Is the M4 iPad Air worth it over the M2 model?

If you want the 13-inch screen and IP67 water resistance, yes. The M4 is faster, but everyday browsing and video feel similar to the M2.

How does it compare with the iPad Pro?

The iPad Pro adds an OLED display, Face ID and a thinner body. The Air keeps most of the performance for less money.

For browsing, notes and streaming, yes. If you download movies, keep large games or edit video, consider more storage.

Yes. It takes a nano-SIM or eSIM data plan from a carrier; Wi-Fi still works without one.

The iPad, a USB-C charging cable and a power adapter. The keyboard and stylus are sold separately.

Apple tablets usually drop during Black Friday and back-to-school sales. The current best new price is $1,099 at Best Buy as of November 8, 2026.

At Best Buy, for $1,099.00, as of our latest check.

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3 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Staples, Verizon.

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