So, you want a new Android tablet. You like the look of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9, but can’t justify the $799 starting price. What should you do?
As it turns out, the solution is a simple one. Just get the Galaxy Tab A9+ instead, which retains the 11-inch display and other core features but reduces the asking price to $219.99.
And if you’re in the US, things get even better right now. Amazon’s Big Spring sale offers a further 23% discount, making it extraordinary value for money at only $169.99.
Given the tablet was only released at the end of November, it should come as no surprise that this is the lowest price it’s ever been.
However, you might be questioning the headline of this article. If the Tab A9+ is really the best budget tablet that Samsung makes, why is it behind the regular Galaxy Tab A9 in the Tech Advisor round-up?
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Basically, that comes down to availability and regular pricing. The regular Tab A9 isn’t available in the US, but the A9+ is a worthy alternative. The extra you have to pay in the UK and other markets usually isn’t worth it for most people, though even that has now been eliminated by this hefty discount.
Unless you need top-tier performance, the Galaxy Tab A9+ will do everything you need it to and more. In our 8/10 review, we praised its everyday performance, design, audio and user-friendly software, especially with four years of security updates.
However, you don’t have long to secure it at this price. As part of Amazon’s spring sale, the deal is likely to expired 11.59pm on 25 March.
There’s no need to be a Prime member to take advantage of it, though subscribers do get access to free next-day delivery.
After a 30-day free trial, Prime costs £8.99/$14.99 per month or £95/$139 if you pay annually. However, there are plenty of other perks, including access to the Prime Video streaming service and 100 million songs via Amazon Music Prime.
Not a fan of Samsung tablets? How about Google’s Pixel Tablet, which includes a dock for turning it into a smart display. It now starts at $399 with a $100 discount, or you can get $150 off the 256GB model, which is down to $449.