Run faster than an M3 chip if you want Apple's newest iPad with a record $162 off

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The best Prime Day iPad deal is only left on one colour and won't last much longer.

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Amazon Big Deal Days (aka, Prime Day in October) is rapidly approaching its end. That means there's probably not much time left to get Apple's 2025 iPad Air for a record low price in the best iPad deal we've seen all year.

This 11-inch M3 iPad Air is reduced from $599 to $437 at Amazon. That's a saving of $162 or 27%, which is unprecedented. The 2025 M3-chipped tablet was only released in March, and it's the Apple tablet we recommend as the best option for most people top thanks to the balance of price and specs. It has Apple Pencil Pro support, making it a great option for digital artists, and it has enough power for reasonably intensive image editing.

You don't need to be a Prime member – the deal is available to everyone, but it's not likely to last long.

The best Prime Day iPad deal

Apple iPad Air 11in (M3, 2025)
Save $162
Apple iPad Air 11in (M3, 2025): was $599 now $437 at Amazon

This is the cheapest price yet for Apple's newest iPad Air, and it's unusual to see a discount of more than $150 on an Air at all. This price is only available on one colour: purple. The other colour options are on sale at $449, which was the best price we had seen until this deal turned up.

We gave this year's iPad Air 4.5 stars in our review praising its performance and the drawing experience with Apple Pencil Pro. While it's not as powerful as an iPad Pro, it can easily handle drawing apps, and the more attractive price led us to make this our top recommendation as the best iPad for Procreate.

For that, you'll also want an Apple Pencil Pro, which is reduced from $129 to $99 at Amazon.

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Other Prime Day iPad deals to consider

iPad 11in (A16, 2025) $349 $279 at AmazonSave $70

iPad 11in (A16, 2025) $349 $279 at Amazon
Save $70: If you're only looking to get started in digital art as a casual hobby, you might not want to splash out for an Air. The standard iPad is a best-seller for good reason. It's great value, does everything you need for general browsing and sketching, and our ecom editor even played PUBG on it.

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Apple iPad mini
Apple iPad mini: was $489 now $489 at Amazon

iPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024) $499 $379 at Amazon
Save $120: The iPad mini is often overlooked. Perhaps it's so small, people don't even notice it, but we think it's a great option for using on the go since the compact size makes it a lot more comfortable to use on transport.

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Here are some other iPad Prime Day in October deals ticking away before our eyes.

Beren Neale
Beren Neale
Ecom Editor

Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.

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