It looks like Christmas is lingering late this year. Apple’s 10th-gen iPad is our overall favorite tablet on the market, and right now, you’ve got a rare opportunity to pick one up for the same price we saw during the major holiday sales just a few weeks ago. Both Amazon and Best Buy have dropped the price of the 2022 flagship iPad back down to $279, which saves you $70 compared to the usual price. It’s a little surprising to see an offer this good so soon after all the Black Friday and Christmas sales, so we’d recommend taking advantage of these savings while you can, as it could be a while before the price drops this low again.
There are several improvements over its predecessor, including a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, an improved 12-megapixel camera, better speakers and the A14 Bionic chip for faster performance. It’s also swapped in USB-C. This model comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, as well as Center Stage, which makes it excellent for video calling.
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It’s worth noting that this iPad isn’t compatible with the Apple Pencil 2 or the new Apple Pencil Pro, so you’ll have to use the first-gen model and a USB-C dongle or grab the USB-C Pencil, both of which are sold separately. Our main gripe with this iPad was the cost over the older (but still functional) ninth-gen model — but this price cut solves that problem.
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Why this deal matters
Claiming the top spot as the overall best tablet of 2025, the 10th-gen iPad is already a decent value at full price, and it’s a serious bargain when you can snag it for even less. Plus, this deal matches the same price that retailers were offering just before Christmas, which makes this a rare opportunity to grab one at a great price outside of a major shopping event.
Is the basic iPad not for you? Be sure to check out our full roundup of all the best tablet deals to find even more savings on iPads, plus models from other brands like Samsung, Google and Amazon. If you’re looking for more Apple deals, check out the top deals on the iPhone 16 series, MacBooks and Apple Watches.
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