Every year, Prime Day always brings some of the biggest annual discounts on iPads, making the event one of the best times to buy an iPad. As the most versatile tablet out there, you can choose to use an iPad as a reading tablet, media device, or even a laptop. Anyone can use an iPad and integrate it into their lifestyle however they'd like. If you've been holding out on picking up an iPad for the first time or upgrading to a newer model, it's safe to say that Prime Day 2025 has some of the first truly great deals available that make it tempting to do so. Almost all of the newer models have dropped down to the lowest prices we've ever seen.
Prime Day 2025 iPad Deals Available Now
This year, Amazon has deals on iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini on sale for Prime Day. Out of the available deals, my favorite is the Apple 11-inch M3 iPad Air, which is only $479 with the Prime Day sale. While iPad Pro is undeniably much more powerful, the iPad Air is an exceptional device that I feel anyone can use. The 13-inch model is also a very solid pick, though you're going to be spending an extra $200 for those extra 2 inches of screen.
The standard iPad is also a great deal at only $279, which is lower than what we saw on Mother's Day. This tablet is equipped to do it all, and it even has support for the latest Apple Pencil. The Liquid Retina display is also a huge bonus, as you'll be able to watch content with vivid colors and a peak brightness of 500 nits.
You also cannot go wrong with the latest iPad mini at $379, which is $120 off its usual price. While the iPad mini lags behind the iPad Air by a huge margin in processing power, you cannot beat its portable factor. Its 8.3-inch display is more than enough to read, watch movies, and play games.
Which iPad model should you buy?
Apple has a wide variety of iPad models available, and it can be challenging to determine which one is best for you and your needs. There are four main models of iPad: the standard iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini. If you just want a tablet, the standard base iPad is the best bang for your buck. However, if you care about screen quality and processing power, I would recommend jumping to the iPad Air, which packs in an M-series processor. The M3 is more than powerful enough to handle anything you throw at it, and attaching a keyboard can really start to make the Air feel like a laptop. Finally, if you're someone who wants a smaller tablet, the iPad mini is by far the best choice. You can easily throw it into any bag without worrying about size.
More Apple Prime Day Deals
If you're looking for more iOS devices on sale, there are a lot of really great Prime Day deals on Apple products currently available.
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
