This Samsung tablet is the ‘best entry-level device’ for most people — and it just scored a major holiday discount

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are behind us, but there are still plenty of Android tablet deals to consider this holiday season.

One discount that caught my eye is this offer from Samsung that carves up to $650 off the Galaxy Tab S11 if you trade in an old or broken device. Even without a trade-in, Samsung is offering a straight $100 discount on the popular tablet, and they’re even throwing in a free keyboard case (a $144.99 value). 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is one of the best Android tablets that money can buy, hitting that delicate balance between premium specs and a relatively approachable price tag. The device boasts an 11-inch AMOLED 120Hz display straight out of the box, plus you’ll get 12GB of RAM and butter-smooth performance from the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor. 

Like many of Samsung’s best tablets, the Tab S11 is also constructed from durable, scratch-resistant aluminum and boasts up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge. Both of these specifications are shocking when you consider that the tablet barely weighs over a pound (469 grams). 

The Galaxy Tab S11 also comes with an S Pen stylus, while the first-party keyboard case (included with your purchase from Samsung.com) is a quick and easy way to convert your tablet into a laptop whenever you want. 

While Amazon may be offering the Galaxy Tab S11 at the same price ($759.99 without trade-in), there are a few reasons you should consider buying the tablet directly from the source.

As I mentioned above, purchasing the device through Samsung.com will get you a free Book Cover Keyboard Slim case. In addition to giving your tablet some extra protection, the first-party case works as an integrated keyboard without adding excessive bulk. You can even use it as a stand to prop up your tablet like a laptop. 

Buying the tablet directly from Samsung will also get you free trials to LumaVision and Goodnotes, plus six months of SiriusXM radio. All things said and done, your Samsung order will come with over $250 of free stuff, all of which won’t be provided by Amazon or any other traditional retailer. Samsung is even offering some bundle opportunities with your order, slashing 43% off the price of the Galaxy Watch 8 when you buy the watch alongside the tablet.