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Amazon Pushes M3 iPad Air to New Lows as 11-Inch iPad Stays at $279

Selective discounts on higher-end configurations reflect retailers clearing stock ahead of future iPad updates.

Overview

  • Amazon lists the 512GB 11-inch M3 iPad Air with Wi‑Fi + Cellular at $848.70, about $200 off its $1,049 price, limited to the gray variant.
  • The 512GB 13-inch M3 iPad Air in blue is $879, a 20% drop from $1,099 and one of the best prices tracked for that configuration.
  • Several upgraded or cellular M3 iPad Air models are now priced below July Prime Day levels, often restricted to specific colors or inventory.
  • Apple’s current 11-inch iPad with A16 remains at its Prime Day price of $279 for 128GB, with 256GB at $379 and 512GB at $579.
  • 9to5Mac reports the next iPad Air with an M4 chip is expected in 2026, a projection that aligns with today’s clearance-style pricing.