The IPad Air M3 Has Become $150 Cheaper After the Release of the M4 Model.
This week, Apple announced new products , including the new iPad Air M4 , which is on sale at Walmart starting at $559 for the base 11-inch Wi-Fi model —the best pre-order deal so far. Unsurprisingly, prices for both models of the older iPad Air M3 have dropped by $150, reaching their lowest levels since their release, according to price tracking tools . The 11-inch version with cellular support starts at $599 (originally $749), while the 13-inch version with cellular support starts at $799 (originally $949).
Yes, technically the older M3 costs the same as the new M4, but remember, it’s the cellular version of the M3, meaning you don’t need Wi-Fi to browse the web. Apple typically charges an extra $150 for upgrading to the cellular version, so you’ll save money by opting for the older M3 chip over the new one. As Jake Peterson, Lifehacker’s senior technology editor, explains in his review of the new iPad, little else has changed between the iPad Air with the M3 and M4 processors.
When it comes to processors, more power means a longer lifespan for your iPad. In theory, you’ll also notice more efficient multitasking, faster performance of resource-intensive apps, and overall faster performance.
The iPad Air M3 features a 2360 x 1640-pixel display (264 ppi), a 12-megapixel front-facing camera (that tracks your face) and a 12-megapixel wide-angle rear camera with flash, a USB-C port, and Touch ID. It also offers up to 10 hours of battery life depending on usage. Of course, you also get Apple Intelligence ( if that’s important to you ), and it supports the Apple Pencil and the new Magic Keyboard .
Ask yourself: do you value Wi-Fi independence for using your iPad, or are you content with Wi-Fi and prefer better performance? For those looking for a more affordable iPad , the base model is now just $329 (originally $349), and it’s a good fit for most users.