Apple's cheapest iPad just hit a brand new record-low price for Black Friday

1. Hardware
2. Tech

Apple's cheapest iPad just hit a brand new record-low price for Black Friday Deals By Tom Bedford published 25 November 2025

The entry-level iPad is a gaming beast

Comments (0) ()

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

(Image credit: Future)

I've gamed on all kind of tablets, including meaty iPad Pros and giant Android tablets. But honestly, if you're on a budget, the entry-level iPad is an affordable powerhouse — and a fantastic Black Friday iPad deal has brought the newest-gen model down to its lowest-ever price.

The Apple iPad A16, which launched earlier this year, can be found for just $274 at Amazon, marking $75 or 21% off its MSRP. That's a great price on tech that isn't very old, and the savings extend to the cell models as well as various storage sizes. Even the much-pricier 512GB model has a $70 saving, for example, and these all mark the best Black Friday iPad deals of the year.

iPad A16 (128GB) | $349 $274 at AmazonSave $75 - This is the lowest price we've seen Apple's newest standard-series tablet drop to, beating the Prime Day discount and even the pre-Black Friday saving. I don't imagine it'll go this cheap again until its successor is out, so it's worth grabbing now. The savings are on a range of color models.

UK: £329 £299 at Amazon

View Deal

To give you a quick run-down of the tablet's specs, it has an Apple A16 chipset as well as an 11-inch Liquid Retina display. The front and back cameras are both 12MP, and the tablet has Touch ID built into the power button. Like all of Apple's new tablets, it uses the modern thin-bezel design. Accessories like a keyboard folio or stylus don't come included.

The base model, which I've covered in the deal, has 128GB storage. That's enough for a light entertainment device, for watching Netflix or Apple TV Plus, but may not be enough for gamers, students or business users. The 256GB and 512GB models provide you more space but while they are on offer too, the prices are still higher.

Should you buy the iPad for gaming?

I really rate the iPad for gaming.

Partly, that's because it provides you access to Apple Arcade, the company's games hub which provides you access to quite a few great mobile games. There are over 200 titles and some of my personal picks include Slay The Spire, Balatro, Really Bad Chess and What The Golf?.

This is a paid additional subscription but new purchases of Apple tech generally include a free trial, which you can use to test out the platform.

Beyond that, there are plenty of great games on iPad and the A16 can handle them all. I have a different, slightly weaker iPad and I still easily get stuck into games like Mechanicus, Lego Star Wars, Minecraft, Tropico and several Total War titles. My particular Achilles' Heel is XCOM 2, and I find myself getting stuck into a new playthrough every few months.

Most of those games are PC or console games which have been ported over to iPad, and that's mainly my preference so I can enjoy PC games on the go, but there are plenty of other titles built for the mobile experience too.

If this has won you over to team iPad gaming, then this deal is really worth jumping on. I'd only advise avoiding it if you need a more powerful slate for work or your other hobbies, but there are deals on those too:

• See all Black Friday deals at Amazon
• More iPad deals at Amazon
• iPad A16 (128GB) | $349 $274 at Amazon

We've got an overall page on the best Black Friday gaming deals for you to peruse, as well as pages on Black Friday iPad deals that are already live, and also Black Friday retro deals.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. TOPICS Black Friday Tom BedfordContributing Writer

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Logout Read more Hurry — Apple's cheapest iPad is at its lowest price yet, but for just 12 hours (and counting)    Which iPad should you buy on Black Friday? Find the right tablet for you    This is the gaming laptop deal I was waiting for this Black Friday, and it's not even technically a laptop    Black Friday iPad deals 2025: the best sales available now    Should you buy an iPad before Black Friday?    Prime Day iPad deals are still kicking, these are the biggest sales still live    Latest in Tech Surf the web for good with Wave Browser    L-shaped standing desks can be pricey, but there's still time to get this one for under $300    Want the best gaming on the go? Why Samsung Galaxy Phones are your best option for mobile gaming    6 Hidden Samsung Galaxy S25 features that improve your gaming experience    The tween in my life uses her "iPad" constantly for Roblox, and a Prime Day discount is only the second reason I'd grab the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro    I'm a huge reMarkable fan, but this Kindle Scribe Prime Day deal is too good to ignore    Latest in Deals Apple's cheapest iPad just hit a brand new record-low price for Black Friday    I can't believe it was Alienware that just matched the cheapest RTX 5060 gaming laptop deal I've seen so far    I used these Black Friday deals to assemble a 1440p gaming PC with all-modern components, and it costs a lot less than I thought it would    I got tired of clutter on my desk, but this $50 storage solution changed all that    Getting into Pokemon cards? These Black Friday booster deals will kick-start your collection    My favorite Lego Star Wars set for adults and kids is now under $40 for Black Friday    GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS

1. 1Constance review: "If Hollow Knight: Silksong seems too daunting, this wonderful paint powered adventure should do nicely"
2. 2This enthralling team board game is perfect for playing with family this Thanksgiving
3. 3Kirby Air Riders review: "This racer is also equal parts fighting game, minigame collection, and roguelike – and I'm shocked at how well that works"
4. 4Demonschool review: "This Persona-inspired RPG is full of fun, flair, and ready to chomp away at your free time"
5. 5Morsels review: "The Binding of Isaac style roguelike shooting gets somehow grosser, but struggles to set itself apart"

1. 1Wicked: For Good review: "Builds to an incredibly cathartic conclusion, but isn't quite as captivating as Part 1"
2. 2The Running Man review: "Some fun action and Glen Powell's star power aren't enough to energize this disappointing Stephen King adaptation"
3. 3Predator: Badlands review: "Die-hard fans may be disappointed, but as a blockbuster action-adventure, Badlands kills it"
4. 4Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc review "Storytelling just as compelling as the chainsaws, devils, and visually excessive fight scenes"
5. 5Tron: Ares review: "Misses out by swapping the Grid for the real world"

1. 1Pluribus season 1 review: "Easily one of the year's best dramas"
2. 2The Witcher season 4 review: "The Henry Cavill-less fourth season is the best yet"
3. 3IT: Welcome to Derry review: "A supremely confident step back into the history of Stephen King's cursed town and killer clown"
4. 4Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review: "A pale imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise"
5. 5Marvel Zombies review: "A fun expansion of the What If episode with delightful MCU Easter eggs and truly gross R-rated kills"