A Brutally Honest Editor’s Guide to Amazon’s Early Black Friday iPad Deals

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

As a shopping editor who tracks prices on Apple products all year, I have high standards. Truth be told, Apple tech deals have had some highs and lows this year—some items reached their lowest prices ever during major sale moments like Prime Day, while others (I’m looking at you, Labor Day deals!) have been less than impressive. Now that Black Friday is mere weeks away, I’m creating an official guide to the iPad deals you should shop now....and which may become steeper soon.

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When it comes to which iPad deals are actually worth your money, I’m forecasting steeper deals soon. Ahead, you’ll find an updated guide to the iPad deals I expect to be near their lowest prices ever leading up to Black Friday, and two deals that are already live today:

$100 Off

$100 OffApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Now 13% Off$749 $650Amazon

So far, the best pre-Black Friday iPad deal up for grabs is $100 off the 2026 iPad Air. The latest iPad Air model, it’s powered by the M4 chip, which boasts advanced graphics and a powerful processing system that multitasks with ease—whether you’re editing videos, jotting down notes, or creating presentation slides. When paired with the Magic Keyboard, it can function more like a laptop than a typical tablet. It’s available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, with storage ranging from 512GB to 1TB.

Price-wise, this isn’t the best discount I’ve ever seen. It’s been on sale for as low as $519, a whopping $130 cheaper than its current sale price. Even though it’s the steepest deal available right now, I’d almost bet money on the chance that it drops in price closer to Black Friday.

$50 OffApple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip)

$50 OffApple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip)Now 11% Off$449 $400Amazon

Another iPad deal I’m keeping an eye on? The 11th-generation iPad, which was released in 2025. Although its current $50 discount isn’t particularly impressive, I saw it drop below $300 during last year’s Black Friday sale. I recommend holding out just a little longer to get a better deal.

Compared to the iPad Air, this model sacrifices some processing power for a more affordable price point. The A16 chip is better suited for tasks like scrolling your TikTok feed, flipping through your e-book library, and streaming the Love Is Blind finale, so it’s a great option if you prefer using your iPad in recreational settings. It comes in three storage sizes—128, 256, and 512GB—with the best discount on the 128GB model.

All in all, the iPad deals available right now aren’t worth writing home about—but don’t despair! These deals can literally change in an instant, and I’m predicting that prices will become comparable to last year’s Black Friday sale if you’re willing to wait. Ahead, I’ve rounded up a few more iPad models worth keeping tabs on ahead of Black Friday.

More iPad deals I’m tracking on Amazon

Apple iPad Mini (A17)Now 5% Off$599 $569 at Amazon

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)Now 8% Off$1,199 $1,100 at Amazon

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)Now 7% Off$1,499 $1,399 at Amazon