Best Apple deal: Save $50 on 11-inch Apple iPad

SAVE $50: As of July 3, the 11-inch Apple iPad is on sale for $299 at Amazon. This is $50 off its list price of $349.

Some really impressive early Prime Day deals have been dropping over the last couple of weeks, but we think the latest deal on the 11-inch Apple iPad is going to be tough to beat. We would love to be wrong, but we really can't see anything coming along and making a bigger impression.

All colors of the 11-inch Apple iPad are on sale for $299, saving you $50 on list price. Our Apple expert hand-picked this deal as one of the best to drop ahead of Prime Day. And Mashable's Samantha Mangino argues that it's "a great entry-level tablet" for anyone working on a budget.

Thanks to the A16 chip, the new Apple iPad offers a nice performance boost, and support for WiFi 6 helps keep your connection smooth and speedy. This model also comes with 128GB of storage so you don't need to worry about loading up on apps, photos, and whatever else. And the 11-inch Liquid Retina display makes whatever you're seeing on the screen really shine.

Pick up the 11-inch Apple iPad for under $300 ahead of Prime Day. Or if you're willing to spend a little extra, the new Apple iPad mini has hit its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day.