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Adding Apple’s Magic Keyboard case to the iPad turns it into something close to a laptop, in fact, for many use cases, it is better than a MacBook. You get a trackpad and with the addition of a mouse, it becomes a brilliant productivity device.
Black Friday brings with it a 25% discount on the Magic Keyboard, bringing it down to $224 for the black version compatible with any 11-inch iPad Pro or Air.
Apple Magic Keyboard: was $299 now $224 @ Amazon.
AirPods Pro 2 are the best AirPods Apple has made to date. They are currently more than $100 off the original price, making them even cheaper than the AirPods 4 without all the pro features including Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
These AirPods work great with the beautiful screen found on an iPad and make for a brilliant home entertainment setup. ANC can be used to block out the outside world. This deal makes them the cheapest they’ve ever been for a great Black Friday deal.
AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $153 @ Amazon
Apple’s 13-inch iPad Air M2 might not be the most recent model in the tablet family but it is one of the best. It is a Tom’s Guide Editor’s Choice pick and was ranked best overall iPad of the year by our team, beating out the brilliant M4.
Normally priced at $899 for the base model in space gray, it is currently $50 off at B&H, down to $849. You can get it for even less on Amazon when its in stock, but that doesn’t happen often.
Apple iPad Air M2 (13-inch): was $899 now $849 @ Amazon
Apple’s 13-inch iPad Pro M4 is one of the thinnest and most powerful iPad Apple has ever made. At just 0.22 inches thick it is the ultimate portable power machine. It also comes with a stunning Ultra Retina XDR display and a 12MP camera.
The 1TB version of the iPad Pro 13-inch also boasts all-day battery life and is currently $200 off the normal price on Amazon. The same deal is also available from B&H.
Apple iPad Pro M4: was $1,899 now $1,699 @ Amazon
Apple’s AirPods work brilliantly with the iPad. They seamlessly connect and can switch between an iPhone and the tablet without friction. If you’re using them with the iPad there is less need for Active Noise Cancellation, so why not opt for the cheaper, but still impressive AirPods 4 with no ANC?
They’re even more affordable in the Black Friday sales — thanks to a $10 saving, they’re now just $119 at Amazon.
AirPods 4 no ANC: was $129 now $119 @ Amazon
I write about AI for a living, I also like to experiment with AI apps and tools in my free time and the 11″ iPad Air with the powerful M2 chip is a great device if you want to get into artificial intelligence. It can run models locally and has Apple Intelligence built in.
You can currently get the stunning blue version of the Air M2, with 128 GB of storage for $70 at B&H as part of the Black Friday deal.
Apple 11″ iPad Air M2 Chip: was $599 now $529 @ Amazon
Apple introduced its first larger iPad Air this year, giving users a handy intermediate point between the more compact iPad Airs of the past and the more expensive iPad Pro models. And you can get that new 13-inch iPad Air M2 for $100 less at Amazon right now.
The 13-inch iPad Air gives you a nice large canvas to work from or view video or play games on, all powered by the potent Apple M2 chip. It supports Apple Intelligence and the Apple Pencil Pro stylus, meaning you miss out on very little compared to the iPad Pro.
iPad Air M2 (13-inch, 128GB): was $799 now $699 @ Amazon
If you’re aiming to pick up an iPad Air M2 or iPad Pro M4 this Black Friday, or already own one, you may be interested to know that Apple’s best stylus, the Apple Pencil Pro, is discounted to $99 at Best Buy.
This magnetically attaches to the latest iPad Air or iPad Pro for storage and charging, offers a squeeze gesture with haptic feedback to let you switch between tools, and the option to change the rotation of your tool easily with the Barrel Roll feature.
Apple Pencil Pro: was $129 now $99 @ Best Buy
Apple’s Smart Folio is an iconic and solid default case for the iPad for most people. It is the best all-rounder in the Tom’s Guide best iPad case guide and comes in a range of covers.
The iPad automatically wakes when you open it and sleeps when you close it and it is as stylish as the iPad itself. The Sky Blue version for the 10th generation iPad is currently $14 off the usual price on Amazon, a great time for a new look if you already have one.
Apple iPad Smart Folio: was $79 now $64 @ Amazon
Apple’s iPad Pro 11-inch M4 is the ultimate in portable computing. It is a powerful tablet built for Apple Intelligence and right now the 5G cellular version with 1TB storage is $1599 on Amazon if you apply the $50 coupon.
In his review of the M4 Tony Polanco described it as the tablet he’s been waiting for, highlighting the powerful performance, solid design and “unbelievably long battery life”. It does come with a hefty price tag, especially the cellular version but it is now $200 off.
Apple iPad Pro M4 (cellular): was $1799 now $1599 @ Amazon
Apple’s Magic Keyboard case for the iPad is so good you’ll forget you are not using a laptop, especially with the inclusion of the trackpad. I got one when I purchased an iPad earlier this year and it is so easy to get set up and use, but it does come with a hefty price tag.
Black Friday brings with it a 25% discount on the Magic Keyboard, bringing it down to $224 for the black version compatible with any 11-inch iPad Pro or Air.
Apple Magic Keyboard: was $299 now $224 @ Amazon.
There is something about the iPad mini that gives off ‘sci-fi’ vibes, even more so than the larger tablets or than an iPhone. It is portable but with a large enough 8.3″ screen to be useful across a range of use cases.
For a small device it packs a performance punch. Bringing many of the best capabilities of its larger siblings to a smaller form factor. The Wifi and 5G LTE model is currently $50 off at B&H, so, now you can take it anywhere for less than the usual price.
Apple iPad mini (5G LTE): was $649 now $599 @ B&H
If you are like me and are somewhat heavy-handed with your iPad, dropping it or leaving it in places that might not be conducive to a relatively fragile piece of technology — then its worth investing in a good rugged case. Otterbox is one of the better choices.
The Otterbox Defender series is listed in our guide to best iPad cases as the best-rugged case. There is a good reason for this. It’s a solid case made of synthetic rubber and polycarbonate in multi-layer protection. It also features an antimicrobial layer for sanitation and right now it is more than 50% off on Amazon.
Otterbox Defender: was $89 now $42 @ Amazon
Apple’s 13-inch iPad Pro isn’t just a brilliant tablet, it is also a viable laptop alternative once you include the case and a mouse. The screen is stunning and in landscape mode, you quickly forget you are not working on a traditional laptop.
The latest M4 Apple iPad Pro takes things to an entirely new level, able to run not just Apple Intelligence but models from other companies, as well as powerful games and graphically intensive apps. With $200 off for Black Friday, it makes this even more of a serious contender for a laptop alternative.
Apple iPad Pro M4 (13-inch): was $1299 now $1099 @ Amazon
Apple Pencil is one of the best features of the iPad. It allows for a much more natural method of interaction with the tablet than just swiping with your finger.
It is currently $40 off from Amazon, bringing it down to the normal price of the previous generation pencil. This is a great time to get the accessory if you have a recent iPad and didn’t buy one when you got the tablet.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation): was $129 now $89 @ Amazon
We’ve been following 11-inch iPad Air M2 prices because this model has been tricky to track down. It is in very high demand. Best Buy has the base model at its lowest price ever, at $499. B&H has the same model for $559 and it is $579 from Amazon.
Upgrade to the 256GB version of the iPad Air, and Best Buy lets you have it for $599. That’s the regular price of the 128GB model before any price discount, and it’s also $100 off what you’d normally have to pay for all that storage. Not a bad way to make sure you have some extra capacity on hand.
11-inch iPad Air M2 (256GB; Wi-Fi): was $699 now $599 @ Best Buy
