Hurry! iPad Air just crashed to lowest price ever — and it’s our best tablet

The best tablet on the market is on sale. Deals like this don’t come around every day, so I highly recommend snapping this one up before it’s gone.

The 2022 iPad Air (WiFi/64GB) is $499 at Amazon (opens in new tab) right now. After a $100 discount, this tablet has hit its lowest price ever. It’s easily one of the best iPad deals I’ve ever seen.

After evaluating this device in our iPad Air 2022 review, we concluded that it was the best tablet on the market for most people. 

Running on Apple’s M1 chip, this slate has plenty of power for everyday tasks. Whether you’re browsing the web, streaming video or playing games, the iPad Air can handle it all. Even if you have multiple tabs or apps open at once. Despite all this power, Apple didn’t sacrifice portability — the iPad Air 2022 weighs just 1.02 pounds.

The iPad Air has great battery life, too. We got 10 hours and 9 minutes of life out of our unit in the Tom’s Guide web surfing battery test. And the 12MP front and back cameras on the iPad Air are great for video calls and selfies.

The one downside to the iPad Air is that its accessories are expensive. The tablet makes a great laptop replacement, but the Apple Magic Keyboard costs $229 (opens in new tab). Similarly, the Apple Pencil 2 is an ideal tool for artists and those who like to take handwritten notes, but the 2nd-Gen Apple Pencil goes for $112 (opens in new tab) right now.

I think the iPad Air is the best tablet for just about everybody, so I highly recommend picking one up now that it’s at its lowest price ever. If you’re looking for more options, stay tuned to our iPad deals coverage.