$500 is the discount on the 11-inch iPad Air M3 1TB at Best Buy this week, pulling the Wi-Fi plus 5G configuration from its $1,249 MSRP down to $749. That reduction equals 40.0% off, on a unit priced just $40 above the base iPad Air M4 with 128GB of storage. Apple raised prices on a number of its products last month, which makes the timing of this markdown worth tracking.
iPad Pro M5: two retailers, one SKU, a $49 spread
The 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB lists at $1,699. Amazon drops it to $1,549.99, $150 off. Best Buy stops at $100 off, pricing the same Wi-Fi unit at $1,599.
| Retailer | Sale price | Off MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $1,549.99 | $150 |
| Best Buy | $1,599.00 | $100 |
The $49 gap between the two retailers on identical hardware is itself a data point: the discount is retailer-driven, not Apple-directed. The iPad Pro M5 ships with an OLED panel, M5 processor, up to 60W fast charging, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard.
The Air M3 ratio: 1TB for $40 over base M4 pricing
At $749, this Air M3 configuration puts 1TB of storage and 5G cellular within reach for $40 more than the base iPad Air M4 with 128GB. The M3 chip is a generation behind the M4, but the storage differential is hard to argue against. The deal runs across four finishes at Best Buy: blue, purple, space gray, and starlight.
Other deals in circulation
Sony is moving refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim digital-only consoles at $499, $100 below the usual price. These are the older 1TB models; the newer version ships with 825GB. Minor cosmetic imperfections are possible, but Sony certifies each unit's performance and backs it with a one-year warranty.
Apple's second-generation AirTags are $89.99 for a four-pack at Amazon, down from $99.99, matching their lowest recorded price. The updated version raises speaker volume for easier locating and improves tracking precision. Battery life exceeds a year on a single replaceable cell.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro wireless mouse is $99.99 at Amazon, roughly $30 below its standard price. The symmetrical design weighs 54 grams, runs an 8K polling rate, a 35K DPI sensor, and eight programmable buttons, with rated battery life of 95 hours per charge.