Apple iPad Air now selling for $685

Pick this up and save $164. The iPad Air has spent most of this year hovering near its $849 list price. Right now, Amazon is selling the 256GB 11-inch M2 model in Purple for $685, and that is the lowest number this configuration has hit on record.

Apple iPad Air drops to $685 - save $164. That is $114 under the 30-day average of $799.02 and $153 below the 180-day average of $838.39, so this is a genuine break from where the tablet has been sitting all year.

THE DEAL

Apple iPad Air

$685 (was $849) - Save $164 (19% off)

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Get This Deal

For just $685, down from its list price of $849, you are getting the cellular version of the M2 Air, not the Wi-Fi-only model. That matters if you tether on the road, and it is the reason this price stands out against the usual $799 to $827 range the tablet has traded in over the last three months.

What You're Getting

• 11-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity
• M2 chip with all-day battery life for multitasking and games
• 256GB of storage, a step up from the base 128GB tier
• Wi-Fi 6E plus 5G cellular, so it works on the move
• 12MP front and back cameras, Touch ID, and USB-C
• Support for Apple Pencil Pro and the Magic Keyboard
• Built for Apple Intelligence

Who This Is For

This is the tablet for people who want a real iPad without paying Pro money. Students, commuters, and anyone who sketches or takes notes will get the most out of the M2 chip, the Pencil Pro support, and the 256GB of space. The 5G radio makes it a fit for frequent travelers who do not want to hunt for Wi-Fi.

The Caveat

If you already own an M1 iPad Air, the jump to M2 is modest for everyday tasks. And if you mostly watch video at home, the Wi-Fi model will do the same job for less.

Final Verdict

At $685 for the 256GB cellular model, this is the lowest price the M2 iPad Air has ever carried, and the gap to its yearly average is wide enough to act on. If you have been waiting for the Air to come down, this is where it lands.