On June 25, 2026, Apple increased prices across its entire iPad lineup, citing soaring component costs driven by AI data centre demand for computer chips. The cheapest iPad now costs £429, up from £329, while the iPad Air jumped from £599 to £749, and the iPad Pro from £999 to £1,299. However, shoppers can still secure an iPad at the previous lower prices at third-party retailers, though stock is limited.
Where to Find the Old Prices
Argos and Currys are currently selling several iPad models at pre-price rise costs. The base 128GB iPad is available for £329 at both retailers, while the M4 iPad Air is listed at £599 at Argos (down from the new £749) and the 11-inch iPad Pro at £999. Currys also offers the iPad for £329, the iPad Air for £599, and the iPad Pro for £999.
Why Prices Rose and What It Means
Apple told the BBC: "We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly." The company passed the costs directly to consumers, making now a particularly bad time to buy a new iPad at Apple's official prices. The increases range from £100 on the basic iPad to £300 on the iPad Pro.
Time Is Running Out
Third-party retailers are expected to raise their prices to match Apple's soon, though no specific date has been announced. Buyers should act quickly to take advantage of the remaining stock at old prices. Apple updated the iPad and iPad Air earlier this year with new chipsets, but these models feature slower performance compared to the newer M5 chip models. The current iPad Pro was released in 2025.
