Best iPad deals in April 2025: Save ?100 on the iPad Pro

Since the original iPad launched in 2010, Apple’s devices have dominated the tablet market. The most powerful iPad is as capable as some laptops when it comes to streaming, gaming, browsing and video editing, especially when paired with the right keyboard accessory.

Despite their high price tag, Apple’s iPads are among the most popular?tablets in the world. While the tech giant rarely offers deals, savvy shoppers can often pick up the iPad with a discount at third-party retailers such as Amazon, Currys and Very.

Apple released a new iPad Air and a refreshed entry-level iPad earlier this year, following the launch of the iPad Mini at the end of 2024, and that means discounts on previous models are starting to appear. We’ve found deals on current-generation iPads, as well as the 2022 and 2021 entry-level versions.

Plus, 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 lowest prices for Apple’s leading devices –?from the iPad Air to the iPad Pro. These are the discounts to snap up this month.

Alex Lee is The Independent’s senior tech critic. Specialising in Apple’s latest gear, he’s tried and tested the brand’s products and written extensively on its new launches. He also tracks the prices of its tech, including AirPods, iPads, the Apple Watch and more, so that he stays abreast of deals as they drop. He’d only ever recommend a genuine discount from retailers he trusts.

There’s more than ?25 off the newest iPad Mini at Amazon. Our tech critic called it “a premium device with strong performance” and “easily the best small-screen tablet you can buy” in their iPad Mini 7th gen review.

With the launch of the 11th-generation iPad, the 10th-generation model has now been slashed to an all-time low price at Amazon, “The 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,” they added.

Now superseded by the iPad Air M3, the 11in iPad Air has just received a tasty ?55 price cut at Very. Released in May last year, Tech critic David Phelan gave the device five stars in?his review. “Put the iPad Air in the magic keyboard case, and you have something approaching a laptop, but thinner and lighter,” he said. “The software is now so advanced it works tremendously as an alternative laptop – Apple’s stage manager setup, which enables you to see separate windows more easily, comes pretty close to beating macOS.”

The latest generation of iPad Pro launched last year, with the new M4 chipset giving it the best performance of any tablet in Apple’s range. Tech critic David called it “monstrously powerful” and “somehow slimmer than an iPod Nano” in his?iPad Pro review. Right now, there’s ?100 off the 256GB, 13in model at Amazon.

The ninth-generation iPad may be a few years old now, but it is still a fast and powerful tablet. It has a great screen and lush 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. Currys has slashed the price of the 256GB model by ?90.

With the launch of the new?7th-generation iPad Mini, Amazon has just discounted the older model from 2021 by ?50. “The Mini looks like a shrunken version of the iPad Pro or iPad Air from 2020 and includes features common to those bigger tablets, such as a flat-edge design, compatibility with the second-generation Apple pencil (which snaps onto that convenient flat edge magnetically to charge) and an all-screen front,” tech critic David said in?his review. “It has a super-fast processor, and it’s amazingly convenient and pocketable.”

Designed for the 7th generation iPad Mini, Apple’s official smart folio case offers your tablet protection on the front and back and uses a folding design that allows you to prop the iPad up on a desk for viewing, typing or making video calls. There’s ?10 off the entire colour range at Amazon.

We’re constantly tracking the price of Apple’s range of iPads across all the major retailers, watching to see when the price falls and comparing the current price against competitor sites. We begin tracking the price the second Apple puts an iPad on sale and are always looking for the cheapest prices. We only look at deals from reputable websites, so you can trust that Apple’s AirPods are genuine.

There’s a reason people opt for iPhones and iOS devices instead of Android ones – they’re just easier to use, with a simple and intuitive interface. The iPadOS looks exactly the same as your iPhone, so you’ll be able to use it without any learning curve, and you get access to the thousands of apps on the App Store. But the biggest benefit is that you’ll be inside Apple’s ecosystem, meaning that all your devices will work together – your iPhone and MacBook. Overall, it’s just a simpler, more accessible tablet, with large, stunning displays, plus FaceTime and iMessage support.

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 to 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. You also get a one-year 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 and 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 it’s 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 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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