Amazon Drops 512GB iPad 11 to $479 as M3 iPad Air Falls Nearly $200 and M4 Air Gets Launch Discounts

Clearance of M3 models during the M4 launch is driving short‑lived, configuration‑specific discounts.

Overview

Amazon’s Lightning deal prices the 512GB 11‑inch iPad at $479.10, limited to the silver model and available only while the allocated stock lasts.
All four 11‑inch M3 iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular tiers are roughly $200 below list at Amazon, while many Wi‑Fi‑only and 13‑inch variants are out of stock or not priced competitively.
The new M4 iPad Air is already discounted at Amazon to $559 for the 11‑inch model ($40 off) and $735 for the 13‑inch model ($64 off), according to Tom’s Guide.
Deal watchers note the $479 512GB iPad 11 encroaches on discounted iPad Air pricing, which could sway buyers toward the more powerful Air.
Pricing and availability vary by color and storage, with several offers described as time‑limited and subject to rapid inventory changes.