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Best iPad deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini

Apple makes some of the best tablets on the market, and if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, then it makes sens to grab yourself an iPad, although they can get quite pricey. That does mean you’ll have to snag one of several best tablet deals, but that’s quite alright, given some of the best Apple deals out there include iPads. We’ve rounded up all of the best iPad deals worth shopping today, and reading onward you’ll find discounts on everything from budget iPads to recent releases. You’ll also find some savings on iPad accessories. If you’d like to sort through the competition as well, be sure to check out today’s Samsung tablet deals, Amazon Fire tablet deals, and Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals.

Apple iPad 10.9 (10th Gen) (64GB) — $279 $349 20% off

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The 10.9-inch iPad remains one of the best iPads for someone on a budget. If you just want an easy to use tablet to browse the internet, watch some streaming shows, and do other straightforward tasks, it’s a reasonable solution. The 10th Gen version is powered by Apple’s A14 Bionic chip, has a liquid Retina display, WiFi 6 for better connectivity, and works with Touch ID.

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Apple iPad Mini Renewed (6th Gen, Wi-Fi, 256GB) — $359 $399 13% off

A person writes on a 2021 Apple iPad Mini with an Apple Pencil.
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A “little powerhouse”, the Apple iPad Mini is ideal if you need a more portable iPad. It has a smaller 8.3-inch screen but that makes it the perfect middle ground between your phone and a laptop. Performance is pretty good from the A15 Bionic processor which is the same as the one on the iPhone 13. There’s support for the Apple Pencil too making it an ideal tablet for sketching out designs or taking notes. If you want a smaller tablet, this is perfect. Previous iPad Minis weren’t so great performance wise and had a smaller display, but the 6th generation model fixes that.

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Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 (128GB) — $660 $749 12% off

iPad Air 5 alongside the iPhone and MacBook.
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Offering incredible value, the iPad Air is a great option if you don’t want to splurge on the iPad Pro but you still want plenty of power. While the screen isn’t quite as good as the iPad Pro, everything else about it is high-end including its M2 processor. Thanks to plenty of accessory compatibility, it’s a good bet for when you need to be more productive, but is great for relaxing, too. All-day battery life keeps you going into the late hours without a charge.

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Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) (256GB ) — $439 $479 8% off

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Apple’s A13 Bionic chip is no M1 or M2, but it still offers 64-bit architecture and neural engine support for excellent performance. In other words, this 10.2-inch iPad is incredible value. It has a 10.2-inch Retina display, 256GB of storage, supports Touch ID and Apple Pencil (1st Gen), and it’s size, plus all-day battery life make it an excellent choice for anyone with an on-the-go lifestyle.

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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 (Wi-Fi, 256GB)— $919 $999 8% off

Someone using the new M4 iPad Pro with a creator app.
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The Apple iPad Pro with the powerful M4 chip is the newest iPad on the market, which makes it a bit of a surprise to see it discounted already. This 256GB Wi-Fi model, however, can add some savings to its long list of reasons to buy. Others include the 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, which delivers extreme brightness and contrast and features advanced technologies like ProMotion, True Ton, and P3 wide color. This iPad will have all of the performance you’ll likely need, as it features the aforementioned M4 chip, a processor Apple is also putting in many of its laptops to come.

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More Apple iPad deals we love, including accessories

A woman works on an Apple iPad 2022 with an Apple Pencil.
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You can enrich your iPad experience with accessories. For example, with an Apple Pencil you can sketch out designs or write notes. The Magic Keyboard makes it easier to type up essays or other reports, while there are many case options for keeping your beloved tablet safe. If you are going to get a stylus, read our guide on which Apple Pencil to buy for your tablet first, as choosing can be somewhat complicated.

Here are some other Apple iPad deals we love, on cases, the Apple pencil, and more:

Save on iPad cases and covers

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How we chose the best iPad deals

The Apple iPad is generally regarded as one of the most well known tablet lineups on the market. That recognizability translates into popularity, and with so many people intent on getting their hands on an iPad, significant iPad deals can be difficult to track down. So one of the main factors we’re looking for when we’re selecting the day’s best iPad deals is simply that: availability. If there’s an iPad model seeing a discount it’s likely to be one of the best iPad deals by default.

Several models are regulars among the best iPad deals. These include the Apple iPad (9th Gen), Apple iPad (10th Gen), and the Apple iPad Mini. These iPads have been around for awhile and are well known among entry level tablet shoppers. Apple has designed these tablets to reach a broad audience and this is reflected in both their regular pricing and the deals that are typically available.

And while it’s the more entry level iPads that are almost always guaranteed to see a discount, larger discounts can be found on higher end models. Several generations of the Apple iPad Air pretty regularly see discounts of $50 or more, and when you get into higher spec’d models you can even find savings in the hundreds of dollars. Every now and then you’ll find an iPad Pro model among our selections for the best iPad deals as well.

iPad deals and availability tend to bounce around from one retailer to another so be sure to check in here often for the day’s best iPad deals.

Andrew Morrisey
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Andrew has been writing professionally for more than 20 years and has been writing about tech for three of them. His focus at…
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