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? While this year’s celebration falls on Sunday, May 11—leaving limited time for delivery—a last-minute gift is still better than no gift at all. Many top iPad deals remain active, and some have even improved. The latest models, including the 11th-gen Apple iPad (A16), the 7th-gen iPad Air, and the iPad Mini (A17 Pro), are now available at some of the best prices of the year.

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

Price drop alert! The iPad recently dropped $50 to $299, and select color options like Yellow and Pink are even cheaper—$267.17 and $277.78 respectively. These limited-time offers won’t last long, so act fast if you want to secure one before they're gone.

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 users, the standard iPad remains the ideal choice—it delivers excellent iOS performance, modern features, and affordability. Released March 12, 2025, it improves upon the previous model with a faster A16 chip (up from A14), more RAM (6GB vs. 4GB), and increased base storage (128GB vs. 64GB). It also maintains key features like the 10.9” Liquid Retina display (2360x1640, 264ppi), USB-C port, Wi-Fi 6, and compatibility with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil (USB-C). At $349, its launch price was actually lower than the previous generation’s $399 starting point.

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

Amazon is currently offering the latest 7th-gen iPad Air with M3 chip at its lowest price yet. The 11” model is now $499 and the 13” version is $699 after a $100 instant discount—the best deal we’ve seen since its March release. Though only a minor update over the previous generation, the jump to the M3 processor brings a noticeable performance boost that can benefit creative professionals and multitaskers alike.

### 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)

Amazon has also launched a new sale on the current-generation Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro), bringing it down to $399.99 shipped thanks to a $100 discount. Released in October 2024, the iPad Mini received major upgrades, including the powerful A17 Pro chip, doubled base storage, Wi-Fi 6E support, a USB-C port for faster charging, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Intelligence.

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

3$499.00 save 20%$399.00 at Amazon

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If you're unsure which iPad suits your needs best, our iPad buying guide breaks down each model and its ideal use case. Looking for an iPad for school? Check out our list of the best iPads for students. And if you're considering alternatives beyond iOS, explore our picks for the best Android tablets of 2025.

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