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Title: Apple's iPad Air M3 is $150 off and down to a record low

Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:01:26 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-ipad-ai...

The back-to-school season is a good time to save on tech, whether you're
returning to campus or not. While some discounts are reserved for students,
others are available to everyone. One of the best right now is on Apple's M3-
powered iPad Air, which is somewhat of a goldilocks tablet ΓÇö one that will
be a great option for just about everyone. You can grab it for $150 off at
Amazon right now.

This deal applies to each configuration of the 11-inch and 13-inch versions
of the most recent iPad Air. So, the 11-inch model is as low as $449, while
the 13-inch model is down to $649. The same deals can be found at Best Buy
and Target if you prefer to shop somewhere other than Amazon. This is an all-
time low price and beats the deal we saw on Prime Day by $30.

The iPad Air M3 is more of an iterative refresh than a grand overhaul, but
the spec bump means itΓÇÖll last you a long time before the tabletΓÇÖs
performance becomes a problem. This iPad occupies the position of "best for
most" in our iPad buying guide, reinforcing that goldilocks analogy. The M3
chip is the main draw here, with Geekbench 6 scores proclaiming it around 16
percent more powerful than the M2 iPad Air, which is no slouch itself.

Beyond the chip, it has a superior display and speakers to the entry-level
model, and wider accessory support. You also get the option of a 13-inch
display, which is great for artists or anyone who sees the iPad as a viable
laptop replacement.

If thereΓÇÖs an obvious downside to the iPad Air M3, itΓÇÖs that it doesn't
have the nice 120Hz OLED display of the iPad Pro. This is hardly surprising,
as Apple often focuses on display tech to differentiate its Pro and non-Pro
devices, but itΓÇÖs probably time the refresh rate on the middle-of-the-road
iPad at least jumped up to ProMotion. Face ID is long overdue too. If you can
live with these caveats, though, the iPad Air is an excellent option,
particularly at this price.

If you think the Air is too much for your needs, the iPad A16, Apple's entry-
level tablet, is down to $299 right now. It was slightly cheaper during Prime
Day in July, but this discount is still worth considering if you're looking
to pick up a newer iPad for less.

Check out our coverage of the best Apple deals for more discounts, and follow
@EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-ipad-ai...
record-low-162908393.html?src=rss

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