When to Buy iPad

Compare release timing and buying advice across 6 current products.

Buying timing is estimated from historical release cycles and the age of the current product, for reference only.

All Models6

Buying Advice

iPad mini (A20 Pro) product image

iPad mini (A20 Pro)

Buy Now
Early Cycle

Featuring a stunning OLED display in an even thinner and lighter design, a huge leap in performance, faster wireless connectivity, and water and dust resistance.

Days Since Release 7 days
0.8%
2026-10-26

Average Cycle 926 days

Refresh History

2024-10 · 741 days
2021-09 · 1127 days
2019-03 · 911 days
iPad Air 11-in. (M4) product image

iPad Air 11-in. (M4)

Neutral
Mid-cycle

Serious performance in a thin and light design.

Days Since Release 245 days
48%
2026-03-02

Average Cycle 508 days

Refresh History

2022-03 · 791 days
2020-09 · 539 days
2019-03 · 547 days
iPad Air 13-in. (M4) product image

iPad Air 13-in. (M4)

Neutral
Mid-cycle

Serious performance in a thin and light design.

Days Since Release 245 days
48%
2026-03-02

Average Cycle 508 days

Refresh History

2022-03 · 791 days
2020-09 · 539 days
2019-03 · 547 days
iPad (A16) product image

iPad (A16)

Wait
Overdue

Apple updated iPad with double the starting storage and the A16 chip, bringing even more value to customers.

Days Since Release 608 days
121%
2025-03-04

Average Cycle 501 days

Refresh History

2022-10 · 868 days
2021-09 · 399 days
2020-09 · 364 days
2019-09 · 371 days