Surprise! Apple drops entry-level iPad price for second time this year

In addition to the launch of the new iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, Apple has decided to lower the price of the iPad 10 for the second time, now available at 399 dollars

For the second time in a year, those from Cupertino lowered the price of the tenth generation iPad. Before the first Apple Event in 2024, it took 579 dollars to have a final price of 429 dollars. Now on the occasion of the launch of the iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, it has dropped again with a final price of 399 dollars. It remains the perfect gateway to the world of Apple and iPadOSin addition to have a design that leaves behind that seen by several generationsnow with Touch ID on one edge and without a home button.

Apple wants to convince you to buy an iPad no matter what

For those who have not yet seen this important news, Apple has decided to renew the iPad mini 6 today with the A17 Pro chip and with this we already have the seventh generation of the smallest iPad in the family. After renewing the iPad Pro and iPad Air in May, we knew that Apple would give the final step to one of the most sought-after iPads.

What is the reason for a new iPad 10 discount? It seems like it could be related to the new base storage size of the iPad mini 7 which increases from 64 GB to 128 GB. The iPad 10 keeps the 64 GB base for a lower priceIf you need more storage, go up to 256 GB.

Another indicator of this reduction would indicate that Apple will not renew it until next year. This would be the only iPad that would not undergo a major renovation, although it would follow the same steps as the iPad mini, it would have an updated chip without major design changes. By the way, to be compatible with Apple Intelligence, it could have the A17 chip.

What’s better, an iPad mini 7 or wait for the iPad 11?

As we discussed in this article on iPad sizes to choose from, the difference between the simplest iPads in terms of size is 1.8 inches. iPad mini 7 now has a more powerful chip which is totally far from the performance that the A14 Bionic of the iPad 10 can offer.

In terms of price, The iPad mini 7 and iPad 10 are now 200 dollars apart, which could mean a significant difference in investment. What is a total reality is that now the smaller model has a better chip and double storage compared to the 10.9-inch model.

If you don’t need an iPad that big, the iPad mini 7 would be a perfect option now that it’s been updated. On the contrary, we would only have to wait and see what changes the iPad 11 includes. If the latter purely and simply includes the A17 chip, the iPad mini 7 would still have the best chip. ¿What decision would you make at that moment? If you had to choose between these two iPad models?

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