While major sales events like Black Friday offer significant iPad discounts, worthwhile deals on various models are frequently available throughout the year. Currently, discounts can be found on the base iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro at multiple retailers.
The article details specific current deals, noting the 11th-gen base iPad is available starting at $327.59, and the 2024 iPad Mini's 128GB model is on sale for around $399. It also mentions the newly announced M4 iPad Air but does not list specific discounts for it yet.
The main topics covered are the availability of ongoing iPad discounts outside major sales, current pricing for specific models like the base iPad and iPad Mini, and the key features of the latest iPad generations.
While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday, 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 and the latest iPad Mini. Hell, you can even often find discounts on the latest M5 iPad Pro, which is already on sale at multiple retailers.
The best iPad deals you can get right now
Right now, there are discounts available on the base iPad, the iPad Mini, iPad Air, and even the iPad Pro.
Right now, there are discounts available on the base iPad, the iPad Mini, iPad Air, and even the iPad Pro.
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 rounded up the best prices on every current iPad model, from the 11th-gen base iPad to the more powerful models with the M3, M4, and M5 chips.
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The best iPad (2025) deals
Apple’s 11th-gen iPad landed on the scene a year ago. The newest base-model tablet is a fairly iterative update of the prior model, but with 128GB of base storage (up from 64GB) and an 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 on Black Friday, but right now it’s only available at Amazon starting at $327.59, which saves you $21. Alternatively, if you need more storage, you can buy the 256GB model at Amazon starting at $413 ($36 off), or the 512GB variant at Amazon starting at $599 ($50 off).
The best iPad Mini (2024) deals
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 on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target (with Target Circle) starting at around $399, which is just $50 shy of its all-time low and one of its best prices to date. If you need additional storage, you can pick up the 256GB variant at Amazon and Best Buy for $499 ($100 off), which is only $10 shy of the best price we’ve seen on the step-up configuration.
The best iPad Air (2026) deals
Apple recently announced a new iPad Air powered by its M4 chip. Like its predecessor, it comes in two sizes — 11 inches and 13 inches — but Apple claims it’s now “up to 30 percent faster.” The new Airs also offer 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB, and feature Apple’s new N1 wireless chip, which adds support for Bluetooth 6, Wi-Fi 7, and Thread, meaning the tablet should be able to connect faster and more reliably to wireless networks, accessories, and smart home devices.
Both tablets will be available on March 11th, though if you want secure one at launch, Best Buy (Wi-Fi, LTE) is already offering a $40 preorder discount on the 11-inch base model. Walmart is offering the same discount on the Wi-Fi model, while selling the step-up 256GB variant for $649 ($50 off). Fewer deals are available on the 13-inch model, and the only one we found was at Walmart, where you can buy the base 13-inch Air with Wi-Fi for $749 ($50 off).
While Apple no longer officially sells last year’s iPad Air, it is still available — and discounted — at various third-party retailers. Right now, the 11-inch model is on sale at Walmart, Target, and B&H Photo in its base configuration with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage starting at around $499 ($100 off), while the 256GB model is available at Amazon and Target for $599.99 ($100 off). However, since the M4 Airs currently only cost about $40 to $50 more, depending on which you buy, it may make more sense to opt for Apple’s newer models instead. The only M3 deal we’d really recommend is on the step-up 512GB model, which is on sale at Walmart for $799 ($100 off).
Although the 2025 iPad is a last-gen model powered by Apple’s older M3 chip with less RAM, it’s still snappy enough that it remains a relatively good investment in 2026. It offers a few technical upgrades over the entry-level iPad, too, which should allow it to last longer. It features support for Apple Intelligence, plus compatibility with Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard, which has a larger trackpad and an extra row of function keys. In short, the M3 Air remains a credible laptop replacement.
The larger 13-inch model, meanwhile, is on sale at Walmart and Target with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage starting at $699 ($120 off), which is $50 shy of its best price to date. You can also grab the 256GB model at Target starting at $799.99 ($100 off), or the step-up 512GB model at Target for $999 ($100 off).
The best iPad Pro (2025) deals
While there are some deals floating around for the M4 iPad Pro, we’d argue none of them are particularly noteworthy given the current discounts on the 2025 iPad Pro. Apple’s latest high-end tablet offers a few upgrades over the last-gen model, including a faster M5 chip, a new C1X cellular modem (if you get the cellular version), and an N1 chip that handles Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. Apple also increased read and write speeds to its memory, and the latest Pro supports fast charging, allowing you to charge it to 50 percent capacity in about 30 minutes.
Although the tablet launched in October, we’re already seeing the price drop at several retailers. The 11-inch base model with 256GB of storage is currently down to $929 ($80 off) at B&H Photo, for instance, while the model with 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,099.99 ($100 off) at Best Buy. You can also snag the 1TB variant for $1,471 ($128 off) at Amazon.
If you want a larger display, you can get the 13-inch iPad Pro in its 256GB base configuration for $1,199 ($100 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. Meanwhile, the step-up model with Wi-Fi and 512GB of storage is down to about $1,398 (also $100 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while the 1TB model can be had at Amazon for $1,749 ($100 off).
Update, March 5th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and add details regarding the new M4-powered iPad Air.
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