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Title: Today's best iPad deals include the standard iPad with the A16 chip
for $299

Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:20:24 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/todays-best-ip...

Apple's most recent iPad release is the iPad Pro with the new M5 chip (we
called it "perhaps the most impressive piece of hardware Apple sells" in our
review). Despite being only weeks old, it already has a $50 discount on the
base configuration, bringing it to $949. As for the other iPads, we're seeing
a discount on the standard iPad with the A16 chip that drops it to $299. A
handful of other Apple gear is on sale too, and we included those discounts
below. There aren't nearly as many hot deals as there were for October Prime
day ΓÇö we're assuming most of the really steep discounts are being held in
reserve for Black Friday ΓÇö but until then, these are the best iPad deals we
could find, along with other Apple discounts that are worth your time.

Best iPad deals

Apple iPad Pro (M5, 11-inch) for $949 ($50 off): Apple's newest iPad came out
earlier this month and is already seeing a $50 discount. That makes the model
with 256GB of storage and Wi-Fi connectivity $949 instead $999. Both the
silver and black colorway are currently discounted. We gave the new iPad Pro
an 85 in our review and called it more powerful and capable than ever. It has
an amazing screen and the build is stunning. It's powerful enough to do just
about anything a laptop can, but it's almost impossibly thin and portable.
That said, it's probably overkill for most people, and the cost is almost
prohibitively high. This discount makes it a little easier to take. Also at
Best Buy and Walmart.

Apple iPad (A16, 256GB) for $399 ($50 off): This deal isn't an all-time low
for the standard iPad 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 Mac mini (M4) for $499 ($100 off): The newest version of AppleΓÇÖs tiny
desktop PC has a smaller overall footprint, a faster M4 chip, 16GB of RAM as
standard (finally), two front-facing USB-C ports, an extra Thunderbolt 4 port
and the ability to drive three external displays. It doesn't have any USB-A
ports, however. We gave the M4 Pro model a review score of 90. This deal is
for the entry-level version with a base M4 chip, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD
ΓÇö weΓÇÖve seen it fall as low as $469 in the past, but this is still a
decent savings. Also at Walmart.

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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