Apple’s recent iPad price hikes are here, but you can still save hundreds if you know where to look.
Apple’s recent iPad price hikes are here, but you can still save hundreds if you know where to look.
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Apple just raised prices across its iPad and MacBook lineup. The good news is that many retailers are still selling their inventory at the old prices or far less, which means you can still score some of the best iPad deals we may see in awhile — if ever again. So if you’ve been thinking about picking up a new iPad, now is probably the time to do it.
Now the bad news: those discounts are starting to disappear, though. One of the best iPad deals of Prime Day, for instance, saw the M4-powered iPad Air with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage drop to a record low of $519 when the sale kicked off. Amazon has since sold out, but Best Buy is still offering it for $519, which is $230 less than Apple’s new list price. You can also still buy it with LTE connectivity at Amazon for $699 ($200 off).
$520
The M4-powered iPad Air offers 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, Apple Pencil Pro support, and Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it a great middle ground between the entry-level iPad and iPad Pro. Read our review.
Compared to Apple’s entry-level iPad, the Air offers a faster M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, Apple Pencil Pro support. It also offers newer connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it a more future-proof option.
If the iPad Air isn’t what you’re after, though, don’t worry. There are still plenty of other iPad deals worth considering, whether you’re shopping for Apple’s affordable entry-level model or its high-end iPad Pro. Here are the best discounts we could find.
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$299
Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.
$449
The iPad Mini’s smaller size is tailor-made for travel, with a light, sturdy design that’s easy to slip into a carry-on. Its compact 8.3-inch display is great for reading, watching movies, and playing games, and it even supports the Apple Pencil Pro, making it an excellent tool for doodling. The battery holds up well, too, and you can easily pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard to tackle some light work. Read our review.
$899
Apple’s newest iPad Pros have an M5 processor, an N1 chip, and a C1X chip for cellular versions. They’re faster, support Wi-Fi 7, charge more quickly, and start with 12GB of RAM. Read our review.
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