Here’s where you’ll find the best deals on the iPad, Air, Mini and Pro models
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Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year is just a week away – and many retailers have already started dishing out huge deals across a range of tech, home appliances, beauty and more.
As expected, near the top of almost everyone’s list this November 26th is Apple’s coveted iPad’s. According to research by SEMrush, it was one the top ten most searched for products last year.
Major retailers like Currys, AO.com and Amazon are just a few of the big named brands that have already launched into early Black Friday deals one week ahead of the main event.
Read on to discover what iPad Black Friday deals to expect this year, plus latest offers and more.
Amazon is currently offering a £30 discount on the iPad Air, featuring a stunning crisp screen, quality finish and user-friendly operating system. It’s more lightweight than the original iPad and Pro, yet super fast, and has an exceptional camera to capture all your best moments.
If you’re after compact tablet that packs a punch when it comes to functionality, the iPad Mini is your best bet.
It’s equipped with a 7.9‑inch Retina display, A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine and the new and improved version also works with the Apple Pencil.
At just 300g, it’s paper thin and featherlight, making it ideal for anyone who needs a tablet for on the go.
The iPad Pro is the biggest and most powerful tablet Apple makes. It’s aimed squarely at creative professionals – who illustrate, design, animate and produce. And it’s perfectly suited to the task.
The latest range, launched in late 2021, includes 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen sizes.
If the standard-sized iPads are a bit too big for you to handle casually or take up too much space in your bag, but you really want something bigger than your phone for long reads, browsing the net or watching video content, this iPad mini is the perfect option for you.
Best current iPad deals
Can’t wait until the big day? While it may not yet be Black Friday, there are still some great deals to be found:
Where can you find the best iPad deals this Black Friday?
Some of the best places we expect to find great deals on Apple Watches this Black Friday include:
To help shoppers ensure they get exactly what they want for the best price we’ve pulled together some top tips below:
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Do research ahead of time – preparation is key and getting some background knowledge on items you intend to buy will save you time and effort ahead of the big day. Don’t forget to read the reviews and expert round ups for an independent recommendation.
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Register your interest – Sign up to specific retailer newsletters to stay in the loop and get the latest news on what they will be offering for Black Friday. Most retailers will be regularly updating shoppers on all the exciting promotions and the latest deals on thousands of products in the lead up and during the shopping bonanza.
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Bookmark pages of products you want ahead of time , that way when the clock strikes midnight you won’t have to waste time scrolling through thousands of products.
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Get online early – online demand last year was unprecedented, and we expect this year will be no different. It’s worth burning the midnight oil if you really want to score huge deals.
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Compare prices across a number of retailers and look for free delivery options to maximise your savings. This will help ensure you get the best possible discounts on all your coveted items.
What Apple iPad deals did we see last year?
Even last year, when these devices were still relatively new, we saw big savings on the latest iPad Pro – and even the newly-released 8th generation iPad as well.
We also saw some record low prices on the entry-level 10.2-inch iPad last year, which was especially impressive considering Apple’s cheapest device had only been released for several weeks.
One of the best way to predict what will happen in 2021 is to look back at last year’s best iPad Black Friday deals. Here’s what we saw:
- iPad Mini 5 64GB: £399 (was £377) at Currys
- iPad Air 3 64GB: £469 (was £399) at Currys
- iPad Air 4 64GB: £709 (was £679.97) at Amazon
- iPad Pro 11-inch 2020 128GB: £769 (was £706.70) at Amazon
- iPad Pro 11-inch 2020 256GB: £869 (was £816) at John Lewis
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2020 128GB: £969 (was £895.69) at Amazon
When will we see the best iPad Black Friday deals?
While Black Friday itself takes place on 26th November, it’s worth bearing in mind that there are still plenty of iPad deals to be found in the days and weeks leading up to Black Friday.
It was a similar story last year, when retailers began their Black Friday sales much earlier than usual as a result of increased competition online and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We’ll be updating this guide to bring you all of best Apple Watch Black Friday deals as they come in, so check back for the latest and best prices.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy an iPad?
Black Friday is usually the best time to pick up a great deal on the latest Apple gadgets as it occurs shortly after Apple’s annual keynote event in September, which it uses to announce the next generation of its devices.
We typically see a rush by retailers to slash prices of Apple devices after this event, including iPads.
This year, however, the new iPad Pro was announced back in late Spring before being released on May 21st.
As it’s already been out for several months, many retailers have already started to offer deals on the latest iPad.
The good news, however, is that with no scheduled releases this Autumn we expect there to be deep discounts across all iPads including the iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad Mini.
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