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Best iPad deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini

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For years the Apple iPad has been setting the standard for the best tablets, and despite its more premium nature, you can generally find some great iPad deals among the best tablet deals. That’s certainly the case right now, as there are a lot of iPad deals to shop. And while many of the best Apple deals include fan favorites like iPhone 15 deals, MacBook deals, and even AirPods deals, the current iPad deals have a lot to choose from. We’ve rounded up all of the best iPad deals worth shopping right now. Reading onward you’ll find discounts on everything from budget iPads to recent releases, as well as some some savings on iPad accessories.

Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) 64GB Wi-Fi — $249, was $329

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Apple’s A13 Bionic chip is no M1 or M2, but it still offers 64-bit architecture and neural engine support for excellent performance. In other words, this 10.2-inch iPad is incredible value. It has a 10.2-inch Retina display, 64GB of storage, supports Touch ID and Apple Pencil (1st Gen), and it’s size, plus all-day battery life make it an excellent choice for anyone with an on-the-go lifestyle.

Apple iPad 10.9 (10th Gen) 64GB Wi-Fi — $350, was $449

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The 10.9-inch iPad remains one of the best iPads for someone on a budget. If you just want an easy to use tablet to browse the internet, watch some streaming shows, and do other straightforward tasks, it’s a reasonable solution. The 10th Gen version is powered by Apple’s A14 Bionic chip, has a liquid Retina display, WiFi 6 for better connectivity, and works with Touch ID.

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Apple iPad Mini 8.3 (6th Gen) 64GB Wi-Fi — $400, was $499

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A “little powerhouse”, the Apple iPad Mini is ideal if you need a more portable iPad. It has a smaller 8.3-inch screen but that makes it the perfect middle ground between your phone and a laptop. Performance is pretty good from the A15 Bionic processor which is the same as the one on the iPhone 13. There’s support for the Apple Pencil too making it an ideal tablet for sketching out designs or taking notes. If you want a smaller tablet, this is perfect. Previous iPad Minis weren’t so great performance wise and had a smaller display, but the 6th generation model fixes that.

Apple iPad Air (5th Gen) 256GB Wi-Fi — $650, was $749

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Offering incredible value, the iPad Air is a great option if you don’t want to splurge on the iPad Pro but you still want plenty of power. While the screen isn’t quite as good as the iPad Pro, everything else about it is high-end including its M1 processor. Thanks to plenty of accessory compatibility, it’s a good bet for when you need to be more productive, but is great for relaxing, too. All-day battery life keeps you going into the late hours without a charge.

Apple iPad Pro M2 11-inch — $849, was $899

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If you want to ensure you’re getting the newest iPad Pro on the block, the Apple iPad Pro M2 is where you should turn right now. The Apple M2 chip delivers performance that’s difficult to find in a tablet and it sports an 8-core processor with a 10-core graphics processor. The 11-inch XDR display is one of the most impressive features of the iPad Pro lineup, as it can reach 1,600 nits of brightness and provide a crystal clear image, wide color gamut, and support for HDR photos and video.

More Apple iPad deals we love, including accessories

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You can enrich your iPad experience with accessories. For example, with an Apple Pencil you can sketch out designs or write notes. The Magic Keyboard makes it easier to type up essays or other reports, while there are many case options for keeping your beloved tablet safe. If you are going to get a stylus, read our guide on which Apple Pencil to buy for your tablet first, as choosing can be somewhat complicated.

Here are some other Apple iPad deals we love, on cases, the Apple pencil, and more:

Save on iPad cases and covers

  • Apple Smart Folio for iPad Mini (6th generation) —
  • Apple Smart Folio for iPad (10th generation) —
  • Apple Smart Folio for iPad Pro 12.9-inch —
  • Apple Smart Folio for iPad Pro 11-inch —

Save on iPad accessories

  • Apple Pencil (2nd gen) —
  • Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Air —
  • Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 12.9-inch —

More iPad deals

  • Apple iPad 10.2 8th generation 32GB Wi-Fi (Renewed) —
  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 256GB Wi-Fi (Renewed) —
  • Apple iPad 10.2 9th generation 256GB Wi-Fi and cellular —
  • Apple iPad Air 5 256GB Wi-Fi —

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