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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 5041 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the 7.9-Inch iPad mini (5th Generation) for its size, ease of use, and excellent battery life. Positive feedback also highlights the device's lightweight design and generally good performance. While some users wish for more storage options, the screen quality is frequently praised. A few customers noted that the design could be updated.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Switched from Samsung to Apple. Very happy!

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

    Originally wanted to switch in order to FaceTime with my family during COVID 19. Have found that I like everything about this tablet better than my Android. Sorry I waited so long to switch. Any questions, I call Apple support and they help me. LOVE all my new Apple products iPhone SE and Apple Watch too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement for the aging Mini2

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

    The size is exactly what I wanted for a tablet. The speed is a huge improvement over the Mini2 that I had and of course this model supports the newest iOS versions which is important from a security standpoint. The speakers are also better than the Mini2. Transferring settings from the Mini2 to this one was a breeze. I have to give Apple credit on that, I was surprised.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Fast. Remarkable screen. No too big or small.

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

    Very Fast. Remarkable screen. No too big or small. Finger print reader is also fast.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad mini is a great device!

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

    More convenient than the regular sized ipad. Priced at a great price point. Great curbside pickup offered by Best Buy during this Covid19 pandemic. It was much more convenient to order the product online and call when you pull up with your code and the guy comes out checks you ID and then gives you your product! Faster than going inside and finding the product and taking it yourself to check out!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Apple product

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

    Bought for my child for fun and school. Very happy with my decision. It’s perfect for what the exact reasons I wanted to get it. My kid is able to read and video chat with friends on a bigger screen than my old iPhone and this is still very portable. I even use it on occasion to search the web, watch videos, or even play a couple of games too. I am contemplating on buying my own now.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Terrific mini ipad

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

    Best features are it is very light and fast to respond. I was using my iPad Pro 10.5” as my go to iPad. I now you the mini iPad because is is much smaller and lighter. I also like that it still uses the home button. I just prefer it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini 8th

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

    Comparing with my older iPad mini it’s extremely fast and easy to use for watching any movies or videos online. The new features of the screen split view is really cool that you could see two different scenes happening in the same time on a screen that is amazing. You also could do a lot of things with a pencil is wonderful ever. I’m excited with this new iPad mini.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My go-to device!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My iPad is my go-to device for managing my online life. Perfect screen and device size. Since I purchased this, I only use my MacBook Pro for offline work for my job that requires a larger screen and apps not available for the iPad. Speaking of apps, I have rated this a 4/5 Good for ease of use instead of a 5/5 Excellent, mainly because there are many apps that I use regularly on my iPhone that are not available for the iPad. It is very frustrating having to always lug around two devices just because of this. Battery life is great! I have been using this as a baby monitor for the past few months, and the screen is on for several hours without needing a recharge.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great improvements!

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

    We had an IPAD 2 that finally died, so we knew it was time to get another Ipad vs a regular tablet. We went smaller since the Ipad 2 was just a bit too big for us and I think we hit a home run. Not only is this thing fast like our Apple phones, but it really easy to use. My 3 year old already knows how to get to youtube on his own! I would definitely recommend, just like any Apple product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Screen quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad Review

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

    Great product, lightweight, easy to use, nice screen and response.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great step up from a gen 3.

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

    Lighting fast compared to the old 16gb 3rd gen mini we had. The only annoying part is that it’s slightly bigger so our sons old case wouldn’t fit and we had to find a new one. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal, especially since it was easy to transfer all the data, background photo, etc... over to the new one. But when it’s for a 5yr old who’s on the Autism Spectrum, it’s a huuuuge deal. So, it was terrible watching him go through his own personal hell, but he’s finally used to the new case and enjoying the iPad mini. The screen is great to look at, and I’m assuming that’s why it’s a tiny bit longer, but it’s irritating to need a different case. Only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Gbits capacity

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

    Good tablet with good screen.light and thin ,good camera and easy apps.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device

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

    Was waiting for Apple to upgrade iPad mini and finally it comes in 2019. Wife loves it. A daily driver and the size is perfect for her use. Thanks Apple for putting the latest chip. Fast and enough battery. Only bummer is the use of old home button. Overall, very satisfied.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speed demon

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

    What can you say about the latest iPad mini, after all Apple didn’t update it for four years and we all thought it was dead and never coming back. But apple iPhone sales declined so they decided to revive the iPad mini and put the current iPhone chip inside of it, with more ram and the result is an excellent small tablets for those seeking something extremely portable. This device would be great to game on!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My expirience

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good product. Long lasting, useful and durable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best tablet at this specialty size

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

    I chose the mini because I have a toddler who can more easily manipulate a device of this size, and because it makes a great e-reader. It's a big plus that the internals are a bump up from the entry level iPad. This is obviously not the best tablet for watching movies, but it's so light that you can easily hold it very close and simulate a big screen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I paid mini

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

    Super size, handy. Lightweight, very user friendly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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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 - easy to use and speed is fast. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality, Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's good but..

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

    Seems like 'been there done that' quite a few times. Yes it has a powerful processor and the screen looks great but the overall experience had become rather stale. It looks exactly the same as older models and needs a new overhaul

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    The size is perfect and lightweight for traveling. I purchased this in order to work on art with procreate and the iPad paired with the apple pencil is amazing. You can vary the thickness of the line with pressure. Would definitely recommend for any artist who wants an iPad but doesn't have or want to spend the money for a pro or air.

    I would recommend this to a friend