Best iPad deals January 2022

We saw some of the best iPad deals of the last year during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but if you missed out, there are still a couple of decent discounts available. Whether you’re after the high-end iPad Pro or the most affordable Apple tablet, the entry-level iPad, there’s a sale going on somewhere you may be interested in.

Of course, it’s difficult to know exactly where you can find the most notable deals unless you’re scouring the major retailers on a daily basis. But that’s often what our deal hunters at The Verge are doing each and every day, so let us help you out. Below, we’ve listed the best deals available on each iPad model that is currently available, some of which are outgoing models with freshly introduced replacements.

Highlights across the range

The best iPad (2021) deals

Announced during the September iPhone 13 event, the 2021 iPad is Apple’s latest entry-level tablet and replaces the outgoing eighth-gen model from 2020. Typically, this would leave the older model ripe for the picking as retailers may drum up some fire sale pricing to get rid of old stock, but at this time, there are no good deals to be found on the eighth-gen model, if you can even find it. As a result, you can feel comfortable steering clear of the 2020 version and get the latest and greatest of 2021.

The new, ninth-generation iPad starts at $329, just as its predecessor, though the base model now has 64GB of storage instead of 32GB. You can also still opt for the model with 256GB of storage for $479. If you prefer your iPad to include cellular connectivity, the 64GB, LTE-equipped configuration runs $459 and the 256GB variant $609.

The updates for the 2021 model include a faster A13 Bionic processor and a 12MP ultrawide camera with Center Stage, a feature designed for keeping you framed up and centered while on video calls. Many other features carry over from its predecessor; the new entry-level model has the same 10.2-inch display, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the home button, and a Smart Connector for connecting a Smart Keyboard.

iPad (2021, Wi-Fi)

Apple’s latest, entry-level iPad represents a slight update, with a new A13 Bionic chip and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature.

While we’ve seen it plunge to as low as $299, at the moment, you can only buy the silver base model for $319.99 from Amazon – which is just a modest $10 discount. However, Amazon is currently discounting the 256GB iPad with Wi-Fi by $30, which is the steepest discount we’ve seen on the latest version. Meanwhile, B&H Photo is offering a $30 discount on the 256GB, LTE-equipped configuration, selling it for $579.

The best iPad Mini (2021) deals

The sixth-generation iPad Mini has a larger screen than its predecessor, along with a top-of-the-line processor, support for USB-C, and options for 5G. It has forfeited its 3.5-millimeter headphone jack and dedicated home button in the process, but overall it’s a solid device that brings a fully refreshed design to Apple’s small tablet form factor.

The changes and refinements to the new iPad Mini come at a heftier price, however, and the new 64GB Wi-Fi model now starts at $499. Electing 256GB of storage brings the price up to $649, while the 5G cellular models are $649 for 64GB and $799 for 256GB. These are some big numbers for a small iPad, and the larger iPad Air might be worth considering if you prefer your dollar to go further with more screen real estate. But if you want the latest and greatest from Apple in a smaller format, this is where the action is, especially now that Apple and other retailers have officially discontinued selling the 2019 model.

iPad Mini (2021, 64GB)

Apple’s revamped iPad Mini ditches the home button and opts for a larger, edge-to-edge display that’s reminiscent of last year’s iPad Air. It also comes outfitted with a faster processor, support for USB-C, and a top-mounted power button that moonlights as a Touch ID sensor.

Right now, discounts on the sixth-gen Mini are fairly limited. Amazon is offering the 64GB model with Wi-Fi in select colorways for $494, while the LTE-equipped model (usually $649.99) is on sale for $629, its lowest price ever. Best Buy is also offering 20 percent off select accessories, three additional months of Apple Music Plus, and a handful of other discounts with the purchase of either Wi-Fi-equipped configuration at full price.

If the prior-generation iPad Mini has given any indication, deals on the 2021 iPad Mini might be light and infrequent moving forward, partly because it has such minimal competition in its product segment.

The best iPad Air (2020) deals

The 2020 iPad Air has a slightly larger 10.9-inch display compared to the prior model’s 10.5-inch screen and features thinner bezels around it. Apple has relocated the Touch ID fingerprint sensor to the power button, too, which is located on the top of the device.

The fourth-generation iPad Air comes in 64GB and 256GB storage configurations. The Wi-Fi models start at around $599 and $749, respectively, making the starting price slightly more than the prior gen. The units equipped with LTE start at $729.

We’ve previously seen the base model drop to as low as $489. While it’s currently not available for that cheap, Walmart is selling the Wi-Fi-equipped model with 64GB of storage in multiple colorways for $539, a modest 11 percent off the typical list price.

iPad Air (64GB, Wi-Fi)

The 2020 iPad Air includes thinner bezels around the display and has relocated the Touch ID fingerprint sensor to the power button, which is located at the top of the device.

The best iPad Pro (2020) deals

The fifth-generation, M1-equipped iPad Pro came out earlier in 2021, which means there are many deals to be had on the prior iPad Pro from 2020. The fourth-generation iPad Pro looks nearly the same as the 2018 model, when this design was first established, aside from a dual-lens rear camera array. Unlike some of the less expensive iPad models, the 2020 iPad Pro ditches the headphone jack and uses a USB-C port instead of Lightning. It also features a high refresh display and Face ID to help you unlock the tablet instead of relying on the Touch ID fingerprint sensor.

11-inch iPad Pro (2020, Wi-Fi)

This 2020 tablet lacks the M1 processor, but offers a USB-C port instead of Lightning, a 120Hz refresh rate display, 4K rendering for video editing apps, Face ID, and more.

If you’re looking for the 11-inch, 2020 iPad Pro, it’s currently available at Best Buy in the 256GB, Wi-Fi configuration for $764.99. The retailer is also offering it in several other configurations at a discount, but all of them are more expensive than at Woot, where you can currently pick up the 1TB model in space gray for $859.99, its best price is to date.

12.9-inch iPad Pro (2020, Wi-Fi)

The 2020 iPad Pro comes in two sizes, 11- and 12.9-inch. It has Apple’s A12Z processor, a 120Hz display, quad speakers, and a dual-camera system with lidar.

If you prefer a slightly larger model, the 12.9-inch version with Wi-Fi is on sale at Woot with 128GB of storage for $849.99, its second-best price to date. Woot is also selling the 256GB and 512GB variants for $899.99 and $999.99, respectively.

The best iPad Pro (2021) deals

The 2020 iPad Pro is great, but if display quality is the most important factor to your purchasing decision, the 12.9-inch 2021 iPad Pro is the way to go. The larger, fifth-gen model makes use of a Mini LED display, which is engineered to produce deeper blacks and better contrast, much like OLED technology. Additionally, both the 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros tout Apple’s blazing-fast M1 chip — the same processor found in the latest Mac computers — as well as new features like Center Stage. They’re the most impressive and expensive iPads to date, with the 11- and 12.9-inch configurations typically starting at $799 and $1,099, respectively.

If the latest model is what you desire, the 11-inch, 128GB iPad Pro with Wi-Fi starts at $799. While we’ve previously seen the price of this model drop to as low as $649.97, right now Walmart is only selling it for $749, which is a modest $50 discount. Amazon has also discounted the 1TB and 2TB variants by $100, dropping the latter in select colorways to $1,399.99 and $1,799.99, respectively.

Meanwhile, the 12.9-inch, 128GB model with Wi-Fi is on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and B&H Photo for $999, the second-best price we’ve seen on Apple’s high-end tablet to date. Amazon is also taking $100 off of the 1TB variant, selling it for $1,699.99. The 2TB model is also on sale for $2,099 at both Amazon and Walmart. If you’re looking for the smaller 256GB variant, it’s on sale at Walmart for $1,099, a $100 discount.

12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021, Wi-Fi)

Apple’s latest iPad Pro also comes with the company’s own M1 processor and Thunderbolt, however, the 12.9-inch model also touts the best display of any tablet available.

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