An iPad for under $200? This Black Friday deal is perfect for those on a budget

iPad 9th generation
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If you find the current iPad line up a little confusing, you're not alone. As our iPad generations guide shows, there's a lot of choice out there, from the mini to the Air to the Pro, all of which cater for (sometimes subtly) different needs. So thank goodness for a deal that makes things simple. Any iPad for less than $200 is a steal, end of story.

Right now at Best Buy, Apple's 9th generation iPad is down from $330 to $199, knocking a whopping $130 off the price. For context, the current base-level iPad, the 10th generation, starts at $349. While the 9th generation might feature a slightly older design and only support the Apple Pencil 1, it's still a super capable tablet with a great screen, at this price, one of the best iPad for drawing options for those on a very tight budget. Check out our iPad Black Friday hub for more.

Apple iPad 9th generation, 64GB
Apple iPad 9th generation, 64GB: was $329 now $199.99 at Best Buy

Save: $130

Overview: The 9th generation iPad is no slouch, with its A13 Bionic chip and neural engine. With Apple Pencil 1 support, it's a capable drawing tablet, and a damn good option for both work and play.

Key specs: Size: 250.6x174.1x7.5mm Weight: 487g (Wi-Fi only); 498g (Wi-Fi+cellular) Processor: Apple A13, 3GB RAM Resolution: 2160x1620 Screen: 10.2-inch IPS LCD Storage: 64GB/256GB Battery: 32.4‐watt‐hour

Release date: September 2021

Review Consensus: We gave the iPad 9th generation a glowing 4 star review when we tested it back in 2021, calling it a strong competitor to the iPad Air.

Creative Bloq: ⭑⭑⭑⭑ | Tom's Guide: ⭑⭑⭑⭑ |

Disclaimer

While the 9th generation does support the Apple Pencil, you might prefer a model that is compatible with one of the later styluses, such as the Apple Pencil Pro, or USB-C model. The current budget-level iPad, the 10th generation model, supports the Apple Pencil 1 and USB-C.

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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