, because is there anything worse than the device dying halfway through your last streaming binge?
- Tablets for children First and foremost, it needs to be durable – it will probably go through a lot of knocks and bumps so make sure it can withstand such treatment.
- Those who use a tablet for design purposes (including updating your Pinterest interior board) should look for a design tablet made specifically for drawing and illustration.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2022?
Finally, the big reveal is here. Amazon Prime Day 2022 will take place between 12:01 a.m. July 12 and 11:59 a.m. July 13, meaning there are two full days to browse and buy those gadgets we’ve been looking for for so long.
Do you need a Prime account to get the deals?
As the name says – this event is all for Prime members, so you need to be a subscriber to access such amazing discounts. If you’re a Prime customer, browse now and build your to-buy list.
not a member yet? There is still time to sign up. Amazon offers a 30 day free trial for new customers. Then if you’re a Prime convert it’s just £7.99 a month, £79 a year or just £3.99 for students after that.
What kind of deals are there?
There will likely be a range of Amazon deals on offer, all equally great but very different. In addition to traditional deals that run throughout Prime Day, there are also Deals of the Day that are valid for 24 hours (or until supplies last) and Lightning Deals that offer great prices and discounts that can last from a few minutes to a few hours. Don’t worry about missing out on these elusive deals as we’ll be running a live blog over the two days highlighting the very best.
What deals on tablets were there last year?
Last year there were some pretty mega deals on the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3 Tablet for just £649 (saving over £200).
What deals can we expect this year?
Amazon has given us an inside scoop on what to expect and we know that this year will see some of the lowest prices ever for highly sought-after products. They are specifically named Fire 7 Pro Tablet for Kids as well as other Fire Tablets – so keep an eye out for prices in the coming weeks.
Are there any offers now?
Would Amazon be Amazon without standout deals? There are always great tablet deals, and the early Prime-specific deals start from June 21, so get ready to shop.
See below for the best Amazon tablet deals available right now
Best Amazon Prime Day deals on Apple iPads
Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Samsung Galaxy Tablets
Best Amazon Prime Day deals on Huawei tablets
Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Fire Tablets
Some of the best deals you can find on Prime Day are Amazon’s own brand products, including the Fire tablets which come in all colors and sizes.
Fire 7 Tablet (32 GB) + Case – was: £84.98, now £77.98
Best Amazon Prime Day deals on tablets
In addition to the big brands, there are a whole bunch of other tablets and Amazon is treating us to mega savings of almost 50 percent.
Lenovo Tab M10 Plus – was: £199.99, now: £164.99
Lenovo Tab M10 – was: £119.99, now: £79
Tablets for children – was: £99.99, now: £69.99
TECLAST M40 – was: £199.99, now: £139.99