Missed Out on Christmas Sales? This 10th-Gen Apple iPad Is Down to $279 at Best Buy 1 hour ago

Apple products can be some of the most expensive tech out there with the brand being one of the most notable in the space. As a result, discounts are rare — especially outside of major seasonal sales. So this $70 discount for a 10th-generation Apple iPad for only $279 is well worth considering. Arriving with a lightning-fast A14 Bionic chip alongside a sleek 10.9-inch display and multiple colors — this is a great deal that likely won’t last long.

There are several improvements over its predecessor, including a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, an improved 12-megapixel camera, better speakers and the A14 Bionic chip for faster performance. It’s also swapped in USB-C. This model comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, as well as Center Stage, which makes it excellent for video calling. 

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It’s worth noting that this iPad is not compatible with the Apple Pencil 2 or the new Apple Pencil Pro, so you’ll have to use the first-gen model and a USB-C dongle or grab the USB-C Pencil, both of which are sold separately. Our main gripe with this iPad was the cost over the older (but still functional) ninth-gen model — but this price cut solves that problem. 

Why this deal matters 

This particular iPad was on sale during Black Friday for a bit less than it is now before dropping during the Christmas period to the better $279 price point. The good news is that the cost has returned, so if you missed your chance, you can take advantage of this special discount once more ahead of the new year. After all, price cuts on Apple products come pretty rarely. With that, if you were eyeing this iPad, now is your chance to snag one for less.

Is the basic iPad not for you? Be sure to check out our roundups of the best Pixel tablet or Galaxy tablet deals that are still live. If you’re looking for more Apple deals, check out the top deals on the iPhone 16, iMac and even Mac Mini.