New iPad preorders - where to buy Apple's 2024 Pro and Air tablets
Plus, all the best preorder deals and trade-in offers
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Apple has announced a new iPad Pro and iPad Air at its latest big reveal event – and both devices are available to preorder now. I've gathered together where you can buy these new tablets right here, including any rare preorder deals and trade-in offers for the brand-new iPad Pro and iPad Air.
Let's start with the iPad Pro (2024). This model is available in either 11 inches or 13 inches with up to 2TB of storage and prices start at $999 / £999 / AUS$1,699. That's $200 more than the base price for both previous-generation models, but you do get the brand-new M4 chip, high-quality tandem OLED display and twice as much storage (256GB) as standard.
Meanwhile, the new iPad Air 6 also has 11-inch and 13-inch models with storage starting at 128GB. Prices start at $599 / £599 / AUS$999 for the 11-inch version and $799 / £799 / AUS$1,299 for the 13-inch – that's the same as the last generation model. In terms of new features, the latest iPad Air is powered by the M2 chip for up to 50% faster performance compared to the M1.
Both devices are available to order right now and will ship from May 15. More retailers have the devices on the day after the event, so you can find them at Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, Currys and more. Others, including some mobile operators, have preorders now too. Check in regularly for all the latest availability below.
iPad Pro and iPad Air preorders in the US
Apple Store: preorders live – save up to $580 with trade-in
Naturally, the official Apple Store is one of the first places to open up preorders for the new iPad Pro and iPad Air. Both devices are in stock now from $599 for the Air and $999 for the Pro. Shipping is expected to start next week in time for delivery on May 15. While there are no deals available, you can trade in your existing device to get a healthy discount of up to $580 on either of the new tablets. A good trade-in rebate that's tough to beat for those looking to upgrade.
Amazon: Pro and Air available now from $599
Amazon has added the latest Pro and Air models to its landing page dedicated to the iPad lineup. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are now available to preorder with delivery expected on May 15. Unsurprisingly, there are no discounts yet, but Amazon has dropped the price of new Apple tech by up to $100 before launch in the past. We'll keep an eye out. Don't worry if you preorder now and a discount is added later as you'll always pay the lowest price before the release date.
Best Buy: from $289 with trade-in, $50 off iPad Pro for My Best Buy members
Best Buy now has both the new iPad Pro and iPad Air available for preorder. As I expected, the retailer has dropped a strong trade-in deal for the iPad Air, which includes a discount of up to $310 when you hand over an eligible device. As for the iPad Pro, prices start at $399 with an eligible trade-in while paid My Best Buy members can get an exclusive $50 saving on all models, which is the only pre-launch discount I've seen so far.
Walmart: iPad Air only from $599
Walmart only has the iPad Air 11-inch or 13-inch available to preorder, so if you want the Pro, you need to shop elsewhere. The retailer does have the new Magic Keyboard available to buy, so it's a little strange that the new iPad Pro isn't in stock too. Nevertheless, no special discounts, bundles or promotions are advertised so this is about as straightforward as it gets when it comes to preorders.
B&H Photo: preorders live now
Specialist electronics retailer B&H Photo has the new iPad Pro and iPad Air ready to order before the tablets go out for shipping by May 15. I thought this could be a good place to shop as there have been small discounts of up to $50 on some models during previous iPad launches at this retailer. However, there's no sign of anything like that right now, so full price it is.
Also available at –
- Target: save 5% with Target Circle Card
iPad Pro and iPad Air preorders in the UK
Apple Store: preorders live – save up to £615 with trade-in
Over in the UK, you can currently preorder the new iPad Pro and iPad Air at the official Apple Store. Orders for both devices are being taken now with a starting price of £599 for the Air and £999 for the Pro. Delivery is expected on May 15. Unfortunately, there are no big preorder deals here, but if you have an existing device you want to trade in then you can save up to £615 off either of the new tablets. That's likely one of the highest trade-in discounts we'll see.
Amazon: preorders live from £599
Amazon's big store page for the full iPad range has now been updated with the new models with prices starting at £599 for the iPad Air and £999 for the iPad Pro. The mega-retailer doesn't tend to offer trade-in rebates on a lot of products so this likely won't be the best place to shop if you have a device to sell for an upgrade. Instead, the pre-order price guarantee means you'll always pay the lowest price even if a small discount is added before launch.
Currys: preorders live with free Apple subscriptions
The new iPad Pro or iPad Air are now available at Currys. The devices are full price, as expected, but you do get a handy freebie included with your purchase. Specifically, it's up to three months of Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness Plus for free. A decent extra to pair with your new tablet for some streaming, music or gaming.
EE: available now from £45 per month
UK mobile network EE has the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air to pre-order. You can add either product to your existing mobile contract and pay it off monthly with prices starting at £45 per month for the 11-inch iPad Air. All of these models are 5G ready so a SIM is also included in the price, with data bundles from 5GB to unlimited available to choose from for existing customers.
Also available at –
- Argos: from £599
- John Lewis: free Apple subscriptions and free delivery
- Very: from £599
- Vodafone: from £31 per month + at least £30 upfront
iPad Pro and iPad Air preorders in Australia
Apple Store: preorders live – save up to AU$825 with trade-in
If you're Down Under, preorders for the new iPad Pro and iPad Air are open at the official Apple Store with a starting price of AU$999 for the Air and AU$1,699 for the Pro. Shipping is expected to begin May 15. Apple AU typically doesn't offer any preorder deals but if you have an existing device you can trade in, you could save up to AU$825 on your new purchase.
Amazon AU: check the latest availability
Amazon Australia has already set up a massive store page with all the new iPads listed, although each one is shown as currently unavailable. We think that those models will become available to buy from May 15. While Amazon doesn't offer trade-in options, it's typically the best place to shop for an Apple device as you could find it for the best price, even brand-new releases.
JB Hi-Fi: preorders open
Popular Aussie retailer JB Hi-Fi and kicked off its preorder campaign for the new iPad range, with shipping also commencing on May 15. There are no preorder offers to be had, but JB Hi-Fi has its own trade-in program that could see you save a little money. You can get a quote in-store or online.
With the new iPad Pro and iPad Air on the way, we could be about to see some big discounts on the previous models for those after a bargain. We're always on the lookout for the best iPad deals here at TechRadar so will share any we spot.
And considering Apple also confirmed that the iPad 10.9 is now going to start at the much cheaper price of $349 in the US, that could be a bargain pickup when it goes on sale. It's one we'll keep an eye on in this month's Memorial Day sales.
What about the new iPad accessories?
At this week's event, Apple also unveiled a new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro and an Apple Pencil Pro that's compatible with both the new tablets. These accessories are also on sale now and will be delivered on the same day as the new iPads: May 15.
The Magic Keyboard costs $299 / £299 / AUS$499 for the 11-inch version and $349 / £349 / AUS$579 for the 13-inch version. The Apple Pencil Pro is $129 / £129 / AUS$219.
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James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.