Best iPad Black Friday deals: Black Friday savings on iPad, Pro, Air and mini
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Macworld Best Black Friday iPad deals so far U.S. 11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $649.99 ($99 off, MSRP $749) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB) : $849.99 ($99 off, MSRP $949) 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (1TB) : $1,699 ($100 off, MSRP $1,799) 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,399.99 ($99 off, MSRP $1,499) Best Black Friday iPad deals so far U.K. iPad mini A17 Pro , £599 (£100 less than new model) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB) : £899.97 (£49 off, RRP £949) PRICES CHECKED 10 NOVEMBER 2026 – Deals change quickly, so we will update this page throughout November Black Friday is a great time to buy an iPad, with discounts spanning affordable everyday tablets, powerful Pro models, and clearance stock from previous generations. Last year’s U.S. offers included $150 off the M3 iPad Air, $100 off the A17 Pro iPad mini, and $100 off the then-new M5 iPad Pro. The standard A16 iPad also briefly reached $279. In the U.K., highlights included £100 off the iPad Air, £50 off the mini, and substantial savings on older M4 iPad Pro models. October Prime Day brought further discounts, although Apple’s June price increases made the advertised savings less straightforward. In the U.S., the 128GB A16 iPad was $399, the 128GB A17 Pro mini was $499, and the 11-inch M4 iPad Air with 128GB was $649. U.K. offers included £80 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air with 128GB. Those prices show why it’s worth checking previous selling prices as well as today’s discount: an offer below Apple’s current asking price may still cost more than the same iPad did earlier in the year. This Black Friday, we’d watch the M4 iPad Air for a balance of performance and price, the A16 iPad for a worthwhile budget deal, and the M5 iPad Pro for buyers who need its premium capabilities. The new A20 Pro iPad mini , with its OLED display, also changes the calculation: we’d expect smaller initial discounts on the new arrival, while remaining A17 Pro stock could offer clearance bargains. Below, we explain which deals are worth taking, checking the generation, storage, and connectivity rather than simply choosing the biggest advertised saving. For offers across Apple’s other products, see our best Apple Black Friday deals . Which iPad should you buy this Black Friday? M4 iPad Air – Our best all-round choice Apple Inc The iPad Air offers a strong balance of performance, screen size, and price without the premium cost of the Pro. The 11-inch model suits buyers who prioritize portability, while the 13-inch version gives you more room for multitasking and creative work. A good Black Friday discount could make either size an attractive purchase. Compare storage capacities carefully, though: a larger advertised saving on a high-capacity model isn’t necessarily better value if you don’t need the extra space. U.S. Black Friday price: Amazon is matching Prime Day right now, with $99 off nearly all iPad Air models . Last Black Friday, the previous-generation M3 models were $449 and $649 respectively, which is $150 off and we hope that by Black Friday the deal will be that big. U.K. Black Friday price: There’s £49 off the 128GB 13-inch iPad Air , which is a good saving, although we saw better during Prime Day this October when there was as much as £144 off. Last Black Friday, selected M3 Air configurations received £100 discounts. iPad Pro – Best for demanding creative work Apple Inc The iPad Pro is the option for buyers who need Apple’s highest-end tablet performance and premium display. It comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, but its capabilities – and price – will exceed what many people need for browsing, streaming, and everyday apps. We’d look for a substantial saving rather than buy simply because it’s the most powerful iPad. Compare discounted M4 Pro stock, too: an older Pro could offer better value if its price is sufficiently below the equivalent M5 configuration. U.S. Black Friday price: During October Prime Day, the 11-inch M5 Pro with 256GB was $1,099, saving $100. So far we’re seeing nearly $100 off a 1TB 11-inch iPad Pro and up to $150 off the 13-inch iPad Pro . U.K. Black Friday price: October Prime Day brought little to recommend on the M5 Pro, with reductions of around £12. Last Black Friday, older M4 Pro offers included a saving of approximately £206 at Amazon. Currently the biggest saving is £36 off the entry-level 11-inch model . iPad (A16) – Our budget choice, at the right price Apple The A16 iPad remains a capable option for browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and everyday use. However, Apple raised its starting price by $100/£100 in June, and it doesn’t support Apple Intelligence. That makes the final purchase price particularly important. A modest discount from today’s higher asking price may still leave you paying more than this iPad previously cost. With a replacement expected early in 2027, we’d look for a substantial Black Friday saving and compare the price with discounted iPad Air models before buying. U.S. Black Friday price : The 128GB A16 iPad was $399 during October Prime Day, saving $50 against its increased $449 price. Last Black Friday, it briefly reached $279. This Black Friday we are already seeing $49 off the 128GB iPad . However, at $399.99, this isn’t an offer we’d rush to buy. It approximately matches October’s $399 price and is well above the $279 we saw last Black Friday. We’d wait for a better discount as Black Friday approaches. U.K. Black Friday price : October coverage listed the 256GB model at £499.97, around £29 off. Last Black Friday, the 128GB version was £299 and the 256GB version £399 and we hope to see prices go even lower this year, but so far we’re just seeing £30 off the iPad. iPad mini with A20 Pro – Best for portability Apple The new iPad mini went on sale on November 6, replacing the A17 Pro model. It brings an 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, and a thinner, lighter design, making it the option to consider if you want a compact iPad with the latest hardware. Because it has only just arrived, we’d expect initial discounts to be smaller than clearance savings on its predecessor. The older A17 Pro mini could still be worthwhile at a sufficiently low price, but compare the saving with what you give up – particularly the new display. U.S. Black Friday price : The A20 Pro mini wasn’t available during October Prime Day or last Black Friday. Its 128GB A17 Pro predecessor was $499 during October Prime Day and $399 last Black Friday. Unsurprisingly there are no discounts on the new models – you can save around $30 on the price of the A17 Pro iPad mini , but it still costs $70 more than the $499 offer we saw during October Prime Day. U.K. Black Friday price : October Prime Day brought only a small saving on the A17 Pro mini in our coverage. Last Black Friday, its 128GB version reached £449, saving £50. We’re already seeing £100 off the A17 Pro iPad mini this Black Friday month. Should you buy an iPad now or wait for a better deal? There’s an iPad for everyone. Foundry With Black Friday approaching, we’d avoid paying full price unless you need an iPad immediately. But sales stretch across much of November, so an early offer can be worth taking if the price is competitive. Compare the exact generation, screen size, storage, and connectivity rather than waiting for Black Friday simply because a larger discount might appear. Previous selling prices are particularly important this year because Apple raised iPad prices in June. During October Prime Day, the 128GB A16 iPad was $399, while the 11-inch M4 iPad Air with 128GB was $649. Both were discounted against Apple’s increased prices, but cost more than their regular prices before June. A saving from today’s asking price doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting an exceptional bargain. For the M4 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro, we’d focus on finding a good price: our guide to the best time to buy an iPad doesn’t expect replacements until 2027. We’d be more cautious about the A16 iPad, which lacks Apple Intelligence and is expected to be replaced. Unless you find a substantial saving, waiting could get you a more capable entry-level model. The new A20 Pro iPad mini presents a different decision. It has only just arrived, so we’d expect smaller initial discounts rather than immediate clearance-level savings. If you want its OLED display and newer processor, a modest reduction may still be worthwhile. If price matters more, compare remaining A17 Pro stock – but make sure the saving justifies choosing the older hardware. Should you buy an older iPad? Foundry An older iPad can be a good buy if its price reflects its age and the features you give up. Compare its actual selling price with the discounted price of its replacement, matching screen size, storage, and connectivity where possible. A large saving from an old launch price doesn’t necessarily make it better value. The M3 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro are worth considering at substantial clearance discounts. Both remain capable options, and you may get more benefit from a lower price or additional storage than from the latest processor. However, if the newer equivalent costs only slightly more, the saving may not justify choosing the older generation. The A17 Pro iPad mini also deserves consideration now that the A20 Pro model has arrived. It supports Apple Intelligence and remains a capable compact tablet, but you miss the newer model’s OLED display, faster processor, and thinner, lighter design. We’d want a meaningful saving rather than a small reduction from its former asking price. Be more cautious with much older models. Check whether they support the current version of iPadOS and the apps and features you need. Compatibility today doesn’t guarantee how many future software upgrades they’ll receive. Apple Intelligence support also varies: don’t assume every older Air, Pro, or mini includes it. If you already own an Apple Pencil or keyboard, check compatibility before changing generations. Keeping compatible accessories could make an older iPad better value, while replacing them could erase part of your saving. Our iPad buying guide explains the differences between the ranges. iPad deals to avoid Check the exact configuration before comparing offers. Retailer listings can emphasize iPad, Air, or Pro without making the generation obvious. Confirm the chip, screen size, storage capacity, and whether you’re buying Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular. A cheaper listing may be a different model rather than a better deal. Don’t let a large advertised discount tempt you into paying for storage or connectivity you won’t use. A heavily reduced high-capacity or cellular iPad can still cost more than a simpler configuration that meets your needs. Compare the final purchase prices, rather than assuming the biggest saving represents the best value. Check whether the price includes nano-texture glass , too. This optional finish reduces glare and makes fingerprints and oily smudges less noticeable, which can be useful if reflections make your iPad difficult to see in bright rooms or outdoors. It avoids much of the washed-out appearance associated with ordinary matte finishes, but contrast can drop at some viewing angles and the surface may be more scratch-sensitive. Availability depends on the model and storage configuration, so you could end up paying for both the finish and additional storage. If reflections rarely bother you, standard glass may be better value. Read our guide to nano-texture glass and whether you need it . Our iPad buying guide considers cellular a luxury for most buyers. If you mainly use your iPad somewhere with Wi-Fi, you may get little benefit from the extra hardware. For occasional use elsewhere, sharing your iPhone’s connection through Personal Hotspot can be a more economical option. Cellular makes more sense if you regularly need an independent connection while commuting or traveling; it also adds built-in GPS for accurate location tracking. Factor in any data-plan charges and compare the total cost of a contract with buying outright. A cellular model can still be worthwhile if its sale price matches or beats the equivalent Wi-Fi version—you don’t have to activate a data plan simply because the hardware is included. Judge savings against previous selling prices as well as Apple’s current price. Following June’s price increases, a discounted iPad may still cost more than it did earlier in the year. Also distinguish a cash discount from a gift-card offer: a gift card doesn’t reduce the amount you pay for the iPad and is useful only if you’ll spend it. Check what any bundle includes. A keyboard, case, or stylus doesn’t automatically make an offer better value, particularly if the accessories aren’t the versions you want. Read the conditions attached to “free” iPads, trade-in promotions, contracts, and rebates before comparing their total cost with buying outright. Finally, check whether the iPad is new, refurbished, or used, who is selling it, and what warranty and returns policy apply. For used or refurbished models, look for information about battery condition and confirm that Activation Lock has been removed. Be cautious about devices that remain tied to a previous owner or an organization’s management system. How we choose iPad deals Macworld’s editors have decades of experience with Apple devices, and our recommendations draw on hands-on iPad reviews and everyday use. We consider performance, display quality, portability, battery life, and accessory support alongside price to explain which iPads suit different buyers. Our reviews help us assess whether paying more brings practical benefits. A faster processor or premium display may matter for demanding creative work, while a less expensive iPad can be perfectly capable of browsing, streaming, and schoolwork. We also consider the cost of keyboards, Apple Pencils, and other accessories when judging an iPad’s value. We combine those findings with current prices and previous offers, matching the generation, screen size, storage, and connectivity so that comparisons reflect what you’re actually buying. Following Apple’s June price increases, we also consider earlier selling prices rather than relying solely on savings against today’s recommended price. Older models can be worthwhile clearance purchases, but only when their prices make sense alongside newer alternatives. Our iPad buying guide explains the differences between the ranges, while our purchase-timing guide helps you decide whether to buy now or wait. For more offers, visit our Black Friday coverage and our roundups of the best Mac deals , AirPods deals , and Apple Watch deals . Latest iPad Deals Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration, compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest. U.S. deals iPad Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest A16, 128GB $399.99 Get the deal at Amazon $49 off $449 $349 $271.29 A16, 256GB $499.99 Get the deal at Amazon $49 off $549 $449 $349.72 A16, 512GB $709 Get the deal at Amazon $50 off $749 $649 $499 iPad mini Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest A20 Pro, 128GB $699 at Amazon $699 – A20 Pro, 256GB $799 at Amazon $799 – A20 Pro, 512GB $999 at Amazon $999 – A17 Pro, 128GB $569 Get the deal at Amazon $30 off Discontinued, was $599 $499 $349 A17 Pro, 256GB $666.25 Get the deal at Amazon $32.75 off Discontinued, was $699 $599 $479 A17 Pro, 512GB $874 Get the deal at Amazon $25 off Discontinued, was $899 $799 $679 iPad Air Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest M4, 11-inch, 128GB $649.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $749 $599 $519.99 M4, 11-inch, 256GB $749.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $849 $699 $609.99 M4, 11-inch, 512GB $949.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $1,049 $899 $789 M4, 11-inch, 1TB $1,329 Get the deal at Amazon $20 off $1,349 $1,099 $1,016.50 M4, 13-inch, 128GB $849.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $949 $799 $699.99 M4, 13-inch, 256GB $949.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $1,049 $899 $699.99 M4, 13-inch, 512GB $1,229 Get the deal at Amazon $20 off $1,249 $1,099 $999 M4, 13-inch, 1TB $1,449 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,549 $1,299 $1,199 iPad Pro Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest M5, 11-inch, 256GB $1,139 Get the deal at Amazon $60 off $1,199 $999 $799.91 M5, 11-inch, 512GB $1,343 Get the deal at Amazon $56 off $1,399 $1,199 $999.99 M5, 11-inch, 1TB $1,699.02 Get the deal at Amazon $99.98 off $1,799 $1,599 $1,399.99 M5, 11-inch, 2TB $2,199 Get the deal at Amazon $100 $2,299 $1,999 $1,799 M5, 13-inch, 256GB $1,399.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $1,499 $1,299 $1,149 M5, 13-inch, 512GB $1,645 Get the deal at Amazon $54 off $1,699 $1,499 $1,341 M5, 13-inch, 1TB $1,980 Get the deal at Amazon $119 off $2,099 $1,899 $1,723 M5, 13-inch, 2TB $2,449 G e t the deal at Amazon $150 off $2,599 $2,299 $2,083.12 U.K. deals iPad Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest A16, 128GB £399 Get the deal at Amazon £30 off £429 £329 £299 A16, 256GB £499 Get the deal at Amazon £30 off £529 £449 £399 A16, 512GB £699 Get the deal at Amazon £30 off £729 £649 £579 iPad mini Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest A20 Pro, 128GB £699 at Amazon £699 – A20 Pro, 256GB £799 at Amazon £799 – A20 Pro, 512GB £999 at Amazon £999 – A17 Pro, 128GB £599 Get the deal at Amazon £100 less than new model Discontinued, was £599 £499 £399 A17 Pro, 256GB £699 Get the deal at Amazon £100 less than new model Discontinued, was £699 £599 £519 A17 Pro, 512GB Out of stock Discontinued, was £899 £799 £739.97 iPad Air Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest M4, 11-inch, 128GB £743.57 Get the deal at Amazon £5.43 off £749 £599 £578.99 M4, 11-inch, 256GB £842.83 Get the deal at Amazon £6.17 off £849 £699 £678.96 M4, 11-inch, 512GB £1,049 at Amazon £1,049 £899 £869.95 M4, 11-inch, 1TB £1,349 at Amazon £1,349 £1,099 £1,099 M4, 13-inch, 128GB £899.97 Get the deal at Amazon £49 off £949 £799 £768.99 M4, 13-inch, 256GB £1,041.41 Get the deal at Amazon £7.59 off £1,049 £899 £867.17 M4, 13-inch, 512GB £1,249 at Amazon £1,249 £1,099 £1,060.09 M4, 13-inch, 1TB £1,549 at Amazon £1,549 £1,299 £1,253 iPad Pro Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest M5, 11-inch, 256GB £1,163 Get the deal at Amazon £36 off £1,199 £999 £929 M5, 11-inch, 512GB £1,386.88 Get the deal at Amazon £12 off £1,399 £1,199 £1,099 M5, 11-inch, 1TB £1,799 at Amazon £1,799 £1,599 M5, 11-inch, 2TB £2,299 at Amazon £2,299 £1,999 M5, 13-inch, 256GB £1,496.62 Get the deal at Amazon £2 off £1,499 £1,299 £1,169.10 M5, 13-inch, 512GB £1,699 at Amazon £1,699 £1,499 £1,349 M5, 13-inch, 1TB £2,099 at Amazon £2,099 £1,899 £1,769 M5, 13-inch, 2TB £2,599 At Amazon £2,599 £2,299 £2,599