M4 iPad Air Hits $649, Its Best Price Since Price Hikes

Apple's M4 iPad Air has dropped to some of its best prices yet, with Amazon and Best Buy both taking $100 off multiple configurations this week. The discounts apply automatically at checkout, with no coupon code needed, and mark the lowest iPad Air pricing seen since Apple's summer price increases.

11-inch iPad Air pricing
The 128GB Wi-Fi model is down to $649, and the 256GB Wi-Fi version is $749 — both $100 off their regular prices.

13-inch iPad Air pricing
The larger 13-inch model sees the same $100 discount across the board: $849 for 128GB, $949 for 256GB, and $1,449 for the top 1TB Wi-Fi configuration.

What's inside the 2026 iPad Air
This generation of iPad Air runs on Apple's M4 chip alongside the C1X modem and N1 networking chip, which together bring support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Performance is a meaningful step up from older Air models for tasks like multitasking and photo editing.

Same design as last year
Apple kept the 2026 iPad Air's design unchanged from the 2025 model, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and an aluminum chassis across the familiar lineup of finishes.

Why now is a good time to buy
Apple raised prices across its iPad and Mac lineups earlier this summer, so a $100 discount effectively brings the iPad Air back toward its pre-hike cost. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch models are matched at Best Buy as well as Amazon, giving shoppers more than one place to catch the deal while it lasts.

How it compares to the base iPad
Apple's entry-level iPad sits well below the iPad Air on price, but it also skips the M4 chip, the C1X and N1 modem combo, and the larger 13-inch screen option. For anyone who plans to use the tablet for heavier multitasking, photo editing, or Apple Pencil work, the iPad Air's extra performance heading into this sale is easier to justify at these discounted prices.

Storage and connectivity options to weigh
Every discounted configuration listed here is Wi-Fi only, so buyers who need built-in cellular connectivity will want to check current pricing on those variants separately. Between the 128GB, 256GB, and 1TB options, most everyday users will find 256GB the more comfortable long-term choice for apps, photos, and offline media.

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