I think Black Friday iPad deals are the ones to look out for this month
October's Prime Day suggested that the biggest iPad deals in 2024 are coming this Black Friday month.
Black Friday is almost upon us. The day itself, 29 November, is when we'll most likely see all the best iPad Black Friday deals. But having covered this event for four years now, we know that every year there's always a few early iPad Black Friday deals are aren't actually bettered over the official weekend. And with Apple having announced a bunch of new iPads in 2024, including the M4 iPad Pro and iPad mini 7th generation, we're hoping to see the first notable deals on Apple's newest models.
In this handy hub of iPad deals, we'll be trying to identify the deals that are a record low, and that probably won't be bettered. If it's not just iPads you're after, take a look at our main Apple Black Friday deals page.)
Best deals: quick links
Early US Black Friday iPad deals: quick links
- iPad 9th gen (64GB): Was $329 now $199.99 at Amazon
- iPad 10th gen (64GB): Was $349 now $299 at Amazon
- iPad Air 6th gen 11-inch (M2, 2024): Was $599 now $548 at Amazon
- iPad Air 5th gen (M1, 2022): Was $599 now $385 (renewed) at Amazon
- iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024): Was $1,499 now $1,429.92 at Amazon
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, 2024): Was $999 now $923 at Amazon
- iPad mini 6th gen (2021, 64GB): Was $499 now $379.99 at Amazon
Early UK Black Friday iPad deals: quick links
- iPad Air 6th gen 11-inch (M2, 2024): Was £599 now £579 at Amazon
- iPad mini 6th gen (2021): Was £499 now £449 at Amazon
- iPad 10.9-inch (2022): Was £349 now £308 at Amazon
iPad Pro deals US
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024): $1,499 $1,429.92 at Amazon
Save $70: This was previously $30 cheaper, so keep an eye on it in case it drops down for Prime Day proper. The M4 iPad Pro 13 was only released in May and is the best iPad yet for creative work. It's thinner than previous models and adds OLED display tech, a new more powerful chip and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro for a great drawing experience. We gave it four stars in our iPad Pro 13-inch review.
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, 2024): $999 $923 at Amazon
Save $76: If you would prefer Apple's latest flagship tablet in a smaller format, Amazon's running this small but welcome deal, although the price is fluctuating up and down at the moment, the lowest we've seen it is $899.
iPad Air deals US
iPad Air 5th gen (M1, 2022): $599 $385 (renewed) at Amazon
Save $200: Apple's own M1 chip is not the newest, but this iPad is significantly more powerful than the standard model. Plus it's great for drawing since it supports the Apple Pencil 2. This is an excellent deal if you don't mind refurbished Apple tech, from Amazon's renewed store.
Price check: Walmart: $399 (Out of stock)
iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024): $799 $749 at Amazon
Save $50: In our four-star review, we described the latest Air as the sweet spot between cost and functionality for non pros. While not as powerful as the Pro, it does support the new Apple Pencil Pro. Amazon also has $50 off the 11-inch version but with a 256GB SSD.
iPad mini deals US
iPad mini (6th Gen, 2021, 64GB): $499 $379.99 at Amazon
Save $120: This deal has been running for a while but it is a record low price. It's still more powerful than the basic iPad and remains a good option for those who want a compact device for travel.
Price check: B&H Photo: $499
iPad deals US
iPad (10th Gen, 64GB): $349 $299.99 at Amazon
Save $51: Not the lowest price on record for the 2022 upgrade to the 'entry-level' iPad, which sports a larger, brighter screen than the 9th generation model. This tablet was originally priced at $449 on release and just dropped a further $30 or so.
Price check: Best Buy: $299
Apple Pencil deals US
If you're buying an iPad to use for digital art, using an app like Procreate, for example, then you're also going to want a stylus. Apple's own Apple Pencil remains the best option we've tested, but you'll need to make sure you get the right one for your iPad. The new 2024 M4 iPad Pros and M2 iPad Airs take the new Apple Pencil Pro. Most older Pros and Airs support Apple Pencil 2, while the iPad 10 and 9 support Apple Pencil 1. See the best prices on all of the styluses in your region further below.
Apple Pencil Pro: $129 $99 at Amazon
Save $30: Compatible with the new 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Airs, the Apple Pencil Pro introduces several advances, including a new squeeze gesture and barrel roll feature. This just dropped by some extra dollars and we don't expect bigger discounts than this.
Price check: Best Buy $129
Apple Pencil 2nd gen: $129 $89.97 at Amazon
Save $39.03: This is the biggest saving we've seen to date on the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil, which works with previous generations of the iPad Pro, iPad Air and also the 2021 iPad mini.
Price check: Best Buy: $129
UK deals
iPad Air 10.9-inch (M1, 2022): £699.99 £479 at Amazon
Save £220: If you're looking for a bargain on an older iPad Air, then Amazon has a pretty sweet deal on the 2022 version. Obviously, it's not as powerful as this year's device, and it supports Apple Pencil 2 rather than the new Apple Pencil Pro, but this is still a great buy.
Price check: Currys: £429 (out of stock)
£329 £279 at Amazon
Save £37.90: There's a decent deal on this budget iPad. This is a record low price for this iPad, which comes with 64GB storage. It's a few years old now but still works beautifully.
Price check: Currys £299
iPad 10.9-inch (2022): £349 £324.97 at Amazon
Save £24.03: The 10th generation iPad is a couple of years old now but it's still a really solid machine and will be more than enough for most people. Amazon is offering over £20 off, which is the lowest we've seen it.
Price check: Currys: £349
iPad mini (6th Gen, 2021): £499 £475 at Amazon
Save £20: Amazon's been running this deal on and off for a long time now, but it has been known to be £20 cheaper. The iPad mini remains a good option, though, for those who want a compact device for travel.
Price check: Currys: £499
Apple Pencil Pro: £209 £199 at Currys
Save £10: This is the latest Apple Pencil Pro, which can be used with the newest iPad Pros and Airs. We're not seeing big discounts but Currys is offering £10 off at the moment.
Price check: Apple £209
FAQs
Are Apple products part of Black Friday?
Apple products – and especially iPads – have always been a part of Black Friday, in so far as you will definitely find good discounts on all the iPad range over the weekend starting 29 November. However, Apple itself will not (if previous years are anything to go by) offer discounts on iPads directly from their online store. They do offer student discounts, to both students and teachers, but that's as good as it gets.
Will there be deals on the latest iPad during Black Friday 2024?
There is of course no way to predict the future, but if previous years are anything to go by, I believe that yes, the most recent iPads to be released will have discounts. How much? Well now you're asking me to get my crystal ball out! However, I did see around $50 off the most recent iPad Pro in 2023, so perhaps that will repeat this year?
When is Black Friday 2024 and when do the iPad Black Friday deals roll in?
Black Friday is the last Friday of November – the 29th. However, everyone who has experienced one before will know that it's never just one day of the year. In fact, with competing retailers trying to get your custom, the Black Friday sale has stretched further and further back, so that here we are, talking about it in October.
So when do the official iPad Black Friday deals start? I guess it's as soon as a retailer slaps a 'Black Friday' image on the product shot, and discounts the price. But I'm just interested in great deals, not the marketing that comes with it. For me, Black Friday iPad deals start as soon as I see record low prices offered on the most recent, most popular iPads. If that's today, and I don't think it'll be bettered come November, that's a Black Friday deal for me.
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Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.
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