While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, many great iPad deals are available outside of those times. The day-to-day discounts come and go like changing winds, so there’s often some amount to be saved, particularly on Apple’s most affordable iPad, the iPad Mini, and the latest iPad Air. As for the iPad Pro, Apple just introduced a new model with an M5 chip, which is already on sale at multiple retailers. If you don’t need the latest tech, however, now may be a good time to save on the M4 Pro as inventory dwindles.
All that being said, it’s difficult to know where exactly you can find the most notable iPad deals unless you’re scouring the major retailers on a daily basis. But that’s often what our deal hunters at The Verge are doing, so let us help you out. Below, we’ve listed the best deals you can get on each iPad model that is available, from the 11th-gen base iPad to the more powerful models with M3 and M4 chips.
Apple’s 11th-gen iPad landed on the scene in March. The newest base model tablet is a fairly iterative update of the prior model, but with 128GB of base storage (as opposed to 64GB) and the A16 Bionic chip, which is nearly 30 percent faster than the A14 chip used in the 10th-gen iPad. However, the newer chip doesn’t support the various Apple Intelligence features introduced in iPadOS 18.1 and subsequent updates. For that, you’ll want to opt for a more recent iPad Air, iPad Mini, or iPad Pro model.
Pricing-wise, the latest iPad starts at $349 with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage. You can also upgrade to 256GB or 512GB of storage for an additional $100 or $200, respectively, or purchase an LTE model starting at $499. We saw a pretty significant price drop to $279 during Amazon’s summer Prime Day event, though you can still find the entry-level model on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy starting at $399 ($50 off). Alternatively, you can purchase the 256GB model at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy starting at $399 ($50 off), or the 512GB variant around $586.49 (about $63 off) at Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy.
The seventh-gen iPad Mini is similar in several ways to the previous model, but comes with some big internal upgrades. It includes faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds, support for the Apple Pencil Pro, and a newer A17 Pro processor with 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence. Otherwise, it boasts nearly identical specs and features as the last-gen model, meaning it has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and options for 5G. It may not be worth upgrading if you already own a sixth-gen Mini, but newcomers to the category will appreciate the upgrades.
The 2024 iPad Mini starts at $499 with 128GB of storage, which was the price for the previous generation’s 64GB model. Electing for 256GB of storage brings the price up to $599, and the cellular models start at $649. These are some big numbers for a small iPad, so the larger iPad Air might be worth considering if you prefer your dollar to go further with more screen real estate. But if you want an Apple tablet in the smallest possible form factor, this is where the action is.
Right now, the 128GB base model with Wi-Fi is discounted at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, dropping it to $399 ($100 off). We’ve seen this model drop to as low as $379 in the past, so if you’re working with a tighter budget, you may want to hold off for a more significant discount. That said, if you need additional storage, you can pick up the 256GB variant at Amazon and Best Buy for $400 ($100 off), or the 512GB model at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target starting at $699 ($100 off).
The 2025 iPad Air is little more than a spec bump over the previous model, with a few technical upgrades that should allow it to last longer into the future than either the entry-level iPad or the last-gen Air. It features an M3 chip with support for Apple Intelligence, plus compatibility with Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard that has a larger trackpad and an extra row of function keys. In short, the Air is a credible laptop replacement.
The 11-inch model starts at $599 and the 13-inch variant $799 — the same price as prior models — but it’s common to see discounts from third-party retailers. Right now, for instance, the 11-inch Air is on sale at Walmart and Amazon in its base configuration with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage for around $542.17 (about $57 off). You can also grab the 256GB model at Walmart starting at $629.32 (about $70 off), or the step-up 512GB model at Walmart and Amazon starting at $808.13 (about $91 off). We often see the iPad Air discounted as much as $150 off, though, so it may be worth checking back later for a larger discount.
The larger 13-inch model, meanwhile, is on sale at Walmart with 128GB of storage starting at $719.47 (about $80 off). You can also pick up the 256GB model at Walmart starting at $808.13 (around $91 off), or the 512GB variant at Amazon starting at $999 ($50 off).
The 2024 iPad Pro is a far more impressive upgrade than the latest iPad Air. The 11- and 13-inch models still start at $999 and $1,299, respectively, and they were the first Apple devices to feature the company’s M4 chip, which brought moderate performance gains and introduced dedicated hardware for on-device Apple Intelligence processing. The last-gen Pro models can claim other firsts, too, such as being the first iPad models with OLED displays and the lightest Pros available, which is still true of both sizes. They also feature repositioned front-facing cameras that sit along the horizontal edge (also found in the 11th-gen iPad), which prevent you from looking as though you’re staring off into space on a video call.
As for deals, the base 11-inch iPad Pro with 256GB of storage is currently on sale at Amazon starting at $887 ($112 off), while the model with Wi-Fi and 512GB of storage is on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo for around $1,099 ($100 off). The sleek and super-thin 13-inch model, meanwhile, is on sale in its 256GB base configuration at Amazon for $1,187.99 ($112 off) or in its 512GB configuration at Amazon for $1,349.99 ($150 off). B&H Photo also has the 1TB model for $1,699 ($200 off) if you’re looking for more storage to hold your apps, photos, and videos.
While there are some enticing deals on the M4 iPad Pro, it’s worth noting that it’s more than a year old. That means if you want the latest tech, you may want to consider springing for the 2025 iPad Pro. The new high-end tablet offers a few upgrades over the last-gen model, including a faster M5 chip, Apple’s new C1X cellular modem (if you get the cellular version), and an N1 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. Apple also increased read and write speeds to memory, and the latest Pro supports fast charging of up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes.
Although the tablet just hit the market, we’re already starting to see the price drop at several retailers. The 11-inch base model with 256GB of storage is currently down to around $948 ($51 off) at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, while the model with Wi-Fi and 512GB of storage is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $1,149 ($50 off). You can also snag the configuration with Wi-Fi and 1TB of storage for $1,549 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy.
If you want a larger display, you can get the 13-inch iPad Pro in its 256GB base configuration for around $1,249 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The step-up model with Wi-Fi and 512GB of storage, meanwhile, is down to $1,440 ($59 off) at Amazon, while the Wi-Fi model with 1TB of storage can be had for $1,824 ($75 off) at Amazon.
Update, November 3rd: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and deals for the new iPad Pro with an M5 chip.
