The even older M2 version was down to $699 for a short while, but it's currently out of stock at most retailers. It's probably worth spending extra to get the newer model anyway as it's still one ...

The M3 is more powerful than the previous-gen iPad Air with M1. As for how well it holds up against 2024’s M2, the M3 is a minuscule upgrade, Apple was far more keen to compare older-gen iPads ...