Tech is always at the top of our readers' shopping lists, according to a 2024 KCL survey, and iPad Black Friday deals are a big hit every holiday season. So, how much are iPads during Black Friday? Well, you should know that the best iPad deals are always on older-generation models, and your maximum savings will likely be capped around 39% off, as we saw with the best deals in 2024.
But with some hot Black Friday deals from Amazon and Best Buy, the iPad deals can get really competitive in late November — even on the newer models.
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Know that iPad prices will likely start around $199.99 for Black Friday 2025.
If your goal is to pay the absolute lowest price for a new iPad in 2025, go with an older-generation model and choose the smallest storage size. During Black Friday 2024, we aimed to pay as low as $199.99 for an iPad 9th Generation, since that's the lowest price we saw during the Amazon Prime Day sale in October 2024.
Here's how the sale prices went down for Black Friday 2024:
Regular iPad (9th Generation): This older model was the best candidate for a Black Friday discount, as it was nearly two generations behind. The lowest price we saw in 2024 was $199.99 (39% off), with Best Buy and Costco tied for the best prices as of mid-November 2024.
Regular iPad (10th Generation): This model came out in October 2022 and was another good candidate for a Black Friday price drop. So far, the lowest price we saw in 2024 was $249.99 (28% off) on Amazon as of Nov. 21, 2024.
iPad Mini (6th Generation): The price dropped on the iPad Mini 6th Generation during Black Friday to $349.99 on Amazon. That wasn't the lowest-ever price though; Amazon had it listed for $299.99 on Nov. 25.
iPad Mini (A17 Pro): Since this model only came out in late October 2024, it didn't get the biggest discounts. The best deal during black Friday 2024 was on Amazon, for $459.99.
iPad Air (6th Generation): Released in May 2024, the iPad Air 6th Generation was just old enough to get discounted during Black Friday. Previously, the best deal was $549 on Amazon during Prime Day, but we saw it drop lower for Black Friday — just $499 at Best Buy and $499 on Amazon as of Nov. 21, 2024.
How much are iPads during Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Here's what you should aim to pay for each model in 2024. Use this as a guide for what to expect in 2025.
iPad (9th Generation): $199.99 or less, or 39% off
iPad (10th Generation): $249.99 or less, or 28% off
iPad Mini (6th Generation): $349.99 or less, or 30% off
iPad Mini (A17 Pro): $459.99 or less, or 8% off
iPad Air (6th Generation): $499 or less, or 17% off
Amazon, Best Buy, and Target have the best deals on iPads during Black Friday.
Amazon consistently has the lowest prices across iPad models on Black Friday. The best part about that? Target and Best Buy tend to match Amazon’s price drops on popular products (including iPads), and sometimes they compete with even better deals and perks.
Check for iPad Black Friday deals at Amazon first, but don’t rule out other players like Best Buy and Target as you compare prices. Target often wins when you factor in their 5% Circle Card discount and additional offers you get with certain iPad purchases (like 15% off Logitech accessories that was available through Dec. 28, 2024).
Shop during the final round of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for the best iPad prices.
When I peeked at Amazon's iPad pricing trends using the site CamelCamelCamel.com, it confirmed what I suspected: iPads tend to hit their lowest prices of the year near the tail-end of Black Friday sales and on Cyber Monday. Amazon didn't start their Black Friday sale until Nov. 21 this year, so prices dropped around then at other retailers too.
That said, if you see prices drop below the benchmarks, I'd recommend buying ASAP, as you're getting the lowest prices of the year.
Always compare iPad trade-in values if you're replacing an older model.
Remember that many retailers offer trade-in programs that'll give you credit toward a new purchase when you trade in an older-model iPad. Usually, the credit comes in the form of a store gift card, and the amount can vary depending on the model and condition.
In November 2024, I compared the average trade-in value for an iPad 8th Generation (32GB) and was quoted anywhere from $65 (through Target's trade-in program) up to $100 (through either Amazon's Trade-In or Costco's Trade-In programs). So it could literally pay to shop around.
These are the top iPad Black Friday deals that KCL shoppers bought in 2024.
9th Generation (Cheapest Model)
Apple iPad (9th Generation), $199.99 at Best Buy (reg. $329.99) — 39% off
10th Generation
Apple iPad, $249.99 on Amazon (reg. $349) — 28% off
Mini
Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation), $349.99 on Amazon (reg. $499) — 30% off
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro), $459 on Amazon (reg. $499) — 8% off
Air
Apple iPad Air (6th Generation), $499 on Amazon (reg. $599) — 17% off
Refurbished Deals
Refurbished 2017 Apple iPad, $99.99 on Until Gone (reg. $307.99) — 68% off
Refurbished Apple iPad Pro Bundle, $169.99 on Until Gone (reg. $799.99) — 79% off
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