B&H Photo pivots to a flash clearance, slashing the price of Apple’s 11‑inch iPad Air M3 to $449 for today only. The 128 GB model, offered in Purple, drops $150 off the standard retail tag, positioning the last‑gen tablet as the cheapest entry into Apple’s M‑series lineup. The deal runs until 8:59 p.m. PT or while stock lasts.

Even though the M3 Air predates the newer M4 version, it still supports Apple Intelligence and pairs with the Apple Pencil Pro, which B&H lists for $99. Consumers chasing performance on a budget can snag a capable device that handles multitasking and media creation, while retailers clear inventory ahead of newer stock arrivals.

The steep markdown underscores how quickly Apple cycles tablet hardware, forcing dealers to move older SKUs once a new generation lands. Shoppers walking away with a discounted iPad Air gain a functional, Apple‑backed tablet for under five hundred dollars, while B&H clears shelf space for the upcoming M4 models now priced from $559.

Retail analysts view the clearance as a signal that demand for the M3 Air has softened after the M4 launch, yet the device remains attractive for education and creative users who don’t need the latest silicon. By pricing it below $450, B&H creates a rare price point that could temporarily boost tablet sales in a sluggish market.