Starting today, Amazon has slashed the price of the brand-new 2025 11th-generation Apple iPad (A16). Available in all four colors—Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Silver, each equipped with 128GB of storage and Wi-Fi-only connectivity—the device is now priced at just $299 following a $50 discount. This marks the largest reduction we’ve seen for this latest-generation iPad since its launch earlier this year and makes it an excellent gift option for Mother's Day, celebrated on May 11. Finding such significant discounts on a recently released iPad is rare, so don’t expect this deal to last beyond a few days.
Update: Last week, the price dropped from $349 to $319. This week, it has fallen further to $299. Additionally, while only Blue and Yellow were previously discounted, all four colors are now available at the reduced price.
$50 Off New 2025 Apple iPad 10.9" (A16) Tablet
Silver
0 | $349.00 | Save 14% | $299.00 | at Amazon
Blue
10 | $349.00 | Save 14% | $299.00 | at Amazon
Pink
0 | $349.00 | Save 14% | $299.00 | at Amazon
Yellow
2 | $349.00 | Save 14% | $299.00 | at Amazon
For most users, the iPad (not the Air, Mini, or Pro) remains the best choice due to its impressive combination of iOS features and affordability. Released on March 12, 2025, this current-gen model comes with several notable upgrades over its predecessor, including a more powerful A16 chip instead of the older A14, increased RAM (6GB compared to 4GB), and double the storage (128GB versus 64GB). Interestingly, despite these enhancements, the starting price of $349 is lower than what the previous generation launched at ($399).
Key specifications that remain consistent include the 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360x1640 pixels (264 ppi), USB Type-C charging, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and the same camera configuration. It remains compatible with the Magic Folio keyboard, allowing it to transform into a mini laptop for enhanced productivity—a feature particularly appealing to students. Additionally, it supports the newer Apple Pencil with USB-C.
Looking for More iPad Resources?
If you’re unsure which iPad suits your needs, our comprehensive iPad guide breaks down the ideal models for various use cases. For those focused on educational purposes, we also offer a dedicated guide tailored to students. If you’re considering alternatives to iOS, explore our roundup of the best Android tablets of 2025.
An Updated Pair of AirPods Would Also Make a Great Gift for Mom
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C
10 | $249.00 | Save 32% | $169.00 | at Amazon
Apple’s premium AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds are also on sale leading up to Mother's Day. Priced at just $169 shipped (down from $240), the second-generation AirPods Pro offers exceptional sound quality thanks to its in-ear passive isolation, advanced active noise cancellation, low-distortion drivers, and the Apple H2 chip.
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