The latest Apple iPad just dropped to the lowest price of the year ahead of Father's Day. Amazon is offering the 11th generation Apple iPad, featuring the A16 processor and 128GB of built-in storage, for just $299.99 with free shipping after a $50 off instant discount. If you're looking for the right iPad as a gift for your father, there's no need to spend more on the higher end models; the standard iPad is the best model for most people, dads included.
Apple iPad 11th Gen for $299 (Originally $349)
Once again in 2026, we picked the standard iPad model as the best overall iPad. The standard iPad (not the Air, Mini, or Pro) offers a great display, snappy performance, and nearly all the benefits of iOS for $100 to $1,000 less than all other options. The new 11th generation model improves upon its predecessor with a more powerful A16 Bionic chip, a slightly larger 11" display, and the base model now has double the internal storage. The only real iOS feature you'll be losing out on is Apple Intelligence. If you think your dad would really benefit from Apple's AI platform, you'll have to look elsewhere because the A16 chip doesn't support it.
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If you're not sure which iPad is best for you, we have an iPad guide which details which iPad is ideal for which use case. If you intend want to get an iPad for schoolwork, we have an iPad guide for students as well. If you're looking for options outside of iOS, check out the best Android tablets of 2025.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
