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Apple recently unveiled two new iPad Pros and, for the moment, Amazon is still offering a $53 discount on the 12.9-inch base model. It was previously offering a $50 discount on the entry-level 11-inch version as well, but that deal has now been replaced by a $50 discount on the 256GB model. Even though some retailers have started to cut the prices of the previous-generation iPad Pros, the new 2020 entry-level models — which offer more storage and better specs overall — are still the better value.
Apple iPad discounts, compared
| Model | List price | Best price (current) | Best price (all-time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.2-inch iPad 2019 (32GB) | $329 | $279 | $230 |
| 7.9-inch iPad Mini 2019 (64GB) | $399 | $384 | $350 |
| 10.5-inch iPad Air 2019 (64GB) | $499 | $499 | $400 |
| 11-inch iPad Pro 2020 (128GB) | $799 | $790 | $750 |
| 11-inch iPad Pro 2018 (64GB) | $799 | $699 | $649 |
| 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2020 (128GB) | $999 | $947 | $947 |
| 12.9-inch iPad Pro 12.9 (64GB) | $999 | $899 | $850 |
Otherwise, a handful of other iPads are discounted by $15 to $50, and some are stuck at their list price. We’ve got the best prices for each model below. Though we’ve included some Amazon links here — as it often has the lowest price on Apple products — bear in mind that the retailer is delaying some shipments of nonessential items by up to a month in the US.
Finally, we’re focused on the Wi-Fi versions of the iPad; using LTE on a tablet is cool, but for most people it’s not worth the additional cost — for the device and the monthly service — especially when you can easily tether your phone for free.
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Amazon is still offering a $50 discount on the 32GB 10.2-inch iPad. Though we’ve seen this model sell for as low as $250 in the past, it’s been holding steady at around $280 for several months now.
Read our 10.2-inch iPad review.
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This is the standard $15 price break Amazon usually offers. But every once in a while the price dips to $350. If you’ve got your heart set on the smallest iPad on the market, equipped with an A12 processor and support for the Apple Pencil, we’d wait for the bigger discount.
Read our iPad Mini review.
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A $100 discount isn’t bad — but you’re better off ponying up the extra dough for the 2020 model.
Read our iPad Pro review.
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Amazon is offering a modest $50 discount on the 64GB model. In the past, it’s been far less expensive. Our buying recommendation: Hold off for now.
Read our iPad Pro review.
It looks a whole lot like the previous model — but the 2020 iPad Pro gets trackpad support, a camera optimized for AR, Wi-Fi 6 and a storage bump for the entry-level model (from 64GB to 128GB). Amazon is currently offering a $53 discount.
Read our 2020 iPad Pro review.
Watch this:
My first week at home using the new iPad Pro
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Originally published last year. Regularly updated to reflect new products and prices.