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 new M3 iPad Air starts at $599, while the updated 11th-generation iPad boasts a starting price of $349. These are iterative updates, focusing on improved specs rather than radical redesigns, but as the newest 2025 models, they offer enhanced performance over their predecessors.

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Apple iPad (11th Generation) $349.00 at Amazon

11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $599.00 at Amazon

13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $799.00 at Amazon

Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3) $269.00 at Apple

Below, we'll detail the new features, pricing, and pre-order information.

Apple iPad (11th Generation)

Apple iPad (11th Generation) $349.00 at Amazon

For everyday tablet users, the 11th-generation iPad is a compelling choice. It features the faster A16 chip, a significant upgrade from the previous generation's A14. Storage has also doubled to 128GB at the entry level, at no extra cost. The design remains largely unchanged, with color options including 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 (perfectly feasible for many users, even this iPhone 16 owner!), this iPad delivers ample power for typical tasks like gaming, web browsing, video streaming, social media, email, and more. It's built to handle these tasks reliably for years to come.

New iPad Air with M3 Chip

11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $599.00 at Amazon

13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model) $799.00 at Amazon

Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3) $269.00 at Apple

The new iPad Air occupies the sweet spot in Apple's tablet lineup. It surpasses the baseline iPad in performance but falls short of the iPad Pro's power. If you require more processing muscle than the entry-level model offers, the M3-powered iPad Air is an excellent option, available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.

As its name suggests, it boasts 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 function keys and a trackpad.

Where to Buy Previous Generation iPads

With numerous iPad generations released, here's a quick look at models still available in 2025. New releases often make older models more affordable.

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