# The iPad A16 Got a Price Hike but It’s Still Our Top Pick and These Deals Still Make It Worth It - CNET

> Apple has been making some of the best tablets on the market for years. We don’t just mean the fanciest and most powerful ones. Even Apple’s budget iPads are a solid choice.

- **Source:** [CNET](https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-ipad-a16-deals/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a610dfbb39204a888c72053)
- **Published:** 2026-07-22
- **Category:** Tablets
- **Tags:** #ipad #apple
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a610dfbb39204a888c72053

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