M4 iPad Air sees up to $149 price cuts at Amazon, Best Buy
Amazon and Best Buy have dropped prices on Apple's M4 iPad Air, with the top discount knocking $149 off the 1TB Wi-Fi 13-inch model. Most versions, including both 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, are now $100 cheaper than usual. These are the steepest markdowns available since Apple's summer price increases. No coupons or memberships are required—just direct price drops.
- Discounts cover 11-inch and 13-inch models
- Maximum $149 off for 1TB 13-inch Wi-Fi version
- $100 off most other configurations
- Applies automatically, no code or signup needed
- 2026 models are design twins to last year's iPad Air
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