2025 is shaping up to be an excellent year for snagging one of the latest Apple iPads. The 11th-gen Apple iPad (A16), the 7th-gen iPad Air, and the iPad Mini (A17 Pro) all hit the market last week, likely as part of a Mother's Day sale event. These models are currently available at the best prices we've seen all year, with discounts of up to 20% off compared to buying directly from the Apple Store. In fact, these deals are even better than Apple's Edu discount.
New 2025 Apple iPad 10.9" (A16) for $299
Yellow### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
12$349.00 save 14%$299.00 at Amazon
Pink### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
6$349.00 save 14%$299.00 at Amazon
Silver### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
9$349.00 save 14%$299.00 at Amazon
Blue### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
25$349.00 save 14%$299.00 at Amazon
For most users, the standard iPad (not the Air, Mini, or Pro) is the ideal choice, offering all the benefits of iOS and snappy performance at a budget-friendly price. The current generation model, released on March 12, 2025, comes over two years after the previous generation (October 2022). It boasts significant upgrades including a more powerful A16 processor (versus the A14), increased RAM (6GB versus 4GB), and more storage (128GB versus 64GB). Remarkably, the launch price of $349 is actually lower than the previous model's $399.
The specs that remain unchanged include the 10.9" Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360x1640 (264ppi), USB Type-C charging, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and the same camera. It's also compatible with the Magic Folio keyboard, allowing you to transform it into a mini laptop for enhanced productivity, making it one of the best iPads for students. Additionally, it supports the newer Apple Pencil with USB-C.
$100 Off the New 2025 Apple iPad Air (M3)
Amazon is currently offering the 7th generation Apple iPad Air M3 tablets at the lowest prices seen so far. The 11" model is available for $499, and the 13" model for $699, both after a $100 instant discount. This is the best price we've seen for the 2025 model equipped with the M3 chip. Released in March, the 7th gen iPad Air is the current generation model, only one year newer than the 6th gen, with the primary upgrade being the transition from the M2 to the M3 chip.
### Apple iPad Air 11" (M3) 128GB
12$599.00 save 17%$499.00 at Amazon
### Apple iPad Air 13" (M3) 128GB
9$799.00 save 13%$699.00 at Amazon
$100 off New Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro)
Starting this week, Amazon is offering the current generation Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) for just $399.99 shipped, after a $100 discount. Released in October 2024, the new iPad Mini features significant improvements over its predecessor, including a more powerful A17 Pro processor, double the base storage capacity, an updated faster Wi-Fi 6e protocol, a USB Type-C port for faster charging, and compatibility with the newer Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Intelligence.
### Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) 128GB
4$499.00 save 20%$399.00 at Amazon
Looking for more iPad resources?
If you're unsure which iPad suits your needs, our comprehensive iPad guide details which model is ideal for various use cases. For those looking to use an iPad for schoolwork, we have a roundup of the best iPads for students. If you're considering alternatives to iOS, check out our list of the best Android tablets of 2025.
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