Best iPad deals of December 2024: Today's top discounts
Shop the best iPad deals and save on your next Apple tablet
Today's best iPad deals offer solid end-of-summer discounts on Apple tablets. Ahead of the 2024 Apple October event and Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sale, we're seeing notable deals on iPads.
Currently, Amazon offers the iPad 9 for just $199 ($130). Outside of a refurb, this is the iPad 9's lowest price to date. While we normally don't recommend products that are more than 2 years old, the iPad 9 is an exception. In our iPad 9 review, we gave it a solid rating of 4 out of 5 stars for outstanding performance and excellent battery life.
Students and teachers will want to take advantage of this month's best iPad deals from Apple. For a limited time, get a free $100 Apple Gift Card when you buy the iPad Air 6 starting from $549 or the iPad Pro from $899 at the Apple Education Store. If you don't qualify for Apple's education discount, you can buy the iPad Pro M4 for $899 ($100 off) at Amazon. Or, pick up the 13-inch iPad Pro for $1,189 ($110 off).
Featuring Apple's blazing-fast new 9-core M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro is up to 50% faster than the older model M2 and uses just half the power. GPU performance-wise, it’s 4X times faster so expect games and other graphics-intensive tasks to run smoother than ever.
So if you're looking for a price break on an Apple tablet this summer, now is one of the best times to buy an iPad. Whether you want to buy an iPad for yourself or surprise that grad you know, there are plenty of deals to be had.
Shop today's best iPad deals below.
Best iPad deals of December 2024
Quick links
- Apple iPad Air 5:
$599$499 @ PC Richard - Apple iPad Air 6:
$599$539 @ Amazon - Apple iPad Air 6 13-inch:
$799$719 @ Amazon - Apple iPad Pro M4:
$999$899 @ Amazon - Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch:
$1,299$1,189 @ Amazon - Apple iPad 10: $449 $299 @ Amazon
- Apple iPad 9:
$329$199 @ Amazon - Apple iPad mini 6: $499 $379 @ Amazon
- Logitech Combo 11" iPad Pro M4 Keyboard Case:
$229$199 @ Amazon - Logitech Combo 13" iPad Pro M4 Keyboard Case:
$259$229 @ Amazon - iPad Cables & Chargers: from $15 @ Amazon
iPad
10.2" iPad 9: $329 $199 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $130 on the 9th generation iPad and snap up Apple's cheapest tablet for even less. In our Apple iPad 2021 review, we praise its bright, vivid 10.2-inch Retina display and excellent battery life. We also found the tablet's upgraded cameras impressive. Overall, we gave the iPad a 4 out of 5-star rating for its outstanding performance.
Features: 10.2-inch (2160 x 1620) Retina display, A13 Bionic chip, 3GB RAM, 64GB of storage, 8MP wide-angle rear camera, 12MP ultra-wide front camera, Apple Touch ID, Apple Pay
Price check: Best Buy $199
Apple iPad 10: $349 $299 @ Amazon
Save $50 on the 10th generation Apple iPad with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. It features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power efficient than the iPad 9. It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video. For wired and wireless connectivity options, the 2022 iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6.
10.2" iPad 9 (256GB): $479 $379 @ Amazon
Save $100 on the 9th generation iPad with 256GB of storage. This entry model iPad packs a 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone, A13 Bionic chip, 256GB of storage, and stereo speakers. It sports an 8MP wide-angle primary camera on the back and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera. Touch ID and Apple Pay offer secure login payment.
Price check: Best Buy $399
10.9" iPad 10 Cellular: $499 $469 @ Amazon
You can save $30 on the cellular model iPad 10 and stay connected wherever you go. That's $130 off its original price at launch. Released in late 2022, it features Apple's A14 Bionic chip and is faster and more power-efficient than its predecessor. It sports an ultra-wide 12MP front camera for video calling and an updated 12MP back camera for capturing sharp, vivid photos and 4K video. For wired and wireless connectivity options, the iPad is equipped with a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6.
Price check: Best Buy $469
iPad Air
11" Apple iPad Air 6 (2024): $599 $539 @ PC Richard
Lowest price! PC Richard knocks $60 off the 11-inch iPad Air 6 for a limited time. The iPad Air 6 is 50% faster than the previous-gen iPad Air 5 and features landscape stereo speakers. Made of 100% recycled aluminum enclosure the new iPad Air works with the Apple MacBook Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
Features: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and anti-reflective coating, Apple M2 Chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP wide wide camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C and Magic Keyboard
Price check: Amazon $565
13" Apple iPad Air 6 (2024): $799 $719 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Amazon takes $80 off the 13-inch iPad Air 6 via coupon. This is a great option if you prefer a larger display for split-screen multitasking, creating, gaming, and consuming content.
Features: 13-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and anti-reflective coating, Apple M2 Chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP wide wide camera, 12MP Ultra-wide front camera, supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil USB-C and Magic Keyboard
Price check: PC Richard $719 | Best Buy $759 w/ Plus
10.9" iPad Air 5: $599 $499 @ PC Richard
Save $100 on the iPad Air 5 for a limited time. Although we didn't get a chance to test the iPad Air 5, reviews average 4.5 out of 5 stars across our sister sites. Overall, the iPad Air 5 is a solid buy if you're looking for a premium, versatile tablet for content consumption and light productivity.
Features: 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640) Liquid Retina display with True Tone, Apple M1 Chip, 8GB RAM, 64GB of storage, 12MP wide-angle rear camera, 12MP front camera. Touch ID, Apple Pay, USB-C connector
Price check: Amazon $529
10.9" iPad Air 5 (256GB): $749 $699 @ Amazon
Save $150 on the iPad Air 5 with 256GB of storage. Although we didn't get a chance to test the iPad Air 5, reviews average 4.5 out of 5 stars across our sister sites. Overall, the iPad Air 5 is a solid buy if you're looking for a premium, versatile tablet for content consumption and light productivity.
Features: 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640) Liquid Retina display with True Tone, Apple M1 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB of storage, 12MP wide-angle rear camera, 12MP front camera. Touch ID, Apple Pay, USB-C connector
Price check: Best Buy $749
iPad Pro
11" Apple iPad Pro M4: $999 $899 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Amazon takes $100 off the iPad Pro M4. The 2024 iPad Pro normally starts at $999 and comes in storage capacity options from 256GB up to 2TB. Apple's 2024 iPad Pro is the thinnest ever and, for the first time, features a state-of-the-art display called Tandem OLED, which delivers 1000 nits of full-screen brightness and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness.
Features: 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, Apple M4 9-core chip, 256GB of storage.
Price check: Best Buy $999
13" iPad Pro M4: $1,299 $1,199 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Amazon offers a $100 discount on the 13-inch iPad Pro M4. Featuring Apple's new blazing-fast M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro is up to 50% faster than the older model M2 and uses just half the power. In terms of GPU performance, it’s 4X times faster, which means games and other graphics-intensive tasks run smoother than ever.
Features: 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, Apple M4 9-core chip, 256GB of storage
Price check: Best Buy $1,299
11" Apple iPad Pro M4 (1TB): $1,599 $1,479 @ Amazon
For a limited time, save $120 on the Apple iPad Pro M4 with 1TB of SSD storage. IPad Pro M4 series tablets with 1TB or 2TB run on an Apple M4 10-core CPU alongside 16GB RAM.
Features: 11-inch (2420 x 1668) OLED display, Apple M4 chip, 16-core neural engine, 16GB RAM, 10-core GPU, 1TB SSD storage, Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard compatibility, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, and 12MP Wide back camera.
11" iPad Pro M2 Cellular: $999 $699 @ Best Buy
The cellular model iPad Pro M2 is $300 off at Best Buy. Succeeded by the M4 iPad Pro, Apple's 2022 iPad Pro M2 is still among the best tablets for productivity and gaming.
Features: 11-inch Liquid Retina (2388 x 1668) display, Apple M2 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 10-core GPU, and 128GB of storage, Works with Apple Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Pencil 2.
11" iPad Pro M2 (512GB): $1,099 $799 @ Best Buy
Save $300 on the 11-inch iPad Pro M2 with 512GB of storage. Succeeded by the 2024 iPad Pro, Apple's 2022 iPad Pro M2 is still among the best tablets for productivity and gaming.
Features: 11-inch Liquid Retina (2388 x 1668) display, Apple M2 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, 10-core GPU, and 512GB of storage. It works with the Apple Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Pencil 2.
12.9" iPad Pro 12.9 M2: $1,199 $899 @ Best Buy
Save $300 on the 12.9-inch Apple M2 iPad Pro. In our 12.9-inch iPad Pro M2 review, we praise its incredible display, strong performance and impressive speakers. We also liked its killer cameras and decent battery life. We gave the 12.9-inch iPad Pro M2 a solid rating of 4.5 out of 5-stars and our Editor's Choice Award.
Features: 12.9-inch (2388 x 1668) Liquid Retina XDR display, M2 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM 10-core GPU, 258GB of storage, works with Apple Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Pencil 2.
Best iPad deals — iPad mini
Apple iPad mini 6 (64GB): $499 $379 @ Amazon
Save $120 on the iPad mini 6. As we praise in our iPad mini 6 review, this tablet is compact, has a sharp, bright display, and delivers snappy performance. Its battery life was also impressive for an iPad, lasting 11 hours in real-world testing. We loved the iPad mini so much that we gave it an overall rating of 4 out of 5-stars and our Editor's Choice award.
Features: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, Apple A15 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, 12MP wide-angle rear camera, 12MP ultra-wide front camera, Touch ID. Apple Pay
8.3" iPad mini 6 LTE (256GB): $799 $529 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Save $270 on the 256GB iPad mini 6 with cellular support. Apple's 6th gen compact tablet packs an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, Apple's A15 Bionic chip, 256GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6, and 5G support. There's a 12MP wide-angle back camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the front. Touch ID and Apple Pay offer secure login and payment.
Price check: Best Buy $649
When is the best time to buy an iPad?
iPad deals are a lot easier to find these days thanks to ongoing discounts available throughout the year. However, the best time to buy an iPad is typically during the later months of the year and Black Friday in particular. Around the holidays, we see the most competitive discounts among retailers and the lowest prices on Apple's premium tablets.
Other best times to buy an iPad are Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Amazon Prime Day, and back-to-school season.
What is the best iPad to buy?
Apple's latest iPad Air is the best iPad to buy and our number 1 pick for best overall tablet. It runs on Apple's old but still good M1 chip which makes it more than adequate for managing emails, socials, internet surfing, consuming content, gaming, and more.
Priced at $599 to start, you can usually find it on sale for $100 to $150 less.
What is the best budget iPad?
Although overshadowed by the iPad 10, the 9th generation iPad is the best value iPad you can get. For months now, it's been on and off sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $249 — the lowest price of the year.
In our iPad 9th gen review, we gave it a solid rating of 4 out of 5-stars, praising its bright, vivid Retina display, outstanding performance, and impressive 12-hour battery life.
Best iPad deals — accessories
Apple Pencil Pro: $129 $91 @ Amazon
Amazon takes $15 off the Apple Pencil Pro for the first time. This essential iPad accessory lets you easily take notes, draw, and design on your iPad. What makes the Apple Pencil Pro so special? It's packed with intuitive features for ultimate creative control. Gestures and haptics let you seamlessly create without missing a beat. With pixel-perfect precision, tilt, pressure sensitivity, and low latency, the Pencil Pro makes you feel like you're using a regular pencil. When not in use, it magnetically attaches to your iPad for safekeeping.
Compatibility: Apple Pencil Pro works with iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M2), and iPad Air 11-inch (M2).
Price check: Apple Education Store $119| Best Buy $129 | Walmart $115
Apple Pencil USB-C: $79 @ Amazon
The Apple Pencil with USB-C connectivity lets you easily take notes, draw, and design on your iPad. Thanks to low latency, it feels just like using a pencil supports the Apple Pencil hover feature on the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation). When not in use, it magnetically attaches to your iPad for safekeeping.
Compatibility: iPad Air (4th & 5th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad (10th generation), iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd through 6th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st through 4th generation).
Price check: Apple $79| Best Buy $79
Apple Pencil 2: $129 $79 @ Amazon
Lowest price! The Apple Pencil 2 provides you with pixel-perfect precision for drawing, sketching, coloring, taking notes, and more on the iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd and 4th generation), and iPad Pro 11-inch (1st and 2nd generation).
Apple Pencil 1st Gen: $99 $69 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Now $40 off, the 1st Generation Apple Pencil lets you take notes, draw, and design on your iPad. It works with the Pad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad (6th, 7th, 8th and 9th generations), iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (1st and 2nd generations), iPad Pro 10.5‑inch and iPad Pro 9.7‑inch
Fintie iPad 10 Slim Case: from $9 @ Amazon
Protect your precious iPad 10 with the Fintie Hybrid Slim Case. It features a built-in pencil holder, clear hardshell back cover, flexible TPU bumper, and soft microfiber interior. This iPad 10th generation case protects it from drops, scratches, and everyday wear and tear.
Retailers
- Amazon: iPad deals from $199
- Best Buy: iPad deals from $199
- B&H: iPad deals from $309
- iPad Cables & Chargers: from $15 @ Amazon
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Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.