The new Apple iPad mini 7 sees $100 price cut among today's early Black Friday iPad deals
Update Nov. 4 at 2:07 p.m. ET: Amazon continues to offer the new iPad mini 7 for $399 ahead of Black Friday.
Launched last month, the new A17 Pro-powered iPad mini 7 is at a stellar price weeks ahead of Black Friday. Successor to the 2021 iPad mini 6, the iPad mini 7 is Apple's smallest AI-driven tablet.
Amazon continues to offer the iPad mini 7 for $399 via an on-page coupon. That's $100 below its regular price of $499 and the best discount so far for this newly released Apple device.
If you want a tablet with a larger screen, Amazon offers the 10.9-inch iPad 10 for $298 ($51 off) and 11-inch iPad Air for $499 ($100 off). The cheapest iPad deal ahead of Black Friday is the iPad 9 for $199 ($130 off).
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Although we didn't test it, iPad mini 7 reviews are available. The consensus is that Apple's new slate is nothing short of impressive — TechRadar and Tom's Guide rate the iPad mini 7 a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Portability, fast performance, quality build, and 10-hour battery life are some of the iPad mini 7's boasted features. Despite its price tag, the iPad mini 7 is Apple's mightiest compact tablet yet.
This year's Black Friday is technically on November 29, but holiday savings are available now if you're impatient. Visit our Best early Black Friday deals hub for today's best discounts.
Today's best iPad mini deal
Overview: The newly released iPad mini 7 is already $100 off via Amazon's on-page coupon. The A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence power Apple's new compact tablet to simplify and enhance everyday tasks.
Features: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina (2266 x 1488) display with True Tone, P3 wide color, and anti-reflective coating, Apple A17 Pro chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, 12MP wide rear camera, 12MP ultra-wide front camera, Touch ID, Apple Pay, supports Apple Pencil USB-C
Release Date: October 2024
Price history: This is the lowest price ever for the iPad mini 7.
Price comparison: Best Buy $499 | Target $499 | Walmart $484
Reviews consensus:
TechRadar: ★★★★½ | Tom's Guide: ★★★★½
Buy it if: You want a premium, compact tablet with Apple Intelligence features.
Don't buy it if: You're looking for something on the cheaper side of the price spectrum. If you want the cheapest Apple tablet money can buy, Amazon offers the iPad 9 for $199 ($130 off).
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Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.