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Apple raised iPad prices to $349, but Amazon still lists the 11‑inch A16 iPad for $299 – a record low that undercuts many Android phones.
Apple’s official iPad lineup now starts at $349 after a price increase, yet Amazon continues to sell the 11‑inch iPad with the A16 chip for $299, the lowest ever recorded for the model [2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Apple iPad price (official) | $349 |
| Amazon iPad price (A16, 11‑inch) | $299 |
| Price gap | $50 |
| Comparable Android price range | $300‑$350 |
Apple announced a $50 hike for its entry‑level iPad, moving the 11‑inch model with the A16 processor from $299 to $349 in its own store [2]. The change aligns the iPad’s price with Apple’s broader pricing strategy for its latest hardware, but the increase has not yet been reflected on Amazon, where the same configuration remains at $299. The Amazon listing is part of a Prime Day promotion that Apple participates in as an authorized reseller, but Apple does not control the promotional pricing [2].
The $299 Amazon price undercuts a swath of Android tablets and smartphones that typically sell for $300‑$350, many of which run lesser‑known processors and receive irregular software updates [2]. By contrast, the iPad’s A16 chip matches the generation used in the iPhone 14 Pro, which was the fastest mobile chip at launch. The tablet also offers an 11‑inch Liquid Retina display (2360 × 1640 pixels, True Tone), 12 MP front and rear cameras, Wi‑Fi 6, and Touch ID—all features that most budget Android devices lack. Apple’s own pricing page still lists the iPad at $349, indicating the Amazon discount is a temporary promotional gap rather than a permanent price shift [2].
Apple’s recent price hikes affect a range of Macs and iPads, but many of those increases have not yet appeared on Amazon. For example, the MacBook Air now costs $1,299 at Apple versus $949 on Amazon, and the MacBook Pro’s price rose by $300 [1]. This lag suggests Amazon may adjust its listings gradually, giving price‑sensitive shoppers a window to secure Apple hardware below the official price.
The $299 Amazon price highlights a rare pricing mismatch that gives consumers a genuine discount on a premium tablet, but the gap may close quickly as Amazon aligns with Apple’s new pricing structure.
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