Amazon has cut the iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) with 1TB to $1,499.99, $299.01 below the $1,799 Apple charges for the same Wi-Fi model in its own store. It is the largest dollar cut among the iPad and Galaxy Tab deals checked on November 14. It also lands on the one iPad Pro storage tier that gets the faster version of the M5 chip.
The listing flags $1,499.99 as its lowest price in 30 days, and Amazon sells and ships it. The other discounts run from $49.01 to $149.01, so the real question is whether this cut beats spending less on an iPad Air, a Galaxy Tab or a bigger iPad Pro.
iPad and Galaxy Tab deal prices compared before Black Friday
Prices come from each Amazon listing as of November 14, against what Apple and Samsung charge for the same configuration. Every tablet below is sold and shipped by Amazon.
| Tablet | Amazon price | Apple or Samsung price | Saving | What decides it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), Wi-Fi, 1TB | $1,499.99 | $1,799.00 | $299.01 | 10-core CPU and 16GB memory |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), Wi-Fi, 512GB | $1,549.99 | $1,699.00 | $149.01 | Bigger screen, 9-core CPU, 12GB |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M4), Wi-Fi, 512GB | $1,149.00 | $1,249.00 | $100.00 | 13-inch LCD at 600 nits |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M4), Wi-Fi, 128GB | $649.00 | $749.00 | $100.00 | Cheapest M4 iPad here |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Wi-Fi, 256GB | $1,029.31 | $1,099.99 | $70.68 | Android, IP68 rating |
| iPad 11-inch (A16), Wi-Fi, 128GB | $399.99 | $449.00 | $49.01 | Same price as in October |
Why the 1TB iPad Pro M5 gets a faster chip and more memory
Storage on the iPad Pro decides more than storage. According to Apple's iPad Pro spec page, the 256GB and 512GB models use a 9-core M5 with 12GB of memory. The 1TB and 2TB models get a 10-core CPU and 16GB, and only they can be ordered with nano-texture glass.
That makes the $1,499.99 price the cheapest way into the full M5 by a wide margin. For anyone who edits video, layers big files in drawing apps or keeps a lot of apps open, the extra core and memory matter longer than the extra storage does.
The 11-inch screen is a Tandem OLED panel with 2420 x 1668 pixels, a refresh rate that runs from 10Hz to 120Hz, and 1,000 nits for SDR content. It weighs 444 grams and is rated for up to 10 hours of web browsing or video. The Silver model is also $1,499.99, and neither box includes an Apple Pencil.
iPad Pro 13-inch or 11-inch 1TB: which $1,500 iPad Pro to buy
The 13-inch iPad Pro with 512GB costs $1,549.99, $149.01 under Apple's $1,699. That is only $50 more than the 11-inch 1TB deal, but it buys a different tablet: a 2752 x 2064 OLED screen and 579 grams, with the 9-core chip and 12GB of memory.
Pick the 13-inch model if the iPad replaces a laptop on a desk or you draw on it for hours, since the canvas is noticeably bigger. Pick the 11-inch 1TB model if you carry it every day or plan to keep it for many years. More memory and twice the storage age better than screen size.
iPad Air M4 and Galaxy Tab S11 deals for less demanding buyers
The iPad Air 11-inch (M4) with 128GB is $649, $100 below Apple's $749. According to Apple's iPad Air spec page, it pairs an 8-core M4 with 12GB of memory and a 500-nit LCD. That covers notes, streaming and schoolwork well, but 128GB fills quickly with offline video.
The iPad Air 13-inch with 512GB at $1,149 is the other row Amazon flags as its lowest price in 30 days, $100 under Apple's $1,249. Its 13-inch screen is an LCD rated at 600 nits rather than OLED, which matters less in an office than in a dark room.
For Android, the Galaxy Tab S11 with 256GB is $1,029.31, $70.68 under the $1,099.99 Samsung charges on its own store. The listing calls out its IP68 rating, something none of the iPads here offers. That is the smallest discount in the group, so buy it for Android, not for the saving.
The base iPad 11-inch (A16) is $399.99, which is not a new deal. Amazon charged $399 for it in October, when it was the obvious alternative to the Galaxy Tab A11+ at $229.99, so there is little reason to rush it.
Should you buy an iPad now or wait for Black Friday?
Black Friday falls on November 27, and Amazon's Black Friday Week starts November 19. Nothing guarantees a deeper cut on these exact models by then. The 1TB iPad Pro is already $299.01 under Apple's price and at a 30-day low, which makes it the one deal here worth acting on early.
The Air and Galaxy Tab savings are modest enough that waiting costs little. If you buy now and the price drops later, check Amazon's price-match and return rules first. Prices were checked on November 14 and can change at any time.
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