With Amazon Prime Day iPad deals just over two weeks away, there's plenty of research to get underway. Working out just how much you should be paying for Apple's luxury table on Prime Day boils down to knowing this year's best sale prices so far, and the offers that were on the table 12 months ago. That's where we come in. We've been tracking Prime Day iPad deals for years now, and have been watching each of these models closely since release. You'll find each device's full price history below, and our hard-won tips and tricks for scouting out the biggest offers on the day as soon as they land.
We're also using all of this experience to make our own predictions for this year's Prime Day iPad deals. You'll find the prices and discounts we're expecting to see this year just below - so you can match your own expectations accordingly.
In general, we do expect this year's Prime Day iPad deals to be a little more fruitful than sales gone by. Much of the current lineup was released back in 2021, which means new models could be on their way in the traditional September launch window. If that's the case, we could be seeing some particularly strong offers on the current generation - especially the 2020 iPad Air and 10.2-inch iPad.
We're rounding up all our predictions for this years' Prime Day iPad deals in full just below; from the models we'll be watching the most to the dates and times we expect for this year's offers.
When will Prime Day iPad deals start?
Prime Day iPad deals will start on Tuesday 12 July and roll through until Wednesday 13 this year, in a return to the traditional summer timeline. That means there's around three weeks left to get prepped for this year's offers (and even less time considering we often see some discounts going live in the days leading up).
Do you need Prime for Amazon Prime Day iPad deals?
The short answer is yes, you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of this year's offers. However, there's a longer answer in here as well.
If you're not planning on picking up a new subscription for the sale, it's worth noting that other retailers often try to compete with the global online giant, launching their own sales over the same two day period. That means you'll find many of the best Prime Day iPad deals price matched at a range of other sites. In the US, we'd recommend keeping an eye on Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, and in the UK we expect Currys, Very, and Argos to get involved as well.
Of course, you can always keep things simple and shop in one place without paying for the necessary Prime membership. Amazon often offers Prime free trials around its sales as a way to encourage more shoppers, so time it right and you could be browsing the virtual aisles without having a paid subscription.
Amazon Prime 30 day free trial
Amazon is now offering a 30 day free trial of its Prime service ahead of its official sale. That means you can line yourself up for some excellent discounts without even paying a penny. Not only that, but this trial will see you comfortably through the full sale and into the leftovers as well.
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What to expect from Amazon Prime Day iPad deals 2022
We often see Prime Day iPad deals varying in quality based on the model you're looking for. This year there's an even wider scope in the range than usual - we've got M1 devices sitting alongside budget 10.2-inch tablets, and models from 2020 still kicking around on the shelves as well. That's why we've split our predictions by model, so you can head straight to the tablet you're hunting for some insights into what to expect.
If you don't know which iPad you're on the lookout for, it's worth noting that prices and features generally fall along the budget to premium scale, with products placed in the following order:
- Budget - iPad 10.2-inch
- Mid-range - iPad Air
- Upper mid-range - iPad Mini
- Premium - iPad Pro
10.2-inch iPad
- US Predictions:
$329.99$279.99 - $299.99 - UK Predictions:
£319£299 - £309
The base level iPad is always the go-to for any a deal-hunter. With a relatively affordable price tag, and a jack of all trades nature, it's the perfect starter device for anyone who just needs to browse the web, stream some content, and play some lighter games. Bumping up to a 64GB base storage (the previous generation only offered 32GB), the 2021 model has been a little more stubborn to price drops than its ancestors.
So far, the cheapest we've ever seen this device was $299 ($30 off the $329) in the US. That discount was first spotted just weeks after the tablet's release and repeated over the holiday sales period. We haven't yet spotted such a return in 2022, though, which means realistically this is likely the position we'll find ourselves in come the summer. If we're thinking optimistically (and with that September refresh date looming), Amazon could stretch to a $279.99 price here to break some headlines.
Over in the UK, things aren't looking so hot. The 2021 10.2-inch iPad has been holding onto its £319 RRP at Amazon for its entire life, dropping a few pounds here and there. However, there is light on the horizon. We've recently started seeing a £309 sales price popping up for £10 off. If things continue in this trend, Amazon could well drop this entry level model even further, down to £299 if the wind is in the right direction.
iPad Air
- US Prediction:
$599$549 - UK Prediction:
£569£549 - £559
The 2022 iPad Air 5th generation launched in March, and since then it's already seen some cash falling away from its $599 / £569 MSRP. In fact, a brand new record low $549 price has only just been spotted at Amazon, which certainly bodes well for some similar iPad Air deals come the summer. Still, this is a fresh release - and will be considered as such even in June or July. That means we wouldn't expect to see any further discounts on this record low come official Prime Day iPad deals this year.
Things aren't quite as exciting in the UK. We don't often see discounts on newer releases across the pond like those of the US, which means the latest iPad Air is still sitting at its regular £569 RRP - and has been since launch - at Amazon. However, we're still optimistic for a smaller saving of around £10 or £20 in this year's Prime Day iPad deals. That would place the new release inline with the previous generation's pricing trajectory.
We would also recommend keeping a sharp eye out for the older 2020 model if you're really looking to spend as little as possible. You're dropping the M1 processor under the hood, but still getting the same form factor. We've seen prices dropping as low as $399 at Walmart in recent months, and if this discount can return it's well worth investigating.
iPad Mini 6
- US Predictions:
$499$409 - UK Predictions:
£479£459
The iPad Mini 6 doesn't quite have the same urgency behind it as the 10.2-inch model. We don't see annual refreshes on this line and there's still some serious value packed into that price proposal. Still, in the US we've seen that $499 MSRP giving way to a $459 price fairly consistently - even holding out for much of March and April so far. However, recent discounts have seen this miniature tablet dropping down as low as $399 over the last few weeks, with many offers only jumping slightly back up to $409 afterwards. That means there's more wiggle room than first appears here, though any models with a sub-$400 price will likely be snapped up quickly.
We haven't seen the UK's record low £459 price on the iPad Mini 6 in some time, with the 64GB model holding onto a sales figure of between £465 and £475 for most of 2022 so far. That means we would expect to see that £20 discount over the £479 RRP return in the summer, though it would be slightly optimistic to expect anything more from this year's iPad Mini deals.
iPad Pro
- US Prediction | 11-inch:
$899$749 - $799 - US Prediction | 12.9-inch:
$1,199$1,049-$1,099 - UK Prediction | 11-inch:
£749£699 - £719 - UK Prediction | 12.9-inch:
£1,149£1,049
The $899 11-inch iPad Pro has never formally dropped below $799 at Amazon, though coupons have often offered an additional $50 off that sales price. That means we're looking forward to some $749 price tags this year, potentially with an additional $50 lopped off that cost during particularly frenzied flash sales. We certainly wouldn't count on it, though, and that $749 cost itself will likely be the result of coupons flashing in and out during the sale itself. This is one to watch like a hawk when the time comes.
If you're after the larger model, we're expecting the biggest iPad Pro deals to sit in the higher storage tiers. These devices were the only ones to receive significant discounts during last year's November sales, so they're a sure bet. However, if you're looking to beat the $1,079 record low base price we saw last December, things are going to get tricky. As with the 11-inch model, we often see savings coming in the form of coupons that appear and disappear on the site during the sale itself. That means we're expecting to see a discount down to the (now fairly standard) $1,099.99 sales price, with an additional $50 off periodically.
The 11-inch iPad Pro has dropped as low as £699 in the UK before, in a particularly fleeting discount last November. However, other retailers have been picking this price up during flash sales before and since. That means we would recommend watching out for an additional £20 or so off the £719 sales price we're so used to seeing on this model. Meanwhile, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro price has been steadily falling over the course of 2022 so far. The base 128GB model has settled on a £1,099 sales price that could give way to £1,049 if stock is plentiful during the official Prime Day iPad deals.
What are the latest iPad models?
The iPad models you need to watch out for this Prime Day are the following:
10.2-inch iPad (9th generation, 2021)
iPad Mini (6th generation, 2021)
iPad Air (5th generation, 2022)
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation, 2021)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation, 2021)
Last year's best Prime Day iPad deals
US deals
Apple iPad Air | 4th Gen. | Rose Gold | $599.99 $519.99 at Best Buy
Save $80 - If you were after something slim and stylish, you could save $80 on the 2020 iPad Air in Best Buy's competing Prime Day iPad Air deals. Not only that, but this offer also came with six months of Apple Music as well.
Apple iPad Pro (2020) in Space Gray | $799 $688 at Walmart
Save $110 - Over at Walmart, you could bag yourself a bargain on the 2020 iPad Pro. Available for a discounted price in Space Grey, the Pro features an 11-inch edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, 10 hours of battery life, USB-C connector, and Face ID features.
Apple iPad Mini in Space Grey | $598 $398 at Walmart Save $200 - The previous generation iPad Mini was down to just $398 at Walmart last Prime Day. With Apple Pencil support, a crisp 7.9-inch display, a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, 10-hour battery life, and iOS 12, this little number still packed a punch.
UK deals
2020 Apple iPad Pro (2nd Generation in silver) | £1,269 £999.99 at Amazon
Save £270 - You could get your hands on the 2020 Apple iPad Pro with 1TB storage, WiFi, and an 11-inch screen and get yourself a hearty saving of just under £270. Complete with a great Liquid retina display, 12MP wide camera, and the A12Z bionic chip, this is a fantastic all-rounder that can be used for work or entertainment.
iPad Mini (2019 in Space Grey) | £399 £349 at Currys
Save £50 - If you didn't mind opting for a slightly older model for less, you could save a tidy £50 on the iPad Mini in the sleek Space Grey shade. With iOS 12, a 7.9-inch Retina display, and a 10-hour battery life, you're getting a very solid tablet for less. Creatives out there will also benefit from its Apple pencil support functionality.
We're also getting you prepped for all the best Prime Day laptop deals, Prime Day PS5 deals, and Prime Day Xbox Series X deals.
Source: Sun Co
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