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Thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale and a few other bargains, we've found a ton of Apple iPad offers that make buying one more affordable than ever.

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$249 at Amazon
iPad Mini and 9th Gen iPad
10.2-inch, 9th-gen iPad (64GB): $249
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$350 at Target
Apple 10.9-inch iPad Air
10.9-inch, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): $350
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$400 at Amazon
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8.3-inch iPad Mini (64GB): $400
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$449 at Amazon
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10.9-inch iPad Air (64GB): $449
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$850 at Best Buy
M2 iPad Pro
11-inch iPad Pro (128GB): $850
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$1,050 at Best Buy
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12.9-inch iPad Pro (128GB): $1,050
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With the arrival of spring, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is in full swing. And while we're seeing deals from all categories, some of the most exciting deals include top tech and right now that includes some of our favorite tablets out there. This includes the iPad Mini and the iPad Air. We've found a handful of discounts at other outlets, too. This is critical because as much as we love the Apple ecosystem, sometimes it's spendy. 

We've looked through Amazon and other outlets to find the best possible price for iPads out there. We've found all the best deals available right now, and we'll also be updating this list constantly to make sure that the most recent prices are shown. Be sure to check back later if you don't see the price that's right for you today.

There's a deal for everybody, so check out the sales below.

Read more: Best iPad for 2024: Navigating Apple's tablets

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The basic 10.2-inch iPad from 2021 is still good. While it doesn't have the newer design and USB-C support of the rest of the iPad line, the value for performance here makes this iPad deal one worth getting for kids. It's our top-budget iPad pick. Even at its full price, it's affordable, but you can score one for less right now at Amazon if you get the 64GB model. 

Read our ninth-gen iPad review.

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Apple's newest iPad has a faster processor, a better landscape-centered camera for video chats, a larger screen and USB-C charging. You need an odd dongle to charge the Apple Pencil (and it lacks Pencil 2 support). 

Read our 10th-gen iPad review.

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The iPad Mini received a complete overhaul last year. The new design has rounded edges, thin bezels and no home button. The power button on the side now has Touch ID, and the Lightning port has been replaced by a USB-C charging port. This sixth-gen Mini runs on the A15 Bionic chip (same as the iPhone 13) and serves up an improved and slightly larger 8.3-inch display and better cameras than the older, fifth-gen Mini. 

Read our iPad Mini review.

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The 10.9-inch iPad Air, released in 2022, has a fast M1 chip and an auto-zooming Center Stage front camera. Except for its display, it feels nearly like an iPad Pro. It's our favorite midrange iPad model if the Pro seems too expensive.

Read our iPad Air 2022 review.

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Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro is powered by the M2 chip and has a gorgeous Retina display. Stocks are hit-and-miss right now, as are deals. If you order from Best Buy, you'll save $50 over the retail price, plus you can get up to $300 off when trading in your old tablet.

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The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is the biggest iPad that Apple sells right now, and you can get it at Best Buy for a little less than the usual price. Plus, if you order from Best Buy, you can save up to $425 when you trade in your old tablet.

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