Technology: Black Friday 2019 iPad deals: Pick up the 10.2-inch iPad for $299

By cnet
november 20, 2019

The best cheap iPad deals in November 2019

Here are the best Apple iPad prices on new and old models including the Pro and Mini versions.But when new versions come out on an almost annual basis, there's plenty of room for discounts on the older ones. We're here to find reduced iPad prices on current-gen models too including the latest members of the family, the brand new 2019 incarnations of the all new 10.2-inch iPad, the iPad Mini and iPad Air. We've got you covered for the latest high-end iPad Pro deals too.

One of the stars of Black Friday 2019 is the iPad. Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo and others have already unveiled some major discounts, culminating in Walmart's head-turner on this 10.5-inch iPad Pro last week. (The price has since creeped from $599 to $699 -- but it's still a total steal on a pro-caliber Apple tablet with 512GB of storage.)

But the best deals are still to come. And if you're in the market, take note: Walmart has announced that the new 10.2-inch iPad will hit $250 on Nov. 27. For now, B&H and Amazon are now selling it for $299. But if you can wait, you should.

This $699 MacBook Air deal makes it cheaper than an iPad Pro

Miss Apple's old keyboard design for the MacBook Air? You can get the 2017 MacBook Air for cheap at AmazonRight now you can pick up this sweet Black Friday laptop deal, scoring the 2017 MacBook Air with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD for just $699. It's an older processor to be sure, but it's really not that much slower than the current mid-2019 model, and this $300 Amazon Black Friday deal is pretty awesome.

In the meantime, we still like the 9.7-inch iPad for $289 at Amazon (though it's currently listed as out of stock until after the new year). And Best Buy is sticking with its worthy deal on the 256GB version of Apple's most deluxe tablet -- $950 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (You need to be a member of the retailer's My Best Buy rewards program, the basic tier of which is free, to take advantage of the price.)

First look at Apple's 10.2-inch iPad

The discounts on the newer iPad Mini and iPad Air are still pretty negligible. We'd recommend waiting for the next round of deals to come through before buying either one of them.

Note that we're focused on the Wi-Fi versions of the iPad here. Using LTE on a tablet is cool but, for most people, not worth the additional cost -- for the device and the monthly service -- especially when you can easily tether your phone for free.

Best Black Friday 2019 iPad deals: The biggest Apple iPad savings available now

Apple's iPad range is bigger and more confusing than ever. But thankfully, it's an easy decision this year.Unlike last year, Apple hasn't released a new version of the top-end iPad Pro. But the recent 10.2-inch budget-line iPad is better than ever.

10.5-inch iPad Pro (512GB): $699

You save $300

This is a nice deal on an older version of Apple's iPad Pro. Yes, the discount was up to $400 last week. And, yes, this 10.5-inch iPad was released in 2017. But, still. Walmart's loaded configuration (512GB of storage, Apple's A10X processor) is a bargain at $699 -- even in 2019.

$699.00 AT WALMART

12.9-inch iPad Pro (256GB): $950

Save $200

Last week, Best Buy had the best price we'd seen on the 64GB model, with a $300 discount. That deal is gone -- but the company is now offering $200 off the step-up 256GB model (and the 512GB and 1TB versions, too). Note that you need to be a member of Best Buy's My Best Buy reward program to see the sale prices.

$950.00 AT BEST BUY

11-inch iPad Pro: $650

Save $150

Best Buy comes within $1 of the all-time lowest price we've seen for the 11-inch 64GB iPad Pro, $650. And the 256GB model is also on sale for $800. Note that you need to be a member of the retailer's My Best Buy program to get this sale price.

Best Black Friday 2019 iPad deals: $250 10.2-inch iPad and more on sale now

Apple's iPad range is bigger and more confusing than ever. Here's how to choose the right one for you this year.Unlike last year, Apple hasn't released a new version of the top-end iPad Pro. But the recent 10.2-inch budget-line iPad is better than ever.

$650.00 AT BEST BUY

2018 Apple 9.7-inch iPad (32GB): $289

You save $40

Last year's 9.7-inch iPad is pretty much the same as the new 10.2-inch model -- just with a slightly smaller display and no dock connection. And this is the lowest price we've seen in a minute. Note: Amazon says this model won't be in stock until after the new year.

$289.00 AT AMAZON

2018 Apple 9.7-inch iPad (128GB): $400

Save $30

Walmart is offering a modest discount on the 128GB model. Alternately, you can snag the cellular-enabled 32GB version of this iPad for $329, though, as always, you need to supply the data service.

$400.00 AT WALMART

2019 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB): $299

Save $30

Walmart has announced that this new iPad will hit $250 on Nov. 27. For now, B&H and Amazon are now selling it for $299. The brand-new 10.2-inch iPad has a larger screen and more Pro-level features than its predecessor. Amazon also has the 128GB model on sale for $400.

Biggest Black Friday 2019 iPad deals available now: Huge savings with $250 10.2-inch iPad

With Apple's iPad range getting bigger and more confusing than ever, we go through how to choose the right one for you this year.Unlike last year, Apple hasn't released a new version of the top-end iPad Pro. But the recent 10.2-inch budget-line iPad is better than ever.

$299.00 AT B&H PHOTO

iPad Mini: $384

Save $15

The smallest model in the current iPad lineup comes with the smallest discount. You can find the iPad Mini at most retailers for $384 -- that's $15 off the Apple Store list price.

$384.00 AT AMAZON

iPad Air: $469

Save $30

The iPad Air now sits between the new 10.2-inch iPad, which starts at $329, and the 11-inch iPad Pro, which has a more powerful A12X processor.

$469.00 AT B&H PHOTO

CNET editors' 2019 holiday picks

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Not sure what to get this holiday season? At CNET we've reviewed hundreds of devices this year, and the best ones make great gifts, whether you're looking to spend $20 or $2,000. The Echo Dot with Clock keeps all the best elements of 2018's Dot and adds a smart quality-of-life upgrade in the form of an LED clock display. "Before we talk price, I want to be clear: No one should buy an Echo Dot at full price. Not because $50 or even $60 is a bad deal (it's not), but because you don't have to. Amazon sells Dots at a hefty discount so often, there's no reason not to wait that extra three weeks to get to Black Friday (or Prime Day or Christmas) to pick up a Dot for $25," says CNET's David Priest.
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If you're a fan of the Google Home Mini, the Nest Mini offers a similar experience with additional new features for the same price. "Keeping it at the affordable $49 entry-level price makes the Nest Mini an even better value than the Google Home Mini that came before it. The Google Home Mini was a great first smart speaker for anyone looking to add Google Assistant to their homes without spending a lot, and the Nest Mini is even better," says CNET's Molly Price.
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The AirPods Pro are brand new for late 2019, and already feel like the must-have gift for iPhone owners. These new models combine full active noise canceling and a tight seal in your ear to deliver much better sound quality than the standard AirPods. They shut out the outside world when you're on a noisy plane or train, but a flip of the button to transparency mode let's you hear everything -- great when you're walking on crowded streets, or just talking to a flight attendant.
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The WF-1000XM3 sounds excellent for true-wireless headphones, with a premium look and feel. "It's the best-sounding set of truly wireless earbuds at this price, matching and perhaps even exceeding the performance of pricier competitors," says CNET's David Carnoy.
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The smaller, lighter, more colorful "Switch Lite has everything you'd need to play Switch games, including a microSD card slot to store more games, Bluetooth (but not for headphones) and USB-C charging that also works with wired controller accessories. At $200, it's a great price for a system with a fantastic library," says CNET's Scott Stein.
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Launching on Nov. 12., the Disney Plus streaming service will be a competitor to video streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Now and Apple TV Plus. It'll be the exclusive home to stream theatrical blockbusters from Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and Disney's own studios.
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This tiny security camera can fit anywhere in your home. "The truly remarkable thing is that Wyze Labs managed to make small but useful improvements to the camera without raising the price a single penny," says CNET's Rick Broida.
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Nearly everything gadget has a rechargeable battery, so what's a more useful gift than a charger? "In my opinion, this little guy is the best of all worlds. It's got both a USB-C PD port and a good old-fashioned USB-A port, so it can charge any device from android smartphones to a wireless headphone to a full-on laptop, and most everything in between," says CNET's John Falcone.
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For under $20, kids 7 and up will love the Technic Bash, Lego's buildable race car designed to crash.
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The Roku Streaming Stick Plus delivers 4K and HDR video in a compact package for an affordable price. "While the Apple TV continues to offer a more polished experience -- especially on cord-cutter TV services such as YouTube TV -- the Roku Streaming Stick Plus delivers nearly all of the same channels and apps, excellent 4K HDR video and surround sound audio for a fraction of the price," says CNET's David Katzmaier.
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The JBL Clip 3 is a better-sounding version of one of our favorite micro Bluetooth speakers. "Not only does the fully waterproof speaker (IPX7) have improved battery life and better sound, it's more durable," says CNET's David Carnoy
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The Amazon Echo Show 5 packs a lot of features into a compact smart display. "It is the best smart display Amazon has ever made and it brings new features with it that will improve the full-sized Echo Show too via an update. You can delete recorded commands and access a new smart home control panel. You can watch how-to videos and wake up to a sunrise animation. You can use the screen for video calls or close the camera's shutter if you need privacy," says CNET's Andrew Gebhart.
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The Google Nest Hub may be small in size, but it's useful in lots of ways. "If you're a fan of Google and want a Google-centric smart home, or if you just like the idea of a smart speaker with a screen and want to try one out for displaying photos at home, or for the step-by-step recipe guides, I recommend the Google Nest Hub. The seamless touch controls and intuitive voice commands will even help the techphobic members of your family get used to it," says CNET's Andrew Gebhart.
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Even though Series 3 is now two years old, it's more affordable than ever, and it has the bulk of the newer features. "Among smartwatches, it's ended up surviving as the best of the bunch, thanks to solid design and software that's continually been improving," says CNET's Scott Stein
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Want more flexibility in a smart speaker? The Sonos One supports Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple AirPlay 2, so you can stream music from nearly everywhere with ease. It sounds great, too. "The Sonos One offers the best combination of versatility, sound quality and affordability in any speaker you can buy," says CNET's Ty Pendlebury.
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This year's 10.2-inch iPad has a larger display, supports keyboard accessories and is one of the most affordable devices in Apple's gadget lineup. "The basic budget iPad is good, and makes a strong case for spending as little as possible on an Apple tablet in 2019," says CNET's Scott Stein.
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This year's Roku TV performs even better than last year's model. "The best picture quality for the money in 2019 belongs to the midpriced TCL 6-Series. It's currently $800 for the 65-inch model and $600 for the 55-inch one," says CNET's David Katzmaier.
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The XPS 13 is better than ever. "Dell has done nearly the impossible -- it's made a laptop I can find almost no fault with. Since Dell introduced ultrathin screen borders in its 2015 model (the XPS 13 has been around since 2012), the company has steadily been chipping away at my laundry list of complaints, making the XPS 13 smaller, lighter, more powerful.," says CNET's Dan Ackerman.
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The MacBook Air is still the best choice if you're buying a new laptop for a Mac fan. "The new MacBook Air doesn't look any different, but it adds Apple's True Tone display, which can adjust the screen's color temperature based on the ambient lighting. But more important than that, the starting price has been cut by $100, from $1,199 to $1,099 (£1,099, AU$1,699)," says CNET's Dan Ackerman.

Originally published earlier this year. Regularly updated to reflect new prices.

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