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Oct 7, 2025 7:01 AM

128GB 11" Apple iPad 11th Gen A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025, Various Colors)

$279

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 11" Apple iPad 11th Gen A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025, Various) with prices starting from $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Note: Estimated delivery dates may vary by location.

Available:
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
      • Blue (MD7Q4LL/A) $729
      • Silver (MD7P4LL/A) $729 > now $736.50
Various Retailers also have 11" Apple iPad 11th Gen A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025, Various) with prices starting from $279. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
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  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
No Longer Available:

Wi-Fi
  • 512GB
Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • 128GB
  • 512GB

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Written by phoinix
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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 11" Apple iPad 11th Gen A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025, Various) with prices starting from $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Note: Estimated delivery dates may vary by location.

Available:
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular
    • 128GB
    • 256GB
    • 512GB
      • Blue (MD7Q4LL/A) $729
      • Silver (MD7P4LL/A) $729 > now $736.50
Various Retailers also have 11" Apple iPad 11th Gen A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025, Various) with prices starting from $279. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Available From:

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
No Longer Available:

Wi-Fi
  • 512GB
Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • 128GB
  • 512GB

Original Post

Written by phoinix

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The 11th Gen 11-inch iPad stands out for its A16 chip, 6GB of RAM, and strong battery life, with the newer storage options making the base model feel more practical. The iPad interface is described as easy to navigate, and the latest iPadOS adds better multi-app use. The main value theme is price, since better deals have appeared on used or open-box units, with some color options and larger capacities dropping well below the listed price. Setup can be annoying, Wi-Fi is not especially impressive, and the lack of a home button and some iPadOS quirks still frustrate long-term use.

Common Questions (5)

  • Several shoppers consider $249 the better target price, and used or open-box units have been seen under $200. The practical takeaway is that $279 is workable if you need it now, but better value has appeared at $249 or below.

  • Yes. Pink and yellow open-box units were listed 35% off, and like-new used units have been seen under $200, with one 256GB like-new purchase landing at $243 total. Availability can be limited and the discount may disappear by checkout.

  • Costco can be a better buy if you want to pay about $20 more for extended warranty coverage and easier returns. Amazon has also shown return-policy and account-verification friction for some buyers, so the better choice depends on whether price or after-sale support matters more.

  • It is easy to navigate and has strong battery life, and the latest iPadOS adds more usable multi-app resizing. The main caveats are setup friction, weaker background downloading, and some apps still behaving like stretched phone apps.

  • It has 6GB of RAM, which is a meaningful step up from the 3GB some expected. That helps, but iPadOS can still dump apps from memory and multitasking remains more limited than on some Android tablets.

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Oct 7, 2025 5:39 PM
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jeaannOct 7, 2025 5:39 PM
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Quote from RelaxedPanther3108 View quoted comment :
I think the deal is gone. No longer available.
Still available on the 256gb 11th gen
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Oct 7, 2025 6:11 PM
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dtanuwid
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Oct 7, 2025 6:11 PM
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Quote from sp44 View quoted comment :
Quote from New_Guy :
I bought a yellow one for $180. I'll probably just buy a case, so the color won't really matter much.
Did the same. Haven't had an iPad since I bought a Pro Max iphone.
i cant seem to find it. do you happen to have the link to share? or possibly DM me? TIA
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Oct 7, 2025 7:22 PM
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NervousWalrus8609Oct 7, 2025 7:22 PM
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waiting the blackfriday deal
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Oct 7, 2025 10:14 PM
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eevliOct 7, 2025 10:14 PM
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Do people really care about colors in 2025? I don't.
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Oct 7, 2025 10:51 PM
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ebolaboiOct 7, 2025 10:51 PM
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A whole less than 128 GB. Hold me back!! 🤣 🤣 😂 😂
Oct 7, 2025 11:31 PM
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FairSink2796Oct 7, 2025 11:31 PM
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Quote from Free2Ads View quoted comment :
Quote from misel00 :
A very good chance!
go with used like new (pink though) for 35% off.
Nothing a cover can't fix!
Oct 7, 2025 11:38 PM
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mightybeardOct 7, 2025 11:38 PM
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ugh, would love to wait til Black Friday but in need of one now.

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Oct 7, 2025 11:43 PM
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usmaluOct 7, 2025 11:43 PM
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Isn't better to buy from Costco for an additional $20 for extended warranty and easy return?
Oct 8, 2025 12:21 AM
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MultiballOct 8, 2025 12:21 AM
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Quote from KnightElm View quoted comment :
I see this price too and very tempted. What are the chances of it dropping further on price for black friday or holiday sales?
My guess, $249 then
Oct 8, 2025 12:49 AM
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H2kassemOct 8, 2025 12:49 AM
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Quote from Free2Ads View quoted comment :
go with used like new (pink though) for 35% off.
how, where?
Oct 8, 2025 5:26 AM
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kukuna2008Oct 8, 2025 5:26 AM
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Quote from jeaann View quoted comment :
Thanks. Only the 256gb are available now with the 35% off. Picked up a blue base iPad 256gb for ~$220 plus tax
link?
Oct 8, 2025 5:31 AM
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shark974Oct 8, 2025 5:31 AM
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this thing has 6gb ram? not bad at all for an apple. i was all ready to excoriate apple over the 3gb i assumed this had and wondered if they had moved to 4gb. but no, they've blasted past that.

granted 8gb is about the reasonable minimum for an android tablet. my fire tablets work fine at 3gb, so a lot can be worked around at the operating system level.
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Oct 8, 2025 3:13 PM
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TidalWaveOne
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Oct 8, 2025 3:13 PM
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Quote from KnightElm View quoted comment :
I see this price too and very tempted. What are the chances of it dropping further on price for black friday or holiday sales?
Calculating... thank you for waiting. The result of the probability calculation is 55.3%.
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Oct 8, 2025 3:15 PM
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TidalWaveOne
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Oct 8, 2025 3:15 PM
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Quote from shark974 View quoted comment :
this thing has 6gb ram? not bad at all for an apple. i was all ready to excoriate apple over the 3gb i assumed this had and wondered if they had moved to 4gb. but no, they've blasted past that.

granted 8gb is about the reasonable minimum for an android tablet. my fire tablets work fine at 3gb, so a lot can be worked around at the operating system level.
And just think... my Commodore VIC-20 only had 5K and my Commodore 64 only 64K.
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Oct 8, 2025 3:33 PM
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jjmIIIOct 8, 2025 3:33 PM
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Walmart offering returns until Jan 31st 2026.

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