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Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Blue 2025

90.3 Score
Why we recommend this

The M3 chip with a 9-core GPU drives demanding creative tasks, and the 13-inch Liquid Retina display delivers P3 wide color and 600 nits brightness with ultralow reflectivity. Configurable up to 1TB storage and all-day battery life pair with Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard support, making it a versatile canvas for art and note-taking. It’s best suited for students and digital artists who prioritize a bright, color-accurate display and lightweight portability at 617g for sketching, media consumption, and light 4K video editing.

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Price CA$1,221
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Also available at:
B&H Photo Purple CA$1,289 B&H Photo Purple CA$1,425 B&H Photo Purple CA$1,968
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Blue 2025 tablet

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Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024

77 Score
Why we recommend this ▼

The A17 Pro chip and 8GB RAM effortlessly drive Apple Intelligence and gaming on an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with ultralow reflectivity, all within a 293g body that lasts all day. This Geek Squad Certified Refurbished unit adds a 90‑day warranty and USB‑C connectivity, making it a trustworthy value pick. It’s best for avid readers, digital artists wielding the Apple Pencil Pro, and streaming fans who want a vivid, palm‑sized tablet.

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Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024 tablet
Price CA$1,305
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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black

72.6 Score
Why we recommend this ▼

With a 10-core M5 chip and 11" OLED display, this tablet delivers desktop-class performance with stylus and keyboard support for versatile workflows. Its Wi-Fi 7 and LTE cellular options make it a strong portable choice for on-the-go professionals, though reading scores are its weakest area. It is best suited for business users and productivity-oriented creatives who need a powerful, mobile device for note-taking, sketching, and document editing.

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Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black tablet
Price CA$1,150
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Also available open box & refurbished:
Refurbished CA$2,699 Newegg.ca
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