Black Friday tablet deals: Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet is currently 50% off

• Current price: $400
• Original price: $500

Snag an iPad mini for $100 off as an early deal. The sixth-generation iPad Mini (released last year) has 64GB of storage, an A15 bionic chip, an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and wide color, Touch ID, and a 12MP wide back camera plus a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage. 

You can choose between four stylish colors (purple, starlight, pink, and space gray). Plus, this tablet is super lightweight at just 1.37 pounds. 

• Current price: $75
• Original price: $150

Amazon's largest tablet is on sale ahead of Black Friday. The Fire HD 10 is affordable, faster than ever, and doubles as an Echo smart speaker, with Alexa awaiting your commands. 

You can expect 1080p full HD resolution, 32 or 64 GB of storage, up to 12 hours of battery life, and, of course, Amazon Alexa capabilities. There are also four colors to choose from: black, denim, lavender, and olive. 

• Current price: $600
• Original price: $930

You can save $3340 on Microsoft's 12.3-inch Surface Pro 7+ tablet before Black Friday. This large tablet can replace your laptop entirely since it has a built-in kickstand with a detachable keyboard. You can expect 8GB of memory, a battery life of up to 15 hours, an

Intel 11th Generation Core i3 processor, and, of course, Windows 11. 

• Current price: $730
• Original price: $1,300

On the other hand, you can get the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with an included Surface Pen and a black surface type cover for $130 more than the pre-mentioned model. Many of the features are still the same, except this model is run on Intel Core i5 processor and has Windows 10 instead of the latest Windows 11. But we think the included pen and keyboard make the price worth it.  

• Current price: $70
• Original price: $140

Amazon's kid-friendly tablet is also on sale right now. For 50% off, you can get the Fire HD Kids tablet which includes three fun color options and a kid-proof case with a built-in stand, 12 hours of battery life, 32 GB of storage, and one year of Amazon Kids+. 

The Amazon Kids+ subscription includes over 20,000 books, Audible books, movies, TV shows, music stations, apps, and games for kids ages 3–12. Plus, you can set parental controls like limiting screen time or in-app purchases. 

• Current price: $260
• Original price: $330

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8 tablet is currently 30% off before the big holiday shopping sales event. You can expect a 10.5-inch screen, 32 GB of storage, 1920 x 1200 resolution, and a long-lasting battery. It also comes in three striking colors: dark grey, pink gold, or silver. 

• Current price: $500
• Original price: $600

Apple's iPad Air is on sale ahead of Black Friday, and while it's not the newest model, it still has a lot of the same features as the fifth generation like Touch ID, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. It also supports the Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil 2nd generation. 

• Current price: $170
• Original price: $275

Save 38% on this great bundle deal on Amazon right now. For less than $200, you can get the Fire HD 8 Plus tablet (with features like 3GB of RAM, Qi-certified wireless charging, and an HD display) with included black Echo Buds. The Echo Buds boast active noise canceling technology and up to five hours of playback time on a single charge.

If you were to buy both separately at full price, you'd be paying $230, so this deal is definitely worth it. 

• Current price: $399
• Original price: $599

This tablet is made specifically for seniors, and it's currently 33% off at Amazon. It has a simple interface optimized for individuals with accessibility challenges in vision and hearing. It has built-in 4G LTE so it's always connected, and the icons are bright and easy to interpret to get to different apps and features.

It also comes with a durable case and a stylus pen to make it even easier to use. 

We chose these early Black Friday deals on tablets based on the brand, discounted price, and product reviews (both good and bad). Deals on tablets change weekly and even daily, so if you're interested in the best discounts, be sure to check a retailer's website often for deals of the day. 

Every year, Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving in the US. This year, it takes place on Friday, Nov. 25. However, you can expect deals all month long, as well as slashed prices over the Black Friday weekend. 

Cyber Monday always falls on the Monday after Thanksgiving. This year, it happens on Monday, Nov. 28. This is the day you can find great online-only deals, whereas Black Friday deals happen both in-store and online.