Update: Some users are complaining about iPad Air 5 build quality.
Apple iPad Air 5 preorders are over and Apple's new tablet is widely available for purchase. Announced during the last Apple Peak Performance event, the newest member of the iPad family sports Apple's new M1 chip, which Apple claims is 60% faster than the previous-gen iPad Air.
The new tablet starts at $599 for the base 64GB model. If you're wondering where to preorder the iPad Air 5, we've listed all the retailers and carriers that are now offering Apple's new powerful tablet below. If you're interested in discounts on other iPads, we expect to see a new wave of iPad deals in the days to come.
For instance, the 2020 iPad Air is now $100 off at Amazon. It's the best price we've seen for this tablet all year. (And it's just $10 shy of an all-time price low we saw last October).
iPad Air 5 preorders — retailers
iPad Air 5 preorders — wireless carriers
When to expect iPad Air 5 preorder deals
You may be thinking it's too early for iPad Air 5 deals, but the truth is retailers waste no time when it comes to discounts on new Apple products. We expect to see the first iPad Air 5 deals as early as this week. That said, don't expect to see many dollar-off discounts.
- Amazon predictions: The biggest online retailer on the planet is usually the first to offer dollar-off discounts on new Apple devices. Expect to see from $20 to $30 off the base iPad Air configuration sometime this week or early next. As for the iPad Air 5's A14 Bionic-based predecessor, expect deals on the older iPad Air (2020) to hit $489 to $499 — which would be its lowest price ever.
- Apple Store: For trade-in deals, you'll want to head to the Apple Store. Apple is already offering up to $680 in credit when you trade in your old iPad for a new iPad Air 5.
- Best Buy predictions: The retailer will likely bundle a host of free Apple services with the purchase of a new iPad Air. Expect to get 6 free months of Apple Music, 6 free months of Apple News Plus, and 3 free months of Apple TV Plus. Best Buy also tends to offer great trade-in deals, so expect to save up to $450 when you trade in an old iPad for the new iPad Air 5.
iPad Air 5 preorders — what you get for $599
The new iPad Air's biggest upgrade is its powerful M1 processor, which is the same CPU that powers it iPad Pro lineup. Otherwise, you get the same 10.9-inch Liquid Retina 2360 x 1640 display, 12MP rear camera, and 12MP ultra-wide camera. Consumers will also have the option of buying a 5G-capable iPad Air 5. Here's how it stacks up to its predecessor.
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | iPad Air 5 | iPad Air 4 |
| Screen size | 10.9-inch | 10.9-inch |
| Screen resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 2360 x 1640 |
| CPU | M1 | A14 Bionic |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP ultra-wide | 7MP wide |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / 5G | Wi-Fi / 4G |
| Weight | 1 pound | 1 pound |
| Dimensions | 9.7 x 7 x 0.24 inches | 9.7 x 7 x 0.24 inches |
