Overview

• As of Oct. 20, Amazon lists the 13-inch 512GB Wi‑Fi + Cellular M3 iPad Air in Starlight at $969.98 to $999.68, setting new Amazon all-time lows.
• That configuration carries a $1,249 Apple list price, translating to roughly $249 to nearly $280 off, with Forbes noting a $979.78 listing.
• Other finishes for the same model remain much higher, with recent prices around $1,142 to $1,210, underscoring color-specific discounts.
• Several upgraded configurations now beat last week’s roughly $150-off Prime Day offers, while entry models show smaller reductions.
• Deal watchers present the M3 Air as a cheaper alternative to the M5 iPad Pro arriving Oct. 22, and they expect the Air’s next refresh around spring 2026.