Apple iPads on Sale for Mother's Day: New Price Drops

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with a brand new iPad? This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 11, and while the window for timely delivery has mostly closed, the iPad deals are still in full swing—and some are even better than before. A late gift can still be a fantastic surprise, and right now, several of the latest iPad models, including the 11th-gen Apple iPad (A16), the 7th-gen iPad Air, and the iPad Mini (A17 Pro), are available at the best prices we've seen all year.

New 2025 Apple iPad 10.9" (A16) Starting at $267

New price drop. Earlier this week, the iPad saw a $50 reduction, bringing it down to $299. Now, the Yellow and Pink models are even more affordable, priced at $267.17 and $277.78, respectively. These price drops won't last long, so act quickly to secure your order.

Yellow### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

10$349.00 save 23%$267.17 at Walmart$349.00 save 14%$299.00 at AmazonPink### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

5$349.00 save 20%$277.78 at Amazon$349.00 save 20%$277.78 at WalmartSilver### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

8$349.00 save 14%$299.00 at AmazonBlue### Apple iPad (A16) 128GB

23$349.00 save 14%$299.00 at AmazonFor most people, the standard iPad (not the Air, Mini, or Pro) strikes the perfect balance between iOS benefits and snappy performance at an affordable price. Released on March 12, 2025, this current generation model boasts significant upgrades from its predecessor, launched in October 2022. The new model features a more powerful A16 processor compared to the A14, 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB, and a base storage of 128GB, up from 64GB. Remarkably, the launch price of $349 is lower than the previous generation's $399.

Key features that have carried over include the 10.9" Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360x1640 (264ppi), USB Type-C charging, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and the same camera setup. It also supports the Magic Folio keyboard, transforming it into a mini laptop for enhanced productivity, making it an excellent choice for students. Additionally, it's compatible with the newer Apple Pencil with USB-C.

$100 Off the New 2025 Apple iPad Air (M3)

Amazon is currently offering the 7th generation Apple iPad Air M3 at the lowest prices seen so far. The 11" model is now available for $499, and the 13" model for $699, both reflecting a $100 instant discount. This is the best price yet for the 2025 model equipped with the M3 chip. Released in March, this current generation iPad Air is only one year newer than the 6th gen model, with the primary upgrade being the transition from the M2 to the M3 chip.

### Apple iPad Air 11" (M3) 128GB

10$599.00 save 17%$499.00 at Amazon### Apple iPad Air 13" (M3) 128GB

7$799.00 save 13%$699.00 at Amazon$100 off New Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro)

Starting this week, Amazon is offering the current generation Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) for $399.99 shipped, following a $100 discount. Released in October 2024, the new iPad Mini features significant enhancements over its predecessor, including the more powerful A17 Pro processor, double the base storage capacity, an updated faster Wi-Fi 6e protocol, a USB Type-C port for faster charging, and compatibility with the newer Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Intelligence.

### Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) 128GB

3$499.00 save 20%$399.00 at AmazonLooking for more iPad resources?

If you're unsure which iPad suits your needs best, our comprehensive iPad guide details which model is ideal for various use cases. For students, we've compiled a list of the best iPads for schoolwork. If you're exploring alternatives to iOS, check out our roundup of the best Android tablets of 2025.

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