Should You Invest in the Apple iPad Air M1 for Under Rs 45,000 During the Amazon Sale?

In Amazon’s ongoing Great Indian Festival Sale, the Apple iPad Air M1 (5th generation) can be bought for less than Rs 45,000 if you avail the card offers. However, does it make sense to buy one at this price, or should I consider other tablets? Let’s try to answer this question here.

Currently, the iPad Air with the M1 chipset is priced at Rs 46,998, which is the full price you would pay without the SBI card offer. If you have an SBI credit card, you can get the iPad Air M1 for Rs 43,998. It’s worth noting that Amazon has adjusted the price for this listing, so keep that in mind before making a purchase decision.

That being said, buying the iPad Air M1 at Rs 43,998 can be a good deal if you are looking for a powerful tablet with a great multimedia consumption experience. It features the best-in-class Apple M1 chipset, also found in the MacBook Air M1, and supports some of the best first-party software, including Final Cut Pro. However, there are a couple of caveats to consider.

First, this price is for the 64GB model of the device. If you plan to use the iPad Air M1 for creative tasks, you should consider spending a little more money and opting for the 256GB version. Second, if you only need a device for media use, an Android tablet can also be a viable option that might be more budget-friendly.

In conclusion, while this price represents good overall, we’d recommend going for a higher capacity model if you plan to use it for creative workflows like video editing or large Procreate projects, as 64GB may not be enough. But there’s another factor to consider: the iPad Air M1 with 256GB of storage retails for between Rs 65,000 and Rs 70,000, and at that price you can add a bit more money and then look at the iPad Pro, which not only brings the M2 chipset, but gets also FaceID and 120 Hz ProMotion display.