SAVE $50: The 11-inch Apple iPad (128GB, WiFi) is on sale at Amazon for $299, down from the normal price of $349. That’s a 14% discount.
A tablet is a terrific middle ground between a small smartphone screen and a full-on laptop. It’s perfect for streaming your favorite shows or browsing the morning news. A tablet can also be awesome for students to take along to lectures and meetings. If you’ve been considering a tablet upgrade, Amazon is ready to help you out with your decision.
As of August 5, the 2025 11-inch Apple iPad (128GB, WiFi) is on sale for $299 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $349. That’s a 14% discount that applies to the Pink, Yellow, Silver, and Blue colorway options.
On Mashable’s list of the best iPads, the 11th generation Apple iPad earns the spot as the best budget option. That means it’s great for students or those who simply want a larger screen to watch Netflix in bed compared to a phone.
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The iPad is a great middle-of-the-road option for those who want a tablet but don’t want to spend a fortune. It doesn’t have the major specs that come from the Apple iPad Pro or the iPad Air, but it’s also considerably less expensive. “The 2025 iPad model got a slight chip upgrade finally going from the A14 up to the A16. While that’s not quite as impressive as the M-series of chips, it is quick and powerful,” wrote Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino in her review of the best iPads.
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This version comes with an 11-inch display, which means it’s awesome for streaming movies, but it’s not massive enough to be a packing problem. Max brightness tops out at 500 nits, and you get 4K video recording, which is great for chatting with friends or recording social media content. Plus, you get dual microphones for calls, and it’ll also be helpful when recording video or audio.
Before we fall into the rush of back to school, snag the affordable Apple iPad while it’s even more affordable. Under $300 gets you a great iPad with 128GB of storage for your shows, apps, and downloaded textbooks for next semester.
