If you're back-to-school shopping for a new tablet, iPad prices might shock you, and not in a good way. Apple recently raised prices on iPads and MacBooks because RAM and component costs have surged. That means that the cheapest Apple tablet you can find right now is the 11-inch iPad A16 for $399.99, not exactly "cheap".Now the good news: Amazon's best-selling Fire HD 8 tablet is on sale for only $89.99. That's just $5 shy of the all-time record-low price and a whopping $310 less than Apple's cheapest iPad.• Shop more daily deals at AmazonAmazon's best-selling Fire HD 8 tablet lets you watch your favorite movies and TV shows in apps like Netflix, Hulu, and more, or cozy up with a new book from millions of eBook options. You also won't have to worry about recharging throughout the day because Amazon's tablets offer all-day battery life and work with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control. This specific model features an 8-inch HD display, 4GB of memory, and 64GB of storage.Get Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet for only $89.99For a limited time, Amazon is offering its best-selling Fire HD 8 tablet for $89.99 — only $5 more than the record-low price. While it's not the most powerful tablet on the market, the Fire HD 8 has what you need for the essentials, including web browsing, email, video, and light gaming. Battery life is impressive, lasting up to 13 hours, making it ideal for on-the-go use or relaxing on the couch. View DealAside from price, the biggest differences between Fire tablets and iPads are the software they run on, their apps, and their processors. If you want a tablet with laptop-like speed and power, an iPad is a better fit. But if you just need the essentials, such as web browsing, email, video, and light gaming, then the Fire HD 8 tablet for just $89.99 is an excellent choice and an absolute bargain.If you're a devoted Apple user and insist on owning an iPad, I've listed today's best deals from Amazon below, including best-ever discounts after the price hike.iPad 11-inch (A16, 2025): was $449 now $399.99Apple's latest base iPad is $50 off at Amazon, bringing the price to $ 399.99. The biggest upgrade over the previous generation is the newer A16 chip for faster performance, and you'll also get double the standard storage (128GB instead of 64GB). Other features include a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display and solid 12MP front- and rear-facing cameras, making this iPad the best for casual streamers and scrollers.Read our full 11-inch iPad A16 reviewView Deal11-inch iPad Air M4,: was $749 now $649The 2026 iPad Air M4 is now on sale at Amazon for $649 - that's the lowest price we've seen since Apple's price hikes in June. The 11-inch iPad Air delivers laptop-like speed and power thanks to Apple's M4 processor, plus you're getting 12GB of RAM, Bluetooth 6 support, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.Read our full 11-inch iPad Air M4 reviewView DealiPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 2025): was $1499 now $1399Amazon has the powerful 13-inch iPad Pro on sale for $1,399. In our review, we described the iPad Pro (2025) as "the ultimate Pro tablet for power users who want top-tier performance and versatility," and this 13-inch model gives you the biggest iPad screen possible to enjoy all of that power.View Deal