An iPad might be the most versatile Apple device you can buy. They can run apps and games like your phone yet they’re as powerful as some laptops. You can use them to read books like on an ereader or watch shows like its a mini TV. But they’re not the cheapest tablets out there, so it’s wise to look for sales when you can find them. You won’t see discounts directly from Apple, but Amazon, Target, Best Buy and B&H Photo often offer discounts on Apple’s slates. All week long, we keep an eye out for deals on tech and we’ve rounded up the best iPad deals we could find right here. (We also threw in a few deals on other Apple gear that were too good not to mention.)
Best iPad deals
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The new base-model iPad now comes with twice the storage of the previous model, plus the A16 chip. That makes the most affordable iPad faster and more capable, but still isn’t enough to support Apple Intelligence. We didn’t find that to be a problem and awarded it an 84 in our review, calling it “plenty quick for reading, watching and playing things, with solid battery life and an eternally easy-to-use OS.”
Amazon has sold it at this price for a few months now, though it went as low as $280 during Amazon Prime Day. Also at Best Buy, Walmart and Costco.
$299 at Amazon
Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) for $899 ($100 off): The iPad Pro is much more tablet than most people need, but it’s the ultimate iPad for those who can stomach its price tag. It’s wonderfully thin, its OLED display is one of the best we’ve seen on a consumer device and its M4 chip can handle virtually anything you’d ever do on an iPad. It’s also the only Apple tablet with Face ID and it has a better speaker setup than the iPad Air. We gave it a score of 84 in our review, with the only real drawback being its price. Also at B&H, or BJ’s for $20 less if you have a membership there.
Best Apple deals
Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $199 ($50 off): Now that the AirPods Pro 3 is open for pre-orders, the Pro 2 model isn’t likely to be around much longer. But there’s no telling when the new version will see a discount. The third-gen earbuds do have a bunch of new features, but if you don’t need the latest model, you may be perfectly happy with the second-generation buds. We gave them an 88 in our review and they held a top spot in our best earbud guide for years.
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS only, 46 mm) for $429 ($70 off): This is another Apple device that’s soon to be gone from the shelves — but it’s worth noting that the new Series 11 and this model have the same hardware design (though the new one has a tougher screen) and both use the same processor chip. We named the Series 10 the best smartwatch you can buy (just expect it to be usurped by the new generation) and gave it a 90 in our review. But if you want the latest watch, the Apple Watch Series 11 is open for pre-orders now.
Apple EarPods for $16 ($3 off): Some people prefer a wire with their earbuds. If that’s you, you can snag these for just $16, which makes it one of the cheapest Apple-branded items you can get. They don’t have the bells and whistles of the new AirPods Pro 3. But they’re far more affordable.
Apple AirTags (4-pack) for $75 ($24 off): We may see an updated model by the end of 2025, but the current AirTags are the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhone users thanks to their vast finding network and accurate ultrawide band features that make it easy to locate things that’re close by. Just note that you’ll need a separate AirTag holder to attach them to your keys, wallet or bag. This isn’t a great deal for a four-pack — the bundle was available for $70 last week and $65 during Amazon’s Prime Day — but it’s still a bit lower than the four-pack’s list price. Also at Best Buy and Walmart.
Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port adapter for $39 ($20 off): It’s always good to have a few extra ports around. This is the adapter that ships with the M4 with 10‑core GPU MacBook Air, and it can quickly charge iPads, iPhones and anything else powered by USB-C, too. Walmart is also selling Apple’s 2-meter fast charge cable for $23 ($6 off).
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