Whenever Apple releases something new, there’s a huge buzz on the Internet — once M4 iPad Air it was so. But if you’re after great power, the M5 iPad Pro it fits better, or sits at the higher end of Apple’s lineup. That high price just got higher Apple’s latest price hike due to rising part costs worldwide. It now costs $200 more than before, starting at $1,199.
Direct discounts are hard to come by right now, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck paying the full new price. Trade-ins and a selection of dealer offers can still lower costs. We’ve rounded up the best M5 iPad Pro deals on the market right now. If you’re looking for a powerhouse tablet, Apple’s latest M5 iPad Pro remains an easy recommendation the best pills available.
With years of experience covering tech deals, Adrian Marlow is one of CNET’s most dedicated deals writers. They’ve rounded up some of the best deals available on the M5 iPad Pro models below. We’ll keep this page updated as prices change, so check back if you don’t see a deal that works for you.
With the new model on store shelves, we’re likely to see more movement in Apple’s older tablets, too. If you still want to save, our full integration of iPad deals are a good place to start.
The best iPad Pro deals
Trade in an old tablet to save up to $690 on an iPad Pro. You can also use your Apple Card* to earn 3% cash back, and Apple offers free recording.
There’s no direct discount at Best Buy right now, but the right trade-in can help you save on the M5 iPad Pro. Get free points, like three free months of Apple Fitness Plus, Music and Arcade, two free months of Apple News Plus and one free month of Apple TV.
Amazon’s best deal right now is on the M5 iPad Pro in silver, available for $1,898, saving you $101 off the regular price. Some configurations are discounted up to $129, too. Prices on Amazon tend to fluctuate, so be sure to double-check before finalizing your order.
Verizon is selling the M5 iPad Pro starting at $1,700, or about $42 a month for 36 months. With eligible trades and a select unlimited plan, you can withdraw up to $500 in value. A $40 activation fee applies per device.
At AT&T, the M5 iPad Pro starts at $1,400, or about $39 per month over 36 months with a qualifying new line. Although you can usually find some kind of offer with a new line, they are not currently available. But you can trade in a device to lower the cost, credits usually start within two to three billing cycles after your trade-in is accepted and verified.
You can also get a $200 statement credit with the AT&T Points Plus® card from Citi, along with other AT&T account benefits.
Like other retailers on this list, B&H is also not offering any direct discount on the M5 iPad Pro. But savings are available with trade-in credit and Payboo cardholders can save on sales tax at checkout.
What’s the best iPad Pro deal right now?
If you trade, an apple again Best Buy they offer the biggest trade-in savings on the M5 iPad Pro.
How do Apple’s price hikes affect iPad Pro deals?
Apple’s latest price hike they made finding the exact iPad Pro deal very difficult. Direct discounts aren’t really on the table right now — Apple has never been generous with markdowns in the first place. Trading is your best bet right now. Retailers like Amazon are still offering savings on new list prices, but don’t expect to see the kind of reductions we’ve seen in years past.
How we pick the iPad Pro deals at CNET
Discounts on the latest Apple devices can be hard to find, but CNET’s dedicated deals team has years of experience helping readers find savings on high-tech. Above, we’ve rounded up the exact discounts currently available on the iPad Pro, as well as additional ways to save. This includes any trade-in offers, special discounts when paying with a specific credit card or any free services you may receive with a purchase. We also ensure that all featured deals are from a trusted seller, so you never have to wonder if a deal is too good to be true.
*All details on Apple Card, Target Circle Card, AT&T Points Plus® Card from Citi and Payboo credit card independently compiled by CNET and not reviewed by the publisher.