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If you’re starting university or college this year, there are a few top technology purchases you’ll want to make.
A mobile phone and laptop you can rely on should be top priority, but once these are taken care of, what about a tablet?
Whether you’re looking for an iPad or Android device, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to pick one up. A tablet is generally ideal for watching videos and surfing the Internet, as well as for video calls and gaming. In a work context it can be a more portable option for taking notes or recording lectures.
But as you probably know, tablets can be expensive. Buying a budget tablet is a good start, but there are also some great deals to be found. Here are the best Back to School deals in the UK and US at the time of writing.
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Best Back to School Tablet Deals in the UK
Get £50 off the new OnePlus Pad 2 and a free stylus
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From: OnePlus
Was: £499
Now:
£449
(€50 discount and free €99 stylus)
OnePlus only launched its new tablet in July, but you can already get £50 off the asking price. Plus, the company is offering its Stylo 2 digital pen (usually £99) for free.
Receive a 28% discount on the Honor Pad 9 now
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From: Amazon
Was: £299.99
Now:
£215.96
(£84.03 discount)
The Honor Pad 9 was only launched a few months ago and was a solid all-round slate for its £300 price tag. But with this discount it’s even easier to recommend.
Save big on the 2022 iPad Air
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From: Amazon
Was: £669
Now:
£456.71
(£212.29 discount)
There’s now a 2024 model of the iPad Air, but that means the older (and still excellent) 2022 version is available at deep discounts. And at over 31% off, the 64GB variant is excellent value.
Get almost 30% off Xiaomi’s excellent Pad 6 tablet
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From: Xiaomi
Was: £369
Now:
£259
(£110 off)
The Xiaomi Pad 6 was already the mid-range Android tablet to beat at a starting price of £369, but this £110 discount makes it much more attractive.
Get 37% off the best budget tablet available
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From: Amazon
Was: £169
Now:
£105.99
(£63.01 discount)
This £63 discount makes the already affordable Galaxy Tab A9 even more value for money. If 64 GB of storage space isn’t enough for you, you also get a 23% discount on the 256 GB version.
Best Back to School Tablet Deals in the US
Get $50 off a new OnePlus tablet and a free folio case
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From: OnePlus
Was: $549.99
Now:
$499.99
($50 off, plus free folio case)
The OnePlus Pad 2 was only launched in July, but the company already has a great offer available. Not only do you get $50 off the starting price, but the Folio Case 2 (usually $39.99) is also included at no extra cost. There’s also the option for 50% off the Stylo 2 Digital Pen (usually $99.99).
Buy the latest iPad mini for a bargain price
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From: Amazon
Was: $499
Now:
$389
($110 discount)
The latest 2021 iPad mini is still the best small tablet you can buy. The 64GB Wi-Fi model is available for 22% off at Amazon, making it a very good buy.
Get over $100 off Samsung’s latest Tab S9+
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From: Amazon
Was: $999.99
Now:
$881.48
($118.51 discount)
The Tab S9+ is the best all-round Android tablet for most people, and this handy discount from Amazon ensures it offers value for money.
Save $100 on the Pixel Tablet with Dock
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From: Amazon
Was: $499
Now:
$399
($100 off)
Google is now selling the Pixel Tablet without a docking station for $100 less than at launch. But now you can pay the same price of $399 and get this with it, thanks to this great deal at Amazon.
Get $360 off Samsung’s latest large-screen tablet
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From: Best Buy
Was: $1,319.99
Now:
$959.99
($360 discount)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is an excellent tablet, and it gets even better with this big discount at Best Buy. The 512GB is now available for well over $1,000.