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If you’ve been looking to save on tech items, outdoor gear, or anything else, Amazon’s third-annual Big Spring Sale event is coming up next week. From Wednesday, March 25, through Tuesday, March 31, you’ll be able to find discounts on all things tech, including some of the best tablets.
Also: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale starts March 25: Dates, details, and deals to know
From the recently released M4 iPad Air to the Microsoft Surface Pro, we’ve rounded up the best early tablet deals before next week’s event.
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Best early Amazon Big Spring Sale tablet deals
- Current price: $656
- Original price: $699
The new iPad Air hasn’t even been out for a week, and it’s already discounted on Amazon. The upgraded iPad Air features the M4 chip, support for Wi-Fi 7, upgraded processing power, larger memory bandwidth, and an improved Center Stage camera.
Review: iPad Air M4
- Current price: $830
- Original price: $900
With the Surface Pro, you get a tablet that runs Windows 11 out of the box instead of a mobile operating system like Android or iPadOS. That means you won’t have to worry about finding apps or workarounds for your workflows.
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro
- Current price: $240
- Original price: $280
This new Samsung tablet is best suited for gaming, streaming, or multitasking, and comes with a super-fast charging battery. Samsung said the Galaxy Tab A11+ is “built for every member of the family, whether that’s helping a parent check off their to-do list, unlocking a student’s creativity, or enjoying some fun on the go.”
Also: The best Samsung tablets
- Current price: $299
- Original price: $349
Apple’s base-model iPad is our pick for the best tablet for most people, thanks to its versatility. When it comes to features, you essentially get the same suite as the more expensive iPad Pro and iPad Air models, but in a lighter form factor and an 11-inch Liquid Retina True Tone display.
Review: iPad 2025 (11th-Gen)
When is Amazon’s Spring Sale?
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale returns March 25-31, 2026. You can expect deals across all categories, as well as competing deals from retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Costco.
How did we choose these early Amazon Spring Sale deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
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