> At a Glance
> – Amazon and Best Buy drop $50 off every iPad A16 model today
> – Entry 128 GB Wi-Fi tablet falls to $299 (was $349)
> – Best Buy adds trade-in credit and 3 free months of Apple services
> – Why it matters: Apple’s most affordable iPad just became an even better value for students, families, and casual users.
Apple’s 11th-gen iPad A16 is already the brand’s cheapest tablet, and two major retailers just shaved another $50 off most configurations. The deal brings the base 128 GB Wi-Fi model to an all-time low of $299 while stock lasts.
Where to Score the Discount
Amazon currently lists every color and storage variant of the iPad A16 at $50 below MSRP. Wi-Fi + cellular models are included, and the Magic Keyboard Folio is also marked down to $300 ($19 off).
Best Buy matches the $50 markdown across nearly every configuration, but sweetens the pot with:
- Up to hundreds more in trade-in credit (value cannot exceed the iPad’s price)
- Three free months of Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade for new or returning subscribers
- Two free months of Apple TV+
B&H Photo limits the deal to the 256 GB cellular version in silver, now $449 after the same $50 cut. Pay with the store’s Payboo card and you’ll also receive the sales-tax amount as cashback.
What You Get for the Money
The 2024 refresh doubles base storage to 128 GB, swaps in the faster A16 chip, and keeps the $349 list price unchanged. It lacks Apple Intelligence support but works with the previous-gen Keyboard Folio and now offers a 512 GB tier for power users.
| Retailer | Price (128 GB Wi-Fi) | Extra Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $299 | Discounted Magic Keyboard |
| Best Buy | $299 | Trade-in boost, free Apple services |
| B&H Photo | $299 | Tax-as-cashback with Payboo card |
Apple itself sells the tablet at full price but will credit up to $695 for an eligible trade-in and gives 3 % cashback to Apple Card users.
Key Takeaways
- The $50 markdown applies to nearly every iPad A16 model at Amazon and Best Buy today
- Best Buy offers the richest bundle: same discount plus trade-in credits and free subscriptions
- Apple’s official store still charges $349, so third-party retailers win on upfront savings
Act quickly-retailers warn that inventory is moving fast and the promotion could end without notice.
