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128GB 11" Apple iPad A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025)

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Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025 Model, Various) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

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2360x1640 Liquid Retina Display, 500 nits
A16 chip
5-core CPU
4-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
128GB Storage
6Gb RAM
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.3
USB-C port
iPadOS 18

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from Amazon customers.
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Rating:	(4.3 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	36,038 Best Buy Reviews
Product Description:	Loveable. Drawable. Magical Colorful. Incredibly capable. Even more fun. Meet the magical, colorful iPad The 11-inch iPad is now more capable than ever with the superfast A16 chip, Liquid Retina display,1 advanced cameras, fast Wi-Fi 6, USB-C connector, and four gorgeous colors. iPad delivers a powerful way to create, stay connected, and get things done—all for a surprisingly affordable price. 11-INCH LIQUID RETINA DISPLAY—The gorgeous Liquid Retina display is an amazing way to watch movies or draw your next masterpiece.1 True Tone adjusts the display to the color temperature of the room to make viewing comfortable in any light. PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE—The superfast A16 chip delivers a boost in performance for your favorite activities. And with all-day battery life, iPad is perfect for playing immersive games and editing photos and videos.3 Storage starts at 128GB and goes up to 512GB.14 IPADOS + APPS—iPadOS makes iPad more productive, intuitive, and versatile. With iPadOS, run multiple apps at once, use Apple Pencil to write in any text field with Scribble, and edit and share photos. iPad comes with essential apps like Safari, Messages, and Keynote, with over a million more apps designed specifically for iPad available on the App Store. APPLE PENCIL AND MAGIC KEYBOARD FOLIO—With Apple Pencil (USB-C), iPad transforms into an immersive drawing canvas and the world’s best note‑taking device. Magic Keyboard Folio features a versatile two-piece design, with a detachable keyboard and a protective back panel that both attach magnetically to iPad. Apple Pencil (1st generation) is also compatible with iPad.5 ADVANCED CAMERAS—iPad features a 12MP Center Stage front camera that’s perfect for video calls and selfies. The 12MP Wide back camera with True Tone flash is perfect for document scanning and capturing photos and 4K videos. FAST WI-FI CONNECTIVITY—Wi-Fi 6 gives you fast access to your files, uploads, and downloads and lets you seamlessly stream your favorite shows. UNLOCK AND PAY WITH TOUCH ID—Touch ID is built into the top button, so you can use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad, sign in to apps, and make payments securely with Apple Pay. Legal Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately. 1The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11-inch iPad is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less. for more information. 4Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less. 5USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter required to work with iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation). Subject to availability.
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Product SKU:	15437250773
UPC:	195950086461

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Amazon has 128GB 11" Apple iPad A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025 Model, Various) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:

Blue (MD4A4LL/A)
Silver (MD3Y4LL/A)
Pink (MD4E4LL/A)

Blue (MD4A4LL/A)
Silver (MD3Y4LL/A)
Pink (MD4E4LL/A)
Yellow (MD4D4LL/A)

Details:

2360x1640 Liquid Retina Display, 500 nits
A16 chip
5-core CPU
4-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
128GB Storage
6Gb RAM
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.3
USB-C port
iPadOS 18

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from Amazon customers.
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
09/14/26	Walmart	$264	8
06/24/26	Amazon	$299	4
06/04/26	Walmart	$272	1
05/28/26	Amazon	$299 Popular	10
05/21/26	Target	$299	3
05/18/26	Amazon	$299 Frontpage	10
02/01/26	Target	$300	16
12/08/25	Target	$280	11
12/04/25	Walmart	$274 Popular	2
12/04/25	Walmart	$274 Popular	21
11/30/25	Amazon	$271 Popular	5
11/24/25	Amazon	$274 Frontpage	34
11/20/25	Walmart	$279 Popular	8
11/20/25	Amazon	$190 Frontpage	112
10/07/25	Amazon	$279 Frontpage	70
08/03/25	Amazon	$299 Frontpage	43
07/08/25	Amazon	$260	1
06/29/25	Amazon	$299	11
05/07/25	Best Buy	$299 Popular	9
04/27/25	Amazon	$299 Frontpage	157

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sandman0209

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It's my first post so go easy.

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You're right, he did misspeak - but, it IS his first "Thread" created...

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sandman0209

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Opps. Yes. First thread as far as I can remember.
I hope someone finds it useful.

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Community Reviews

This 11 inch base iPad stands out as a solid everyday tablet for streaming, light gaming, reading, shopping, and other screen first tasks. The larger display makes product details, documents, FaceTime, and shared viewing easier than on a phone, and the A16 chip is described as plenty fast for general use. It also fits niche jobs like smart home control, wall mounted displays, drone use, and work drawings. The main drawbacks are the lack of Apple Intelligence support, only 6GB of RAM, and a non laminated display, with some concern that newer A18 models may arrive soon at a better value.

people who want an iPad mainly for streaming and light mobile gaming because commenters say iPads are great content-consumption devices and call the base iPad a great deal for media and light games.
Elwots dealmonkey
home security or smart-home setups where the iPad is mounted and used as a dedicated display because commenters mention using iPads as on-wall displays for security camera feeds and as wall-mounted controllers for smart devices.
Thunderknight spec2
shoppers who need a bigger screen for quick product-detail viewing and sharing with someone else because one commenter uses their iPad for shopping and says it's easier to huddle around a tablet than share a phone screen.
B2BigAl
readers and researchers who use portrait documents because commenters say the iPad is handy for reading/research and that switching between landscape and portrait makes it easier to match document orientation.
Luigis3rdcousin
families setting up an iPad for assisted-living basics like texts/emails, FaceTime, and a shared family photo app because one commenter is specifically considering this model for their MIL's needs and is asking whether 128GB will be sufficient for that kind of use.
mbdsmith
people who mainly need a larger screen for occasional work viewing (like looking through drawings) because one commenter says they use this iPad constantly at work for viewing drawings and it's more convenient than using their phone.
fventura03

buyers who specifically care about Apple Intelligence support because commenters note this A16 iPad won't support Apple Intelligence features and expect future OS features to be limited by the A16/6GB RAM.
im4GMG blatay
buyers who want the newest A-series chip for the smallest price difference because commenters argue the A18 model is a large performance leap and that the extra cost to move up is small, making the A16 deal less compelling.
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people who want to do serious multitasking or rely on it for work tasks all day because one commenter says it's too unreliable for anything serious, citing power-saving browser refreshes and problematic multitasking.
Mattphoto101
buyers who are trying to maximize value for 2026 and want a bigger performance jump for the money because commenters call the deal weak for 2026, pointing to the A16 chip, only 6GB RAM, and a non-laminated display as no bueno at this price.
anerdnamedjoshua
people who are planning to keep the iPad plugged in continuously and are worried about battery wear because one commenter raises concern about destroying the battery when it's plugged in all the time.
AMiller31

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Yes. It is a strong fit for streaming, basic web browsing, reading, shopping, and light games, with the larger screen making details easier to see than on a phone. It is less suited to serious work or heavy multitasking, and it only works on Wi‑Fi.
Elwots dealmonkey LKKwan B2BigAl
If you want Apple Intelligence or a newer chip, waiting can make sense because an updated base iPad with A18 or A19 is expected soon. If you just need a capable entry iPad now, this A16 model is still considered adequate for most purposes.
blatay caveman017 blatay joshuaNH
No. The A16 model with 6GB of RAM does not support Apple Intelligence, and that RAM limit may also affect future OS feature support. If Apple Intelligence matters, the upcoming base iPad with an A18 or A19 chip is the better wait-and-see option.
im4GMG blatay joshuaNH
For that kind of use, 128GB should be enough. Those tasks are light on storage, and the bigger concern is whether the device will stay current long term; 256GB mainly adds extra headroom if you expect lots of photos, videos, or apps.
mbdsmith B2BigAl adiscgolfer
Yes. It can work well as a wall-mounted controller for smart devices, music, or security camera feeds, especially when powered continuously and connected through a home setup. Some users run wall-mounted iPads with Ethernet/PoE and separate Apple IDs for HomeKit control.
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Mar 14, 2026 11:43 PM

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Quote from P4RT1CLEM4N

Is the A16 a good chip?

It really depends on your use case. The A16 chip (and its built-in 6GB of RAM) will not support Apple Intelligence and RAM is likely to be a limiting factor for future OS feature support. That said, Apple tends to support iPads for around 5-6 years (until ~2031 for this model) with OS updates and a little beyond that with security updates—although they do this without officially promising anything. The A16 is an awesome chip for having been introduced in 2022. In benchmarks, the A16 does about as well as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, used in the OnePlus Pad 2 and Galaxy S24 Ultra.

[Edit - A bit of clarification. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a 7% better Geekbench 6 multi-core score and will do slightly better with graphics-heavy, multi-core tasks. The A16 Bionic has a 20% better single-core score and will do better with the kind of light tasks that the entry level iPad is aimed at, as well as have better energy efficiency. At the end of the day your use case will determine whether it's the right fit, but overall it's a pretty good chip. Source: https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-com...16-bionic]

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Quote from masterz13

Maybe I'm just old, but iPads (and tablets in general) feel like they're 2010s relics. Phones got bigger to the point where they basically are mini-tablets. I guess they have uses in education though, but Chromebooks and MacBook Neo are probably better.

I have one for work and I feel the same. I really only use it when i need to see something on a larger screen. Otherwise, it's just a giant phone that only works on wifi. Too unreliable to do anything serious on (power saving browser refreshes, and bs multitasking) and too big to lug around.

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Quote from Mattphoto101

YEah, agree. Mine ended up being used for some fitness equipment or when I fly my drone (which I also don't do much anymore).
Phone does fine.

B2BigAl

Mar 15, 2026 12:37 AM

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Quote from masterz13

I like my iPad for shopping. I can see the details on things a lot better on the larger screen, and if my wife and I are shopping together, it's a whole lot easier for the two of us to huddle around a big tablet than try to share a phone screen. That said, I haven't upgraded my iPad in like 10 years. Only reason I'm looking now is because the 32Gb of ram on my ancient iPad just ain't cutting it anymore. I can't even update the darn thing because the patch sizes are larger than my available storage.

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Mar 15, 2026 12:40 AM

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For a media consuming device and light games, the base iPad is a great deal.

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Mar 15, 2026 12:51 AM

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jcnixMar 15, 2026 12:51 AM

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Thanks OP. Price matched to Bestbuy since I had rewards to use. I'm hoping it is noticeably more powerful than the 9th Gen it's replacing.

Last edited by jcnix March 14, 2026 at 10:54 PM.

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FYI: $289 tax free if you qualify.

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Mar 15, 2026 3:55 AM

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Quote from geekwithoutacause

Around BF they were cheaper when some cashback sites had 10% AND the price before the cashbacks was 279

bring me back to Black Friday then

Last edited by Yat March 14, 2026 at 09:00 PM.

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Quote from masterz13

Our tablet has turned into a streaming platform screen we can set wherever we need it. Often used to show a game while the TV shows another. For anything else we use our phones or a Chromebook.

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Mar 15, 2026 5:02 AM

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Quote from masterz13

No you see, you buy these $300 iPads so you can distract your children instead of having to parent them.

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Quote from Yat

bring me back to Black Friday then

Sure just wait 8 months and you'll be back

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Mar 15, 2026 7:41 AM

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ScottA8159Mar 15, 2026 7:41 AM

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Walmart has it at the same price. (online only,not in store) I'm not sure if it's the exact same model. Walmart says in the specs theirs has 8 gigs of RAM. That's probably incorrect,I'm not sure.

Last edited by ScottA8159 March 15, 2026 at 12:48 AM.

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homeslicerMar 15, 2026 8:22 AM

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Beats Bjs sale thanks

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LKKwanMar 15, 2026 8:26 AM

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bit small, great for a basic web browser

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