The Amazon Black Friday Sale has officially started, and there are a couple of outstanding deals on Apple iPads that are now available. The first is the 10th generation (2022) Apple iPad for only $349, a 22% price drop from its original $449 MSRP. The second is the slightly older 9th generation (2021) Apple iPad for $249, a 24% price drop from its $329 MSRP. These are the best prices we've seen all year and we don't expect them to get any cheaper closer to Black Friday. These are brand new and include a 1 year Apple warranty.
2022 10th Gen Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB for $349
The 10th gen Apple iPad was released in October 2022 and is currently the newest iPad model available. The price of this model has gone up significantly compared to its predecessor, but that's because there are a lot of upgrades! The 10th gen iPad features a thinner bezel, so it looks less chunky and can fit a larger display (10.9" vs 10.2") within the same footprint. The 10th gen iPad also has a faster A14 Bionic chip (vs the A13 on the 9th gen), which equates to a 20% increase in CPU performance and 10% increase in GPU performance. The 10th gen iPad also has support for the newer Apple Magic Folio keyboard, so it's easier to turn it into a mini laptop. Other upgrades include a USB Type-C port, a sharper camera, and the upgrade to Wi-Fi 6. That's a lot of improvements for a mere $80 premium.
2021 Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $249
Simply put, if you want the iPad experience for the lowest possible price, then this is the best iPad model to get. You can't find another iPad brand new for under $300. For many people, the improvements on the 10th gen iPad will be overlooked. The screen isn't that much bigger, the processor isn't that much faster, and the camera rarely, if ever, gets any use. If you already have a Lightning cable and you don't need USB Type-C on every electronics you own, and you never plan to use the iPad as a hybrid laptop, then those advantages go right out the window as well. Depending on how you use the iPad, you could just end up wasting money on features you'll never end up using. And $249 for a brand new iPad is just such a great deal.
Which iPad Should You Buy on Black Friday
Both iPad deals are some of the best you'll find during the holiday season. It really comes down to how important certain upgrades are. Do you want the versatility of using your iPad as a mini laptop with the Magic Folio keyboard? Do you appreciate having the universal USB Type-C charging port for all of your mobile devices? If yes to any of these, then you should go with the newer iPad. Do you want nothing more than to use a very capable iPad that features the same easy to navigate iOS as your phone at an incredible value? Then maybe you should save your money and go with the cheaper iPad.
Looking for more Black Friday deals like this? Check out our guide to Amazon Black Friday deals.
