The M3 iPad Air Is $300 Off Right Now

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When the last iPad Air with the M3 chip came out in March, Lifehacker senior tech editor Jake Peterson warned you not to buy thisas its benefits did not justify the higher price compared to the old model. But things have changed since then: the price of the new iPad Air has dropped by $300, reaching its lowest level since its release, according to price tracking tools. You can now purchase the 13-inch iPad Air M3 with 512GB of internal storage for $999.68 (originally $1,249).

M3 chip is superior to M2 chipand more power also means longer life for your iPad. In theory, you'll also see more efficient multitasking, heavier app performance, and faster overall speed. As Jake noted, the performance of the new iPad Air is among the best tablets Apple has ever made. The M3 chip enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which makes lighting effects look better in games and graphically intensive applications. But apart from the new chip, between it and old version M2.

iPad Air M3 is equipped with a display with a resolution of 2360 by 1640 pixels and a density of 264 ppi; 12 MP Center Stage front camera (monitors your face); 12 MP wide-angle rear camera with flash, USB-C and Touch ID; and a battery life of up to 10 hours, depending on usage. Of course you will also have Apple Intelligence (if you care), and this supports Apple Pencil, and also new magic keyboard.

If you already have an M2, there's no point in upgrading. For those who are looking more affordable iPadbasic model just US$299 (originally $349) right now and that will be enough for most people. But if you want the latest and greatest, the iPad Air M3 is your best bet at the current discounted price.