Where to buy iPad Air M4: I'm a deals expert and here's how to save $50 now

iPad Air M4
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There's a new iPad in town. Apple has refreshed its tablet lineup with the addition of the iPad Air M4. Available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) sizes, iPad Air M4 went on sale March 11.

In terms of upgrades, the biggest change is the addition of the new M4 chipset, which Apple claims is 30% faster than its predecessor. All of the new tablets also support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Otherwise, there are no other significant changes between the iPad Air M4 and its predecessor.

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iPad Air M4 deals

Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB)
Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was $599 now $559 at Amazon

The 2026 iPad Air packs Apple's M4 processor, which Apple states is up to 30 percent faster than iPad Air with M3. It also has an 11-inch LED (2360 x 1640) display, 128GB of storage, 12MP rear camera, and 12MP front camera. The tablet now supports Wi-Fi 7 a well as Bluetooth 6 and Thread. In our iPad Air M4 review, we said the upgrades are modest, but the iPad Air remains the best tablet out there.

Apple 13" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB)
Apple 13" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was $799 now $749 at Amazon

This larger size iPad Air sports the same M4 processor, but it's coupled with a 13-inch LED (2732 x 2048) display. Otherwise, it packs the same 128GB of storage, 12MP rear camera, and 12MP front camera. You also get Wi-Fi 7 support, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. The larger display and more potent CPU should make this a great tablet for gaming.

Apple iPad Air (M4)
Apple iPad Air (M4): was $599 now $249 at Best Buy

Best Buy is offering the new iPad Air (M4) from $249 with a qualifying trade-in. (You can get up to $350 off with an 11-inch iPad Air M3 trade-in).

What's new in iPad Air M4

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iPad Air M4 (11-inch)

iPad Air M4 (13-inch)

Size

9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 inches

11.04 x 8.46 x 0.24 inches

Weight

1.02

1.36

Resolution

2360 x 1640

2732 x 2048

Brightness

500 nits

600 nits

Rear camera

12MP (f/1.8)

12MP (f/1.8)

Front camera

12MP (f/2)

12MP (f/2)

Battery size

28.93 Wh

36.59 Wh

Battery life (rated)

Up to 10 hours

Up to 10 hours

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7

Wireless

Bluetooth 6, Thread, Apple N1

Bluetooth 6, Thread, Apple N1

Storage/Price

128GB ($599)
256GB ($699)
512GB ($899)
1TB ($1,099)

128GB ($799)
256GB ($899)
512GB ($1,099)
1TB ($1,299)

What about iPad Air M3 deals?

If you're looking for deals on the outgoing iPad Air M3, you're not alone. However, I currently recommend opting for the M4 models as they're priced similarly to the older M3 models. Unless you want the WiFi/5G models. At the time of this writing, Amazon has the 11-inch iPad Air M3 (WiFi/5G) on sale for $599. That's just $10 shy of its all-time price low. Meanwhile, the 13-inch iPad Air M3 (WiFi/5G) is on sale for $799 at Amazon. This is an all-time price low for this tablet.

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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