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Snag a 2021 iPad for $79 off with this early Prime Day deal

This iPad is at its lowest price ever. No joke.
By Nikhita Mahtani  on 
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SAVE $79.01: As of June 22, the 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) is on sale at Amazon for(opens in a new tab) $249.99 with an on-page coupon. That's a discount of $79.01 and is this iPad's lowest recorded price ever.


Need an entry-level iPad that you can use for work, play, or simply to entertain your child on a long-haul flight? This deal's for you.

As of June 22, the 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) is on sale at Amazon(opens in a new tab) for $249.99 thanks to 18% off plus an on-page $20 coupon. That's its lowest recorded price ever — a truly great deal. It's an early Amazon Prime Day deal (which is officially on July 11th and 12th this year) and one you should snag while you still can.

While this 9th generation iPad may not be as lightweight as the iPad Air or have as powerful a processor as the iPad Pro, it's still a solid entry-level option, especially at this new, lower price(opens in a new tab). The 10th gen is the newest version of the iPad, but the 9th gen has all the features most users need for $180 less.

This iPad model(opens in a new tab) comes with 64GB of storage space, WiFi, an A13 Bionic chip, a 10.2-inch Retina display, and up to 10 hours of battery life that'll take you through a full day of work or travel with ease. It comes in two fun colors (Silver and Space Gray) and is equipped with a 2160x1620 pixel display resolution for clear pictures and good lighting. You'll easily be able to run multiple apps at once and have access to iOS-exclusive features such as Safari, Messages, and Keynote.

Whether you're a student, a casual iPad user, or simply a Kindle and YouTube aficionado, the 2021 iPad(opens in a new tab) remains the best pick for its value — especially at this game-changer of a price(opens in a new tab).

UPDATE: Jun. 22, 2023, 2:50 p.m. EDT An earlier version of this story showed a photo of a 2022 iPad, when the one on sale is from 2021. Additionally, the original story said that the discount was $59, when it's actually $79 off with an on-page coupon.

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