Best iPad and tablet deals for 2025

Our experts hunt down the top bargains throughout the year, so we know a good iPad or tablet deal when we see one – and when to ignore the marketing hype. Our curated list of the best iPad and tablet deals will help you find the best discounted devices you can buy right now.

We check tablet sale prices on entry-level and mid-range models, as well as high-end, big-screen tablets that can replace a laptop.

Like all tech products, tablets are constantly being updated. This means there are plenty of deals on last-generation iPads and tablets, as well as occasional discounts on the latest models. Here, we list the best genuine tablet deals available right now.

See all the tablets we've tested by going to our iPad and tablet reviews.

Best iPad and tablet deals for 2025

We check top retailers to find the best deals on tablets and iPads. We only include offers on tablets that do well in our lab tests, so if a tablet doesn't meet a decent standard, you won't find it on this list – even if it's been heavily reduced.

* References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. The price is checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.

 We reveal the best tablets based on our tough lab tests. If you're wondering why you should trust our reviews, check out how we test tablets.

Our pick: Apple iPad Air (2025)

Average price in the past six months: £594
Cheapest price in the past six months: £499*

• 11-inch and 13-inch versions
• Starts at 8GB Ram and 128GB storage
• M3 processor

We like: Upgraded processor

We didn't like: Processor aside, not the biggest upgrade

Sporting the powerful M3 chipset, the iPad Air has never been more powerful. The Air sits in the mid-range of tablets. Unless you're an absolute power-user who absolutely needs the souped-up iPad Pro, you will find this a more than capable tablet for your needs.

The Air comes with Apple Intelligence (AI). So if you don't need this, consider saving some money and getting the cheaper, standard iPad instead.

Read our Apple 11-inch iPad Air (2025) review to see our verdict.

• If you need more storage (and a larger display), you can buy the 256GB 13-inch iPad Air from Amazon for £799(cheapest price: £799, average price: £839.93).

Best iPad deals

Thinking of buying an iPad? While you might see small discounts on other sites, our expert analysis shows there are no genuine deals available right now other than the iPad Mini, below. We're serious about your money: we only recommend real discounts. This is how we ensure you're getting real value, not just fake savings. 

If you know you want an Apple iPad, check out our guide to the best iPads to find the right model for your needs.

iPad Mini 2024

Average price in the past six months: £484
Cheapest price in the past six months: £429*

• 8.3-inch screen
• 1,488 x 2,266-pixel resolution
• Works with Apple Pencil

We like: Unbeatable portability

We didn't like: The speakers could be better

As the smallest tablet in Apple's range with an 8.3-inch display, the iPad Mini is designed for those who would prefer to have a more compact tablet that's easy to carry on the go.

Even though it is a smaller device, the iPad Mini still packs the core iPadOS experience which, thanks to the most recent iPadOS 26 update, now features windowed app multitasking. It has 8GB Ram and 128GB storage.

Budding artists will be pleased to know that the iPad Mini is compatible with the Apple Pencil, although the stylus could just as easily be used for taking down some handwritten notes in a meeting or lecture.

Curious to know more about this portable tablet? Head on over to our iPad Mini 2024 review.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2025)

Average price in the past six months: £985
Cheapest price in the past six months: £929*

• 11-inch and 13-inch versions
• 12GB Ram and 256GB storage
• M5 processor

We like: Responsive performance

We didn't like: Can’t have more than one user profile

This is the 11-inch version of Apple's top-of-the-line tablet, and it's packed with all the latest tech. That includes the same ‘tandem’ OLED display from the previous model and the powerful new M5 processor.

The 1TB and 2TB models have a slightly faster chip and double the memory (16GB of Ram), compared to the 12GB of Ram in the 256GB and 512GB versions. We tested the 256GB model.

Read our Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2025) review to see if this premium model lives up to expectations..

More iPad deals

• Apple iPad 11-inch (2025) - Apple's standard 2025 iPad is still worth considering if you're looking for a tablet. SQUIRREL_TEXT_50019912 (cheapest price: £299, average price: £326.04)
  

Best Samsung Galaxy tablet deals 

Samsung is the most popular Android tablet manufacturer. It makes tablets that can compete with high-end iPads, but also has cheaper options if you don't need anything too powerful.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Average price in the past six months: £1,087
Cheapest price in the past six months: £710*

The best offer we've found for Samsung's high-end tablet comes from John Lewis - it's now selling the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra for just £799. 

• 14.6-inch screen
• 12GB Ram
• 256GB of storage

We like: It's robust

We don't like: Expensive, even on a deal - so consider whether you really need all this power

This is the highest-powered, largest, and most expensive Android tablet from Samsung's range. The screen has a luxurious number of pixels (2960 x 1848 resolution),  a top-of-the-range MediaTek chip, alongside a generous 12GB Ram. It's a tablet made for more than just web browsing and video watching activities - it's for creative work, like video editing and complex image design.

If you're not sure whether the already substantial 256GB of storage is enough, you can expand it later with a micro-SD card. It comes with a USB-C charging cable – you don't get a plug.

Find out how this Samsung Galaxy tablet performed in our independent lab tests: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review.

Best Android tablet deals 

Google's tablet runs on the Android operating system, as do many Chinese brands' tablets. Honor, Lenovo and Xiaomi are all popular, offering several high-spec tablets for less than you might expect.

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)

Average price in the past six months: £120
Cheapest price in the past six months: £69*

• 10.1-inch screen
• 3GB Ram
• 32GB storage

We like: You can add a microSD card 

We don't like: Weak cameras

While there are quite a few options available within Amazon's range of Fire tablets, the Fire HD 10 is designed to be the most appealing option for most people, striking the balance between affordability and a respectable offering of features.

There's a sizeable 10.1-inch HD display that provides enough space for games and entertainment apps to sprawl out, which can be helpful on a long road trip or flight. You also got a micro-SD card slot, which it's worth taking advantage of as that 32GB of storage drops to only 23.5GB when the operating system is taken into account.

Head to our full Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) review to see our verdict.

Honor Pad X8a

Average price in the past six months: £122
Cheapest price in the past six months: £100*

You can buy it from John Lewis for £99.99, plus get a two-year warranty at no extra cost. Compare with other retailer prices, below:

• 11-inch screen
• 8300mAh battery
• Stereo speakers

We like: It does the basics well

We didn't like: The screen could be brighter

Even though it's a tablet that's very much designed with the budget market in mind, the Honor Pad X8a still shows just how far that sector has come as it offers up a large 11-inch LCD panel for not that much money.

With a 90Hz refresh rate, the tablet is capable of providing a smooth feeling of motion as you scroll through apps or play less taxing games on the go.

The inclusion of four speakers to create a stereo sound effect is helpful if you're watching some entertainment at home and you don't have a pair of earbuds or headphones to hand.

Read our full Honor Pad 8Xa review to see how the tablet compares against similar budget buys.

Honor MagicPad 2

Average price in the past six months: £464
Cheapest price in the past six months: £330*

You can get an additional £30 discount voucher from the Honor website, so you'll pay £330.

• 12.3-inch screen
• 16GB of Ram
• 256GB of storage

We like: Great specs for the price

We didn't like: Slow charging speed, based on our tests

This is a mid-range tablet from Honor. It’s a larger model, with a 12.3-inch 1,920 x 3,000-pixel screen. It comes with Honor’s Android-based MagicOS 8.0 operating system (OS), and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.

You can boost your productivity by purchasing an additional Smart Bluetooth Keyboard case and a Magic-Pencil 3 stylus. This tablet lacks a micro-SD card slot, so there is no way to add further storage if you run out of space - though 256GB will be plenty for most.

Find out if it offers good features and performance in our full Honor MagicPad 2 review.

How to spot a good deal on an iPad or tablet

Adam Speight, Which? tablets expert, says: 

• iPads are rarely on offer, so any discount you spot is likely to be a good one. To double-check, the Apple store will show the iPad at the standard retail price so you can see if the deal is worthwhile.
• Look out for 'deals' that actually add a load of extra stuff you may not need, such as app subscriptions, styluses and cases. Odds are, if it's a 'starter pack offer' aiming to keep the price as close to the RRP as possible, another retailer will have it with a true discount and without all those unnecessary extras.
• Don't worry about buying an older tablet. Models released in 2022 or 2023 are still worth a look, but check the free tool in our guide to which tablets and iPads stay secure the longest to make sure you'll still get plenty of updates in years to come.

Where’s the best place to buy a tablet?

We've selected good deals on decent tablets that are currently on offer. If none of these are right for you, don't worry – there will be ample opportunity to find a great tablet deal.

Finding an iPad deal

The Apple website provides a good baseline of how much an iPad costs, because Apple never discounts new models there. Knowing the true full price will make it easier to work out whether you're getting a decent discount on other sites. Click to go to the Apple iPad website.

When shopping around for deals and looking at sale prices, be aware that there are multiple generations of iPads on sale at the same time, so make sure you know which one you're buying. Our best iPads guide will help you out. 

There’s nothing wrong with buying an older-generation iPad – it’s a great way to save money. But make sure you’re comparing like with like, rather than a newer, more expensive model with an older, cheaper one.

Refurbished models

Another way to keep costs down is to consider a refurbished tablet. Apple never has deals on new tablets, but there's a section on its official site for refurbished iPads that come with a one-year warranty. What’s available varies from one model to the next, but you should be able to save at least 20% on a refurbished tablet over a new one. 

Find out more about how to save money and what to watch out for when buying a refurbished iPad

Student tablet deals

If you’re a student, you might qualify for an Apple student discount, which will get you money off iPads and other Apple products. 

See all our Apple iPad reviews

Finding a Microsoft Surface tablet deal

It’s sensible to start your search for a Surface tablet on the Microsoft Store website. 

This is the place to find the true price of the model and specification you’re after – and you may even find a discount while you’re there. It might be a simple discount on a specification, or it could be a discounted or free accessory when you buy a tablet at full price.

If that doesn't work, you’ll likely find a discount from various retailers. Make sure you check all the specifications and colour options, as discounts might apply to only one or two of these at any one time. 

See all our Microsoft Surface tablet reviews

Finding an Amazon Fire tablet deal

Amazon Fire tablets are competitively priced to start with, but deals do come along fairly regularly. You'll often find the best prices on the Amazon Fire site, and you can sometimes find decent discounts at Argos and Currys, among others. 

If there's nothing available on the day you search, you probably won't have to wait long for a discount to materialise. So, if you don’t need to buy now, it could pay to wait until a deal comes up.

See all of our Amazon Fire tablet reviews

Tablets and security support

Before you buy, bear in mind that not all manufacturers are equal when it comes to security updates. We've found that some support their tablets for only two to three years.

Our free, quick tablet security tool enables you to check how long a tablet will continue to receive security updates. It also provides important advice on how to stay safe when using your tablet. 

Looking for more offers on tech products? See our pick of the best iPhone deals and best laptop deals.