The new base iPad was a no-show at Apple's March event, but it doesnt even matter the current model is still the best cheap tablet you can buy, and its on sale now

Date:
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:50:34 +0000

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Amazon's current deal price on the iPad 11-inch (2025) means you don't need
to wait for the now-overdue new model.

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Well admit it: we thought Apple would release a new entry-level iPad in
March, so much so that we actively warned you against buying the current version until the companys latest product showcase was done and dusted.

Shop the full Amazon Spring Deal Days sale

Well, Apples March event did play host to the launch of a new iPad, but not a new entry-level model. Instead, the M4-powered iPad Air 13-inch (2026) hit shelves alongside the excellent MacBook Neo great if youre in the market for a new cheap laptop, but not so brilliant if you were hoping to see Apple refresh its sub-$400 tablet offering. In any case, were now not expecting a new base iPad to arrive until fall at the earliest, but thats not a problem for two reasons. First, all signs point towards the next-gen iPad getting little more than a chipset upgrade and Apple Intelligence support. And
second, the still excellent A16-powered model is on sale now for under $300 (was $349) at Amazon . (Not in the US? See today's best deals in your region below.) Today's best iPad 11-inch (2025) deal Apple iPad: was $349 now $299
at Amazon The base model iPad is the best it's ever been. Apple's cheapest tablet now comes equipped with the A16 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and a gorgeous 11-inch display. It doesn't have Apple Intelligence, but it's the most powerful tablet in its price range and recently benefited from some killer desktop-style features with iPadOS 26. This deal knocks a welcome $50 off the list price, and is only $20 shy of the lowest-ever price for this particular model. View Deal The iPad 11-inch (2025) ranks as the best iPad for most people and the best cheap tablet overall, and we only advised against buying it earlier this month because, as youve read, we thought it was getting replaced in March. But with its A16 chipset, 10-hour battery life, and crisp 10.9-inch screen (Apple likes to round up the numbers), it remains a stellar choice for scrolling, streaming, video calling, and light gaming.

Amazon s current deal price on the 128GB model isnt the best weve ever seen it hit as low as $271 during Black Friday last year but now, unlike before, deals are available on almost every color and storage configuration.

The 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model, for instance, is currently just $466.60
(was $599) , which actually is a record-low price.

Still need convincing about the iPad's value? Check out our video review of the tablet below: iPad A16 review: still one of the best tablets you can buy, even without Apple Intelligence - YouTube Watch On More of today's best
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