Apple iPad Air 5 preorders are here, at last!. Tuesday’s Apple Peak Performance Event saw Apple announced that its next iPad Air will feature the M-1 chip, which they are claiming makes the tablet 60% faster than the previous-gen iPad Air.
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Apple iPad Air 5 Specs
Screen Size: | 10.9 inches |
Screen Resolution: | 2360 x 1640 |
Dimensions: | 9.7 x 7 x 0.24 inches |
CPU: | M1 |
Storage: | 64GB / 256GB |
Rear Camera: | 12MP |
Front Camera: | 12MP ultra-wide |
Connectivity: | Wi-Fi / 5G |
Weight: | 1 lb. |
The new tablet will drop on Friday, March 18 starting at $599 for the base model(64GB). If you need to know where to preorder the iPad Air 5, we’ve listed all the carriers that will offer Apple’s new powerful tablet, right here.
Apple iPad Air 5 retailers
Best Buy has two iPad Air preorder deals right now. Trade-in a tablet for $450 off your new iPad Air purchase. Alternatively, Best Buy is also offering special bundles with your iPad Air 5 preorder. New subscribers can get six free months of Apple Music and Apple News Plus, and three free months of Apple TV Plus.

iPad Air 5 preorders are live at B&H now!
The new iPad Air’s most signficant upgrade is its processor, the M1 chip, which is the same CPU that powers the iPad Pro. It has the same 10.9-inch Liquid Retina 2360 x 1640 display, 12MP rear camera, and 12MP ultra-wide camera as its predecessor, but will also have the option of buying a 5G-capable iPad Air 5.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the iPad Air 5 in the coming days, so be sure to check back with us!