Prime Day iPad deals usually offer the opportunity to secure an upgrade for a record-low price. That's not the case this year. While discounts are hitting the shelves, we're yet to see returns to some these tablets' historic rates, with the iPad A16 still a little way off its $279 target.
That's until you get to the iPad Air. With its lowest prices of the year so far (and having only been on the shelves a matter of months), this is where the gold is this Prime Day.
With an M4 at the helm, and a 13-inch option available, only the ultra-power users will need to move beyond this incredibly potent device. Having spent the last five years with an Air at the helm, even older, weaker models still hold up in 2026 - the M4 is more than enough power for day to day productivity and gaming.
You'll find all the latest Prime Day iPad deals just below, with those Airs in pride of place of course.
Today's best iPad deals
- A16 |
$349$299 at Amazon - Mini A17 Pro |
$499$449 at Amazon - Air 11-inch M4 |
$599$519.99 at Amazon - Air 13-inch M4 |
$799.99$699.99 at Amazon - Pro 11-inch M5 |
$999$899 at Amazon - Pro 13-inch M5 |
$1,299$1,199 at Amazon
UK
- A16 |
£329£309.97 at Amazon - Mini A17 Pro |
£499£475 at Amazon - Air 11-inch M4 |
£599£578.99 at Amazon
Which iPad should you buy this Prime Day?
Before we start, there are four lines of iPad you'll want to be aware of this Prime Day; the M5 Pro, M4 Air, A16 base, and A17 Mini. The first two are your productivity machines, tablets built with Apple's premium M silicon that can withstand more demanding workflows, multitasking, gaming scenarios, and heavier apps like Adobe.
The base model is the most popular iPad come Prime Day. It's the cheapest Apple tablet available, offering an entry level device for those who just want a bigger screen for streaming, emails, casual browsing, note-taking, and lighter games. This is where I often see discounts running off the shelves the fastest.
The iPad Mini is your compact companion, with a slightly more powerful chipset than the base model occupying a slot underneath Apple's more performative M chips. The smaller screen means it's less ideal for work and multi-tasking, but it still holds its own in the gaming arena.
What are the latest iPad models?
The iPad models you need to watch out for this Prime Day are the following:
iPad A16
iPad Mini 7th Gen (A17 Pro)
iPad Air M4 (11-inch)
iPad Air M4 (13-inch)
iPad Pro M5 (11-inch)
iPad Pro M5 (13-inch)
What time of year is cheapest to buy an iPad?
In general, the absolute cheapest time to buy an iPad is when its next-generation model has just released. This is when we see the heaviest discounts on each device (just look at the rates on the M3 iPad Air over the last few weeks of its life). However, these savings only last a very short amount of time and stock is incredibly fast-moving. If you're looking to buy a new generation iPad, the cheapest times of the year are July, October, and November.
Why October? Amazon has also been doubling up its Prime Day efforts in recent years, adding another sale in the Fall. In general, these events later in the year will yield slightly lower prices on iPads than the summer. Each tablet has been on the shelves a few months longer, and the holiday shopping frenzy can sometimes squeeze those rates even further.
So when should you buy an iPad? If you're looking for the absolute lowest price possible and you don't need a new device right away, I'd recommend waiting for Black Friday. However, the price differences aren't major, and considering there's generally only around $50 in it, those who need a tablet sooner rather than later wouldn't be fools to shop in the summer.
We're also getting you prepped for all the latest Prime Day tablet deals if you're after something a little less Apple-flavored, or check out the best Prime Day Kindle deals for more focused attention. I'll also be bringing you all the latest Prime Day gaming laptop deals as soon as they land.
