iPad Air 11-in. (M4)
Neutral
Mid-cycle
Serious performance in a thin and light design.
Days Since Release 221 days
2026-03-02
When to Buy iPad
Compare release timing and buying advice across 6 current products.
Buying timing is estimated from historical release cycles and the age of the current product, for reference only.
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iPad Air 13-in. (M4)
Neutral
Mid-cycle
Serious performance in a thin and light design.
Days Since Release 221 days
2026-03-02
Average Cycle 508 days
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iPad Pro 11-in. (M5)
Caution
Late-cycle
Advanced AI performance and game-changing capabilities.
Days Since Release 359 days
2025-10-15
Average Cycle 509 days
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iPad Pro 13-in. (M5)
Caution
Late-cycle
Advanced AI performance and game-changing capabilities.
Days Since Release 359 days
2025-10-15
Average Cycle 509 days
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iPad (A16)
Wait
Overdue
iPad (A16)
Apple updated iPad with double the starting storage and the A16 chip, bringing even more value to customers.
Wait
Overdue
Apple updated iPad with double the starting storage and the A16 chip, bringing even more value to customers.
Days Since Release 584 days
2025-03-04
Average Cycle 501 days
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iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Wait
Overdue
iPad mini (A17 Pro)
The ultraportable iPad mini is more capable and versatile than ever with the powerful A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Pencil Pro.
Wait
Overdue
The ultraportable iPad mini is more capable and versatile than ever with the powerful A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Pencil Pro.
Days Since Release 724 days
2024-10-15