Get the M1 iPad Air for Just $449: Apple's M1 Chip Power at an Unbeatable Price!

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If you find the iPad 10 and the new iPad 11 lacking in power and you’re looking for a tablet with at least an Apple Silicon chip and Apple Intelligence compatibility without paying the steep price of the iPad Air M2, the previous version featuring an M1 chip is currently available at an attractive price on Apple’s refurbished product store.

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• iPad Air M1 64GB for $449 instead of $659
• iPad Air M1 256GB for $609 instead of $789

iPad Air 5 with M1 Chip: Apple Intelligence Compatible

Compared to the iPad 10, the iPad Air M1 boasts several advantages, such as a laminated screen, a much faster USB-C port (480 Mb/s versus 10 Gb/s for the Air), an Apple Silicon M1 chip compatible with Apple Intelligence and significantly faster than the A14 Bionic in the iPad 10 and the A16 in the iPad 11, plus double the RAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). To get a better understanding of which iPad suits you best in the lineup, you might want to check out our dedicated article.

This tablet is designed to run all apps and games from the App Store under optimal conditions. Another significant advantage is that the 2022 iPad Air M1 is compatible with the Apple Pencil 2. This stylus recharges by attaching magnetically to the side of the iPad Air, which is far more convenient than the first generation with its Lightning port.

Starting at $449

The iPad Air 5 also supports Apple’s Magic Keyboard/trackpad combo, arguably the best device of its kind on the market (though it is pricey).

• iPad Air M1 64GB for $449 instead of $659
• iPad Air M1 256GB for $609 instead of $789

Why Choose Refurbished?

It’s worth noting that buying through the Refurbished program ensures you receive a device that’s like new with all accessories included, a one-year warranty, and the option to add Apple Care. We frequently source devices this way, which seem simply new (no scratches, no marks on the screen or the casings), and we’ve never encountered any problems.