This 13-Inch IPad Air Is Now $250 Off
If you’ve been eyeing an iPad for work or creative projects, this 13-inch iPad Air (Wi-Fi + Cellular) is currently on sale for $999.97, down from $1,249, its lowest price ever. according to price trackers . It’s reported to be the heaviest iPad, measuring 11.04 by 8.46 by 0.24 inches and weighing 1.36 pounds, but it still feels portable. Plus, its aluminum body gives it a more premium and durable feel, although it lacks an IP rating, so it might not be worth testing it near water. For connectivity, the cellular model skips the physical SIM tray in favor of eSIM-only support.
This iPad boasts an impressive 2732 x 2048 resolution, 600 nits peak brightness, True Tone white balance, and an LED-backlit IPS LCD display with P3 color support. However, creators who value the deeper blacks and higher contrast of OLED may find the LCD to be subpar. However, the Air’s display handles glare well and is effective at resisting fingerprints. The audio system is another highlight, with stereo speakers producing rich bass, especially in landscape mode, enhancing the movie and music experience. The new placement of the front camera along the long edge is a welcome change that makes video calling feel more natural. By the way, both the Air’s front and rear 12-megapixel cameras produce clear and bright images, although low-light performance could be better.
Powered by an M2 chip and running iPadOS, the Air is fast (even with a 60Hz refresh rate)—multitasking is smooth, and tasks like editing in iMovie or using GarageBand are almost as fast as on the Pro, PCMag’s review noted . And with 512GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, it’s more than capable of handling app switching, media streaming, and general usage with ease. Battery life is on par with Apple’s standard rate (about 7 hours of actual use), and charging power is 20W. In terms of accessories, the Air is compatible with the Magic Keyboard ($319, down from $349) and Apple Pencil Pro ($114.99, down from $129), adding flexibility for work and/or creativity.