Should I Buy an iPad?
The base iPad (A16) sits at $399 most of the year and only really dips at Black Friday, when Amazon has cut it by $30–50. The Air (M4) currently floats around $729 after hitting $649 in September — that gap is your waiting money.
Typical price
$399–$799
Average score
61/100
Worth it if…
- You read, sketch or stream on the couch
- You want a lighter second screen than a laptop
Skip it if…
- Your current iPad still gets iPadOS updates
- You need it for work this week
Money tip: Refurbished from Apple carries a full one-year warranty and usually saves 15%.
Frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy iPad?
Our current verdict is Wait with a score of 61/100. The base iPad (A16) sits at $399 most of the year and only really dips at Black Friday, when Amazon has cut it by $30–50. The Air (M4) currently floats around $729 after hitting $649 in September — that gap is your waiting money.
How much does iPad cost?
Expect to pay around $399–$799. Refurbished from Apple carries a full one-year warranty and usually saves 15%.
Who should skip iPad?
Skip it if: your current ipad still gets ipados updates; you need it for work this week.
We'll email you when iPad hit a better deal.