One M3 iPad Air has never been cheaper.
By Lois Mackenzie on March 25, 2026
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is officially live from March 25 to 31. This event typically ushers in discounts on all sorts of items, giving you an early-year treat before the major sales events get going later in the year (like Prime Day). That even includes Apple products, a lot of which have fallen to record-low prices this week.
If you’ve been eyeing an iPad, we’ve spotted discounts of up to $200 across Apple’s tablet lineup — even the just-updated M4 iPad Air. (Its predecessor is way cheaper, though.) We’ve pulled together the best live deals to make things easier. Note: Offers marked with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low.
Best iPad deal
11-inch M3 iPad Air – $549.99 at Amazon (Save $199.01)
Why we like it
We consider the iPad Air to be the best Apple tablet for most people: It’s great for everyday activities like streaming and reading, but it’s also powerful enough to use like a laptop. You can get an 11-inch M3 model with cellular connectivity for just $549.99 during the Big Spring Sale, or about $200 off — its biggest discount ever. The newer M4 version without cellular is $5 more expensive, and you’re only looking at a small gen-over-gen speed boost there.
Read Mashable’s full review of the Apple iPad Air (M3).
More iPad deals
– Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 (Save $50)
– Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $559 (Save $40) 🔥
– Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $564.09 (Save $34.91)
– Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $649.99 (Save $50) 🔥
– Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $744 (Save $55) 🔥
– Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 (Save $100)
– Apple iPad Pro, 13-Inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099 (Save $200)
Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time. Lois also holds a Master’s degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen.