Black Friday Tablet deals

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are popular weeks for tablet shopping, and refurbished buyers have their own reason to pay attention: prices on Back Market are set by sellers and are often lower than a comparable new-equivalent model, all year round. Watch for Black Friday promotions from sellers on Back Market from 1 November on models such as the iPad 10th generation, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, and Lenovo Tab.

Stock varies by seller, grade and configuration, but you'll typically find: Apple iPad 9th, 10th and 11th generation for everyday use, iPad Air (M1 to M4) for creative and productivity work, iPad Pro (M2 to M5) for professional use, and iPad mini for a compact format. Browse Black Friday iPad deals for the full Apple range. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9 FE and S8 offer premium Android with Google Play; Tab A9+ is a budget-friendly option. Lenovo Tab P12 and M10 Plus suit budget productivity. All are listed by professional refurbishers and verified businesses vetted by Back Market.

The biggest difference is the operating system. iPads run iPadOS within Apple's ecosystem; Samsung Galaxy Tab devices run Android with Google Play, which is more open and customisable. Apple doesn't publish a fixed number of years of support, but recent iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad Pro generations tend to receive updates for several years. The Tab S8 and Tab S9 families are advertised with up to four generations of Android and One UI upgrades, depending on the model. New Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra devices ship with an S Pen included, though accessories on refurbished listings can vary, so check the individual listing.

Grades describe cosmetic condition only. Every grade is a fully functional device, regardless of appearance.

• Fair: visible scratches or dents on the body; light screen scratches may be visible when switched on.

• Good: light micro-scratches on the body, invisible from around 20 inches; no screen scratches.

• Excellent: very light micro-scratches on the body, invisible from around 8 inches; no screen scratches.

• Premium: almost no signs of use, with a minimum 90% battery capacity. Check the individual listing for exact battery and accessory details.

A lower grade means a lower price, never a less functional device.

Back Market is a marketplace connecting shoppers with professional refurbishers and verified businesses. Every purchase includes: prices set by sellers, a 1-year commercial warranty provided by the seller; 30 days to change your mind; a strict Quality Charter covering all sellers; and an inspection of up to 100 checks, depending on the device.

Yes. According to Back Market's calculations based on the ADEME 2022 life-cycle study, choosing a refurbished tablet over a new one can avoid approximately 65 kg of CO2e emissions (88% less), around 400 grams of e-waste (83% less), and roughly 290 kilograms of raw materials (99% less) per device.