Best Buy has slashed the price of the 128GB cellular M3 iPad Air by a huge $250, bringing the price down to just $499. This particular model would normally retail for around $750, but it’s yours today for considerably less. We’re unlikely to see many iPad deals this good during Prime Day, so there’s really no need to wait until Amazon’s sale kicks off in a couple of weeks.
However, there is no telling how long this price will last — or if it will return during Best Buy’s summer Tech Fest sale — so we always recommend ordering sooner rather than later if it’s for you.
This Best Buy deal offers one of the most capable tablets out there, at one of the biggest discounts, but there are other iPad Air deals available if the specs don’t suit your needs. There’s the 1TB model for $849 at Amazon, which saves you $400, for example. Best Buy also has plenty of other M3 iPad Air models on sale with discounts ranging from $50 to $500.
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The M3 iPad Air is a great option if you want to get one of Apple’s best tablets but don’t need the extra performance of the newer M4 model. The M3 version lacks Wi-Fi 7 support, but beyond that, the main difference is in raw performance. The M4 chip is faster than the M3, but whether you’ll notice the difference will depend on how you use your tablet. Only those editing large videos and doing other pro-level work are likely to benefit from the faster M4 chip. Prefer to buy the latest model? The base-spec 11-inch M4 iPad Air is yours for just $559 — a $40 discount.
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Why this deal matters
The M3 iPad Air might not be the latest model, but it’s still an extremely capable tablet with a gorgeous display. Plus, you can snag one with cellular connectivity for much less than you might think. Just be sure to grab it quickly, as this discount is unlikely to be around for long.
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