Our expert handpicked this iPad deal ahead of October Prime Day — save $200 on a 13-inch iPad Pro

TL;DR: As of Sept. 23, the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 13-inch is available for $1,299 at Amazon. That's a $200 saving on the regular list price of $1,499. $1,299 at Amazon $1,499 Save $200 The future of Apple is the M6 chip, which was recently announced and will now power the latest Apple devices. As part of that exciting news, we're now seeing competitive discounts on previous-gen models, such as M4-powered iPads. And don't forget, just over a year ago, the M4 was the latest and greatest processor Apple had to offer. It still stands up as the brains behind some very impressive iPads, including the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 13-inch, currently marked down as part of the early October Prime Day deals. As of Sept. 23, the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 13-inch is marked down to $1,299 at Amazon. That’s a $200 saving on the regular list price of $1,499. Our expert picked out this deal in a roundup of the best Apple deals to drop ahead of October Prime Day.October Prime Day officially runs Oct. 6-7, with early deals — such as this one — expected to drop between now and then. That doesn't mean you should wait until Prime Day itself to pick this up. We anticipate high demand for these iPads while they're listed at this price.This iPad has Apple Intelligence and Face ID and offers all the slick fluidity you expect from the Apple user experience — particularly when you pair it with other Apple devices. Its Ultra Retina XDR display looks stunning, and it boasts 512GB of storage, WiFi 6E support, and an all-day battery. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Don't miss the chance to grab the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 13-inch with $200 off — before they all get snapped up.If you can afford a little more, it's also worth checking out a deal on the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch, which takes things to the next level with Nano Texture Glass and almost quadruples the storage space. It's also discounted by $200.