Flash deals: Best Buy slashes iPad Air 5 to $399.99, Apple Pencil 2 drops to $79

Best Buy has issued a $200 price cut on Apple's iPad Air 5 ahead of Apple's iPad event on May 7. Pair it with the Apple Pencil 2 that's on sale for $79 for the ultimate Mother's Day gift.

Grab the 64GB WiFi iPad Air 5 for just $399.99 during the flash sale at Best Buy, reflecting a $200 discount off MSRP. At press time, the Starlight finish is eligible for the steep markdown, which delivers the lowest price on record for the lightweight tablet.

iPad Air for $399.99

Inventory may be limited, so if you're looking for the best iPad Air deal ahead of the Apple event on May 7, this is a solid option. The 5th Generation Air has an M1 chip with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina True Tone display. It also supports the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil that's heavily discounted as well (down to $79) at Best Buy.

Apple Pencil 2 $79

With Mother's Day just two weeks away, the bundle makes an excellent gift idea for Mom without spending a fortune.

There are also plenty of iPads on sale at Amazon too, with prices dropping to as low as $249 for the 9th Generation and $349 for the 10th Generation.