Looking for a powerful yet affordable tablet? Now is the perfect time. Apple’s 11th-generation iPad, released earlier this year, is currently available for just $279 on Amazon Prime Day—a rare $50 discount that makes it the lowest price ever for Apple’s most popular tablet.
This iPad is powered by the fast and efficient A16 Bionic chip, offering smooth performance for multitasking, gaming, video calls, and content consumption. With an 11-inch display, it strikes the ideal balance between portability and screen space—perfect for everyday use.
While it doesn’t have a laminated display (which might make it less ideal for artists using Apple Pencil), it still handles most tasks with ease. And with the upcoming iPadOS 26 update, users can enjoy desktop-style multitasking thanks to Apple’s new windowing system—just pair it with a keyboard case for a laptop-like experience.
Unlike more expensive models, this iPad does not support Apple Intelligence, but that may be a bonus for those who want a clean, simplified experience without added AI features. It charges via USB-C, a welcome upgrade for those transitioning from older Lightning models, and includes Touch ID in the power button. The 12MP front-facing camera is now perfectly centered for landscape video calls.
Need constant connectivity? There’s a 5G-enabled version as well, though it comes at a higher cost.
Compared to Android alternatives like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE, which is still priced at $430 even after discount, Apple’s $279 iPad stands out as the best value tablet in 2025.
Don’t miss this limited-time deal—Apple’s best budget iPad won’t stay this low for long.
