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Title: Best iPad deals: Get over $300 off the iPad Air M3 with cellular

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:39:18 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/best-ipad-deal...

The just-released iPad Pro with the M5 chip tops our list of the best tablets
and the standard iPad is our pick for the best budget slate. While the former
is expectedly not on sale yet, we are seeing a modest discount for the
cheaper iPad. The lovely iPad Air (13-inch, with cellular) is down to a
record low as well. Of course, you won't find deals on Apple's own website,
but we keep an eye on Amazon, Target, Walmart and other retailers to find the
best iPad deals out there and round them up each Friday. This week, the
discounts aren't as good as they were for Prime Day earlier this month ΓÇö
chances are, we won't see a huge influx of Apple deals until Black Friday
sales start up. Until then, here are the top deals on iPads and all the other
Apple gear we could find.

Best iPad deals

Apple iPad (A16, 256GB) for $399 ($50 off): The latest entry-level iPad comes
with a faster A16 chip, 2GB more RAM and more base storage. It earned a score
of 84 in our review ΓÇö if you only need a tablet for roaming the internet,
watching shows and doing some lighter productivity tasks, it should do the
job. With the recent iPadOS 26 update, it also has most of the same
multitasking features available on the more expensive models. It does lack
Apple Intelligence, but to be candid, that isn't a big loss right now. This
deal isn't an all-time low for the model with 256GB of storage but it takes
$50 off Apple's list price. Also at Best Buy.

Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3, 1TB) for $949 ($150 off MSRP): The most recent
iPad Air is a relatively minor update, as the only major addition is a more
powerful M3 chip. However, we still recommend the Air over the base model in
our iPad buying guide: Its display is laminated, more color-rich and better
at fending off glare (though it's still 60Hz); its speakers are more robust;
it works with AppleΓÇÖs best accessories and its performance should hold up
better in the years ahead. This deal is only for the maxed-out model with 1TB
of storage, but it ties the lowest price we've seen all the same.

Best Apple deals

Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): The top-end option in AppleΓÇÖs confusing
stylus lineup, the Pencil Pro supports pressure sensitivity, wireless
charging, tilt detection, haptic feedback and AppleΓÇÖs double tap and
squeeze gestures, among other perks. ItΓÇÖs a lovely tool for more intricate
sketching and note-taking, but the catch is that itΓÇÖs only compatible with
the M4 iPad Pro, M2 and M3 iPad Air and most recent iPad mini. We've seen
this deal fairly often over the course of the year, but it's a fine discount
compared to buying from Apple directly. Also at Walmart.

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 512GB) for $999 ($200 off): Apple's latest
MacBook Air is the top pick in our guide to the best laptops, and it earned a
score of 92 in our review. It's not a major overhaul, but the design is still
exceptionally thin, light and well-built, with long battery life and a top-
notch keyboard and trackpad. Now it's a bit faster. (Though we'd still love
more ports and a refresh rate higher than 60Hz.) This discount ties the all-
time low for the model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) for $389 ($10 off): The latest flagship
Apple Watch only hit store shelves last month, but Amazon is already selling
it for $10 off. It doesn't show up as a percentage off, but you'll see some
models listed at $389 instead of Apple's $399 MSRP. If you're new to Apple's
wearables or are ready to upgrade from a Series 9 or older, this is a good
model to grab. If you're coming from a Series 10, however, there's not much
need to upgrade as the only major change from last year's model is a slightly
larger battery and a tougher screen.

Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) for $240 ($9 off): There's a similar stealth
discount for the newest budget model, the Apple Watch SE 3, at Amazon. It
normally goes for $249 ΓÇö again, not a big discount, but better than nothing
if you're looking to get onboard early. Apple gave this model some badly
needed updates compared to its predecessor, including an always-on display,
faster charging, better sensors and the same processor that you'll find in
the new Apple Watch Series 11.

Read more Apple coverage:

The best AirPods

The best Apple Watches

The best MacBooks

The best iPhones

The best iPads

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