It’s probably no surprise that Apple makes some of the best tablets on the market, with various configurations and models for you to pick from. Unfortunately, they do tend to be quite pricey, and if you want to stay within the Apple ecosystem, then you’re going to want to grab a deal on them rather than paying full price. There are a few different deals you can grab, from the entry-level 10th-gen iPad to the more lightweight and budget-friendly iPad Air and iPad Mini.
Ultimately, it depends on how you want to integrate a tablet into your Apple ecosystem. While these tablets are top-rated, they can also cost top dollar, which is why we’re tracking the best deals available right now.
Regardless of which iPad you want, we’ve found a number of deals. For example, if you go a generation back, the ninth-gen iPad can be had for as little as $249, whereas the latest 10th-gen iPad is on sale for $100 off. If you want the latest iPad Air, then you’ll be happy to know there’s a $99 discount bringing it down to $500, and the 128GB iPad Pro M2 has a $50 discount on all storage sizes.
There’s a deal for everybody, so check out the sales below.
Read more: Best iPad for 2024: Navigating Apple’s tablets
As iPad pricing continues to fluctuate, we’ll update this list with the best prices, so be sure to check back regularly.
Best iPad deals
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The basic 10.2-inch iPad from 2021 is still good. While it doesn’t have the newer design and USB-C support of the rest of the iPad line, the value for performance here makes this iPad deal one worth getting for kids. It’s our top-budget iPad pick. Even at its full price, it’s affordable, but you can nab one for less right now at Amazon if you get the 64GB model. You’ll find it at $249, an $80 savings. If you want the same model with two years of Apple Care, you can get it for $318, also an $80 savings.
Read our ninth-gen iPad review.
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Apple’s newest iPad has a faster processor, a better landscape-centered camera for video chats, a larger screen and USB-C charging. However, you need a weird dongle to charge the Apple Pencil (and it lacks Pencil 2 support). The 64GB model lists for $449, and the 256GB model costs $599 at Apple.
Read our 10th-gen iPad review.
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The iPad Mini received a complete overhaul last year. The new design has rounded edges, thin bezels and no home button. The power button on the side now has Touch ID, and the Lightning port has been replaced by a USB-C charging port. This sixth-gen Mini runs on the A15 Bionic chip (same as the iPhone 13) and serves up an improved and slightly larger 8.3-inch display and better cameras than the older, fifth-gen Mini. You can save $99 on the 64GB model. As for the 256GB model, it has a $99 discount that brings it down to $550.
Read our iPad Mini review.
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The 10.9-inch iPad Air, released last year, has a fast M1 chip, an auto-zooming Center Stage front camera and, except for its display, it feels nearly like an iPad Pro. It’s our favorite midrange iPad model if the Pro seems too expensive. You can save $150 on the 64GB model.
Read our iPad Air 2022 review.