Amazon's $299 iPad 9th Gen, $459 iPad mini 6 deals cement price war with Walmart

By Christine McKee

Matching the lowest prices we've seen on Apple's new 10.2-inch iPad (9th Generation) and iPad mini 6, Amazon is knocking $30 to $40 off preorders. Prices start at just $299.

2021 iPad savings

Update

: Amazon raised the price of the 10.2-inch iPad to $309. Walmart's $299 promo is still in effect.

As we reported earlier this week, Walmart initiated the price war by dropping Apple's newly announced iPad 9th Generation to $299 and Amazon has now matched the $30 discount on the 64GB, Wi-model. Looking for additional storage space or Wi-Fi + Cellular functionality? Check out the best 2021 iPad prices in our Price Guide.

BUY FOR $299

iPad mini 6 also discounted

Amazon is also matching Walmart's $40 price cut on the brand-new iPad mini 6, which offers second-generation Apple Pencil 2 support and USB-C charging. Now on sale for $459.99 at Amazon, this preorder price drop delivers the cheapest iPad mini 6 price we've seen since the new model was announced on Sept. 14.

BUY FOR $459

Both iPad deals are valid while supplies last.

Plus, deals on the latest Apple hardware

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and Apple Authorized Resellers are also running specials iPhone, iPad and Mac hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in bonus savings on accessories, software and more. Here are just a few of the deals running this week: