M4 iPad Air Gets Up to $149 Off at Amazon and Best Buy This Week

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Amazon and Best Buy are offering discounts of up to $149 on the 2026 M4 iPad Air models this week. These sales represent the lowest prices observed since Apple implemented summer price increases. The discounts apply to both 11-inch and 13-inch variants without requiring coupon codes or special memberships.

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▪The 1TB Wi-Fi 13-inch M4 iPad Air receives the largest discount of $149, reducing its price to $1,399.99.
▪Most other configurations, including 11-inch and 13-inch models, are marked down by $100 from their original prices.
▪The 2026 M4 iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
▪The physical design of the new tablets remains identical to the 2025 models, featuring an edge-to-edge display and aluminum chassis.

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M4 iPad Air Gets Up to $149 Off at Amazon and Best Buy This WeekMonday September 14, 2026 6:59 am PDT by Mitchel BroussardAmazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These remain the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You'll find savings on both the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the M4 iPad Air, with the biggest markdown found on the 1TB Wi-Fi 13-inch tablet. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a special membership.

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