Best iPad deals and sales December 2024: Save money on Apple's premium tablets

The iPad is the last word in tablet computing — there is competition out there, but the product line has become almost synonymous with 'tablet'. Your grandma is never going to ask you to pass the Samsung Galaxy thing — she'll ask for the iPad, just as she still asks if you're playing your Nintendo when you're deep in a PlayStation session.

There's only one problem with the iPad line, and that's their fairly lofty prices. Even the cheapest iPad will set you back $349 if you buy it from the Apple Store, and they go all the way over $1000 if you want one of the top-of-the-line Pro models. There are always deals to be found, however, so that you can save some money when you buy a new iPad.

We've gathered together all the best deals around so that you can find a great saving on an iPad without having to do all the searching around the web yourself. There are loads of low prices out there at some massive retailers — and we're here to show you exactly where you should be looking. These are the best iPad deals.

Today's best iPad deals

• iPad Mini — from $469 at Amazon
• iPad 10th-gen — from $349 at Amazon
• iPad Air 11-inch — from $569 at Amazon
• iPad Air 13-inch — from $769 at Amazon
• iPad Pro M4 11-inch — from $949 at Amazon
• iPad Pro M4 13-inch — $1,249 at Amazon

Best iPad 10th gen deals

iPad 10th-gen | $349 $329 at Amazon

This is a brilliant $30 reduction on Apple's entry-level tablet, which boasts a great processor and a lovely range of colors. This is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to spend the earth but wants Apple's latest and greatest. 

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iPad 10th gen | $349 $329 at B&H Photo

With the iPad 10th gen now at its Apple-mandated lower base price, B&H Photo has now lowered the price even further with another $20 discount. This is now the base spec iPad, so expect to see it lower further over the course of the year.

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Best iPad Mini deals

iPad Mini 6 | $499 $469 at Amazon

This is nowhere close to the lowest price ever on an iPad mini, so we'd recommend waiting until the iPad drops back below $400. We're still waiting on a new model as well, so there's another reason to hold off.

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iPad Mini | $499 $469 at B&H Photo

That's another small saving at B&H Photo, although as with Amazon, we'd still recommend waiting for a return to its previous sub-$400 lowest-ever price.

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Best iPad Air 6 deals

iPad Air 6 | $599 $569 at Amazon

The latest iPad Air 6 comes with some hefty updates, and, in this case, a healthy discount for such a new device. This is, by virtue of it being the first discount on the device, the lowest price it's ever been.

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iPad Air 6 13-inch | $799 $769 at Amazon

The 13-inch iPad is a larger version of the M2 equipped iPad Air, and that means it comes in at a higher price. This $30 discount is the furthest we've seen it go so far, but a discount on any new device is more than welcome.

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Best iPad Pro deals

iPad Pro M4 11-inch | $999 $949 at Amazon

With their brand new OLED screens and M4 chips, the brand new iPad Pro models are some seriously slick devices — with some massive prices. This might not seem like much, but any discount on a $1000 machine is well worth taking advantage of.

iPad Pro M4 11-inch | $999 at B&H Photo

The brand new M4 iPad models are available at B&H Photo, but there aren't any savings as yet — worth waiting to see if they drop any over the next few months.

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iPad Pro M4 13-inch | $1,299 $1,249 at Amazon

The larger iPad Pro has that larger screen, but internally remains the same as the smaller model. This deal isn't the biggest saving we've seen on the tablet, but it does make it slightly more affordable than full price.

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch | $1,299 $1,249 at B&H Photo

There's a $50 discount at B&H Photo as well, so you can save money on a new iPad if you're not a fan of Amazon. Again, not the biggest discount, but every little helps.

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iPad cases

When you buy yourself a big slab of touchscreen, you're going to want to protect it. There's nothing worse than arriving at work, pulling out your shiny new iPad, and discovering a massive scratch has developed in its glassy facia, reminding you of the little bit extra you should have spent to keep it safe from things like 'your keys' and 'your lunchbox'. Here are some great prices on iPad cases at the moment.

Apple Smart Folio for iPad Air | $79 at Amazon

Your brand new iPad Air has a bigger screen than ever - which means more screen to break. The Apple Smart Folio is pricey, yes, but it fits perfectly and clicks shut with magnets that wake and sleep the screen. This is full price but does tend to see deals and is still an excellent accessory choice. 

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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch | $299 at Amazon

If you want to use your iPad Pro 11-inch as a laptop, there really is no better option than the magic keyboard. It protects the screen when it closes, and has a very cool hinge design that floats over the keyboard when open. This new version even has an aluminum bottom panel to make it feel more like a MacBook It's available in black or white and is every bit worth its hefty price tag - especially when it's got $30 off at Amazon.

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ProCase for iPad 10th Generation | $10 $8.99 at Amazon

This slightly more budget number is nonetheless a great way to protect your iPad 10th gen. This deal is a nice saving on an already budget-oriented case.

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iPad Accessories deals

Apple Pencil 1st gen | $99 $69 at Amazon

This is a great saving on the first-generation Apple Pencil —but make sure your iPad is compatible with this pencil first. Lowest price here too, for a wicked bonus saving.

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30W USB-C Power Adapter | $49 $35 at Amazon

With the shift to USB-C with the iPhone 15 Pro, it’s likely you’ll be looking for a charger that will fill your phone up a little quicker — and this deal will make it a little cheaper. There is a dual-socket version too, perfect if you've another USB-C device.

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Lamicall iPad stand | $25 $19 at Amazon

This stand will prop up your iPad at a nice angle, leaving your hands free for things like Cooking, or yoga. This deal is a good saving on a cheaper product, perfect for the kitchen. Or the Yoga room.

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iPad price history

iPads prices are often changing, sometimes matching or even beating their previous lowest prices. Here are the MSRPs, Current prices and record low prices of all the iPad models.

iPad comparison

There really is an iPad for everyone. There's a small one, there's a big one, and there's one in between for whom size doesn't matter. Some are more powerful than others, although they're also more expensive. Here's how the iPad models compare at a glance:

If you're looking for the best entry into the iPad lineup with the least cost outlay, then the iPad 10.2 2021 is the way to go. The screen is plenty big and bright enough for watching Netflix, and if you toss an Apple pencil into the deal then you've got an incredibly useful note-taking device. We called it 'Apple's most important iPad' in our iPad 2021 review - because it's the one that most people will buy.

If you're looking for something a little smaller and size-efficient, then the iPad Mini 6 is the iPad for you. It's a surprisingly small device that still manages to pack in a great deal of screen real estate, and a healthy amount of grunt behind its diminutive metal chassis.

If you're after something that sits pretty much perfectly in the middle of all the other iPad models, then the new iPad (2022) could be just what you're looking for. The screen has lost a lot of the bezel of the previous model, and the new colorful case is pretty stunning too. 

Want something a bit bigger, and more powerful? The iPad Air M2 will have you covered. There's a bigger 11-inch edge-to-edge display, along with the monster M1 chip under the hood. There's also a much larger 13-inch available 

If Power and massive screen size is your bag, then it's the iPad Pro. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes with all the power even modern laptops would gawp at, the iPad Pro is for the moving creative who doesn't have room in their bag for a MacBook - or who really likes touchscreens on which to conduct their mobile computing. Just pray you don't have to use it for too long - all that power comes at the cost of battery life, as we found out in our iPad Pro M4 review.

FAQ

How do I find iPad deals?

First off, where to look - Amazon. Generally, Amazon is going to have the best iPad sales. You may well find them at other retailers like B&H Photo, Best Buy, and Walmart, but they'll most likely not be better than the prices you'll find at Amazon.

Want the best prices? You might have to go for a different color. Often, Amazon will sell iPads of different colors at different prices - so the Lilac version may have a $20 discount, while the Starlight may still be full price. It's always worth looking at all the different colors to find the best iPad sales.

If you're not bothered as to whether it's the latest model or not, then have a shop around for yesterday's iPads! Sometimes, you'll find some killer deals on iPads that are still really solid devices, they just aren't current. Apple is usually pretty good with supporting their devices, so you shouldn't worry too much about a model that's a couple of months old.