While some of the best iPad deals happen around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can still find plenty of great discounts if you know where to look. Whether you’re after the high-end iPad Pro or the most affordable Apple tablet, the entry-level iPad, there’s likely a sale going on somewhere you may be interested in.
Of course, it’s difficult to know exactly where you can find the most notable 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 each and every day, so let us help you out. Below, we’ve listed the best deals you can get on each iPad model that is currently available, some of which are outgoing models with freshly introduced replacements.
Highlights across the range
| Model | Model Year | List Price | Sale Price | Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Model Year | List Price | Sale Price | Retailers | ||
| iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi) | 2021 | $329 | $309 | Walmart | Amazon | |
| iPad (256GB, Wi-Fi) | 2021 | $479 | $429 | Walmart | Amazon | |
| iPad Mini (64GB, Wi-Fi) | 2021 | $499 | $409 | Amazon | Walmart | |
| iPad Mini (256GB, Wi-Fi) | 2021 | $649 | $549 | Amazon | Walmart | |
| iPad Mini (64GB, 5G) | 2021 | $649 | $599 | Amazon | ||
| iPad Air (64GB, Wi-Fi) | 2022 | $599 | $559 | Walmart | Amazon | |
| iPad Air (256GB, Wi-Fi) | 2022 | $749 | $679 | Amazon | Walmart | |
| iPad Pro (11-inch, 128GB, Wi-Fi) | 2021 | $799 | $749 | Walmart | B&H Photo | |
| iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 256GB, Wi-Fi) | 2021 | $1,199 | $1,099 | Walmart |
The best iPad (2021) deals
Announced during Apple’s iPhone 13 event, the 2021 iPad is Apple’s latest entry-level tablet and replaces the eighth-gen model from 2020. The latter is essentially unavailable at this point, though. That being the case, you can occasionally purchase a refurbished model via Apple, Woot, and other retailers.
The current ninth-generation iPad starts at $329, just like its predecessor, though the base model now has 64GB of storage instead of 32GB. This model is currently available at Walmart and Amazon for a modest discount at $309. The next bump up in storage, to 256GB, normally costs $479, but Walmart and Amazon have that configuration with Wi-Fi for $429. This is an especially good deal, as it normally only drops to $449. If you prefer your iPad to include cellular connectivity, the 64GB, LTE-equipped configuration runs $459, and the 256GB variant $609.
The updates for the 2021 model include a faster A13 Bionic processor and a 12MP ultrawide camera with Center Stage, a feature designed for keeping you framed up and centered while on video calls. Many other features carry over from its predecessor; the new entry-level model has the same 10.2-inch display, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the home button, and a Smart Connector for connecting a Smart Keyboard.
- $309
- $329
- 7% off
Apple’s latest, entry-level iPad represents a slight update, with a new A13 Bionic chip and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature.