Apple devices don’t tend to deviate too far from their retail prices, meaning upgrading to the latest tech can cost a pretty penny. But, Apple does keep around older devices and reduce their prices over time, and third-party retailers often drop prices even lower. That’s why, right now, you can nab the 2021 ninth-gen iPad for just $224 at Amazon — a new record low for the device.
If you’re after a tablet that’s great for the basics like checking your email, streaming shows and exploring social media, this is one of the best iPad deals you’ll find out there right now. Apple’s 10.2-inch tablet may have been superseded by the 10th-gen iPad, which ditched the home button, but it has plenty of great features.
It’s equipped with the still-capable A13 Bionic chip, an 8-megapixel wide-angle rear camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide front camera with Center Stage technology and more. The Retina display has been upgraded from previous models. It has True Tone technology, which adjusts the screen for comfortable viewing in any light.
It also includes a Lightning connector, instead of USB-C, which will be useful to those with plenty of Lightning cables around, and it gets up to 10 hours of battery life per charge. Plus, this 2021 iPad supports the first-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard — they’re sold separately but can help you create and work more easily, so they may be worth the investment.
For those preferring to go for the current-gen device, we’ve rounded up the best 10th-gen iPad deals from across the web.