Best iPad deals April 2024: Offers on Apple’s Pro, Air and Mini tablets

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Since the debut of the original iPad in 2010, Apple’s tablets have led the way in terms of creating a portable device that can stream media, play games, browse the web, edit audio, pictures and video and even double up as a laptop.

The iPad has managed to become one of the most popular tablets, despite the high price, and although the tech giant rarely takes part in sales, savvy shoppers can often pick up the iPad with a 5-10 per cent discount at select retailers.

While Apple didn’t launch any new iPads in 2023, it released a new iPad Pro, a new iPad Air and even a new entry-level iPad in 2022. We’ve found discounts on current-generation iPads as well as the 2021 models – yep, even the iPad Mini.

If you’re a student or teacher, Apple’s education pricing could save you a substantial amount of money, and you may just get a free pair of AirPods thrown in, too.

We’ve searched high and low for the cheapest prices for Apple’s leading devices – from the iPad Mini to the iPad Pro. These are the discounts to snap up now.

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With a huge discount of £120, the 2022 iPad is cheaper than it’s ever been at Amazon. “The new design, faster processor, better and bigger display are easily worth the price, and the new iPad is a real rival to the iPad Air, which usually costs £170 more,” our writer said in their review. “This is the best tablet under £500 from any manufacturer, in my opinion.”

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The cheapest iPad you’ll find is the 10.2in model, which launched in 2021 and is still sold by Apple. The ninth-generation iPad is still a fast and powerful tablet with a great screen and full-sounding stereo speakers. It works with the Apple pencil and the smart keyboard, too, unlocking extra functionality for anyone who wants to stay productive while on the move.

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The starlight colourway of the fifth-generation iPad Air is currently reduced by £70 at Amazon. Launched in 2022, this model offers up to nine hours of battery life, touch ID for easier authentication – which is built into the button on the top of the device – a 12MP wide rear camera and 12MP ultra-wide front camera. When it comes to storage, there’s 64GB to work with, while everything is fuelled by Apple’s powerful M1 chip.

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If you’re after a smaller tablet, the iPad Mini could be the one. It looks exactly like an iPad Pro, but shrunken down. It includes features common to the bigger tablet, such as a flat-edge design, compatibility with the second-generation Apple pencil (which snaps onto the side magnetically) and an all-screen front.

“It has the best unlock setup of any iPad – a sophisticated and convenient touch ID button,” our writer said in their review. “It has a super-fast processor, and it’s amazingly convenient and pocketable. In terms of a slick, capable tablet you can take anywhere, the iPad mini has the lot.”

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The fourth-generation iPad Pro launched in 2022. It comes in two sizes, but it’s the 11in model that’s currently discounted by 8 per cent. A small amount, yes, but considering it’s the newest model, the saving is pretty good.

“The large iPad Pro is especially brilliant (literally, thanks to the mini LED backlighting that brightens everything) and has a super-fast processor that handles everything you throw at it with ease,” our writer said in their review. “Not everybody needs all this power, though the speedy performance benefits everything the tablet does. If you really want the best tablet around, it’s the iPad Pro.”

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If you’re on a tighter budget, it’s definitely worth considering buying a refurbished iPad from Apple directly or from a third-party reseller, such as Amazon or MusicMagpie. There are often significant discounts, compared with unboxed iPads, and they look and work like new.

All refurbished products on Apple’s website are given a new battery and outer shell, contain all the same manuals and accessories and come in a new white box, plus you get one year’s warranty – the same as if you had bought a brand-new iPad.

“Certified refurbished” or “renewed” iPads from Amazon go through a rigorous refurbishing process. They’re inspected for damage, fully tested to ensure all of the functions are working, and missing or broken parts are replaced, the item is fully cleaned, and only then will it be sold – at a discount. If your iPad breaks within a year, Amazon will either replace it or give you a refund.

MusicMagpie says every iPad or tablet sold on its website store goes through an extensive in-house refurbishment process, performing more than 90 tests before they’re resold. You’re covered for 12 months if you find a technical defect, and if you’re not happy, you’ve got a 14-day money-back guarantee.

It’s also worth familiarising yourself with MusicMagpie’s grading policy. All of its iPads should be in full working order, but some could have signs of wear. There are three refurbishment grades. “Pristine” products will be in an excellent condition cosmetically, “very good” devices will have some small signs of use, and “good” devices will have moderate signs of wear and tear.

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