These were once considered the best Android tablets and now they're some of the best Cyber Monday tablet deals with crazy price drops

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Who knows how long these deals will still be good for.

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If you're like me, then you understand the value that having a tablet can provide. However, even with hundreds of Cyber Monday tablet deals, finding a good one is becoming increasingly difficult.

That said, when you've used as many tablets as I have, you tend to remember which ones stand out, and these are the three deals that I'd recommend to anyone.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (256GB): $1,199.99$799.99 at Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (256GB): $1,199.99 $799.99 at Samsung

Just because the Tab S11 Ultra is now here doesn't mean that the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra should be overlooked. Both Samsung and Best Buy have dropped the price by $400, making it a no-brainer if you want a flagship Android tablet to replace your laptop at a discount. Just make sure to grab a Keyboard Cover to pair with it (which is also on sale).

Price comparison: $799.99 at Best Buy

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Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024): $449.99$309.99 at Amazon

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024): $449.99 $309.99 at Amazon

Of the trio, this is actually the only one that I don't have on hand, but it's a deal so tempting that might not be the case for much longer. I've heard nothing but good things about the Kindle Scribe, and while its successor will arrive soon, I'd rather save the $140 and check out everything the Scribe has to offer.

Price comparison: $309.99 at Best Buy

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OnePlus Pad 2 (12GB/256GB): $549.99$349.99 at Amazon

OnePlus Pad 2 (12GB/256GB): $549.99 $349.99 at Amazon

After a rather lackluster release with the original, the OnePlus Pad 2 took a complete 180. It really embodied the idea of a "flagship killer," coming in hundreds of dollars less than the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, while including many of the same features. Honestly, being able to get the Pad 2 with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for $350 feels like a steal.

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When trying to find deals to include, it wasn't long before I realized that all three of these tablets were once considered amongst the best of 2024. And there's a pretty good chance that if successors weren't released, each one of these would still be on that list.

At the same time, if it weren't for these being supplanted, then you probably wouldn't be able to save $400 on the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, $200 on the OnePlus Pad 2, or $150 on last year's Kindle Scribe.

There are even more tablets that I'd like to include, but honestly, the list is longer than I initially realized.

Now is an excellent time to dive into the world of tablets, especially if you want a flagship experience. The money saved by these deals has the added benefit of giving you some wiggle room to pair each with some accessories.

While it's not as big of a deal if you pick up the Kindle Scribe, it's a bit more important with the other two. Obviously, it all depends on how you plan to use each tablet, so at the very least, I'd recommend snagging a case to protect the screen.

But at the same time, both Samsung and OnePlus offer keyboard covers that double as regular cases when they aren't being used.

Andrew Myrick
Andrew Myrick
Senior Editor — Smartphones (North America), Chromebooks & Tablets

Andrew Myrick is a Senior Editor at Android Central. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is collecting different headphones, even if they all end up in the same drawer.

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