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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are wrapping up, and today — October 8 — is your last chance to score a major discount on a brand-new iPad. From the compact iPad mini to the ultra-powerful iPad Pro, nearly every model is seeing a price drop — and in some cases, the biggest savings we’ve seen all year.
This year’s sale is especially exciting thanks to Apple’s 2025 refresh of its iPad lineup, including M3-powered Airs and A17-powered base models. These devices haven’t been out long, so it’s rare to see them discounted this heavily so soon after release. So, whether you’re upgrading, gifting or finally making the leap into the Apple ecosystem, now’s the time.
Keep in mind, though, that quantities are limited and prices can fluctuate by color and storage size. Lightning deals during Prime Day and restocks have been common throughout the event. Not to mention, there’s no guarantee these discounts will return for Black Friday.
To make your decision easier, we’ve rounded up the best iPad deals still live and primed (ha!) for your cart. Now, less reading…more shopping.
Apple 11-inch iPad
AmazonThe new 11-inch base iPad gets a performance boost with the A16 chip and an upgraded Liquid Retina display, all while keeping a slim, budget-friendly profile. At $279, this is one of the lowest prices ever for a current-generation iPad.
Apple 8.3-inch iPad Mini
AmazonThe iPad mini remains the most portable iPad. Now, it’s powered by the same A17 Pro chip as the iPhone 15 Pro. Perfect for travel, reading or note-taking, this $100+ discount makes it a top value buy.
Apple 11-inch iPad Air
AmazonThe redesigned iPad Air is now powered by Apple’s M3 chip and supports the Apple Pencil Pro. With this sweet Prime Day deal, it’s the best all-around iPad offer for students, creatives and professionals.
Apple 11-inch iPad Pro
AmazonThe 2025 iPad Pro is lightning-fast, powered by the new M4 chip with ProMotion, Face ID and advanced display tech. This $100 discount is rare for such a new Pro model, making it ideal for power users.
Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered
What is Prime Big Deal Days?
This annual Amazon sale — which we like to call October Prime Day — is similar to the well-known July event: it’s a two-day blow out shopping event with deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. But the timing of this sale makes all the difference; shoppers can also score pre-Black Friday deals on top-rated toys and sell-out-risk gifts before the holiday rush.
How long does Prime Big Deal Days last?
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event only lasts two days. This sale starts on Tuesday October 7 at 12:01 a.m. PT and runs through Wednesday October 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
When does Prime Big Deal Days end?
Prime Big Deal Days 2025 ends on Wednesday October 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so east-coasters have until about 3 a.m. on October 9 their time to shop the deals.
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
Prime Big Deal Days is a member-exclusive sale event. Interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits, with no strings attached.
Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days: What’s the difference?
Already familiar with July Prime Day? Then you’ll love Amazon’s fall version! Like its summer spectacular sale, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days offers major discounts for 48 hours, but with a bigger focus on holiday gifts, toys and tech to shop ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
What are the best deals?
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that October Prime Day is the ideal period to stock up on household essentials, score great deals on gift-worthy items and toys, take advantage of Black Friday-level discounts on tech and appliances, refill your skincare empties, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers.
Is it worth it?
We certainly think so! October Prime Day is a great chance to score Black Friday-worthy deals on thousands of best-sellers, including everything from big-ticket tech to Post reader-favorite trash bags. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you the very best items to grab on sale.
When is the next Prime Day?
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? Prime Day takes place in July each year, so it’s safe to assume it will take place in mid-July 2026 — similar to previous years. Can’t wait to shop more Amazon deals? Look out for Amazon’s Black Friday sales to kick off the holiday season in November.
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