Amazon brings back all-time lows on new iPad (A16) in all 4 colors at $329, or from $174 with trade

iPad (A16)/$329

Just after seeing Amazon drop the new M3 iPad Air down to new all-time lows – the best prices we have tracked online outside of trade-in offers, it has now decided to bring back the short-lived early deals on the new iPad (A16). While clearly not Apple’s most powerful tablet experience, the new 11-inch iPad is a great entry-level model for folks looking to land a casual iPad setup without spending anywhere near the prices on the new M3 Air or M4 iPad Pro lineup. Amazon has now brought back short-lived $329 deal prices on all colorways with no trade-in needed. 

While the $329 discount at Amazon on the new iPad (A16) certainly isn’t a massive drop from the regular $349, it is something and it is already an affordable price for a brand new Apple release. Just be sure to also scope out the trade-in offers we detailed if you have some previous-gen gear to flip for one – you can score one for as low as $174 when trading in your iPad 10, for example. 

There’s certainly nothing wrong with scoring a brand new iPad at $329, that’s for sure, and especially so if you don’t want to wait for deeper deals later in the year. But there is one other option we think you should be considering here – the latest iPad mini 7. 

Now clearly there are some differences here between the latest iPad mini 7 that launched at the end of 2024 and the new iPad (A16). Firstly one is a mini 8-inch model and one is an 11-inch. Secondly, the mini is a more pricey proposition, but it is also the most affordable current-generation iPad that can run Apple Intelligence – the new iPad (A16) cannot. 

All of the said, the more powerful iPad mini 7 also happens to be on sale right now with the comparable 128GB model starting at $399 shipped. If you don’t hate the idea of having the more compact and manageable 8-inch display (some folks in fact prefer it), the mini is now only $70 more than the entry-level A16, and should very much be on your radar if you’re looking to land a new current-generation iPad right now. 

Apple iPad (A16) features:

The 11-inch iPad is now more capable than ever with the superfast A16 chip, a stunning Liquid Retina display, advanced cameras, fast Wi-Fi, USB-C connector, and four gorgeous colors. iPad delivers a powerful way to create, stay connected, and get things done. The superfast A16 chip delivers a boost in performance for your favorite activities. And with all-day battery life, iPad is perfect for playing immersive games and editing photos and videos. Storage starts at 128GB and goes up to 512GB. The gorgeous Liquid Retina display is an amazing way to watch movies or draw your next masterpiece. True Tone adjusts the display to the color temperature of the room to make viewing comfortable in any light.