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I’ve found an iPad Black Friday deal for less than £300 still live after Cyber Monday
Here’s how to save on the iPad Air, Mini and Pro ahead of Christmas 2025
If you missed this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday iPad deals, fear not. Many retailers are extending their offers in the run-up to Christmas, with unmissable discounts across all shopping categories, and tech deals often being the best of the bunch. From laptops and iPhones to gaming consoles like PS5 and Nintendo Switch, it’s an ideal opportunity to save on costly items. If you’re in the market for a new iPad, you’re in the right place.
As The Independent’s senior tech critic, I’ve spent many years covering and price-tracking iPad discounts across all the major sales events. I can tell you that for Apple products (including iPhone and AirPods deals too), the best discounts are across third-party retailers including Currys, Amazon and Argos.
Whether you’re upgrading your current device, hunting for a Christmas gift or simply want more value for money, below you’ll find my curated shortlist of the strongest iPad discounts. With savings on the iPad Air M3, iPad 11 and iPad mini 7, I’ve curated a list of the best deals below.
Best post-Black Friday Apple iPad deals
- Apple iPad Air M3 (256GB): Was £699, now £579, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple iPad 11th-generation: Was £329, now £299, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple iPad mini 7: Was £499, now £469, Amazon.co.uk
Apple iPad 11th-gen, 2025: Was £329, now £299, Amazon.co.uk
Launched in March, the all-new 11th-generation iPad is currently on sale at Amazon. Replacing the 10th-gen model, it boasts a faster A16 Bionic chip, USB-C charging, and double the storage, with 128GB as standard. It still features the same bright 10.9in Liquid Retina display, making it the best-value iPad in Apple’s lineup right now.
When I reviewed it, I was very impressed. “If you’re anything like me and just want a tablet for everyday streaming, browsing, a spot of gaming, calls, maybe even a bit of writing, then this is absolutely the one to get,” I wrote. The Air and Pro are brilliant iPads, but unless you actually need the power for creative tools, the regular iPad just delivers the best iPad experience for the lowest price. That’s why it’s the one I’ll continue to recommend this, the iPad 11th-gen, over the others.
The tablet has been reduced to its lowest ever price at a number of retailers, including Amazon, Argos and John Lewis. You can also buy in excellent refurbished condition at Back Market, saving you £30 (£299, Backmarket.co.uk).
Apple iPad Air M3, 2025: Was £599, now £499, Amazon.co.uk
The iPad Air M3 has received a £100 price cut at Amazon. The device was released earlier this year, and tech critic David Phelan gave the iPad four stars in his review.
“Whether you have an older iPad or have yet to invest in an Apple tablet, the new iPad Air with M3 processor is a powerful, immersive, lightweight beauty,” he said. “Whichever iPad you’ve used in the past, unless it’s the very latest iPad Pro, this will be faster.”
Apple iPad Air M3, 13in, 2025: Was £799, now £699, Amazon.co.uk
The larger iPad Air offers a 2in increase in screen real estate, making it a more luxurious upgrade over the 11in version. The larger display and new M3 chip offer better multitasking and productivity, allowing you to unleash your creative flair for drawing and editing.
Tech critic David Phelan awarded the 2024 iPad Air five stars in his review, saying, “the introduction of the 13in iPad air is a spectacular upgrade, just as the bigger-screened MacBook air was a game-changer.”
Apple iPad Pro M5, 11in, 2025: Was £999, now £929, Very.co.uk
It’s only been out for a matter of weeks, but Very has already slapped a tasty £55 discount on the all-new iPad Pro ahead of Christmas.
“For users coming from an earlier iPad Pro, or any other iPad, this new version is so much better in terms of design, speed, OLED display – in every way, actually – that it’s a tempting purchase,” tech critic David Phelan said in his review. “The iPad Pro M5 beats every other tablet out there.”
Apple iPad Mini 7th-generation, 2024: Was £499, now £469, Amazon.co.uk
Apple’s latest pocket-sized tablet has been discounted by a modest £30 at Amazon. It has the same A17 Pro chip as the iPhone 15 Pro and has lots of battery life for such a small tablet. “A premium device with strong performance, it’s easily the best small-screen tablet you can buy,” said tech critic David Phelan in his review of the iPad Mini 7th gen.
Refurbished iPad mini: Was £499, now £412, BackMarket.co.uk
For an even bigger saving on the iPad mini, check out this deal from refurbished tech seller Back Market. For £412, you can get the device in 'good' condition, though it may be worth paying £419 to get it in 'excellent' condition with 'almost no signs of use'.
Apple iPad Pro, 11in: Was £1,199, now £1,099, Argos.co.uk
After Apple launched a new iPad Pro last month, many retailers began discontinuing the previous-generation model. Argos, however, isn’t merely taking the iPad Pro M4 off its shelves. Instead, it’s slapped a healthy £100 discount on the premium tablet. “This is a sumptuously impressive iPad,” said tech critic David Phelan in his review of the iPad Pro M4. David praised the "blazing-fast performance" that "satisfies the most demanding of creative users”.
Apple iPad Pro 13in: Was £1,499, now £849, Backmarket.co.uk
The best tablet according to tech experts David Phelan and Steve Hogarty, save £650 on the Apple iPad pro 13in at Back Market. With a stunning design, immersive, bright display and blazing performance, they gave it full marks and said while “it’s really not cheap, but it packs so much in, that it’s good value”.
Apple magic keyboard folio for iPad 2025 and iPad 2022: Was £249, now £229, Johnlewis.com
Typing on an iPad can be fiddly. If you want to turn your Apple tablet into a good impersonation of a laptop, the Apple magic keyboard folio is a good way to.
It’s handy for emails and writing tasks, snapping on to your iPad to provide a keyboard and slimline case.
John Lewis has extended its Cyber Monday offering, so you can still save £20 right now.
When do Black Friday sales end?
While Apple doesn’t have a Black Friday sale per se, other tech retailers ran their Black Friday sales in the run-up to 28 November itself and through to Cyber Monday (which this year fell on 1 December). If you happened to miss out, you can still find some great deals in the run-up to Christmas, as many retailers have extended their deals on Apple’s iPads line-up.
What is the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday, which fell on 28 November 2025, was the kickoff, with deals everywhere from shops to online baskets. Cyber Monday (1 December) marks the final curtain call of the sales weekend, where the best bargains live online. It’s typically your last chance to grab tech, beauty, and home goodies before the discounts vanish, however this year we are spotting many of these still runing post-Cyber Monday.
How to avoid bad deals
With so many deals out there, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the iPad you actually want at the best price you possibly can. If you’re looking for our top tips on how to shop savvy during the sales, our consumer expert Molly Greeves has you covered with her guide on how on to find the best deals.
How I selected the best iPad Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals
When pulling together this guide, I checked across all the major retailers, including Argos, Amazon, Currys, John Lewis and more. What you can see are the best prices available from trusted retailers. When multiple stores are offering the same price, I'll consider which one has better perks, such as free delivery or a longer warranty.
As many of you will be aware by now, some retailers will try and make a deal look better than it really is. To spot a deal from a dud, I use price tracking websites like PriceRunner, PriceSpy and Camelcamelcamel, so you can rest assured that any discount I feature is as good as it looks.
Will Apple have a Black Friday sale in 2025?
Apple doesn’t offer discounts on its tech, but this year it was offered buyers a gift card in exchange for a purchase. This included
- A gift card worth up to £60 when you buy an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e.
- A gift card worth up to £80 when you buy an iPad Air, iPad (A16) or iPad mini.
- A gift card worth up to £200 when you buy a MacBook Pro (M4 Pro or M4 Max chip), MacBook Air, iMac or Mac mini.
- A gift card worth up to £60 with AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 3 or the AirPods 4.
- A gift card of up to £40 when you buy the Apple Watch Series 11 or Apple Watch SE 3, and Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, Beats Solo 4, Beats Studio Buds +, or Beats Pill, or HomePod or Apple TV 4K.
- A £20 gift card when you buy accessories such as the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) or Apple Pencil Pro.
Why you can trust us to find the best Apple deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As The Independent’s senior tech critic, I’ve been covering deals for almost a decade. I track prices of Apple gear year-round, including on its iPads, so I know when you should pounce on an iPad Air or iPad Pro deal, or when you should wait to get the 11th-generation iPad at a better price.
For more deals on the latest tech year-round, check out our dedicated deals page