GET $199 OFF: As of May 30, you can snag an Apple iPad Air (5th gen) at Amazon for just $549.99, down from $749.99. That's a 27% discount or $199.01 off.

If you haven’t snagged the brand-new Apple iPad Air (2024) yet, the Apple iPad Air (5th gen) is a pretty good alternative, and it’s on sale for an unbeatable price.

As of May 30, you can get the Apple iPad Air (5th gen) for just $549.99, down from $749 at Amazon. That’s a 27% discount, or $199.01 off the original listing price. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen for this particular iPad model since May 13, when it was available for $599.

If you're looking for something a little cheaper, you can snag a used Apple iPad Air (5th gen) in pink for an even lower price of $527.99.

The iPad features an M1 chip, a 10.9-inch liquid retina display, 256GB storage, and a 12MP front and back camera. These specs make it a pretty powerful tablet option at a reduced price. It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil (2nd gen) and Magic Keyboard, so you can take notes, draw, and use it as a makeshift laptop in a pinch. Plus, with WiFi 6 and iPad OS, you won’t have to worry about lag or slow performance while browsing or multitasking.

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It also has an all-day battery life, making it ideal for long work or school days, or unbearable commutes on public transportation.