The Black Friday iPad deals are here and there are some fantastic price reductions happening right now. With offers still going strong now that the day has arrived, there are some great price cuts on the likes of the latest iPad Air as well as the 11-inch models with various storage options getting hit with discounts.
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US
- iPad: starting at $274
- iPad Air: starting at $449
- iPad Pro: starting at $899
- Accessories: from $14.99
UK
- iPad: starting from £299
- iPad Mini: starting from £449
- iPad Air: starting from £499
The best Black Friday iPad deals
The best Black Friday iPad accessory deals
When will Black Friday iPad deals end?
Black Friday iPad deals officially hit the stores on November 28 and are set to end at 12am local time. We generally see the biggest offers on the shelves this time of year, and following the Black Friday offers we tend to see them continue over the weekend and then roll into the Cyber Monday iPad deals.
Where will the best Black Friday iPad deals be?
We'll be keeping this page well-stocked with all the best Black Friday iPad deals as soon as those offers start to roll in. However, if you're planning on searching for your own sales, these are the retailers we've found to have the best discounts in the past.
US:
Amazon: regularly has the lowest prices around
Best Buy: fewer discounts but bundles sometimes available
B&H Photo: best for older and refurbished models
Newegg: massive range of older devices
Walmart: often price matches Amazon on Air and Pro
Target: discounts on iPads and accessories
UK:
Amazon: the best place for record low prices on the latest devices
Argos: regular bundle deals with accessories included
Currys: bundles often include free subscriptions and software
Ebuyer: discounts often available on premium Pro models
John Lewis: regular trade-in deals and excellent warranties
Laptops Direct: excellent prices but a £5 shipping charge
Very: stock often holds on longer with price matched deals
Which iPad should you buy on Black Friday?
If you're itching for a taste of Apple's latest tablet lineup it can be difficult to work out exactly which Black Friday iPad deals you should be aiming for this year. To find out which model will suit you best, you first need to ask yourself what you plan on doing with your device. Each iPad is (fairly) neatly separated into several different use cases, so it's easy to work out whether you can pick up a cheap 9th generation model or go for something with a little more power under the hood.
10th / 11th generation iPad - you need more screen space and a faster processor for note-taking, gaming, and web browsing, but don't need the expensive M1 CPU.
iPad Air - you're generally going to be streaming and playing heavier games, but will also be writing up documents, taking more notes, or using your device as a graphics tablet.
iPad Mini - you need to take your iPad on the go with you regularly and don't want to carry a 10-inch+ device. The iPad Mini 6 is more powerful these days, but if you're looking to run more demanding apps or games, we'd recommend the Pro model instead - this one is mostly about form factor.
iPad Pro 11-inch - you're going to be using large files for media editing, playing high performance games, and using your iPad more as a computer.
iPad Pro 13-inch - you're looking for a device to replace a laptop when you're on the go, supporting powerful media editing controls, large file sizes, and with plenty of screen space for multi-tasking.
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Best for |
iPad 10th / 11th Gen | Everyday browsing, light note-taking, light gaming, entertainment |
iPad Air | Moderate note-taking, light multi-tasking, gaming, entertainment |
iPad Mini | Portable browsing, light note-taking, light gaming |
iPad Pro | Heavy note-taking, significant multi-tasking, high-end gaming, demanding apps |
What to expect from Black Friday iPad deals in 2025
2025 is the first year in a long time where we haven't had the 9th generation device on the shelves. The older model used to clean up on Black Friday with a $249 - $279 sales price, but Apple has discontinued the budget-friendly version in favor of the newer iPad 11th Gen.
Similarly, the newer iPad Mini A17 Pro has now overtaken the older release on the shelves, and with a $499 MSRP this is no budget tablet. The previous generation only managed to drop to $349 during last year's Black Friday iPad deals, and I'm already seeing regular discounts taking us all the way to $379 on the AI-first device.
The new iPad Air is taking its first Black Friday discounts this year, but we've already seen some pretty impressive savings on the 11-inch model. This M3 device dropped from its $599 MSRP to $557 just a few days after launch and has hit $449 in the months since then.
That means I'm expecting at least a return to $450 on this model, and hopefully an extra $10 or $20 more. Like the previous generation, the larger 13-inch version seems to have taken over from the 11-inch iPad Pro in terms of pricing. Thankfully, though, I'm expecting to see numbers fall a little quicker from the Air than we've seen in previous $799 Pro models.
That $800 tablet has been discounted regularly in its short life so far, typically occupying a $747 position day to day. This could well be a $649 tablet by the time Black Friday rolls around.
The iPad Pro doesn't enjoy the same kind of blockbuster discounts as its cheaper siblings. Last year's offers saw a token $50 off the $999 11-inch model and $105 off the 13-inch device, with limited retailers offering such savings. With new M5 models on the shelves for Black Friday 2025, I'm not expecting big things here.
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How to get the best Black Friday iPad deals: my top tips
Black Friday iPad deals are extremely competitive - especially if you're aiming for one of the more powerful Pro or Air models. We'd also class the new Mini in this category as well, as the dinky tablet packs a serious punch and is proving particularly popular.
It pays to go into these discounts with a game plan, and we've been tracking these sales periods for long enough to offer up some top tips below.
1. Start tracking prices now
You'll need to know when you're looking at a good deal when the competition really heats up in November, which means it's a good idea to start tracking prices on the model you're looking for now. We'd recommend keeping a close eye on any price drops you see, so that you can quickly judge whether an offer is worth your time on the day.
2. Know where to look on the day
Black Friday iPad deals can come and go in a flash, so it's worth knowing where you need to be on the day. We'll be rounding up all the best offers right here, so be sure to bookmark this page and come back when the discounts start rolling in. Otherwise, we'd recommend checking Amazon first - they often have some of the best prices around but can quickly extend their shipping times as stock grows thin.
3. Price-check
If you've found your perfect deal, it's worth making sure you can't get a better price elsewhere. Check other retailers for lower prices or additional incentives available at the same price. Some stores offer free subscriptions, accessories, or services when they can't beat another retailer on price alone and these may be more valuable to you.
4. Stick around
The fight isn't over, even when you've got that new iPad box in your hands. If you're really going for the best price possible, it's worth keeping your purchase in the packaging until Cyber Monday iPad deals are over. We sometimes see additional price drops on certain colorways during these later sales, so you may well find a better price.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy an iPad?
While we may have had our off years, Black Friday is generally an excellent time to buy an iPad. Traditionally, we have new releases making their way to the shelves in this time, driving the prices of older models particularly low. While that might not be the case in 2025, we're still anticipating some record breaking savings - after all, each of the current models will have had an extra year on the shelves compared to their predecessors.
Should you buy an iPad on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
We'd recommend diving straight into Black Friday iPad deals rather than waiting for Cyber Monday iPad deals. The biggest and brightest offers are snapped up on the big day itself, so while some discounts might survive to round two they're not going to be as stable or widely available.
We're also getting you prepped for all this year's Black Friday laptop deals as well as the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals we expect to see as well.
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