First deals land on Apple’s new M2 iPad Air configs from $570: 11-inch 256GB $670, 13-inch models, more

After going up for pre-order this past Tuesday, ahead of delivery on May 15, we are now tracking the very first price drops at Amazon on Apple’s brand new M2 iPad Air. The 6th generation iPad Air lineup arrives in four different colorways starting at $599, but the early discounts have on select configurations starting with 128GB 11-inch model at $569.99, followed by the 256GB 11-inch model at $669.99 shipped, and some 13-inch options. These $29 price drops, much like the pre-order deals we spotted on Apple’s new iPad Pro M4 Magic Keyboard Case, might not be huge, but if you’re still planning on pre-ordering they are the first straight-up cash discounts and you might as well keep some cash in your wallet. Head below for more details and a closer look at the 11- and 13-inch configurations now on sale. 

Apple iPad Air M1 pre-order deals at Amazon:

• Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 128GB $570 (Reg. $599)
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• Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 256GB $670 (Reg. $699)
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• Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 128GB $770 (Reg. $799)
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• Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 256GB $870 (Reg. $899)
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• Apple iPad Air 13-inch M2 512GB $1,070 (Reg. $1,099)
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The 6th generation iPad Air is powered by Apple’s M2 chip for the first time. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, they sport a Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity. New this time around is a 12MP front-facing camera on the landscape edge that supports Center Stage for videoconferencing and Portrait mode for selfies – the 12MP Wide back cam comes along with True Tone flash for taking pics and 4K videos of your summer adventures (or anything else of course). Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6E, and USB-C are also in place alongside compatibility with Apple’s latest iPad accessories, the Apple Pencil Pro and the latest Magic Keyboard Case. 

Here are some detailed breakdowns of the difference between the previous-generation model and how the M2 Air stacks up against the new M4 iPad Pro:

• M2 iPad Air vs M1 iPad Air: What’s upgraded?
• M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air: Is it worth the extra money?

Apple M2 iPad Air features:

iPad Air is powerful, versatile, and comes in a choice of two sizes. Featuring a stunning Liquid Retina display and the amazing performance of the M2 chip, along with Touch ID, advanced cameras, superfast Wi-Fi 6E, and a USB-C connector. Plus powerful productivity features in iPadOS and next-generation Apple Pencil Pro experience. The gorgeous Liquid Retina display features advanced technologies like P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity, which make everything look stunning.

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