There’s no question about it - if you’re in the market for a tablet nowadays that can strike a solid balance between productivity and style, raw power and portability, with excellent sound and a stunning display also in tow, Apple’s latest iPad Pro generation will deliver on all fronts.

Unfortunately, the 11-inch model typically starts at $799 (Smart Keyboard Folio and Apple Pencil not included), which isn’t exactly crazy affordable. But both the smaller and larger 12.9-inch variants of the 2018-released iPad Pro have been on sale more than once recently, scoring up to $150 discounts at ...