Mother's Day falls on Saturday, May 11, giving you perfect timing to order a thoughtful gift that will arrive by the weekend. What could be more perfect than gifting mom a brand-new iPad? Right now, Amazon has slashed prices on multiple current-generation iPad models including the 11th-gen Apple iPad (A16), 7th-gen iPad Air, and iPad Mini (A17 Pro). These represent the lowest prices we've tracked, matching or even beating the best Black Friday deals from last year.
$50 Off New 2025 Apple iPad 10.9" (A16) Tablet
Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
$349.00 save 14% $299.00 at Amazon
Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
$349.00 save 14% $299.00 at Amazon
Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
$349.00 save 14% $299.00 at Amazon
Apple iPad (A16) 128GB
$349.00 save 14% $299.00 at Amazon
For most users, the standard iPad (not Air, Mini, or Pro) delivers the best value - offering full iOS functionality with impressive performance at an accessible price point. Released on March 12, 2025 (nearly 2.5 years after its predecessor launched in October 2022), this generation introduces meaningful upgrades including: a more powerful A16 processor (vs. A14), increased RAM (6GB vs. 4GB), and double the base storage (128GB vs. 64GB). Remarkably, the $349 launch price actually undercuts the previous generation's $399 starting cost.
Key retained features include the vibrant 10.9" Liquid Retina display (2360x1640 resolution at 264ppi), USB-C charging, Wi-Fi 6 support, and unchanged camera specs. Its compatibility with the Magic Folio keyboard transforms it into a capable productivity device, making it one of our top student iPad recommendations. It also supports the newer USB-C Apple Pencil.
$100 Off the New 2025 Apple iPad Air (M3)
Amazon currently offers the 7th-gen Apple iPad Air with M3 chips at record-low prices. The 11" model drops to $499 while the 13" version falls to $699, both featuring $100 instant discounts. These represent the best prices available for 2025's M3-equipped models. Released this March as the current generation, the primary upgrade from last year's model is the shift from M2 to M3 silicon.
Apple iPad Air 11" (M3) 128GB
$599.00 save 17% $499.00 at Amazon
Apple iPad Air 13" (M3) 128GB
$799.00 save 13% $699.00 at Amazon
$100 Off New Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro)
Amazon just reduced the current-generation Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) to $399.99 - a $100 discount. Released October 2024, this model delivers substantial improvements over its predecessor including: the powerful A17 Pro chip, doubled base storage, upgraded Wi-Fi 6e connectivity, faster-charging USB-C port, plus compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Intelligence features.
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) 128GB
$499.00 save 20% $399.00 at Amazon
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