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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.

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

Available Colors:Walmart also 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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Available Colors: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

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

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

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

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

Thanks to Community Members sandman0209 & Lanmind for sharing this deal.

Available Colors: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

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

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Written by sandman0209

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Mar 22, 2026 4:20 PM
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joshuaNHMar 22, 2026 4:20 PM
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Quote from Mr_Marvelus View quoted comment :
Where?
As of early 2026,
no released iPads currently feature the A18 chip. However, the upcoming 12th-generation entry-level iPad (expected in spring 2026) is set to feature the A18 chip. This new 2026 base model will focus on performance upgrades for AI, marking a significant shift from the current A16-powered 11th-gen iPad
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Mar 24, 2026 5:33 PM
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powerfuldopplerMar 24, 2026 5:33 PM
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Mar 24, 2026 6:49 PM
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jrinco11Mar 24, 2026 6:49 PM
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Quote from joshuaNH View quoted comment :
so the A18 has sold for as cheap as $329... so for an extra $30.00 you are getting ALOT MORE POWER and efficiency. Just based on this info I could never get the A16.
the a18 what? no ipads have had the a18 yet; the 12th gen ipad is supposed to be releasead "early 2026", but hasn't happened yet
Mar 24, 2026 8:03 PM
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matyekimMar 24, 2026 8:03 PM
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I hate that I had to pay $300 for a 2025 entry tablet. But when Grandma is sad her tablet died and can't watch her movies. WELL guess I have to take the hit 😅
Mar 25, 2026 1:40 AM
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DamianP3878Mar 25, 2026 1:40 AM
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A good choice for my 7-year-old nice for her Roblox and youtube? Or cheaper amazon kids tablet?
Mar 25, 2026 3:04 AM
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BikesterMar 25, 2026 3:04 AM
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Good price for an entry level iPad.
Mar 25, 2026 5:11 AM
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LesterYMar 25, 2026 5:11 AM
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Not a bad price. Good for the kids

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Mar 25, 2026 2:13 PM
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avocetMar 25, 2026 2:13 PM
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So is one of these retailers going to break up the current price standoff and at least drop this down to $279 if not $249 (where it should be)? I thought maybe Amazon since this is supposed to their sale week.
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Mar 25, 2026 7:15 PM
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dibbumsMar 25, 2026 7:15 PM
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The weather is turning... send them kids outside!
Mar 25, 2026 9:29 PM
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adiscgolferMar 25, 2026 9:29 PM
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I bought this in December on Amazon for the same price. It's fine, first ipad I've had since the 2nd version way way long ago.
Mar 26, 2026 10:10 AM
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fventura03Mar 26, 2026 10:10 AM
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Quote from masterz13 View quoted comment :
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 this one and am thinking of getting ipad air, i use mine constantly at work looking through drawings, its way more convenient than using my iphone 17 pro max.
Mar 26, 2026 12:13 PM
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Retro2010Mar 26, 2026 12:13 PM
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Good deal. My wife has this and loves it. Powerful enough to handle everything she needs to do.
Mar 26, 2026 2:14 PM
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chaossMar 26, 2026 2:14 PM
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Quote from DamianP3878 View quoted comment :
A good choice for my 7-year-old nice for her Roblox and youtube? Or cheaper amazon kids tablet?
I would stay away from those Amazon tablets. Set some up for nephews and they are painfully slow
Mar 26, 2026 2:48 PM
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nsls2061Mar 26, 2026 2:48 PM
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Thanks OP!

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Mar 26, 2026 3:46 PM
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LivelySeed972Mar 26, 2026 3:46 PM
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Looks good

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