The ninth-gen iPad nears fire-sale territory with a drop to $199

By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry.
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Never say never. I know, but I’m not sure if Apple’s ninth-gen iPad is going to get any cheaper than this before it’s outright gone. That’s because, after dropping to consecutive all-time lows of $229 and then $224, the tablet from 2021 with 64GB of storage is now selling for just $199 ($130 off) at Amazon and $199.99 at Best Buy. The 256GB configuration is also $130 off at Best Buy.
There’s really only so much to say about this long-running iPad that Apple finally dropped from its lineup earlier this year (and simultaneously gave the newer 10th-gen model a much-needed price cut, slotting it in at the entry-level position). The ninth-gen iPad is the last bastion of the headphone jack and the Touch ID home button for the iPad line. Its 10.2-inch screen isn’t amazing, but the aging A13 Bionic chip is still plenty fast, more than enough for a kid who wants to watch Bluey.
Apple’s entry-level iPad from 2021 has a 10.2-inch screen, an A13 Bionic chip, and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature. It’s also compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and the company’s smart keyboard. Although it’s discontinued, it’s the only iPad you can still buy with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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