Best iPad deal: Save $100 on the 13-inch iPad Air M3

SAVE $100: The 13-inch Apple iPad Air M3 (128GB, WiFi) is on sale at Amazon in select colorways for $699, down from the normal price of $799. That's a 13% discount.

The depths of summer can only mean one thing — it's way too hot out. If you'd rather not use a personal fan and slather yourself in sunscreen before you walk out the door, you might be staying indoors streaming shows or working on projects. A tablet could be awesome for that. There's a nice deal at Amazon today on one of Mashable's favorites.

As of July 21, the 13-inch Apple iPad Air M3 (128GB, WiFi) is on sale for $699 at Amazon in purple and starlight, marked down from the normal price of $799. That's a 13% discount.

On Mashable's list of the best iPads, the Apple iPad Air earns the top spot as the best model for most people. "It will be your new go-to device for streaming, reading, or creative projects. And if you plan on using your tablet as a substitute for a laptop, it'll work for that, too, especially when paired with the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Air or Apple Pencil. It's fast, moves smoothly between apps, and has a stunning high-definition display," wrote Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino.

Apple released the iPad Air with the upgraded M3 chip in spring of 2025 in an 11-inch version and 13-inch model. The larger 13-inch display could be more suitable for creatives or those who plan to use the Magic Keyboard. But who'd be mad about streaming summer favorites on a 13-inch screen instead of an 11? This model comes with 128GB of storage for your movies, shows, music, and more.

While it's on sale for $699 instead of the regular price of $799, snag the purple or stardust colorway of the Apple iPad Air. Grab it now before the rush of back-to-school shopping takes hold.