I review tablets for a living — 7 iPad Prime Day deals I recommend now

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Amazon Prime Big Deals Days are underway today and tomorrow. If you’re hunting for an iPad, now’s the time to get one (or more) at a lower cost than normal. But which iPad should you get? I’m here to help.

I review the best iPads for Tom’s Guide, so I know exactly which Apple tablets to recommend to people. All the main iPad models are now on sale, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find an Apple tablet. Whether you’re interested in the diminutive iPad mini or the enormous iPad Pro 12.9-inch, you can take advantage of some great deals.

Here are the 7 best iPad Amazon Prime Big Deals Days happening right now.

Best early Prime Day iPad deals — Quick links

Apple iPad (9th Gen/Wi-Fi/64GB): was $329 now $249 @ Amazon
Apple iPad (10th Gen/Wi-Fi/256GB): was $599 now $549 @ Amazon
8.3" iPad mini 6: was $499 now $399 @ Amazon
iPad Air 5 (Wi-Fi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
iPad Air 5 (Wi-Fi/256GB): was $749 now $649 @ Amazon
12.9" iPad Pro 2022 (WiFi/128GB): was $1,099 now $1,049 @ Amazon
11" iPad Pro 2021 (WiFi/128GB): was $1,099 now $1,049 @ Amazon

Apple iPad (10th Gen/Wi-Fi/256GB): was $599 now $549 @ Amazon
The Apple iPad (10th Gen) has a lot going for it. We appreciate its sleek design and improved rear camera, while we're glad Apple finally decided to drop the outdated Home button from previous models. Delivering faster performance than its predecessors thanks to its A14 Bionic Chip, this is a top-tier tablet. Right now you can save $70 on Amazon, which has the lowest price. Check out our Apple iPad (10th gen) review for more detail.
Price check: $564 @ Walmart

iPad Air 5 (Wi-Fi/64GB): was $599 now $499 @ Amazon
Editor's choice: The 2022 iPad Air is powered by Apple's M1 processor, which features an 8-core CPU that delivers up to 60% faster performance than the previous-gen iPad Air. Other new features include a 12MP ultra-wide front camera that supports Center Stage and 5G support (cellular models only). The tablet features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640), 12MP wide (rear) camera, USB-C charging, and Magic Keyboard support.
Price check: $499 @ Best Buy | $559 @ Walmart

12.9" iPad Pro 2022 (WiFi/128GB): was $1,099 now $1,049 @ Amazon
Lowest price! The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is Apple's top tablet. In our iPad Pro 2022 review we called it an all-around great tablet that delivers solid performance, a handy new Apple Pencil Hover feature, and excellent video quality. It features Apple's latest M2 CPU, 12.9-inch 2732 x 2048 Liquid XDR display with ProMotion (120Hz), Apple Pencil 2/Magic Keyboard/Smart Keyboard Folio support, and works with Apple Pencil hover, which lets you see a preview of your mark before you make it. You also get 12MP wide and 10MP ultra-wide cameras and a 12MP TrueDepth front camera.
Price check: $1,099 @ B&H Photo | $1,059 @ Best Buy

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Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.