The iPad has never been more versatile than it is today, but it’s still a significant investment. Here’s when you should shop around for the best price.
Whether you’re holiday shopping for family or personally in the market for a new iPad, you may be wondering what time of year you’ll be able to find the best deal, especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday almost upon us. Many would probably assume that those peak shopping days are the best time to invest in a new tablet, but that’s typically not the case when it comes to Apple. While you will be able to snag good deals during those sales events, the best time of year to buy a new iPad is just after Apple has released a new version.
When a new model hits the market, the value of older models falls, and the price drops. For example, in October 2025, Apple dropped the iPad Pro M5 model. The M4 models are still available with savings up to $120. Earlier that year, Apple also updated the standard model, with the new 11th-generation model boasting the new A16 chip.
