This 10th-gen iPad Prime Day deal drops one of the latest iPads to its lowest price ever on Amazon.
If you've had your eyes on a new iPad but those same eyes are watering at the sight of the price tags on some of the higher end models, this is the Prime Day iPad deal for you. It's the cheapest version of the 10th generation iPad models, and even at its full price of $349, it's a bargain for what you get. Today, though, you'll be walking away with a record-low $299 sale price at Amazon. That's a full $50 discount, and the first of its kind that we've seen.
Apple's handheld has come a long, long way from its early days as a basic streaming screen, and now we confidently rank some models among the best gaming tablets money can buy. We're at the point now where even the entry level iPad packs plenty of power for mobile gaming, thanks to its A14 Bionic chip, 10.9" liquid retina display, and 64 gigs of memory.
Should you buy the 10th generation iPad?
The 10th gen iPad launched in a funny position. Apple kept the older (and cheaper) 9th generation model on the shelves as well as the slightly more expensive iPad Air. That meant this latest base model didn't have much of a home. Sure, it's great for streaming Netflix, catching up on a few emails, tapping through some arcade games, and writing the odd note, but so is the 9th gen.
At $299 the 10th gen iPad makes far more sense for those after an everyday device. This is one of the weaker specs currently still on the market, but it makes up for it over the older device. It's got a slightly larger screen, a USB-C connection rather than lightning, and a skinnier bezel design that does away with the home button. That makes for a far more modern feeling device, alongside the boosted internals.
Of course, there's no comparison between the entry level 10th-gen iPad and the performance you get from the best gaming laptops, and likewise, if you're a designer or artist, or plan to run a lot of high-demand applications, it's worth it to splurge on the iPad Pro or the middle-ground iPad Air.
We're also rounding up all the latest Prime Day PC deals ahead of the main event, as well as the best Prime Day gaming deals overall. For more portable play, check out the Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals we're excited about.
