Early Black Friday tablet deals have already started making the rounds online, and this next pick is a great option if you want something particularly powerful. Best Buy has launched $400 off the price of the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra as part of its Black Friday event, offering a great tablet that’ll usually net you well over $1,000.
Despite recently dropping into last-gen status, the S9 Ultra is a great pick for those who want a tablet with a massive 14.6-inch screen that can easily be used as if it were a laptop. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra offers industry-leading performance, backed by 12GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and it also comes with the first-party Samsung S Pen stylus.
✅Recommended if: you’re looking for a tablet with super powerful performance, or for something you can use as a laptop for work; you want a tablet that comes with a stylus; having a massive screen on your tablet is a priority for you.
❌Skip this deal if: you can afford to buy the new Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; you want a tablet that’s lightweight and easy to transport; you’re screen-sensitive and need a tablet with solid PWM settings; you need something that can be used with your cell carrier’s network.
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is so clearly a premium tablet, boasting some of the best specs available on a modern device. While it’s normally priced at $1,200, the extra 25% off from Best Buy makes it a solid competitor with lower-level tablets, but without sacrificing performance.
This model features 256GB of storage or the ability to increase that up to 1TB using a microSD card. This potential laptop replacement’s performance is supported by the crazy-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 12GB of RAM, offering smooth gaming performance, and ease-of-use for power-intensive work applications. Users also love the 14.6-inch AMOLED display, which features a 120Hz refresh rate.
Additionally, this tablet has IP68 water and dust resistance, and comes with the S Pen stylus, the latter of which has been a big selling point for some buyers over the years.
It’s worth noting that this may not be a great pick for those who prefer a small or affordable laptop, or for those who need a headphone jack. The display also doesn’t have good PWM offerings, nor does the tablet have cellular connectivity—both of which could be a dealbreaker for some.
In any case, if you’re a casual user, you may consider going with a more affordable option from Samsung, while those looking for the best of the best need look no further.