Our favourite low-cost Android pill is on sale for $170

We spotlight Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9+ in our Android tablet buying guide for individuals who simply desire a competent slate for as little cash as potential. If that describes you, take observe: The 11-inch machine is now on sale for $170 at a number of retailers, together with Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. This deal has technically been accessible for a few weeks, however it nonetheless represents the bottom worth we have tracked. For reference, Samsung usually sells the pill for $220. Each the Graphite and Silver finishes are discounted.

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This matches the bottom worth we have seen for the highest funds decide in our Android pill shopping for information. One other model with extra RAM and storage can also be on sale for $220, one other all-time low.

$170 at Amazon

Do observe, although, that this worth applies the bottom mannequin, which incorporates 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The latter is expandable with a microSD card, however the restricted reminiscence could cause some stutters if you wish to push the the pill for something past informal streaming and internet shopping. Samsung sells a higher-spec model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage: That one will likely be a greater purchase for gaming and extra concerned use, and it is also $50 off at $220, one other all-time low.

As my colleague Sam Rutherford notes in our purchasing information, the Galaxy Tab A9+ is not prone to wow you in anybody space, however it covers the fundamentals nicely. Its 11-inch LCD show is well-sized and has a faster-than-usual 90Hz refresh fee, which helps the UI really feel easy to scroll via. The display screen has a large 16:10 side ratio, so it is higher suited to panorama mode than the 4:3 show on an iPad. The steel and plastic body is slick for the value, whereas the 7,040mAh battery ought to maintain up for a day or two of informal use. And although no Android pill actually nails the software program expertise, most individuals ought to discover Samsung’s One UI to be cleaner than one thing like Amazon’s Fire OS. The company says it will present OS updates via the eventual Android 16 and safety updates via October 2027.

That mentioned, that is nonetheless an affordable pill. The Galaxy Tab A9+’s Snapdragon 695 chip is speedy sufficient however no powerhouse, and its charging velocity tops out at a comparatively meager 15W. There is not any fingerprint reader, included stylus or formal water-resistance score, both. When you’re not beholden to Android, one among Apple’s iPads will nonetheless be extra well-rounded (although we expect to see new fashions arrive within the coming weeks). Nonetheless, at these costs, the Galaxy Tab A9+ is a strong purchase in case you’re on a tighter funds.

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