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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1271 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the 7.9-Inch iPad mini (5th Generation) for its size, ease of use, and ample storage. Many appreciate the long battery life and lightweight design, finding it perfect for reading and everyday tasks. While some find the price high, positive feedback outweighs negative comments on other aspects like speakers and design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing mini IPAD

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Went from regular IPad to mini. Twice the storage, faster and light weight. Easy to use, bring anywhere. Best Buy people helped me make the Best choice for my needs. Thank you Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Speakers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I felt this device was perfect for me as I didn't want a iPad the size of the normal iPad but wanted something with the same features so I was happy when this came along. The speed of the device is great and the fact I can use the apple pencil is great for notes. The only downside of the device is the speakers but most of the time I use it with AirPods so it doesn't bother me too much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my big 12.9 iPad Pro, but while it has it's place, it can be a little large for casual reading and carrying around. The new iPad Mini takes care of that! It's light, fast, and best of all, has become my "go-to" pad for consuming news and reading books. Add Apple Pencil compatibility, and it's perfect. It was a long wait between the last version of the iPad Mini until this newest one, but it was worth the wait.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect size. Fast operation. Easy to use if you already have an iPhone. Very good battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Faster than before, beautiful display

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a Birthday gift for my wife who is on her ipad all day. Her earlier generation was ok but slow to load. This model is much faster and provides a beautiful and clear display. It also works with the Apple Pencil now which it didn't previously. I originally bought the 64gb model, however, exchanged it for the 256gb as she was running out of memory.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little ipad

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this little iPad mini for my little girl because the other iPad is too big for her to handle and this is perfect. I got it for a great deal because its aj open box but the condition of it is excellent. Everything looks brand new and easy to use. This one also have a faster processor than iPad air 2 and runs apps smoothly. I would reccomend if u dont want a bulky original ipad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but practical

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small, but meaty enough to be able to see and use anywhere. I have the pro in a larger size, but needed one that was a little smaller to be able to put in my pocket purse. It runs just as good as the pro and just as fast. Large enough on the memory side, that leaving the photos on the ipad instead of transferring to the cloud doesn't slow it down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this mini. Used for recording my guitar through Garage Band. Has plenty of memory. Holds a charge for as long as i need it. Its not big cumbersome but yet it big enough to easily alter tracks and overlay. Only downside is having to buy adapters for everything now that theyve switched over to USB-C.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the size and that it is very portable and light weight. I like that the Apple Pencil works with it. Good battery life for the size. Overall I have enjoyed my iPad mini.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great storage space great screen and easy to use and holds a charge

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my mini!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the large amount of storage and the ease of use. I have the whole collection and use the mini more than any of the others. It is The lightest of all my iPads and easier to type on and hold. I use the big one for digital sheet music and this for every day. My 4 year old has one and abuses the heck out of it and it’s still kicking. Love my iPad mini.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The perfect size

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my iPad mini it's the perfect size to fit into my purse. I downloaded a coloring app so I get to be creative and post my work in the gallery and on my facebook page. I use it to read my Kindle books, etc. It's lightweight which helps as I have carpal tunnel in both hands. It's extremely fast and I'm so glad I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good for a 10 year old

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for Christmas for my 10 year old. It's a good fit for his size and makes for an easier hold. Very fast and glad I opted for the larger storage option. Have loaded a number of apps that take up quite a bit of room but still have room for more as well as other files.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Speed, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable and fast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ive had the mini for about 1 month now and i can honestly say its amazing. I got the 254 gb one and it was super cheap for such a great tablet. I play pubg all day with it and have no trouble with overheating. The battery is great and it just operates so smooth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great size and storage

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got the 256gb version and it’s the perfect iPad for me. Coming from a 32gb iPad, the extra storage is so useful. I also like the size and the light weight making it easy to read and hold to play games. It’s a bit expensive but it’ll last you a while.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my iPad

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm constantly finding new uses for it, from remoting into my work PC to reading books to watching movies in bed. On paper, it doesn't seem like the screen is that much bigger than a phone, but it makes a huge difference when consuming content, especially reading text, or being able to see a whole web page on one screen without having to scroll around. I've been a lifelong PC/Android user, so this is my first introduction to Apple (aside from an iPod Nano. I've been very happy with it so far. I like it so much that I even decided to replace my Roku Ultra with an Apple TV 4K. I kind of wish I had gone with a larger iPad, but the lighter weight of the mini makes it worthwhile giving up the larger screen, and it's much easier to travel with. Value-wise, you can get an android tablet for much less, but I think you're getting value for the extra expense of an iPad. But it is quite expensive, so I gave it a 4. I was able to get an open box one, so it helped a little.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome mini!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this iPad mini 5. This is my 3rd mini and it’s awesome! It’s super fast and its clarity is incredible! Always liked the size of the mini especially for reading my books. Great buy if you’re looking for a super mini! Best Buy the place to purchase one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad 5

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having used my iPad Mini 4 since 2015 I was thrilled to see a new version come out. Faster then the mini 4. Double the storage (256 vs 128 on the mini 4). Love that I can use the Logitech Crayon with it for drawing and coloring apps. Look forward to using it for many years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this new mini iPad (5th Generation) to replace my old one (4th Generation). Best Buy really gives the best price! I got the Geek Squad certified - excellent condition, so I got it cheaper than the normal price! It came MUCH earlier than the expected date that they gave me, so that’s a surprise! It is in an excellent condition, all works perfect and it’s a very powerful machine (in comparison to my old one). It has been my constant companion since the day it arrives. I love the small size, but this new iPad can do so much more than the 4th generation. I can also do the doodling and drawing with the Apple Pencil now... which is one of the main reason for the upgrade! LOVE IT! And love BestBuy for all these techs! BestBuy is the only place I will go these days!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Got it for note taking in lab worth it

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this my senior year of college when I didn’t feel the need to bring multiple notebooks and a standard bag. Amazing for taking notes during labs. Got my intended use of it and more now

    I would recommend this to a friend
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