Given their impressive versatility and unbeatable portability, the best tablets have become a viable – if not preferable – alternative to cumbersome laptops on college campuses, and Amazon continues to offer the best iPad for students, the Apple iPad Air (2022), for a record-low price in both the US and UK.
Right now, Apple’s fifth-generation iPad Air is still available for just $499.99 (down from $599) in the US, while UK shoppers can also pick up the iPad Air (2022) for a Cyber Monday-equalling £628 (down from £699). Note, though, that those in the latter region will have to wait until after Christmas for their new iPad to arrive, owing to the popularity of this long-running Amazon deal.
In our best tablets guide, we describe the iPad Air (2022) as “a more affordable version of the iPad Pro” owing to its fast and efficient M1 chip, 10.9-inch liquid retina display, 64GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 6 support, and 12MP front and rear-facing cameras. It also boasts a long-lasting battery, making it the perfect choice for students or professionals who don’t need the size of Apple’s top-tier iPad Pro, but still want the latter’s power and portability.
Today's best iPad Air (2022) deal
If you’re a regular reader of TechRadar, you may know that Apple’s next-generation iPads – which could include a new iPad Air – are expected to arrive in March 2024. Fortunately, though (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective), these new devices are rumored to be little more than “minor iPad refreshes.” So you needn’t worry about missing out on game-changing tablet features by picking up Apple’s current iPad Air model today.
For more holiday and Christmas gift ideas, check out our guides to the best Christmas sales in the US and Boxing Day sales in the UK. Oh, and be sure to follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings, and unmissable deals!
More holiday sales in the US
- Amazon: 70% off Kindle, TVs, tablets & clothing
- Apple: AirPods, Apple Watch & iPads from $79
- Adidas: 40% off running shoes & clothing
- Beauty: 51% off makeup, skincare & hair tools
- Best Buy: $800 off TVs, laptops & headphones
- Cheap TVs: big-screen 4K TVs from $269.99
- Christmas: 40% off decor, pajamas & trees
- Dell: cheap laptops and desktops from $259
- DreamCloud: 40% off all mattresses
- Gaming: console bundles from $289.99
- Lenovo: 76% off laptops, desktops & printers
- Lululemon: up to 30% off sitewide
- Nectar: mattress deals starting at $359
- Nordstrom: 40% off Nike, Levi's & UGGs
- Patagonia: pullovers starting at $64.99
- Saatva: $400 off mattresses over $1,000
- Samsung: $2,000 off TVs, $800 off Galaxy S23
- Target: 40% off Christmas decor, TVs & toys
- Toys: Disney, Barbie & Lego from $14.99
- Walmart: cheap TVs, air fryers, PS5 & toys
