Apple's iPads are back on sale and (almost) as cheap as they were before — here's which models I recommend

Back in June, Apple raised the price of its iPads due to "significantly higher memory costs," but Amazon Prime Day has at least made these excellent tablets a little more affordable in the short term.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>Back in June, Apple <a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-just-delivered-the-worst-kind-of-news-price-hikes-across-many-of-its-major-products-even-the-neo-and-yes-ram-prices-are-to-blame">raised the price of its iPads due to "significantly higher memory costs,"</a> but <a href="http://techradar.com/tag/prime-day">Amazon Prime Day</a> has at least made these excellent tablets a little more affordable in the short term. </p><p>• <a href="https://www.amazon.com/deals">Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale</a></p><p>In the US, for instance, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3YLRM8">iPad mini 8.3-inch (2024) is now $499 (was $599)</a>, which is equal to its starting price pre-RAM crisis. Frustratingly, the same tablet has been available for as little as $399 in previous Prime Day sales, but with <a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/ram-to-see-meaningful-price-increases-before-2026-is-out-as-the-memory-crisis-is-predicted-to-last-at-least-another-3-years">the RAM crisis expected to last at least another three years</a>, the chances of ever seeing such low iPad prices again are extremely slim.</p><p>Meanwhile, in the UK, the <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQVHQK2D">iPad Air 11-inch (2026) is currently on sale for £669 (was £749)</a>. That's not quite as low as its pre-rise £599 price, but it's not far off. Beggars can't be choosers, as the saying goes.</p><p>Here's a roundup of all the other iPad deals currently available at Amazon in both the US and UK:</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-today-s-best-ipad-deals-in-the-us"><span>Today's best iPad deals in the US</span></h3><ul><li><strong>iPad 11-inch (2025): </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-11-inch-Display-All-Day/dp/B0DZ75TN5F">was <del>$449</del> <strong>now $399</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><strong>iPad mini 8.3-inch (2024): </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3YLRM8">was <del>$599</del><strong> now $499</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Air 11-inch (2026): </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQVBJT4J">was <del>$749</del> <strong>now $649</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Air 13-inch (2026):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQVDGCD2">was <del>$949</del> <strong>now $849</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Pro 11-inch (2024):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3JBCRYW">now <del>$2,099</del> <strong>now $1,899</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Pro 13-inch (2024):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J776JL">was <del>$1,499</del> <strong>now $1,299</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Pro 11-inch (2025):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWD1K669">now <del>$1,199</del> <strong>now $1,099.99</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Pro 13-inch (2025):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWD1MT5D">was <del>$1,499</del> <strong>now $1,399.99</strong></a></li></ul><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-today-s-best-ipad-deals-in-the-uk"><span>Today's best iPad deals in the UK</span></h3><ul><li><strong>iPad 11-inch (2025):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-iPad-11-inch-Display-All-Day/dp/B0DZ75S3H2">was <del>£429</del> <strong>now £409.97</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Air 11-inch (2026):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQVHQK2D">was <del>£749</del> <strong>now £669</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Air 13-inch (2026):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GQVQB8S2">was <del>£949</del> <strong>now £869</strong></a></li><li><strong>iPad Pro 11-inch (2025):</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FWD7SPBW">was <del>£1,199</del> <strong>now £1,159</strong></a></li></ul><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-to-choose-which-model-to-buy"><span>How to choose which model to buy</span></h3><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:3712px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="AVV45ZCittyUxrTjyfcnoH" name="11th Gen iPad (A16) Review" alt="11th Gen iPad (A16) Review" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AVV45ZCittyUxrTjyfcnoH-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="3712" height="2088" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The iPad 11-inch (2025), aka the iPad A16 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As for which iPad you should choose, well, that depends on your specific usage habits. We’ve got a dedicated guide to the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/best-ipad-2016-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you-1322489">best iPads</a> elsewhere on TechRadar, but I'll give you a quick rundown of each model's key features here.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/after-weeks-of-testing-the-11th-gen-ipad-proves-its-still-one-of-the-best-even-without-apple-intelligence"><strong>iPad 11-inch (2025)</strong></a> is the model to choose if you want a tablet for streaming movies, scrolling social media, and FaceTiming family and friends. It's not a workhorse by any means, but with an 11-inch LED display and a capable A16 chipset, Apple's most basic iPad is still the best tablet you can get for around the $400 / £400 mark. </p><p>The smaller <a href="https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad-mini/apple-ipad-mini-a-17-pro-2024-a-premium-mini-tablet-experience-that-still-captivates"><strong>iPad mini 8.3-inch (2024)</strong></a> bumps up the power with a more powerful chipset and Apple Intelligence compatibility, but honestly, you probably won't notice these features unless you're planning on using your iPad as a productivity tool, in which case I'd recommend jumping straight to the iPad Air instead.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:4032px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="4eHA7oX8jc8sbTRRj43zWd" name="Apple 13-inch iPad Air with M4 Review" alt="Apple 13-inch iPad Air with M4 Review" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4eHA7oX8jc8sbTRRj43zWd-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="4032" height="2268" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The iPad Air 13-inch (2026), aka the iPad Air M4 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Why? Well, firstly, the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/embargoed-i-tested-the-ipad-air-with-m4-and-apple-just-stretched-the-value-of-the-air-even-further"><strong>iPad Air 13-inch (2026)</strong></a> is available in two more work-friendly sizes than the iPad mini. It's also got a MacBook-level M4 chipset and 12GB of RAM, so it can power through productivity-focused applications and multitask with ease.</p><p>If you plan to draw up documents, create presentations, and edit photos, the iPad Air is the model to go for — it hits the sweet spot between value and performance.</p><p>Lastly, there's the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/ipad-pro-m5-review"><strong>iPad Pro 11-inch (2025)</strong></a>, which you should only be considering if you’re a digital artist or full-time video editor.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:4862px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="S6xFh2FasioqMEZbYwAVeB" name="Apple 11-inch iPad Pro M5 2025 review" alt="Apple 11-inch iPad Pro M5 2025 review" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S6xFh2FasioqMEZbYwAVeB-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="4862" height="2735" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="caption-text">The iPad Pro 11-inch (2025), aka the iPad Pro M5 </span><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future/Jacob Krol)</span></figcaption></figure><p>This ridiculously high-spec device has the best display of any tablet on the market (a 120Hz <a href="https://www.techradar.com/uk/tag/oled">OLED</a>), as well as the most powerful chipset in the Apple M5, making it perfect for 3D modeling and advanced video rendering.</p><p>If you’re not planning on doing either of those things, though, then the iPad Pro is the definition of overkill — especially at Apple's post-increase prices.</p><h2 id="more-prime-day-deals-in-the-us-2">More Prime Day deals in the US</h2><ul><li><strong>Amazon Devices</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/deals?ref_=nav_cs_gb&discounts-widget=%2522%257B%255C%2522state%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522refinementFilters%255C%2522%253A%257B%257D%257D%252C%255C%2522version%255C%2522%253A1%257D%2522&bubble-id=Devices">Fire Sticks & Echo from $18</a></li><li><strong>Amazon Haul:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/haul/store?ref_=nav_cs_hul_disb">viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.36</a></li><li><strong>Apple</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/3193FC19-FCBE-4208-A5D3-730BD18F0CD5?ingress=2&lp_context_asin=B0GJTXVN9Z&lp_context_query=apple%20products%20on%20sale&visitId=b9fb6ca5-4bbd-4110-8d67-0f812007df06&ref_=ast_bln">MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $28</a></li><li><strong>Cheap TVs:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?rw_useCurrentProtocol=1&node=172659&ref_=tv_nav_tvs,&ref_=auto22_1&pf_rd_r=Y3CYJQZWFVMAR48V5NEC&pf_rd_p=8293a039-bfeb-4e96-a350-cfd762b033db&pf_rd_m=A2R2RITDJNW1Q6&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_t=&pf_rd_i=1266092011">smart TVs from $69.99</a></li><li><strong>Headphones</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Headphones-Accessories-Supplies/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=172541">50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung</a></li><li><strong>Laptops:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=laptops&i=black-friday&crid=28ANO31DMPZHB&sprefix=laptops%2Cblack-friday%2C158&ref=nb_sb_noss_1">Apple, HP & Dell from $199</a></li><li><strong>Mattresses: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mattresses&i=todays-deals&crid=2GO53NGEXE1I8&sprefix=mattresses%2Ctodays-deals%2C177&ref=nb_sb_noss_2">Sealy, Serta & more from $89</a></li><li><strong>Smartwatches</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=electronics&rh=n%3A7939901011%2Cp_72%3A4-&s=featured-rank&content-id=amzn1.sym.48dedb24-204f-4fb3-a22a-bd005b512d57&pd_rd_r=c1aa243a-2ef5-4524-aa13-c80ed8fb7969&pd_rd_w=3NMRQ&pd_rd_wg=EcrTC&pf_rd_p=48dedb24-204f-4fb3-a22a-bd005b512d57&pf_rd_r=WFRFJDF975PBTBY3FBAX&ref=Oct_d_otopr_S">up to 36% off Garmin & Apple</a></li><li><strong>Vacuums</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/vacuums/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=3743521">Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $49</a></li></ul><h2 id="more-prime-day-deals-in-the-uk-3">More Prime Day deals in the UK</h2><ul><li><strong>Amazon Prime</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/amazonprime">get a 30-day free trial</a></li><li><strong>Amazon Devices</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=amazon-devices&rh=n%3A341686031&s=popularity-rank&fs=true&ref=lp_341686031_sar">up to 67% off Fire, Ring & Blink</a></li><li><strong>Amazon Haul</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/haul/store">extra 15% off for Prime members</a></li><li><strong>Appliances</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/?_encoding=UTF8&node=391784011&ref_=sv_top_ap_arrow_1">up to 40% off Ninja & De'Longhi</a></li><li><strong>Beauty</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/deals/?_encoding=UTF8&_encoding=UTF8&discounts-widget=%2522%257B%255C%2522state%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522refinementFilters%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522departments%255C%2522%253A%255B%255C%252266280031%255C%2522%255D%257D%257D%252C%255C%2522version%255C%2522%253A1%257D%2522&ref_=cct_cg_UKHPC_11a1&pf_rd_p=ba87a6fe-17c6-4764-a142-c0c32212fc11&pf_rd_r=R2DX4T22FVJ69GPR9B5D">up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B</a><strong></strong></li><li><strong>Essentials</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/deals?discounts-widget=%2522%257B%255C%2522state%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522refinementFilters%255C%2522%253A%257B%255C%2522departments%255C%2522%253A%255B%255C%2522344155031%255C%2522%255D%257D%257D%252C%255C%2522version%255C%2522%253A1%257D%2522">cleaning & groceries from £2</a></li><li><strong>Fashion</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/?ie=UTF8&node=11961407031&ref_=topnav_storetab_top_ap_arrow">up to 50% off</a></li><li><strong>Gaming</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/PC-Video-Games-Consoles-Accessories/b/ref=dp_bc_1?ie=UTF8&node=300703">record-low Nintendo Switch 2</a></li><li><strong>Headphones</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/headphones-earphones/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=4085731">up to 50% off Anker & Sony</a></li><li><strong>Laptops</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/laptops/b/ref=dp_bc_2?ie=UTF8&node=429886031">up to £800 off Microsoft & Asus</a></li><li><strong>Tablets</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tablets/b/?ie=UTF8&node=429892031&ref_=sv_computers_6">up to 50% off Fire tablets</a></li><li><strong>TVs</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/LED-Smart-4K-TVs/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=560864">from £129.99</a></li><li><strong>Vacuums</strong>: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vacuum-Floor-Cleaners/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=3147711">up to 50% off Shark & Dyson</a></li><li><strong>Wearables: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=dp_bc_2?ie=UTF8&node=17489629031">Samsung & Oura from £31</a></li></ul><div data-widget-type="review" data-model-name="Amazon Prime"></div> </article> ]]>