The cheapest iPad prices, sales and deals in November 2018

Finding cheap iPad sales is a bit easier nowadays thanks to the fact that Apple has released new versions of their main models, making the previous generations even cheaper. Over time, we've seen price drops on these iPads as Apple is well aware of the competition from small manufacturers on the cheap end of the scale and the likes of Samsung and Microsoft trying to muscle in on the 'Pro' market too.

We've seen discounts on everything, from the 9.7-inch iPad, the one with Apple Pencil support, to the more powerful iPad Pros, to the older iPad mini lineup too. We've just added price comparison charts for the brand new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pros too. Although you may have to keep your fingers crossed extra tight to wish for a discount on those around Black Friday.

So, whether you're after a deal on a standard iPad, iPad Pro the iPad Air 2 or even one of the older iPad minis from many years ago, we've found the best cheap iPad deals so you don't have to. 

If you're  a big fan of the Apple brand and operating system. You might want to take a look at an Apple laptop, we are of course talking about the MacBook. You'll find we've got you covered for the latest cheap MacBook deals too.

Here's a snapshot of the latest prices on a selection of popular iPad models. After that, keep scrolling for an extensive list of prices for every iPad model on the market today.

Here are the best cheap iPad deals on all available models...

Cheap iPad (2018) prices

Apple's latest 9.7-inch iPad is very similar to the model released in 2017 and possibly not really worth the upgrade if you have that one to be honest. The main new feature here is the Apple Pencil support, a feature usually reserved for the far more expensive iPad Pro models. That pencil doesn't come cheap though and has to be bought separately at £89/$99 - or you could get a third-party one for far less.

The new iPad is still a fantastic tablet though and is a bit faster and more powerful than the 2017 model thanks to the new A10 chipset. The iPad 2018 model is actually cheaper than last year's launch prices, although they've dropped since. The iPad 2018 costs start at just $329 in the US,  £319 in the UK and $469 in Australia.

Cheap iPad 9.7 2017 prices

Last year's model is seeing some great reductions now on the original prices thanks to a new and improved 2018 version landing recently. The 9.7-inch 2017 iPad was the successor to the iPad Air 2. It's a fraction thicker but contains an improved A9 chip with an M9 coprocessor for enhanced performance. 

Surprisingly, this model is actually cheaper than the iPad Air 2, making it the choice for anyone wanting a larger pad without the high costs of the Pro model.

In the US, prices for the 32GB  model launched at $329, compared to £339 in the UK and $469 in Australia. The 128GB model's price at launch was US$429 / £429 / AU$599. Opt for the cellular/SIM card 32GB model prices are around US$469 / £469 / AU$669, with the 128GB model priced at US$559 / £559 / AU$799. Like we said though, prices are dropping nicely now.

The best iPad Pro 11-inch (2018) deals

The 2018 iPad Pro marks the biggest change to the display since the original model. The edge to edge LCD screen has been achieved rounding its corners and using a liquid retina display similar to that found in the iphone XR. Apple has managed to create an 11-inch display, while keeping the chassis-size of the previous 10.5-inch iPad Pro thanks to a dramatic reduction of the surrounding bezel. The 120Hz display now comes with Face ID for unlocking too. The iPad Pro now comes with a USB-C connection but no longer has a headphone port.  

The new A12X bionic chipset makes the 2018 iPad Pros the most powerful yet and Apple’s really aiming for the professional creatives here with a big emphasis on how well the new Photoshop for iPad Pro works. Live demos have shown how it can effortless handle hundreds of high-res Photoshop layers with no lag. Apple also claim the iPad Pro is faster than 92% of other portable PCs. So it won’t surprise you to hear that the new 11-inch iPad Pro has a high price to match the high spec with the entry level 64GB model’s prices starting at $799 / £769 / AU$1129.

The best iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2018) deals

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro for 2018 enjoys the new full-screen treatment as the new 11-inch version and looks spectacular too. The obliteration of the bezels of old, while keeping the screen-size at 12.9 inches actually means the new iPad Pro is smaller in the hand and lighter. Internally, it comes rocking the same upgraded tech as the 11-inch model.

A bigger screen makes it even better for creatives and the new USB-C connection makes it ideal to connect modern external displays. The new iPad Pros can even support 5K displays. It’ll come as no surprise that the 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro prices are far from cheap, starting at $999 / £969 / AU$1529.

Cheap iPad Pro (2017) prices

The 2017 10.5-inch iPad Pro will continue to be produced for a while alongside the new 2018 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. this is great news, as it's considerably cheaper. This 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a unique size in the iPad Pro range, as the previous smallest model was 9.7-inches. This iPad Pro models use an A10X processor, and the older ones have the A9X chip if you need to tell the difference (the 2018 models have A12X ones). Some retailers also have '2017' in the listing title too, but many, including Apple, don't.

The A10X is a faster processor than the older model giving although the performance boost isn't huge to be honest. The rear camera gets a modest megapixel boost and the front camera gets a bigger upgrade for a much clearer FaceTime experience. The 2017 iPad Pro screens now benefit from smaller bezels and an improved display - although the 2018 updates blow it out of the water now with even thinner bezels. 

The 2017 iPad Pro 10.5 is available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB hard drive sizes. You'll also need to decide if you want a standard iPad Pro with only Wi-Fi or mobile tethering options available for online activities, or to opt for the considerably more expensive cellular models and a data-only SIM only deal too.

If the improvements don't float your boat, you should take a look further down this page as we've listed the best deals available for the older iPad Pro models. 

Cheap iPad Pro 9.7 prices

The iPad Pro 9.7 used to be the gold standard in iPad design, but it's been dethroned by its slightly larger, yet younger sibling. This model originally arrived in March 2016 instead of an iPad Air 3 and still offers more than enough power and quality for someone thinking of stepping up to the Pro level of iPad, with the Pencil and Smart Keyboard on offer. 

That's great news for anyone who wanted pro features at a cheaper price, as it's the least costly of all the iPad Pro models around right now.

Cheap iPad Pro 12.9 (2015) deals

The iPad Pro isn't a laptop replacement in the way power users will hope but it is, by some distance, one of the most brilliant tablets ever released. 

Using its enormous 12.9-inch screen is an impressive experience and the power inside - despite the age - has rarely been bettered in the tablet world. So to anyone that wants an iPad with more power, a better audio and reading experience and more abilities than ever before, there's no question here. 

Go for the iPad Pro and once you've got over the cost, you'll find it offers a lot of benefits. And with the new 2017 version on shelves now, we're seeing the price drop on this still-excellent iPad with many of the features you'll actually want.

Cheap iPad Air 2 deals

The iPad Air 2 is older, but still a good buy, with us saying that Apple 'improved on perfection'.

There's a newer iPad 9.7 that acts as a spiritual successor to the iPad Air 2, but you can often find the former model for less, especially if you're happy with refurbished models (and they're very much worth checking out). 

The combination of power, better screen, improved design and upgraded OS make this a very, very compelling device - and that's before getting into the fact the app ecosystem is so much stronger than on Android. 

It's even better now iOS 10 is capable of scaling apps so seamlessly - the days of low-res iPhone apps are gone. Here are the best cheap iPad Air 2 deals currently available...

Cheap iPad Air deals

It's still impressive to hold the iPad Air - even though it's now the thicker option compare to the iPad above. From the clever construction to the fast processor to the improved user interface, this iPad may be a bit older but it's still a strong choice for the right price. Choose a cheap iPad Air deal from these options we've found:

Cheap iPad mini 4 deals

Is the iPad mini 4 the best 7-inch tablet ever made? Quite possibly. One of the major changes with the iPad mini 4 over the previous year's so-so mini 3 is its design. 

It may look the same, but it's been slimmed down from 7.5mm to a wafer thin 6.1mm. It's also more powerful, has a stunning screen and the battery is still a 10-hour beast. 

The A8 processor was a good step up from the A7 inside the mini 3 so if you're going to play 3D games or throw around some of the more hefty iPad apps from the App Store, this is certainly your best option - all while being neat and compact.

Cheap iPad mini 3 deals

The iPad mini 3 wasn't the most exciting upgrade when it launched, basically adding in a new color and Touch ID to the iPad mini 2. It's now off-sale with the major retailers, but you can still pick it up for a half-decent price refurbished (even from Apple) or from resellers.

For most tablet tasks it'll perform admirably and is updated to iOS 11 - so you're still getting all the performance you'd want, with a more compact option over the Air range with the 7.9-inch screen this packs.

Here's every cheap iPad mini 3 deal you could ever want, and then some...

Cheap iPad mini 2 deals

The first iPad mini with Retina display is a deal-tastic marvel

This was the first iPad with a Retina display, and it still stacks up thanks to some lower prices. The deals can fluctuate - if you see the iPad mini 3 above for cheaper, then go for that as it's an enhanced model - but if you're smart you can pick up the iPad mini 2 for a good price, and it's perfect for the loved one who doesn't need the best screen and highest-performing processor.

Only word of warning: it might not get upgraded to iOS 12, so won't have all the newest features. But then again, if you're not bothered about the screen, you're probably not going to care about that either. 

Here are the best cheap iPad mini 2 deals currently available...

Cheap iPad mini deals

The cheapest iPad out there but it's still a winner

So the original iPad mini may not have a Retina display but for the right price, it's still worth looking at. That said, there aren't a lot of places putting it for under $200 / £200 / AU$300, which is the level we'd suggest if you wanted this ageing iPad. Here are the best cheap iPad mini deals we can find at the moment, but we'd suggest going for at least a mini 2 right now.

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