Best iPad deals for October 2024

While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many great iPad deals are attainable outside those times. The day-to-day discounts may come and go like changing winds, but there’s often something to be saved, particularly on the more affordable iPads. The most recent iPad Pro and iPad Air are causing prices on older models to drop even further, and now that Apple has announced a new iPad Mini for later this month, the last-gen Mini could soon follow suit.

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 each and every day, so let us help you out. Below, we’ve listed the best deals you can get on each iPad model that is currently available, from the cheapo ninth-gen iPad of 2021 to the latest models equipped with Apple’s powerful M2 and M4 chips.

The best iPad (2021) deals

Announced alongside the iPhone 13 way back in 2021, the ninth-gen iPad is Apple’s aging entry-level tablet, one that’s still great at carrying out everyday tasks despite having been discontinued. The ninth-gen model originally started at $329 with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage, which arguably makes the newer 10th-gen model the better deal if you don’t need a home button or a headphone jack, as it now starts at $349 and is often on sale for even less.

If you’re still interested in buying the last-gen model, however, now isn’t a bad time to pull the trigger. The base Wi-Fi configuration is currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for $229.99 ($100 off), which is about $30 more than the lowest price to date. As for the 256GB model that initially sold for $479, it’s down to $379.99 ($100 off) at Best Buy and Target, which is also about $30 north of its all-time low.

The last-gen iPad uses an A13 Bionic processor and a 12MP wide-angle camera with Center Stage, a feature designed to keep you framed up and centered while on video calls. The tablet also carries over a number of features from its predecessor, such as the 10.2-inch display, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the home button, and a smart connector for connecting a smart keyboard.

The best iPad (2022) deals

Although the newer 10th-gen iPad came out in late 2022, it’s still an excellent tablet — one we consider to be the best value for most people (once Apple dropped its price in 2024). The latest iPad modernizes the design with a switch to USB-C, uniform bezels with no home button, a side power button with a fingerprint sensor, and a larger display, but it eliminates the 3.5mm headphone jack.

In the past, you could often buy Apple’s latest entry-level iPad for $349 ($100 off its initial launch price) — which is now the MSRP. Right now, however, the base model with 64GB of storage is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $299 ($50 off); Amazon and Best Buy are also selling the 256GB model for $449 ($50 off), which nearly matches its all-time low.

The best iPad Mini (2021) deals

There’s a new iPad Mini on the way, one that’s similar to the outgoing model but comes with faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds, support for the Apple Pencil Pro, and a newer processor that supports Apple Intelligence. That said, the sixth-gen iPad Mini could still be worth a look if prices continue to drop. It has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, an A15 Bionic processor, a USB-C port, and options for 5G. It no longer features the 3.5mm jack or dedicated home button found on the prior model, but neither do any of the tablets in Apple’s current lineup.

Despite its age, the 2021 iPad Mini still technically starts at $499 with 64GB of storage(the seventh-gen model will start at the same price with 128GB of storage). Electing for 256GB of storage brings the price up to $649, while the 5G cellular models are $649 for 64GB and $799 for 256GB. These are some big numbers for a small iPad, and 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.

Although the seventh-gen Mini arrives on October 23rd, you can save a good chunk of money by opting for the last-gen model, as multiple configurations are nearly matching their all-time low at the moment. Right now, for instance, Amazon is selling the 2021 iPad Mini in its 64GB base configuration for $379.99 ($119 off), which is $30 more than the lowest price we’ve seen. If you need additional storage, the 256GB model is also on sale at Amazon in select colors for $519.99 ($130 off) thanks to an on-page coupon. That’s just $20 shy of the tablet’s lowest price to date.

The best iPad Air (2024) deals

Apple just recently launched the 2024 iPad Air, which features several small upgrades. The newer model doesn’t feature any groundbreaking changes compared to the 2022 release, but notably, there is now a 13-inch configuration in addition to a base 11-inch model. Apple also added Wi-Fi 6E radios and upgraded the chipset to M2, which enables the hover feature when using Apple’s latest styluses. You can use the newer iPad Air with the Apple Pencil Pro and both previous-gen Magic Keyboards, too. The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599, while the comparable 13-inch model starts at $799.

Deals for the 2024 iPad Air started to appear before the latest model even hit store shelves. Right now, you can pick up the 11-inch base model at Amazon and B&H Photo in select colors with 128GB of storage starting around $548 ($51 off), which isn’t far off from its best price to date. The 13-inch iPad Air, meanwhile, is on sale at Amazon in its 128GB base configuration starting at $736 ($63 off), which is only $7 more than its all-time low.

The best iPad Pro (2024) deals

Compared to the latest iPad Air, the 2024 iPad Pro is a far more impressive upgrade. The 11- and 13-inch models start at $999 and $1,299, respectively, and they are the first Apple devices to feature the company’s latest M4 chip, which brings moderate performance gains and dedicated hardware for on-device Apple Intelligence processing. The new Pro models can claim other firsts, too, such as being the first iPad models with OLED displays and the lightest Pros yet, which is true for both sizes. They also feature repositioned front-facing cameras that sit along the horizontal edge, which prevent you from looking as though you’re staring off into space on a video call.

As for deals, the 11-inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi / 256GB of storage is on sale at B&H Photo for $899 ($100 off). The sleek and super-thin 13-inch model, meanwhile, is on sale in its 256GB base configuration at Amazon starting at $1,196.99 (about $102 off) or at B&H Photo in space black for $1,199 ($100 off).