The kickoff to the holiday shopping season is always Black Friday, and it’s days away. During the Black Friday shopping weekend, you’ll be able to find big discounts on expensive brands and products, including Apple devices. Apple’s iPads are some of the best-performing tablets on the market, and ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can already find great deals if you’re looking for a new tablet for work or entertainment.
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Our editors have extensively tested every iPad model you can buy, and can help you choose the right iPad for your needs. We’ve rounded up the best iPad deals we’ve seen in Black Friday sales so far, and will continue to update as we find more deals this week.
Black Friday iPad deals at a glance
- Apple iPad (11th-gen) – 20% off at Amazon
- Apple iPad Air (7th gen) – 25% off at Amazon
- Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 – 10% off at B&H Photo
- Apple iPad Mini (7th gen) – 20% off at Best Buy
- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 – 8% off at Amazon
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Best Black Friday iPad deals
- Current price: $279
- Original price: $349
Apple’s tried-and-true tablet, the base model iPad, is arguably the best value in the company’s tablet lineup thanks to its versatility and compatibility. It’s our pick for the best iPad overall.
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Plus, Apple updated this tablet earlier this year to include double the base storage as last year’s model, more random-access memory (RAM), and an upgraded processor in the A16 Bionic chip.
- Current price: $449
- Original price: $599
The Apple iPad Air follows the iPad Pro as the second-most capable tablet in the iPad lineup. With the new M3 chip, the Air gets about 17% gains in CPU improvements on the benchmark tests we performed. These improvements are most noticeable in better app performance, multitasking, and rendering speeds.
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- Current price: $1020
- Original price: $1,199
This particular iPad is for power users and the highest of high-end professionals. Its M4 chip consists of a new 10-core GPU, next-generation machine learning accelerators to handle a diverse range of tasks, and ProMotion technology, enabling variable screen refresh rates ranging from 10 to 120Hz.
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- Current price: $349
- Original price: $449
The previous generation base-model iPad is also worth considering, thanks to its 14 Bionic processor, USB-C support, 5G support for on-the-go tasks, and a new 12MP ultra-wide camera.
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Black Friday iPad accessory deals
- Current price: $99
- Original price: $129
The stylus incorporates advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback to make marking up, taking notes, and creating an artistic masterpiece more intuitive. The Apple Pencil Pro charges wirelessly and works with the newest iPad Pro and upgraded software, which makes it our top stylus choice for the newest iPad Pro and Air models.
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- Current price: $249
- Original price: $269
Designed for the base-model iPad and the iPad Air, this attachable keyboard has a built-in trackpad and an adjustable stand. It also folds to provide front and back protection wherever you go and features a USB-C connector for pass-through charging.
- Apple Pencil: $70 (save $9): With pixel-perfect precision, tilt sensitivity, and low latency, the Apple Pencil makes note-taking, signing documents, and drawing easy at an affordable price.
- Apple Smart Folio Case: $64 (save $15): This simple case will protect your iPad with its slim front and back cover, available in many different colorways.
- Tablet Stand for Desk: $11 (save $20): This tablet stand offers flexible height and tilt adjustments, ensuring a comfortable viewing angle for various activities, such as watching videos, reading, or browsing the web.
Black Friday refurbished iPad deals
- Current price: $285
- Original price: $399
This refurbished iPad is the previous generation model but still in great condition and has a powerful A15 Bionic chip.
- Current price: $236
- Original price: $600
Want a cheaper iPad Air? This refurbished option has been thoroughly tested and is available at a steep discount at Best Buy.
- Restored Apple iPad (8th-gen): $113 (save $116): This generation iPad debuted in 2020 so is perfect for little ones to use or someone looking for a basic tablet.
- Restored Apple iPad (11th-gen): Snag this year’s most recent base-model iPad for 128 GB that has been refurbished into excellent condition.
Top Black Friday iPad sales
- Amazon: Save on iPad accessories
- Best Buy: Up to $150 off new iPad models
- Walmart: Deals on both new and restored iPad models
- B&H Photo: Get holiday savings on an iPad
FAQs
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is an annual shopping event that occurs the day after Thanksgiving Day in the US. This year, it falls on Friday, Nov. 28. However, you can expect deals the week leading up to the day, as well as all weekend long.
Are iPad deals really cheaper on Black Friday?
Apple devices go on sale periodically throughout the year, but historically, you’ll see the biggest discounts during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend–especially when it comes to the newer models like the new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Mini. We expect to see deals of up to 20% off on iPad models this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
How did we choose these Black Friday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
What are the best Black Friday deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Black Friday sales to find the best discounts. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by retailer:
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