Apple unveiled the highly anticipated iPad Air 6 and iPad Pro (2024) at its recent Apple event, introducing a range of new price points for iPad enthusiasts to digest.
The iPad Air 6, also known as the iPad Air (2024), is offered in two sizes and four storage configurations, a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the iPad Air (2022), which was available in only one size and two storage configurations. On the other hand, the iPad Pro (2024) is presented in two sizes but with fewer storage options (16) compared to the iPad Pro (2022).
Both the iPad Air (2024) and iPad Pro (2024) come in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular configurations regardless of the chosen storage capacity, resulting in a total of 56 new iPad price variants (or 168 prices across the US, UK, and Australia) for consumers to evaluate. While this guide outlines most prices, key takeaways from each comparison are provided at the end of each model section for clarity.
iPad Air (2024)
For the iPad Air (2024), here are the prices in the US, UK, and Australia for each variant:
| Configuration | US price | UK price | AU price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB (11-inch), Wi-Fi | $599 | £599 | AU$999 |
| 128GB (11-inch), Wi-Fi + Cellular | $749 | £749 | AU$1,249 |
Comparison of pricing with the iPad Air (2022):
iPad Pro (2024)
Here are the prices for each version of the iPad Pro (2024) in the US, UK, and Australia:
Comparison of prices with the iPad Pro (2022):
Key points:
- Analysis reveals an expanded array of 16 storage configurations for iPad Air (2024) compared to only four options for iPad Air (2022), offering more choices for consumers.
- The base price of the new iPad Air (2024) matches the previous model in the US, with marginal increases in the UK and Australia, accompanied by a doubled 128GB base storage.
- Notable price differences include the 11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi models, where the iPad Air (2024) is slightly pricier than its predecessor, justifying the upgrade with a faster M2 chipset.
- The iPad Pro (2024) introduces enhancements like a brighter OLED display and the faster M4 chipset, though it commands higher prices in the US and Australia but shows a decrease in the UK.
