You can find great deals on a new iPad if you know where to look. We’ve checked all the best places to pick up the iPad at the best price for you so that you can get a bargain.
Before we share the best deals, it’s useful to know how much the new iPad could cost if you bought it directly from Apple. Following Apple’s May 7 event (where new iPad Pro and iPad Air launched) Apple has removed the 9th-gen iPad from the lineup and adjusted pricing for the 10th-gen iPad. Pricing is now as follows:
- iPad (10th-generation) – now: $349/£349/€439) (was $449/£499/€589).
The 9th-gen iPad was discontinued, but expect to see deals on that model for some time. At launch, that model cost $329/£319/€379, but prior to May 2024 it cost $329/£369/€439.
- iPad (9th-generation) – was $329/£319/€379, then $329/£369/€439.
If you’d like to see the best prices for the standard iPad’s more expensive siblings including iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad Pro click those links. Also, have a look at our iPad Buying Guide if you aren’t sure which model you want. You may also like to read: best iPad for kids, best iPad for students and best iPad for seniors.
Note that we are likely to see a new iPad in 2024, so if you would like to find out what the next generation might bring read our rumors about the new iPad 11th generation. We expect that when the new model arrives Apple is likely to stop selling the 9th generation iPad, which is the only iPad with a Home button and Lightning connection (so if that’s what you want buy one before they are discontinued).
You may also like to check out our round-up of the best Apple deals.
Best 9th & 10th gen iPad deals right now
While there are deals on the 9th and 10th gen iPad we aren’t seeing huge discounts, probably because it’s already the cheapest iPad, but you can save money.
U.S. resellers
10th gen iPad:
- Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): $349 ($100 off, MRSP $449)
9th gen iPad:
- Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (64GB): $249 ($80 off, MSRP $329)
U.K. resellers
10th gen iPad:
- Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): £349 (RRP was £499)
9th gen iPad:
- John Lewis, 9th-gen iPad (64GB): £319 (£50 off, Apple originally sold this model for £319, but increased the price to £369)
- AO, 9th gen iPad (256GB): £490 (£60 off, Apple originally sold this mode for £499 but increased the price to £549)
Check the best prices below to see other deals that are available – including for the cellular models.
Best price for 10.9-inch iPad (10th gen)
The 10th generation iPad, with the larger 10.9-inch display, launched in October 2022.
10th gen iPad, 64GB WiFi, NOW: $349/£349 (WAS $449/£499)
10th gen iPad, 256GB WiFi, NOW $499/£499 (WAS $599/£679)
10th gen iPad, 64GB Cellular, NOW $499/£499 (WAS $599/£679)
10th gen iPad, 256GB Cellular, NOW $649/£649 (WAS $749/£859)
Best price for 10.2-inch iPad (9th gen)
Below are the best iPad 9th gen prices we have seen for a variety of retailers. Since this iPad has been on sale since 2021 there are more in the way of deals, but since it’s already Apple’s cheapest iPad the discounts don’t tend to be as big as you might see on other iPads.
9th gen iPad, 64GB WiFi, RRP $329/£369 (WAS £319) DISCONTINUED
You can check out the lowest current prices from a range of major retailers in the automated tables below. Now that the 10th generation iPad is here we may see resellers dropping prices for the cheaper model – but keep in mind that Apple has increased U.K. prices, so those discounts may look better than they really are.
9th gen iPad, 256GB WiFi, MSRP $479/£549 (WAS £459) DISCONTINUED
9th gen iPad, 64GB Cellular, MSRP $479/£519 (WAS £439) DISCONTINUED
9th gen iPad, 256GB Cellular, MSRP $609/£699 (WAS £579) DISCONTINUED
Where to buy the iPad (10th gen and 9th gen)
In 2021 the 9th gen iPad suffered from stock shortages, so half the challenge was finding a retailer that has one in stock. Hopefully this won’t also be the case with the 10th gen iPad, but if it is you might find one at one of these major retailers:
US retailers
UK retailers
Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers who stock iPads in the UK, and also offer other services, try the following:
- KRCS who often is the first to discount new products
- iStore
- Select
- Western Computer
Where to buy the iPad on contract
If you want to buy the iPad on contract you could try these networks:
US network carriers
UK network carriers
Best refurbished iPad deals
The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices. Apple does, however, sell reconditioned iPads in its refurbished store. So you might be able to grab a bargain.
The iPads in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand.
The U.S. refurbished store has a selection that includes:
- Standard iPad (8th and 9th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th and 5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th and 6th generation)
Compared to the original price, you can save as much as $320 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
In the U.K. you’ll find a similar selection of iPads available from Apple’s refurbished store. You’ll find the following:
- Standard iPad (9th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th and 6th generation)
There are savings of £480 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, compared to the original price.
Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old.
There is a large refurbished market for the iPad. We’d recommend taking a look at these refurbished resellers for iPad offers:
- Amazon
- AWD
- Big Phone Store
- eBay
- Envirofone
- Affordable Mac
- Tech Trade
- 4Gadgets
- Handtec
- Laptops Direct
- Music Magpie
- Preloved
- Smartfone Store
Author: Karen Haslam, Managing Editor
Karen has worked on both sides of the Apple divide, clocking up a number of years at Apple's PR agency prior to joining Macworld more than two decades ago. Karen's career highlights include interviewing Apple's Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Having edited the U.K. print and online editions of Macworld for many years, more recently her focus has been on SEO and evergreen content as well product recommendations and buying advice on Macworld.com.