The Black Friday iPad deals continue to be apparent and elusive at the same time. This game of whack-a-mole for aluminum tablet deals But while many hunt for Cyber Monday iPad deals, we're still maintaining this page. Unfortunately, some iPads are still deal-proof, while others have hundreds-off discounts from major vendors. We'll blame the supply chain, as Amazon and Best Buy are having trouble keeping the iPad in stock.
So far we've mostly seen the best Black Friday iPad deals on the iPad Pro models, both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch. And while we saw the iPad mini 6 at its lowest price ever, that deal's since disappeared in less than two hours. We're waiting for deals on the new 10.2-inch iPad, which could happen very soon.
There are also iPad accessory deals to help you spruce up your new or older Pad. Those include a new deal on the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard, a pretty rare item to see on sale.
Now that Black Friday is over, we'll be keeping an eye out for Cyber Monday iPad deals, so bookmark that page if you are still hoping to shop.
Best Black Friday iPad deals today
- 8.3" iPad mini 2021 Wi-Fi/Cellular: was $21.66/month, now $18.33/month at Verizon
- 10.9" iPad Air (64GB/2020): was $599 now $579 @ B+H Photo
- 10.9" iPad Air (Cellular/256GB/2020): was $869 now $849 @ B+H Photo
- 12.9" iPad Pro (128GB/2021): was $1,099 now $999 @ Amazon
- Apple Pencil (2nd gen): was $129, now $99 @ Amazon
Black Friday iPad deals — best sales still in stock
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Black Friday iPad deals — shopping tips
iPad 2021: The iPad 9 is the latest tablet to join Apple's iPad family. It sports a new A13 Bionic CPU that promises to deliver 20% faster performance than its predecessor. It also includes an upgraded 12MP front camera with support for the iPad Pro's Center Stage technology. The new iPad also features double the storage capacity of its predecessor starting at 64GB and 256GB. The iPad 9 has already seen multiple price cuts. Both Walmart and Amazon have had it on sale for $299, which is $30 off. However, last year retailers like Amazon and Best Buy offered the then just-released iPad for a low of $249. That means the iPad 9 could drop as low as $249 come Black Friday 2021. If it does, expect that Black Friday iPad deal to sell out fast. (It's already hard to find in stock).
iPad mini 2021: Although Apple increased the price of the iPad mini by a staggering $100, the iPad mini 6 received a multitude of upgrades starting with a redesign that includes an edge-to-edge screen. It also sports a larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 2266 x 1488 resolution. (The older iPad mini has a 7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 display). The new tablet also gets a current-gen A15 Bionic CPU, which is the same processor powering the new iPhone 13. According to Apple, the new CPU should provide a 40% jump in performance when compared to the previous iPad mini. Price-wise, the iPad mini has already seen price cuts that take $39 off. We predict there will be a lightning sale that knocks a full $100 off the base model. This could very well be the best Black Friday iPad deal of the season.
iPad Air: The iPad Air hit an all-time price low of $489 on October 8. The deal lasted just a few hours. Prior to that, it was on sale most of the summer for $499. That means any Black Friday iPad deals for this tablet will have to match or beat this $489 price point. That said, we don't foresee this tablet getting significantly cheaper than $489 during the holidays.
iPad Pros: Apple's professional tablets will see massive price cuts this holiday season. The base 11-inch iPad Pro is regularly $50 off, whereas the base 12.9-inch iPad Pro can usually be found for $999 ($100 off). Expect Black Friday iPad deals to take from $100 to $350 off various configurations of these tablets. The base models should see at least $100 off, whereas the higher $350 discounts will go toward the higher capacity models.
What retailers offer the best Black Friday iPad deals?
History has shown that Amazon offers the best Black Friday iPad deals every year. Last year, the retailer dropped the price of the base iPad to $249. We expect to see a similar discount for the current-gen iPad. Naturally, competitors like Best Buy and Walmart could price match Amazon's deals, which tend to sell out fast.
Amazon: from $30 to $60 off select iPads
Best Buy: up to $329 off any iPad with trade-in
Target: shop all iPad accessories from $121
Walmart: previous-gen iPads from $79
Which iPad should I buy on Black Friday?
Apple's iPad family is now bigger than ever. Currently, these are the models that Apple offers:
- NEW 10.2" iPad (64GB/256GB): $329/$429
- NEW 8.2" iPad Mini (64GB/256GB): $499/$649
- 10.9" iPad Air 2020 (64GB/256GB): $599/$749
- 11" iPad Pro (128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB): $799/$899/$1,099/$1,499/$1,899
- 12.9" iPad Pro (128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB): $1,099/$1,199/$1,399/$1,799/$2,199
The 10.2-inch iPad is the most popular iPad for a reason. It's Apple's mainstream model that's both affordable and offers good bang for your buck. The tablet uses Apple's A13 Bionic processor, giving faster performance that makes the tablet more capable for iPadOS' multitasking tricks. It's also going to make your next round in Apple Arcade a bit smoother.
Our iPad Air (2020) review explains why that tablet is the best iPad for most people. It's a lot like the iPad Pro, but its starting price is $200 less. Those perks start with thin bezels and the flat-edge design, but it's also got the support for the top Apple accessories — the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil that's much easier to charge and the Magic Keyboard which is an actual delight to use. Although it's now the oldest iPad in Apple's lineup, it's still an excellent tablet for most users.
Apple's iPad mini is the smallest tablet in Apple's lineup (as its name implies). It's not light on power though, as the new 2021 model sports an A15 Bionic chip, which on paper makes it as fast as the new iPhone 13. Beloved by many, its portable size makes it ideal for reading, as well as writing emails and browsing social media. And don't worry, its screen is still great enough to watch some of the best Netflix shows.
Power users, though, will want the iPad Pro. It's available in both 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes. The new tablets are powered by Apple's M1 CPU, which means you'll get record-breaking speeds out of them.
