It’s a rare day to see Apple products get significant price cuts. We typically only see major deals pop up during the holiday season or around major sale events like Prime Day, which is why we were so stoked to see our editor-favorite iPad, the , down to its lowest price ever at $449. This makes it a whopping $150 off the original price tag, and a deal we likely won’t see again for a while.

　　The tablet makes a great gift for the Apple enthusiast in your life and is a commuter and student-friendly option given how lightweight and portable it is. The surprise deal isn’t likely to last long, and a handful of color options are already sold out, so don’t miss out on this opportunity.

　　Apple iPad Air (5th Generation)

　　Apple iPad Air (5th Generation)

　　$450 at AmazonThe weighs 1 pound and measures just under a quarter of an inch thick, so it’s easy to slip into your bag for commutes to the office as well as into a carry-on while traveling. In our testing, the iPad Air actually replaced the need for a laptop, thanks to Apple’s powerful M1 chip that makes processing fast and efficient. There are a handful of accessories you can pair the tablet with to make it function even more like a laptop, should you choose. Up to 10 hours of battery life, even after heavy usage, further moved the iPad to the top of our list.

　　The Liquid Retina display ensures graphics are crisp and clear, so whether you’re watching movies, gaming, or taking video calls, you can enjoy a stunning display. It lacks a few features that some of the most recent Apple tech optimizes (FaceID, a dual rear camera, and a few other display features only available in the iPad Pro), but odds are you won’t miss them. I have the iPad Air and it’s one of my favorite tech gadgets. I find myself reaching for it while I travel or for creative projects, and even when paired with a protective case, it adds little-to-no bulk to my bag.

　　This deal on the isn’t going to stick around. Amazon hasn’t listed a time frame for the sale, so it’s smarter to shop sooner than later. Likely, we won’t see savings like this again until the next major sale moment over the summer, making now the right time to buy if you’re ready to add an iPad to your Apple lineup.