Grab an iPad Air M4 for its lowest price since the June increase

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The iPad Air M4 in space gray. | Image: The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Image: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/ipad-air-m4-roundup.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The iPad Air M4 in space gray. | Image: The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Almost everything with high-end memory or storage is more expensive these days, and tablets are no exception, so we’re glad to see that <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQVPX1PJ?th=1">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-11-inch-ipad-air-m4-chip-wi-fi-128gb-space-gray/JJGCQYCTW2/sku/6586895">Best Buy</a> have the <strong>most recent</strong> <strong>11-inch iPad Air </strong>with the M4 chip on sale for $649. That’s $100 lower than the new retail price that went into effect (alongside plenty of other Apple price hikes) in <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/956903/apple-price-increase-2026-macbook-ipad-mac-home-vision-pro">June</a>. You can also grab the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQVF4SV7">256GB</a> model for $749 (usually $849), and the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQVPN5KR">version with a cellular antenna</a> for $799 (usually $899).</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Apple iPad Air M4</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/268386_iPad_Air_M4_AKrales_0112.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-Air-11-inch-M4/dp/B0GQVLBM3T?th=1"> <strike>$749</strike> $649 at <strong>Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-11-inch-ipad-air-m4-chip-wi-fi-128gb-space-gray/JJGCQYCTW2/sku/6586895"> <strike>$749</strike> $649 at <strong>Best Buy (128GB, Wi-Fi)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-Air-11-inch-M4/dp/B0GQVPN5KR"> <strike>$899</strike> $799 at <strong>Amazon (128GB, LTE)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">We reviewed the M4 iPad Air when it released in March, and found a very similar experience to the previous generation, for better or worse. The upgraded internals give the system a performance boost and better connectivity, like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, but otherwise this update is short on notable or exciting features if you’ve used an iPad Air the past few years.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/891242/apple-ipad-air-review-2026">Read our Apple iPad M4 Air review</a>.</h5> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other deals to consider</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>The <strong>Garmin InReach Mini 2</strong> is discounted to $249.99 at a variety of retailers, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PSSSFPF">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/208257/garmin-inreach-mini-2">REI</a>, and directly from <a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/765374/">Garmin</a>. This compact device uses a satellite connection, which requires a <a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/837461/">Garmin InReach subscription</a>, to provide emergency services, location sharing, and even text messaging when paired with smart device.</li> <li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/anker-laptop-charger-140w-4-port-pd-3-1-silver/JJ858RYT2C/sku/6628896">Best Buy</a> has the <strong>Anker 140W 4-Port Laptop Charger</strong> on sale for $55.99, a $24 discount off the usual price. With three USB-C ports and a USB-A port mounted on its bottom to prevent sagging in your outlet with multiple devices plugged in, you can easily charge a weekend worth of devices. The built-in display lets you check your total power usage at a glance, or make sure you’re charging at the right power level.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HTFCR59">Amazon</a> is selling the <strong>Marshall Stanmore III </strong>Bluetooth speaker for $199.99, half off the usual retail price and matching the lowest price to date. While it doesn’t have a phono pre-amp, it does have RCA inputs for use with a properly-equipped record player, and vintage amplifier styling that helps set it apart from the crowd of other speakers.</li> </ul>