Apple iPad Air (M3) — $150 off for Labor Day

The Apple iPad Air with the M3 chip is on sale for $150 off at major retailers. The 11-inch model starts at $449 and the 13-inch at $649 — all-time low prices across Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.

Deal details

• 11-inch iPad Air (M3): from $449
• 13-inch iPad Air (M3): from $649
• Entry-level iPad (A16): around $299 (also on sale)

Why it’s a good buy

• M3 chip gives a noticeable performance bump over M2 (about ~16% in Geekbench 6), so the tablet should stay capable for years.
• Better display and speakers than the entry-level iPad, plus wider accessory support.
• 13-inch option is useful for artists and those who want a laptop-like experience.

What to consider

• No ProMotion 120Hz OLED display like the iPad Pro — refresh rate remains a limitation.
• No Face ID on this model (still uses Touch ID).

Where to buy

Amazon (affiliate search): Search Apple iPad Air M3 on Amazon

Amazon (A16 entry-level search): Search iPad A16 on Amazon

Best Buy: Best Buy iPad Air M3 deals

Target: Target iPad Air M3 search

Bottom line

If you want a solid “best for most” iPad, the iPad Air M3 is an excellent middle option — and at these prices it’s a strong value. If you need something cheaper, the A16 entry-level iPad at ~$299 is another good pick.

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