Black Friday just delivered some of the steepest iPad discounts we've seen all year. Apple's entry-level iPad has crashed to an all-time low of $274 - that's $75 off and over 20% savings on what's already the most affordable tablet in the lineup. But the deals don't stop there, with every iPad model from Mini to Pro getting meaningful price cuts across major retailers.
The Black Friday iPad bonanza is here, and Apple just made its entire tablet lineup more accessible than ever. Leading the charge is the company's latest entry-level iPad, now down to $274 - a new record that puts premium tablet performance within reach of budget-conscious buyers.
This isn't just any iPad we're talking about. The 11th-generation model packs Apple's A16 chip, the same processor that powered the iPhone 14 series. That means you're getting serious performance for streaming, light gaming, and productivity tasks, all wrapped in a package that now costs less than most mid-range Android tablets. The jump from 64GB to 128GB of storage over the previous generation also means you won't be constantly managing space.
Retailers are going all-in on these deals. Amazon and Walmart are matching the $274 price point, while Best Buy is close behind at $279.99. The consistency across platforms suggests Apple is serious about moving inventory before the holiday shopping season hits full stride.
But the entry-level iPad isn't the only tablet getting the Black Friday treatment. The iPad Air M3, which launched earlier this year with support for Apple Intelligence features, has dropped $150 to $449. That's significant because this model represents the future of Apple's tablet strategy - it's the cheapest way to get on-device AI processing and compatibility with the latest Magic Keyboard accessories.
The iPad Air's M3 chip delivers a noticeable performance boost over the base model, especially for tasks like video editing or running multiple apps simultaneously. More importantly, it's future-proofed for Apple Intelligence features that the entry-level iPad simply can't handle due to processing requirements.
Meanwhile, the compact iPad Mini has returned to its $399 sweet spot, down from $499. This seventh-generation model is particularly interesting because it strikes a balance - you get Apple Intelligence support thanks to the A17 Pro chip, but in a form factor that's perfect for reading, note-taking, or using as a digital sketchpad with the Apple Pencil Pro.
