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

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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
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sandman0209

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It's my first post so go easy.

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ctcsd

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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.
joshuaNH anon5958
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

The A16 iPad can work well for content consumption and light mobile gaming use cases.
Elwots dealmonkey
The larger 11-inch screen can make shopping and sharing product details easier than using a phone.
B2BigAl
The A16 iPad can perform well for everyday tasks and video visits, including easier landscape camera use.
reaperman
The iPad can be useful for reading and research because it supports both landscape and portrait document viewing.
Luigis3rdcousin

The A16 iPad may not support Apple Intelligence features and its 6GB RAM can limit future OS feature support.
im4GMG blatay
The iPad can feel unreliable for serious multitasking, including power-saving browser refresh behavior.
Mattphoto101
The 11-inch size can feel a bit small for some needs, even when it works well for basic web browsing.
LKKwan
The deal can be viewed as weak for 2026 because the A16 chip, 6GB RAM, and non-laminated display may not justify the price.
anerdnamedjoshua

Common Questions (5)

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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blatay

Mar 15, 2026 10:22 AM

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Quote from P4RT1CLEM4N

Is the A16 a good chip?

It should be adequate for most purposes. It will not support apple intelligence features. Apple should be announcing the updated version of the base level iPad within the next few weeks, which is anticipated to have an A18 or possibly A19 chip that both support apple intelligence. Worth the wait to me.

Luigis3rdcousin

Mar 15, 2026 10:26 AM

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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 use an iPad all the time but mainly for reading and research. Nothing quite like it in laptop form. Because you can hold it in landscape or portrait mode, which when your reading documents is very handy because documents are generally portrait mode. But I'm using the iPad mini preferably. You might like an iPad if you use it for things like that.

Last edited by Luigis3rdcousin March 15, 2026 at 03:28 AM.

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Quote from blatay

Someone may not want the ai features actually. iOS 26 has had so many problems and believe it or not but the older apple systems like iPhone 13/14 for example feel snappier than the newer iPhones because they simply can't run the ai features so it's just less issues.

m1racl1

Mar 15, 2026 11:13 AM

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Quote from Luigis3rdcousin

What ai features ? Big Grin

npolite

Mar 15, 2026 12:06 PM

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Quote from blatay

Hopefully these will drop to $250 when they try to clear out the old inventory.

dcmanryan

Mar 15, 2026 12:34 PM

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dcmanryanMar 15, 2026 12:34 PM

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Same price that happens every few months and a few times a year slightly cheaper. I just wish the minis actually went on sale now and again.

warsaws

Mar 15, 2026 12:40 PM

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Quote from dcmanryan

Same price that happens every few months and a few times a year slightly cheaper. I just wish the minis actually went on sale now and again.

The minis are almost always on sale

jpudlo

Mar 15, 2026 12:40 PM

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jpudloMar 15, 2026 12:40 PM

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Got a "ike new" from Amazon for $170 a couple of months ago but this is a decent price. Wait for the new ones to come out and these will be even cheaper.

Thunderknight

Mar 15, 2026 1:25 PM

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ThunderknightMar 15, 2026 1:25 PM

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Thinking about getting one to use as an on-wall display in the house for the security cameras.

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Quote from masterz13

Don't think age has anything to do with it. I'm no spring chicken, but I have multiple iPads and find them essential in my house for their assigned task. So, I think it just boils down to need. Sometimes you need a hammer, sometimes you need a mallet. Neither negates the existence of the other.

I have 3 that are wall mounted and powered by power over ethernet. I use these to control my smart devices and music collection.

I also have a free roaming one in the kitchen that serves as my digital newspaper.

Finally, I have a M5 Pro that is my main iPad and use for travel, reading books, etc. I also have a MacBook Pro which I use for video and photo editing. But most everything else I do with my iPad Pro.

caveman017

Mar 15, 2026 2:31 PM

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Quote from blatay

Doubtful a base new iPad is coming out soon. It would have been announced at the event last week with everything else if it were. Given the 10th gen was 2022 and the 11th gen was 2025, it's likely to be either a fall 26' or Spring 27' release at this point.

reaperman

Mar 15, 2026 3:08 PM

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Quote from P4RT1CLEM4N

Is the A16 a good chip?

I think the A16 works well. I got this model for my wife at xmas and I see no difference between this ipad and my Ipad pro M2. I like the landscape camera on this ipad vs the pro I have. It makes video visits way more user friendly.

blatay

Mar 15, 2026 3:30 PM

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Quote from caveman017

I've been planning on getting one for a little while, so I've been watching. Most places who report on that sort of thing also thought they were going to be announced at the event too, but it seems like most of them are still predicting they'll be announced this month or next, but likely as a press release rather than another event.

DrRad

Mar 15, 2026 3:43 PM

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DrRadMar 15, 2026 3:43 PM

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Not worth more than $249.

LordSky

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LordSkyMar 15, 2026 3:43 PM

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Can someone explain the difference between the A series chips and the M series chip apple uses?

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Is the 128GB 11-inch Apple iPad A16 good for media, browsing, and light games?

Should you wait for the next base iPad instead of buying this A16 model now?

Does the A16 iPad support Apple Intelligence?

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