The iPad 11 is the best choice for most people, and our pick for best iPad of 2025. It’s 20% off for Black Friday.<\/b>
\nLooking for a good deal on a new tablet? Apple’s latest entry-level device, the 11-inch iPad A16 is currently on sale for just $274, over 20% off the regular price of $349 for Black Friday.
The A16 chip brings several improvements to the iPad, pushing it closer to the Pro version while keeping the price accessible. You get 128GB of storage standard on the iPad now, but if you want more, you can opt for 256GB on sale for $374, or 512GB, on sale for $579.
The A16 chip offers next-gen performance, with support for Wi-Fi 6, Touch ID built into the top button, and all the latest upgrades to the latest iPadOS, and all four colorways are on sale.
Note that this iPad just came out in March of 2025, so this sale makes it especially competitive in the crowded tablet market. It’s good news for early tech adopters getting by on a tight budget, and this particular iPad was our pick for the best iPad of 2025 for its performance relative to price — even when weighed against the more premium models.
The Apple Pencil turns the iPad into a creative device or notetaking tablet, while support for Apple’s Magic Keyboard folio enables a laptop form factor.
The upgraded hardware paired with the gorgeous Liquid Retina display enables pro-level features like 4K video editing, graphic design and photo editing, and gaming. Streamed content looks great on the 11-inch display, with all-day battery life for watching your favorite media.
Also, the front-facing camera is centered horizontally and optimized for video calls when the iPad is in the landscape position while docking in its keyboard case or on a stand. This feature unequivocally makes it the best iPad for FaceTime calls, Zoom meetings, and other video conferencing applications.
The base iPad 11-inch A16 remains a competitive option for the majority of users, even those new to Apple, kids, and seniors. Power users or creatives who require more intense processing power might prefer a more robust tablet like the iPad Air or iPad Pro.How I rated this deal
I awarded this deal a 4\/5 because the base model iPad was already a great value relative to performance, but this sale pushes that further. The 11-inch iPad A16 remains a great option for the vast majority of users. When will this deal expire?How do we rate deals at ZDNET?
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