You can actually save up to $50 on the new M4 iPad Air

If you want more storage space, Amazon and Walmart Both also sell the 11-inch model with 256GB and Wi-Fi for $649 ($50 off). Meanwhile, the larger 13-inch version can be found at the same retailers, including… Amazon and Walmartin its base configuration with Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage, starts at $749 ($50 off).

Admittedly, the new iPad Airs aren’t significantly different from the new iPad Airs Their ancestorsbut they stand out because of their performance gains. It now runs on Apple’s M4 chip, which… Apple says That makes it up to 30 percent faster (and twice as fast as the M1 Air as of 2020). The new models also offer 12GB of RAM instead of 8GB, which helps with multitasking and more demanding applications.

Additionally, both sizes feature Apple’s new N1 wireless networking chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for faster connectivity. The aforementioned chip also allows for Thread support, which means it should be easier to connect to compatible smart home devices and control them from your tablet.

Other than that, the new iPad Airs should look familiar. Both support Apple Intelligence, like the 2025 models, along with Multitasking in windows And other unique features iPad OS 26. Battery life seems to be about the same on paper too, and it’s compatible with the same set of accessories, incl USB-C Apple Pencilthe Apple Pencil ProAnd Apple’s Magic Keyboard.