Cyber Monday iPad deals 2023: recap

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Cyber Monday iPad deals 2023: recap
Cyber Monday has now come and gone. The sales were very good, including for iPad buyers, and hopefully you've managed to snatch a nice deal during the shopping event. In this article, we're giving you a quick recap of the deals we saw during the event this year.

Of course, we cover more than just iPads, ensuring you can complete your ecosystem with a bargain-priced Cyber Monday iPhone. Not into Apple's tablets? Then feel free to explore the Cyber Monday tablet deals page if you're eyeing an Android device.

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Apple iPad Pro deals: recap


Cyber Monday was exciting for iPad Pro shoppers. We saw some jaw-dropping discounts on the 11-inch iPad Pro (2021). For example, the 1TB model is offered at an incredible 38% off on Amazon. The newer iPad Pro (2022) didn't see such smashing price drops, but you could get some models at 7% off.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2021)
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2021)


The Good

  • Smooth 120Hz display
  • Snappy, unrivaled performance thanks to the Apple M1 processor
  • Loud and punchy quad speakers
  • Familiar premium design

The Bad

  • iPadOS 14 doesn't take advantage of all this power
  • Expensive accessories

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2022)
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2022)


The Good

  • Thin, light, easy to handle
  • 120 Hz screen is still a fantastic way to experience iPadOS
  • Tons of power on tap
  • USB Type-C Thunderbolt port is super-fast and useful
  • The quad speakers sound great
  • Dependable battery endurance

The Bad

  • Accessories for the full experience are expensive
  • 3rd party mice will be a bit awkward
  • iPadOS has made strides in multi-tasking, but UI feel is still sticky and confined


Apple iPad Air Cyber Monday deals: recap


The holiday shopping craze brought some deals on different iPad Air models, too. For example, you could scoop the iPad Air (2022) at a markdown of $70 on Amazon. Discounts on renewed models hovered around the $40 mark.

Apple iPad Air (2022)
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Apple iPad Air (2022)


The Good

  • Unrivaled performance at this price
  • Premium build quality
  • Solid speakers
  • Supports iPad Pro (11-inch) accessories

The Bad

  • 64 GB of base storage is a bit stingy, the only other option is a costly jump to 256 GB
  • Expensive accessories

However, if you didn't mind getting an older refurbished iPad Air, Best Buy was the place for you. There, you could find the 4th Gen iPad Air at $200 off.

Apple iPad Air (2020)
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Apple iPad Air (2020)


The Good

  • Gorgeous design
  • Magic Keyboard and 2nd-gen Apple Pencil support
  • Superb stereo speakers
  • USB Type-C, meaning better support for third-party accessories

The Bad

  • Expensive first-party accessories


Apple iPad 10.9-inch deals: recap


This year, we saw some truly mind-blowing discounts on the 10.9-inch iPad (10th Gen).

For example, you could snag the latest iPad for $50 less, while the older model went for $100 off. Both deals were up for grabs at Amazon.

Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021)
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Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021)


The Good

  • The full iPadOS experience at a low cost
  • TrueTone display
  • 64 GB base storage
  • Has a headphone jack
  • Dependable battery life

The Bad

  • Dated design
  • One-sided speakers
  • Lightning port
  • Non-laminated screen
  • Camera is not great

Apple iPad (2022)
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Apple iPad (2022)


The Good

  • Refreshed design
  • Fast and reliable Touch ID
  • Super performance thanks to A14 Bionic
  • Dual-stereo speakers
  • Reliable battery life
  • USB-C port, goodbye Lightning
  • 5G and Wi-Fi 6 support

The Bad

  • Non-laminated screen that's just okay
  • No more 3.5mm audio jack
  • A serious price hike


Apple iPad mini deals: recap


Cyber Monday helped you save a whopping $119 on a brand-new, unopened iPad Mini 6 with 256GB of storage at Amazon.

Apple iPad mini (6th Gen)
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Apple iPad mini (6th Gen)


The Good

  • Perfect size and weight for reading and jotting down notes
  • Unrivaled performance on a small tablet
  • Punchy stereo speakers
  • USB Type-C
  • 2nd-gen Apple Pencil support

The Bad

  • Unimpressive display, wavy scrolling in portrait mode


Can I expect discounts on the latest iPad models on Cyber Monday, or just older generations?


Usually, the latest iPad models don't get epic discounts on Cyber Monday. That's not to say a fittingly big discount on latest models is completely out of the question, but it happens rarely.

On the bright side, older models typically get substantial markdowns. So, if you don't mind getting a slightly older iPad, know that Cyber Monday should give you plenty of chances to save on one.

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Which retailers offer the best deals on iPads during Cyber Monday?


The best iPad deals during Cyber Monday are usually available at Amazon and Best Buy, but Walmart usually joins in the fun. For more context, Amazon tends to reduce prices for the more budget-friendly options. Historically speaking, Best Buy opts for a different strategy, offering the more expensive models at deep price cuts. Deals on accessories, however, tend to be available at all three.

Do iPads get big discounts during Cyber Monday?


It really depends on what you consider a "big" discount. You can generally expect some models (primarily older ones) to get their price tags reduced by 30-40% at some point during the event. However, we suggest not to anticipate markdowns over 50-60%. 

In any case, we advise you to act fast when you find an iPad deal during Cyber Monday that you really like. That's because the best deals usually expire first.

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