Best iPad deals for December 2025

While the best iPad deals are usually found during major sales events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, many of the best iPad deals are available outside of those times as well. Day-to-day discounts come and go like the changing winds, so there’s often some amount to be saved, especially on Apple’s most affordable iPad, iPad Mini and latest iPad Air. As for the iPad Pro, Apple has just introduced a new model with the M5 chip, which is already on sale at several retailers. However, if you don’t need the latest tech, now might be a good time to save on the M4 Pro as inventory is low.

All that being said, it’s hard to know where you can really find the most notable iPad deals unless you’re scouring major retailers on a daily basis. But often our traders pay attention to this The Verge If you are, then let us help you. Below, we’ve listed the best deals you can get on every iPad model available, from the base 11th-generation iPad to more powerful models with M3 and M4 chips.

Photo of an 11th generation iPad on a table.Photo of an 11th generation iPad on a table.

Apple’s 11th generation iPad Arrived on the scene in March. The latest base model tablet is a fairly iterative update of the previous model, but with 128GB of base storage (as opposed to 64GB) and an A16 Bionic chip, which is about 30 percent faster than the A14 chip used in the 10th-generation iPad. However, the new chip does not support the various Apple Intelligence features introduced in iPadOS 18.1 and later updates. For this, you’ll want to choose the latest iPad Air, iPad Mini, or iPad Pro models.

As for price, the latest iPad starts at $349 with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage. You can upgrade to 256GB or 512GB of storage for an additional $100 or $200, respectively, or buy an LTE model starting at $499. We saw a pretty significant drop to $279 during Amazon’s summer Prime Day event, and it’s back to the same price at Best Buy and Target (with Circle), saving you $70. Alternatively, you can purchase the 256GB model for $379 ($70 off) at Best Buy and Target (with Circle), or the 512GB variant for $599 ($50 off) at Best Buy and Target (with Circle).

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seventh generation ipad mini It is similar to the previous model in many ways, but comes with some major internal upgrades. This includes a new A17 Pro processor with faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds, support for the Apple Pencil Pro, and 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence. Otherwise, it has almost the same specs and features as the previous generation model, which means it has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and the option for 5G. If you already have a sixth-generation Mini it may not be worth upgrading, but newcomers to the range will appreciate the upgrade.

The 2024 iPad Mini starts at $499 with 128GB of storage, which was the price of the previous generation’s 64GB model. Opting for 256GB of storage brings the price up to $599, and cellular models start at $649. These are some big numbers for a small iPad, so it might be worth considering the larger iPad Air if you want to stretch your dollars 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.

Right now, the 128GB base model with Wi-Fi is discounted at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target (with Circle), bringing its price down to $399 ($100 off). We’ve seen this model drop as low as $379 in the past, so if you’re working with a tighter budget, you may want to hold out for a more significant discount. That said, if you need the extra storage, you can purchase the 256GB variant for $499 ($100 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, or the 512GB model for $699 ($100 off) at Amazon and Best Buy.

Photo of iPad Air on table.Photo of iPad Air on table.
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2025 ipad air It’s a bit more expensive than the previous model, with some tech upgrades that will allow it to last longer into the future than the entry-level iPad or the last-gen Air. It has an M3 chip with support for Apple Intelligence, as well as compatibility with Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard which has a larger trackpad and an extra row of function keys. In short, the Air is a reliable laptop replacement.

The 11-inch model starts at $599 and the 13-inch variant starts at $799 – the same price as the previous models – but it’s common to see discounts from third-party retailers. For example, right now the 11-inch Air is on sale at Amazon (with an on-page coupon) for $449.99 ($150 off) in the base configuration with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage. You can also purchase the 256GB model for $549.99 ($150 off) at Amazon with the on-page coupon, or the step-up 512GB model for $799 ($100 off) at Amazon.

Meanwhile, the larger 13-inch model with 128GB of storage is on sale at Amazon for $649.99 ($150 off) after clipping the on-page coupon. You can also purchase the 256GB model at Amazon for $749.99 ($150 off) or the 512GB variant at Amazon for $949.99 ($150 off) – both discounts apply after clipping the on-page coupon.

A photo of an iPad Pro on a wooden table.A photo of an iPad Pro on a wooden table.
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2024 ipad pro A far more impressive upgrade than the latest iPad Air. The 11- and 13-inch models still start at $999 and $1,299, respectively, and they were the first Apple devices to feature the company’s M4 chip, which led to moderate performance gains and introduced dedicated hardware for on-device Apple Intelligence processing. The last-generation Pro models can also boast other firsts, such as being the first iPad model with an OLED display and being the lightest Pro available, which is still true for both sizes. They also have front-facing cameras located on the horizontal edge (also found in the 11th-generation iPad), which keep you from looking like you’re staring into space on a video call.

As far as deals go, it’s getting a little harder to find an iPad Pro with the M4 chip. The base 11-inch iPad Pro with 256GB of storage is currently available at Walmart for $859 ($140 off), while the model with Wi-Fi and 512GB of storage is on sale for $979.99 ($220 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. The sleek and super-thin 13-inch model, meanwhile, is on sale at Amazon and Target (with circles) for $1,099 ($200 off) in its 256GB base configuration or $1,399 ($100 off) in its 512GB configuration at Amazon. If you’re looking for more storage to house your apps, photos, and videos, B&H Photo’s 1TB model is also available for $1,599 ($300 off).

A photo of the back of the iPad Pro.A photo of the back of the iPad Pro.
A photo of the M5 iPad Pro.A photo of the M5 iPad Pro.

While there are some attractive deals on the M4 iPad Pro, it’s worth noting that it’s over a year old. That means if you want the latest technology, you might consider springing for the 2025 iPad Pro. The new high-end tablet offers a few upgrades over the previous-generation model, including a faster M5 chip, Apple’s new C1X cellular modem (if you get the cellular version), and an N1 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. Apple has also increased read and write speeds to memory, and the latest Pro supports up to 50 percent fast charging in about 30 minutes.

Although the tablet has just hit the market, we’re already starting to see price drops at several retailers. The 11-inch base model with 256GB of storage is currently available at Amazon and B&H Photo for about $899 ($100 off), while the model with Wi-Fi and 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,099 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. You can also get a configuration with Wi-Fi and 1TB of storage for $1,475.73 (about $125 off) at Amazon.

If you want the larger display, you can get the 13-inch iPad Pro in a 256GB base configuration for about $1,199 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Meanwhile, the step-up model with Wi-Fi and 512GB of storage is available at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $1,399 ($100 off), while the Wi-Fi model with 1TB of storage is available at Amazon for $1,758 ($141 off).

Update, December 8: Updated to reflect current pricing/availability.

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