Apple's iPads are back on sale and (almost) as cheap as they were before — here's which models I recommend

Apple's iPads have returned to sale after a significant price increase due to higher memory costs. The best deal currently available in the US is the iPad mini 8.3-inch (2024) for $499, which is now at its starting price before the RAM crisis. The iPad Air 11-inch (2026) in the UK is priced at £669, slightly lower than its pre-rise £749 price.

Other deals include the iPad 11-inch (2025) at $399, iPad Air 13-inch (2026) at £869, and iPad Pro 11-inch (2024) at $1,899. The choice of iPad depends on usage habits; the iPad 11-inch (2025) is ideal for streaming and social media, the iPad mini 8.3-inch (2024) offers more power, and the iPad Air 13-inch (2026) is suitable for productivity tasks. The iPad Pro 11-inch (2025) is recommended for digital artists and video editors.