These are the best iPad deals around with the cheapest prices on new 2021 models and last gen devices.
After a couple of weeks where we found some good iPad deals, there’s now very little as the in-demand tablets are once again suffering from the same stock issues we saw following Black Friday. You may still be able to find an iPad available to buy, but what we can’t promise is a saving. For those in the US, a week after the iPad 10.2-inch was reduced to $299.99, it’s now back up to $319.99 at Amazon. That’s still a $10 saving but hopefully, you took advantage of the better offer while it was available. It’s not all bad news, as there’s a good chance it will be back once stock levels have stabilised. Meanwhile, other top iPad models are simply unavailable to buy or have been marked up in price due to the demand. We saw a $40 discount on the iPad Mini at Walmart but, as you’d expect, that’s gone already. The situation isn’t great overall, then, but we’ve still gathered up the best offers on the iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro models — all of which you can find below. We’re hoping when (or if) the stock situation stabilises as we approach the new year we might see a few better iPad deals in the New Year’s sales or January sales. As soon as we spot anything of interest, we’ll be back to update this page. And if you’re not sure which model to go for, here’s our guide to the best iPad for you. The new 2021 iPad launches at $329/£319 for the base version – that’s around the same price as the previous model. Unless the 2020 version sees a significant price cut, then, your best option is to go for the newer technology. Overall, you’re getting plenty of value for money here. We’d generally suggest those shopping on the cheaper end of the spectrum go for this model. The 2021 upgrades are worth it. You get the brand new A13 Bionic chip, which Apple says will improve performance by up to 20%. The screen is very similar at 10.2-inches, but the TrueTone tech will make the screen easier to see in different lighting conditions. The biggest upgrade comes in the new 12MP front camera, which also supports Apple’s Center Stage feature to keep you in the middle of the frame during video calls. On the back, you’ll find the same 8MP camera and it’s identical to what you’d find on last year’s model. If you’re not ready to make a decision, you can delve into more detail on all the improvements in our iPad (2021) vs iPad (2020) comparison guide. With the launch of the new 2021 iPad, it’s become increasingly difficult to find the 2020 model in stock. Where we have seen it available to buy, the last-gen tablet generally hasn’t been much cheaper than its newer sibling. Some of the best iPad deals we’ve spotted place it at $299/£299. When you can get the latest version for just $30/£20 more, we’d absolutely recommend the new tech instead. There’s a chance it may get cheaper over Black Friday as stores clear out any remaining stock, but we expect most will have cleared any by November and focus on the new tablet. A refurbished model could be an option, though, if you want to save even more money. The latest iPad Pro offers up the excellent performance of Apple’s stunning M1 chip. With that particularly impressive brain at the helm you’ll be zipping through games, AR, and more demanding apps with incredible speed. Apple estimates that the 8-core processor will offer up a 50% jump in performance over 2020’s model, with a 40% boost in GPU performance as well. While the 11-inch doesn’t offer the XDR display (you’ll need to upgrade to the 12.9-inch model for that), you’re still getting the larger 2TB storage option which is the largest we’ve seen on an iPad to date. If you do opt for all the space, it’s worth noting that the 1TB and 2TB models also offer double the RAM, up to 16GB. You’re also getting a Thunderbolt port here, which yields the potential for a massive number of connections, and much faster data transfers as well. The new front facing camera has a 12MP ultra-wide lense, with a 122-degree field of view. That means you’ll be able to use a new mode called Centre Stage which will move your camera to keep you in frame when as you move around in your video calls. The new iPad Pro price does start out at the same position as the previous model, with the 128GB and 256GB models costing $799 / £749 / AU$1,199 and $899 / £849 / AU$1,349 respectively. However, things start straying from last year’s iPad prices once you move beyond these entry level devices. If you opt for the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro you’re also opening yourself up to an incredible display. Until we get our hands on it we won’t know just how the mini-LEDs,2732 x 2048 resolution,1600 nits of peak brightness, million to one contrast ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate will play out in real life, but the spec sheet looks set to rival an OLED panel. That’s the main reason (other than additional screen size) for picking up the 12.9-inch iPad Pro over the 11-inch. However, you are also getting a slightly thicker profile here than the smaller model. Inside, the 2021 12.
