If you missed Black Friday, no sweat — retailers are still chopping prices across Apple’s tablet line. The headline grabber is the M5 iPad Pro, which has dropped back to the all‑time lows we saw during Black Friday, while the M3 iPad Air and iPad mini are enjoying solid discounts of their own.
What’s on sale right now
Amazon and Best Buy have matched or beat the recent record lows on the 2025 M5 iPad Pro lineup, with discounts up to $180 on larger 13‑inch configurations. Notable prices moving now include:
- 11‑inch M5 iPad Pro, 256GB Wi‑Fi — $899 (was $999)
- 11‑inch M5 iPad Pro, 512GB Wi‑Fi — $1,099 (was $1,199)
- 13‑inch M5 iPad Pro, 512GB Wi‑Fi — $1,399 (was $1,499)
- 13‑inch M5 iPad Pro, 2TB Nano‑Texture Wi‑Fi — $2,219 (was $2,399)
- Check multiple retailers. Prices and stock vary between Amazon, Best Buy, Target and others; sometimes Best Buy will match Amazon on the same SKU. MacRumors and deal trackers flagged that several M5 configurations are matching Black Friday lows at both Amazon and Best Buy.
- Watch ship dates. If you need a gift in hand, some discounted M5 models show later delivery windows.
- If you’re pairing a keyboard or Pencil, include that cost in your total; keyboards and styluses are often discounted but not always bundled.
Retailers vary by model and finish; some nano‑texture glass and high‑capacity SKUs are where you’ll see the biggest dollar drops (up to about $180 off). Keep an eye on delivery estimates, though — Amazon listings for certain models already show arrival dates slipping past Christmas.
If the M5 is overkill for your needs, the M3 iPad Air is the sweet spot for many buyers. Most M3 Air configurations are currently around $100–$150 off, with 11‑inch models dipping into the mid‑$400s depending on retailer and color. Target has run short, time‑limited Target Circle pricing on select Air models (11‑inch 128GB offers have appeared near $450), but those promotions usually require signing into Target Circle and run while supplies last.
The compact iPad mini 7 has also been discounted — Amazon and other stores have taken $100 off common configurations, putting the 128GB mini in the $399–$519 range depending on seller.
Accessories have been part of the holiday price swirl too. If you plan to make an iPad a productivity machine, look for temporary markdowns on the Magic Keyboard and stylus pairings; the keyboard is often the single best add‑on if you want laptop‑like typing. You can find Apple accessories such as the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil through common retailers — the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are frequently discounted alongside tablet sales (Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil).
How to decide (and what to watch for)
Short version: buy the model that matches how you plan to use it. The M5 iPad Pro is a performance beast — excellent for video editors, pro multitaskers, and folks replacing a MacBook in their workflow. For lighter work, note taking, media and everyday apps, the M3 iPad Air delivers most of the experience at a fraction of the price. The mini is perfect if you want a pocketable tablet for reading, commuting, or one‑handed browsing.
A couple of practical tips:
Holiday sales on Apple hardware are spreading beyond tablets — if you’re comparing across Apple gear, there are also steep discounts on laptops and other devices this season. For example, recent markdowns have pushed MacBook Air pricing into competitive territory, which might affect whether you choose an iPad+keyboard or a light Mac laptop instead (MacBook Air deals).
And because Apple is increasingly tying device capabilities to its evolving AI features, it’s worth checking which models support Apple Intelligence — that can affect how useful an iPad is for future updates and Siri integrations (Apple Intelligence work with Google Gemini).
Deals are live now and shifting daily. If a specific model and capacity has landed in your price range, it’s wise to act — holiday stock and delivery windows are the real limiting factors this year.