Here are the best iPad deals right now
While some of the best iPad deals typically occur around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can still find plenty of great discounts at all times of the year if you know where to look. Whether you’re after the high-end iPad Pro or the most affordable entry-level iPad, there’s likely a sale going on somewhere you may be interested in. And, with Amazon Prime Day 2022 around the corner, there are sure to be some worthwhile iPad deals coming soon.
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, including the latest ones equipped with Apple’s powerful M1 chip.
THE BEST IPAD 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 Amazon for a modest discount at $309. The next bump up in storage, to 256GB, normally costs $479, but 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 wide-angle 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. Read More...