If you’re looking for an entry-level tablet that can handle almost any task, Apple’s ninth-generation iPad is a solid choice. Our favorite overall tablet released in 2021, it improves on the previous model with better battery life, a new front-facing camera, and a switch to the A13 Bionic processor.
Now, the iPad is on sale — starting at just $250, the lowest price ever.

Our favorite overall tablet combines value and performance for just about any task, and it’s at its lowest price right now.
In our hands-on review, our editors noted how the 10.2-inch ninth-generation iPad offers a combination of performance and value in a way no other tablet can, and it connects seamlessly with core iPad accessories. Upgrading from the A12 Bionic chip to the A13 Bionic chip, this iPad is a future-proof investment, which means it promises a longer shelf life than previous generations.
Whether you choose the base 64 GB and Wi-Fi, or prefer to add cellular and 256 GB, you’ll find new low prices on your favorite configurations.
Unless you need a tablet for heavy lifting like design or video editing — tasks best left to the iPad Pro — or you prefer the colorful design of the 10th-generation model, we think the ninth-generation model is a good one. choose. Now is the perfect time to pick up this must-have tablet, as it’s at the lowest price we’ve ever seen.