{"id":220861,"date":"2024-04-05T15:30:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/05\/our-favorite-cheap-android-tablet-is-on-sale-for-170\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:19:14","slug":"our-favorite-cheap-android-tablet-is-on-sale-for-170","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/05\/our-favorite-cheap-android-tablet-is-on-sale-for-170\/","title":{"rendered":"Our favorite cheap Android tablet is on sale for $170"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We highlight <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctQW5kcm9pZC1TcGVha2Vycy1VcGdyYWRlZC1HcmFwaGl0ZS9kcC9CMENMRjNWUE1WP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC12LWQwLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlY2RjMGY0OS1lMGI2LTRhZDQtYTE1My0wNGJiODlkMDQ5NTgifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAblIesWqNWUoJBT9YNOCc-jS3gyB5gaQTrQoBhAubYF7&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-Android-Speakers-Upgraded-Graphite%2Fdp%2FB0CLF3VPMV\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9+;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Samsung&#8217;s Galaxy Tab A9+<\/a> in our <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-android-tablet-120007530.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Android tablet buying guide;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Android tablet buying guide<\/a> for those who just want a competent slate for as little money as possible. If that describes you, take note: The 11-inch device is now on sale for $170 at several retailers, including Amazon, <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=3719d8d4-5edd-4817-998a-91f3229e7323&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Walmart&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53YWxtYXJ0LmNvbS9pcC9TYW1zdW5nLUdhbGF4eS1UYWItQTktMTEtVGFibGV0LTY0R0ItQW5kcm9pZC1HcmFwaGl0ZS81MTY2NjY1NTQwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlY2RjMGY0OS1lMGI2LTRhZDQtYTE1My0wNGJiODlkMDQ5NTgifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAahy1EXU5xBQGla3m988_Iyegn4kLjlDKC0_jAzqHLvL&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Tab-A9-11-Tablet-64GB-Android-Graphite%2F5166665540\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Walmart;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Walmart;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Walmart<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/r0tidkr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Best Buy;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Best Buy<\/a>. This deal has technically been available for a couple of weeks, but it still represents the lowest price we&#8217;ve tracked. For reference, Samsung typically sells the tablet for $220. Both the Graphite and Silver finishes are discounted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pd-list commerce-module\"><!-- manual_ecdc0f49-e0b6-4ad4-a153-04bb89d04958_1712323594576 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-item horizontal large-view\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><a class=\"link img-link rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+A9%2B+%2864GB%29&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;price=219.99&amp;salePrice=170.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctQW5kcm9pZC1TcGVha2Vycy1VcGdyYWRlZC1HcmFwaGl0ZS9kcC9CMENMRjNWUE1WP3RoPTEmdGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtY3ctMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImVjZGMwZjQ5LWUwYjYtNGFkNC1hMTUzLTA0YmI4OWQwNDk1OCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAUTuqQe5oH1RL91zRHTVr06COFSdCDMZfJEdr9JI4Ppb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB);pid:manual_ecdc0f49-e0b6-4ad4-a153-04bb89d04958_1712323594576;aid:manual_ecdc0f49-e0b6-4ad4-a153-04bb89d04958_1712323594576;itemcost:$220;itmId:$170;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$170 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/AyIeR8Ttma_DM8K9MwRZVw--~B\/aD02MDc7dz0xMDc5O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/1e70db70-f350-11ee-ba3e-009910e82071\" height=\"607\" width=\"1079\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/AyIeR8Ttma_DM8K9MwRZVw--~B\/aD02MDc7dz0xMDc5O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-04\/1e70db70-f350-11ee-ba3e-009910e82071\" height=\"607\" width=\"1079\" class=\"caas-img has-width img\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Samsung<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-info\">\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>This matches the lowest price we&#8217;ve seen for the top budget pick in our Android tablet buying guide. Another version with more RAM and storage is also <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctQW5kcm9pZC1TcGVha2Vycy1VcGdyYWRlZC1HcmFwaGl0ZS9kcC9CMENMRjJETk1WP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC12LWQxLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlY2RjMGY0OS1lMGI2LTRhZDQtYTE1My0wNGJiODlkMDQ5NTgifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAY9lQqIia6e-z1hTRtbJNdwQEX68tKJAnpXH33DdxnRX&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-Android-Speakers-Upgraded-Graphite%2Fdp%2FB0CLF2DNMV\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:on sale for $220;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:3;cpos:1;itc:0\">on sale for $220<\/a>, another all-time low.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"link cta-btn rapid-with-clickid etailiffa_link\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+A9%2B+%2864GB%29&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;price=219.99&amp;salePrice=170.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctQW5kcm9pZC1TcGVha2Vycy1VcGdyYWRlZC1HcmFwaGl0ZS9kcC9CMENMRjNWUE1WP3RoPTEmdGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtY3ctMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImVjZGMwZjQ5LWUwYjYtNGFkNC1hMTUzLTA0YmI4OWQwNDk1OCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAUTuqQe5oH1RL91zRHTVr06COFSdCDMZfJEdr9JI4Ppb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;cpos:1;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB);pid:manual_ecdc0f49-e0b6-4ad4-a153-04bb89d04958_1712323594576;aid:manual_ecdc0f49-e0b6-4ad4-a153-04bb89d04958_1712323594576;itemcost:$220;itmId:$170;sellerN:Amazon;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$170 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;pos:4\">$170 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Do note, though, that this price applies the base model, which includes 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The latter is expandable with a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-microsd-card-130038282.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:microSD card;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">microSD card<\/a>, but the limited memory can cause some stutters if you want to push the the tablet for anything beyond casual streaming and web browsing. Samsung sells a <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NBTVNVTkctQW5kcm9pZC1TcGVha2Vycy1VcGdyYWRlZC1HcmFwaGl0ZS9kcC9CMENMRjJETk1WP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC12LWQwLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJlY2RjMGY0OS1lMGI2LTRhZDQtYTE1My0wNGJiODlkMDQ5NTgifQ&amp;signature=AQAAATaX0jH8LB2cfCZOU-n2MWRXu1WfUn0SSJqvo8Nxs4uq&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-Android-Speakers-Upgraded-Graphite%2Fdp%2FB0CLF2DNMV\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:higher-spec model;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">higher-spec model<\/a> with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage: That one will be a better buy for gaming and more involved use, and it&#8217;s also $50 off at $220, another all-time low.<\/p>\n<p>As my colleague Sam Rutherford notes in our buying guide, the Galaxy Tab A9+ isn&#8217;t likely to wow you in any one area, but it covers the basics well. Its 11-inch LCD display is well-sized and has a faster-than-usual 90Hz refresh rate, which helps the UI feel smooth to scroll through. The screen has a wide 16:10 aspect ratio, so it&#8217;s better suited to landscape mode than the 4:3 display on an iPad. The metal and plastic frame is slick for the price, while the 7,040mAh battery should hold up for a day or two of casual use. And though no Android tablet really nails the software experience, most people should find Samsung&#8217;s One UI to be cleaner than something like <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/amazon-fire-hd-8-review-130005977.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Amazon's Fire OS;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Amazon&#8217;s Fire OS<\/a>. The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsungknox.com\/en\/knox-platform\/supported-devices\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:company says;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">company says<\/a> it&#8217;ll provide OS updates through the eventual Android 16 and security updates through October 2027.<\/p>\n<p>That said, this is still a cheap tablet. The Galaxy Tab A9+&#8217;s Snapdragon 695 chip is speedy enough but no powerhouse, and its charging speed tops out at a relatively meager 15W. There&#8217;s no fingerprint reader, included stylus or formal water-resistance rating, either. If you&#8217;re not beholden to Android, one of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-ipads-how-to-pick-the-best-apple-tablet-for-you-150054066.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple's iPads;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Apple&#8217;s iPads<\/a> will still be more well-rounded (though we <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/an-oled-ipad-pro-and-the-first-big-screen-ipad-air-will-reportedly-arrive-in-may-204056132.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:expect to see;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">expect to see<\/a> new models arrive in the coming weeks). Still, at these prices, the Galaxy Tab A9+ is a solid buy if you&#8217;re on a tighter budget.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow <\/em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EngadgetDeals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@EngadgetDeals;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>@EngadgetDeals<\/em><\/a><em> on Twitter and <\/em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/subscription.yahoo.net\/Newsletter\/Preference\/sub?b=engadgetdeals&amp;src\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter<\/em><\/a><em> for the latest tech deals and buying advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/our-favorite-cheap-android-tablet-is-on-sale-for-170-151624727.html?src=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] We highlight Samsung&#8217;s Galaxy Tab A9+ in our Android tablet buying guide for those who just want a competent slate for as little money<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":220862,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220861"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=220861"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":330435,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220861\/revisions\/330435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/220862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=220861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=220861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=220861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}