Save $150: Are you looking for a 25% cut on an iPad? As of Aug. 25, the 11-inch Apple iPad Air can be bought for $449, reduced from its $599 MSRP at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.

With Labor Day on the horizon, it’s evident that we’re in the thick of back-to-school season, and the discounts reflect this. A perfect example is the 11-inch Apple iPad Air, now at its lowest price of $449 at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target (please note: the starlight color variant is not available at Walmart at this price). Priced regularly at $599, this presents a fantastic chance if you’re on the hunt for a tablet. Whether you’re a student or not, the Air is suggested as the optimal iPad for most users.

What makes it highly recommended? It’s practically a cost-effective MacBook, particularly with the upcoming “Windows” feature in iPadOS 26. The M3 chipset is merely one generation behind the latest MacBooks and ahead of a potential new budget MacBook series. With 128GB of storage, it’s adequate for notetaking and streaming, though larger files may be a tight fit.

The Air is also extremely portable. While it may not be the slimmest iPad currently, it weighs just over a pound. It provides 14 hours of battery life, features a landscape webcam, and offers a better value than the iPad Pro, which is more appropriate for professionals who require additional power.

If you want a bigger display, the 13-inch Air is also up for grabs at $150 off.