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For years now, tech companies like Apple, Microsoft and Samsung have been telling us that the future of computing is tablets rather than laptops.
These companies produce tablets with a wide range of screen sizes, features and prices. Some can be purchased with detachable keyboards, others have handy stands, and many work with digital styluses to help unleash your inner artist.
Tablets are often lighter, thinner, and generally more portable and convenient than a laptop, with a wider price range and smartphone-based operating systems to make them easy enough for anyone to use.
When you think of tablets, it’s easy to jump straight into the Apple Store and pick up an iPad. And while, yes, the iPad range is bigger than ever – with prices ranging from just over £300 for the latest ninth-generation iPad (from £319, Apple.com), to over six times that for a fully loaded 12 .9in iPad pro (£2,149, Apple.com), there are plenty of options out there too.
Companies such as Lenovo, Samsung and Microsoft all offer a variety of tablets to choose from. If you don’t own any Apple devices, and aren’t in the company’s ecosystem, it might be a good idea to look at an alternative manufacturer – and potentially save yourself some money too.
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The best tablet deals for August 2022 in the UK are:
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Apple iPad pro, 2021, 12.9 inch, 128 GB: Was £999, now £954, Currys.co.uk
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Apple iPad mini 2021, 8.3 inch, 64 GB, Wi-Fi: Was £479, now £459, Amazon.co.uk
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Apple iPad air 2020, 10.9 inch, 256 GB, wifi: Was £669, now £569, Amazon.co.uk
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Samsung Galaxy tab S7: Was £559, now £419.99, Amazon.co.uk
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Samsung Galaxy tab A8: Was £219, now £156.19, Amazon.co.uk
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Huawei matepad pro: Was £499.99, now £258.57, Amazon.co.uk
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Microsoft Surface pro 7: Was £799, now £592.25, Amazon.co.uk
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Microsoft Surface pro 8: Was £999, now £921, Amazon.co.uk
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3: Was £425, now £379, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
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Amazon fire hd 10: Was £134.99, now £89.99, Amazon.co.uk
Apple iPad pro, 2021, 12.9in, 128GB: Was £999, now £954, Currys.co.uk
There’s a modest £45 off the 128GB version of the latest iPad pro at Currys, which should appeal to anyone unwilling to shell out nearly two grand for the 2TB model featured above. Similar savings can be found on the 256GB and 512GB models if you need a little extra space, but we’re big fans of spending less on device storage and more on cloud storage, especially if you have fast Wi-Fi.
You can choose between a silver gray or gray iPad pro at Currys. Both colors offer slightly different discounts, so be sure to check out both before adding the tablet to your cart.
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Apple iPad mini 2021, 8.3in, 64GB, Wi-Fi: Was £479, now £459, Amazon.co.uk
Apple’s brand new iPad mini is the most compact tablet, but still has an 8.3-inch screen in the slim aluminum housing. The tablet is powered by Apple’s own A15 bionic chip and is available with either 64 GB or 256 GB of storage space. The front and rear cameras both have a resolution of 12 MP, and it works with Apple’s second-generation Pencil pen. Since it’s so new, there aren’t many offers around this tablet, so a £20 saving at Amazon isn’t a bad thing.
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Apple iPad air 2020, 10.9in, 256GB, Wi-Fi: Was £669, now £569, Amazon.co.uk
This deal at Amazon sees the 2020 iPad Air reduced by 15 percent. Specifically, this is the 256GB model with wifi and in sky blue. Redesigned in 2020, the iPad air has a 10.9-inch screen and a TouchID fingerprint reader built into the side-mounted power button. There is a 12 MP camera on the back and a 7 MP front camera for FaceTime video calls.
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Samsung Galaxy tab S7: Was £559, now £419.99, Amazon.co.uk
This Galaxy tab S7 from Samsung has been reduced by as much as 25 percent. The S7 has a 12.4-inch touchscreen, 128GB of data and is discounted in mystery green. As with other Samsung tablets, the S Pen comes with the tablet to be used as a mouse or stylus. In fact, we even named it our best Android tablet in our 2021 roundup. Our reviewer said: “Samsung’s tablet looks brilliant, with a pin-sharp OLED screen that’s easily the best screen on an Android tablet and a fast processor that’s very responsive.”
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Samsung Galaxy tab A8, 10.5in, 32GB: Was £219, now £156.19, Amazon.co.uk
The Galaxy tab A series is Samsung’s range of budget-friendly tablets, and if you’re just looking for a portable screen to watch your YouTube videos in the bath, we can’t recommend them highly enough. The A8 is the latest in this range of affordable Android tablets, but it packs quality where it counts. Samsung saved money by skimping on storage and RAM (which you don’t need for streaming), but focused on build quality, long battery life, top security specs and decent stereo speakers.
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Huawei matepad pro: Was £499.99, now £258.57, Amazon.co.uk
The 4G version of Huawei’s flagship tablet has dropped in price by £150. This is a stylish device with a premium design and class-leading battery life. However, our reviewer noticed that it lacks some of the more useful apps you can find on the iPad pro. For everyday use and entertainment, however, it’s a brilliant piece of hardware with a juicy, high-resolution display.
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Microsoft Surface pro 7: Was £799, now £592.25, Amazon.co.uk
Surface pro 7 has a large 12.3-inch screen, is powered by a desktop-grade Intel Core i3 processor and runs Windows 11. A smart stand on the back flips out to hold the surface at different angles while you want to work or watch a video and, unlike many other tablets, the Microsoft Surface pro 7 has a variety of ports for easy connection of USB-A and USB-C devices.
Read our review of the Microsoft Surface pro 8
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Microsoft Surface pro 8: Was £999, now £921, Amazon.co.uk
There’s over £94 to save on the Surface pro 8 tablet from Microsoft. This particular version of the 3-in-1 is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It’s the latest generation of Surface pro, which arrived in 2021, and can function as both a laptop and a tablet when connected to an optional keyboard, which also doubles as a foldable protective cover.
Read our review of the Microsoft Surface pro 8
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Samsung Galaxy tab active 3: Was £425, now £379, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
This enterprise-grade 8-inch tablet comes in a robust IP68 case and can withstand water, dust and a 1.5 meter drop. Designed for use in the field, the rugged Galaxy tab active 3 can be used while wearing gloves, has an NFC scanner to check employee IDs, visitor cards or take payments, and is equipped with Google’s augmented reality camera technology to unlock more options for on-site inspections.
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Amazon Fire HD 10: Was £134.99, now £89.99, Amazon.co.uk
Chosen as our best Amazon tablet, the Fire HD 10 has a 10-inch screen, powerful processor and 32GB of storage capacity with extra RAM to make it even faster than older versions. With 12-hour battery life, it’s the perfect tablet for binge-watching your favorite series at 33 percent off, what more could you ask for?
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