The iPad, of course, isn't the only tablet computer out there — it wasn't even the first — but Apple's version redefined the category. In our opinion, it's the best tablet you can buy and these slates consistently earn high scores in our reviews. That doesn't mean you should have to pay full price for your next iPad. We are continually on the hunt for good deals on iPads (and other Apple gear while we're at it) and each week, we round them up right there.
Current discounts include the iPad mini and the 11-inch iPad Pro, each for $100 off the list price. Beyond iPads, are a few other Apple deals are going around, such as the latest AirPods Pro 3 for the lowest price yet at $199 and certain colors of the Apple Watch Series 11 for $299. Here are the best Apple deals we found this week.
Best iPad deals
Apple iPad Air (M3, 11-inch) for $499 ($100 off): The iPad Air is the top overall pick in our guide to the best iPads. Yes, it’s pricier than the entry-level iPad (A16), but its faster chip, extra RAM, laminated and more color-rich display, better speakers and superior accessory support add up to a more pleasant experience in day-to-day use. This isn't the lowest price we've tracked — the price went as low as $450 just after Black Friday, but this is still $100 cheaper than buying directly from Apple.
Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, M5) for $899 ($100 off): The latest iPad Pro is still more tablet than most people will ever need, but its class-leading OLED display, impressively thin design and super-powerful M5 chip make it a luxury experience for those who can afford it. The device was only released in October, so this deal ties its lowest price to date. Also at Best Buy and B&H.
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Apple iPad Pro (13-inch, M5) for $1,199 ($100 off): It’s not a massive discount, but this matches the lowest price so far for the larger iPad Pro, which may be worthwhile if you’ve got cash to burn and want to use an iPad as your main computer. We gave it a score of 85 in our review. Also at B&H.
Best Apple deals
Billy Steele for Engadget Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 $249 Save $50 This is a new low for Apple’s highest-end set of wireless earphones, undercutting the deal we saw on Black Friday by $20. We gave the AirPods Pro 3 a review score of 90 this past September and currently list them as the top pick for iPhone owners in our guide to the best wireless earbuds. You still need an iPhone to get much out of them, but compared to previous models they deliver more precise active noise cancellation, longer battery life per charge, improved water resistance, slightly bigger bass and livelier treble. There’s a host of features beyond that, including built-in heart-rate monitoring. The fit is different from the AirPods Pro 2, but we found it to feel more secure. Also at Walmart. $199 at Amazon
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