Best Black Friday iPad Deals Still Available (2024)

FAQs

Is it worth waiting for Black Friday to buy an iPad? ›

Is Black Friday a good time to buy an iPad? While we may have had our off years, Black Friday is generally an excellent time to buy an iPad. Traditionally, we have new releases making their way to the shelves in this time, driving the prices of older models particularly low.

If you're worried about Cyber Monday, the truth is that while offers tend to be mirrored, there's no absolute guarantee that you'll find the same item on sale for the same price or at all. That means you're better off picking up Black Friday tablet deals when you see them rather than waiting.

While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, many of the best iPad deals from the holiday season have persisted into 2024.

Some of the biggest Black Friday Apple deals and Cyber Monday sales tend to be had with the iPad Pro models. With the excellent iPad Pro 12.9-inch starting at $1,099 / £1,249, we can expect to see deals that cut anything from $200 / £200 to $400 / £400 off the original ticket price.

Apple products historically see price drops at big-box retailers like Walmart and Amazon. Apple's gift card shopping event will run now through November 27 (Cyber Monday) but we've seen fluctuating prices from Amazon and Walmart, with the best deals typically dropping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Yes, Apple does have a Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale in 2023. However, instead of offering discounts on Apple products, Apple offers shoppers free gift cards with their purchases. For example, when you purchase a MacBook Air or Mac mini, you will get an Apple gift card (up to $200).

Expect to see many Black Friday deals from Amazon in 2023 that feature home and garden items, Amazon devices, and product bundles. While the retailer will feature other categories during their Black Friday event, these ones may stand out for the savings they offer.

In many cases, Cyber Monday pricing matches Black Friday pricing. The good news is that November, in general, tends to be the best month for deals on just about everything worth buying. So whether you're diving into Black Friday deals or Cyber Monday sales, there's no wrong day to score big savings.

These days, there's little — if any — real difference between the two due to the alleged "death of retail." Everyone and everything is online, so why wouldn't Black Friday be? Based on our years of experience covering both, we can truly say neither is a "better" day to shop.

The answer depends greatly on how you plan to use your iPad. For light users who simply browse the web, read books, stream music and occasional video, and have just a handful of apps, 64GB should suffice. But intense media creators, gamers, and professionals may need more room for all their files.

How long does the average iPad last? ›

While the answer truly depends on the particular model and its intended use, you can reasonably expect an iPad to last 4-7 years. Generally speaking, the iPad is a very dependable mobile computer, and the only notable wear item is the battery.

iPad 10.2 (2021)

From testing all the iPads on this list, we found that the 10.2 provides the best value-for-money proposition. Sure, it's not as good for sketching or audio as the iPad Air, and it can't tackle the same high-performance tasks as the Pro, but it's also a lot cheaper than both of those devices.

A safe bet is $499 / £569 for this model. That means we would only recommend buying an iPad Air before Black Friday if the current record low is beaten, or you're more fussed about picking up an iPad sooner rather than later and can spare the $30 you may be able to save in November.

Apple doesn't really take part in sales such as Black Friday. You won't find any of its products discounted on the tech giant's official store. Instead, when you purchase an item, you'll be able to claim gift cards that can be used at the Apple Store in the future.

Black Friday is traditionally known for its in-store deals and doorbusters, often offering significant discounts on big-ticket items like electronics, appliances, and other high-end products. Retailers may also offer exclusive in-store promotions.

If you want the newest iPhones then the best deals don't tend to come before the spring and summer months. If you are happy to buy an older iPhone then you will probably see decent deals around Prime Day and Black Friday – but deals happen all year round.

Black Friday is traditionally known for its in-store deals and doorbusters, often offering significant discounts on big-ticket items like electronics, appliances, and other high-end products. Retailers may also offer exclusive in-store promotions.

There are always huge discounts on the best tablets and best tablets for kids over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period, and often these come through early so it's always worth checking in the days and weeks leading up to November 24 and November 27.

Charlie Sorrel has been writing about technology, and its effects on society and the planet, for 13 years. iPad sales have dropped like a stone since last year. No new models were released in 2023.