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UPDATE: Oct. 7,[Ep4] Secret Campus 2024, 2:00 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest iPad pricing and availability ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

Best iPad deals ahead of October Prime Day

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Best for portability Apple iPad Mini (64GB, WiFi) $379.99 at Amazon (Save $119.01)

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Best upgraded pick Apple iPad Air (M2, 128GB, WiFi) $549 at Amazon (Save $50)

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Best M4 option Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $922 at Amazon (save $77)

We're just hours away from the start of October Prime Day, but as is Amazon's style, early deals started cropping up days (weeks, even) ahead of the sale's official start.

Among the many items marked down early — including Apple Watches and AirPods — you'll find a decent variety of iPads, from M2 Airs to the ninth generation iPad. Although the retailer hasn't deemed any of the below official deals from the member-exclusive Prime Big Deal Days sale (aka the official name for this October Prime Day), we still think they're worth checking out ahead of time.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon's October Prime Day sale: Official dates, the competition, and more

As always, we'll be updating this post with the best iPad deals throughout the Prime Day event, so make sure to check back often.

Best iPad deal

Apple iPad mini (6th gen, A15 Bionic chip, 64GB, WiFi) $499 at Apple.com

Why we like it

Check out our full review of the iPad mini.

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We're probably due for a new iPad mini soon, but this 2021 model still holds up as a great portable option from Apple. With the M4 Pro line just released this year, Apple is still struggling to get its tablets to be legitimate laptop replacements for most people. In the case that you're mainly using a tablet to watch videos, read books, and play games, the iPad mini is an excellent choice. At $379.99, it's back to the record-low price we saw it hit last month, making it one of the best iPad deals to grab ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

More iPad deals ahead of October Prime Day

• Apple iPad (9th generation, WiFi, 64GB) — $199$329(save $130)

• Apple iPad (10th generation, WiFi, 64GB) — $299$349 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $379.99$499(save $119.01)

• Apple iPad mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $529.99$649(save $119.01)

• Apple iPad Air 11-inch (WiFi, 128GB) — $549$599(save $50)

• Apple iPad Air 13-inch (WiFi, 128GB) — $749$799(save $50)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $922$999(save $77)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,399$1,499(save $100)

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