The New iPad Air and 11th-Gen iPad Are Now Available to Preorder at Amazon

Apple unveiled two exciting iPad upgrades this week, both launching March 12th, with pre-orders open now. The star of the show is the M3 iPad Air, starting at $599, alongside a refreshed 11th-generation iPad, priced from $349. While these are iterative updates rather than complete overhauls, they boast significant performance boosts over their predecessors, making them compelling choices for anyone in the market for a new Apple tablet in 2025.

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Out March 12 Apple iPad (11th Generation) $349.00 at Amazon Out March 12 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $599.00 at Amazon Out March 12 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $799.00 at Amazon Out March 12 Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3) $269.00 at Apple

Below, we'll delve into the details of these new iPads, covering their new features, pricing, and pre-order information.

Apple iPad (11th Generation)

Out March 12 Apple iPad (11th Generation) $349.00 at Amazon

For everyday tablet users, the 11th-generation iPad is a perfect fit. It boasts a significant upgrade with the speedy A16 chip, replacing the A14 in the previous model. Storage has also doubled to a generous 128GB starting capacity, at no extra cost. Aesthetically, it remains largely unchanged, available in silver, blue, yellow, and pink. While internal improvements are substantial, it's important to note the absence of Apple Intelligence.

If you can forgo Apple Intelligence (and many iPhone 16 users happily do), the 11th-gen iPad offers ample power for everyday tasks such as gaming, web browsing, video streaming, social media, email, and more. Its performance should remain robust for years to come.

New iPad Air with M3 Chip

Out March 12 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $599.00 at Amazon Out March 12 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $799.00 at Amazon Out March 12 Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3) $269.00 at Apple

The new iPad Air occupies a sweet spot in Apple's tablet lineup, offering a performance boost over the base iPad, without the premium price of the iPad Pro. If you need more processing power than the entry-level model provides, the M3-powered iPad Air is an excellent choice, available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.

As its name suggests, it features Apple's powerful M3 chip and includes support for Apple Intelligence, a feature absent in the base model. It's also compatible with a new Magic Keyboard (available at Apple) featuring a function key row and trackpad.

Where to Buy Previous Generation iPads

With numerous iPad generations available, here's a quick look at previous models still available for purchase in 2025. New releases often make older models more attractive price-wise.

Apple iPad (10th Generation) See it at Amazon Apple iPad Air (6th Generation) See it at Amazon Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) See it at Amazon Apple iPad Pro (7th Generation) See it at Amazon