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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:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Terrific up grade iPad mini

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

    My old mini was the first model It was getting slow. The latest iPad mini is fast, bright and stable. A great up grade at a reasonable price. I traded my old iPad in to Best Buy for a bit of change. Easy process.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my new iPad mini 5

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

    I had an iPad mini first generation. It was very slow and it stopped iOS updates awhile ago. I decided to upgrade to the iPad mini 5. My new iPad is perfect, processor is very fast, performance is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for mom with arthritic hands

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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 as a gift for my mom, who is nearing 60 and arthritic hands. This is the perfect size and weight for her. Thinking of getting one for myself, just for social media and web browsing.

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

    Best iPad for toddlers/kids

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

    Bought this item for my toddler. iPad mini 7.9 inch is really good. The display and sound quality is very good with a very good battery life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for travel

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

    Great for zoom videos. Sound and visual are great. It's compact and easy to carry for travel and lightweight. I may purchase another one in the near future. I would recommend it for young teens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised by the power and speed!

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

    I needed a new iPad, asap. When I installed it and started it up I was pleasantly surprised to find that, not only was it lighter, it was also faster. I am certainly happy with this purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for note taking.

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

    I have the 9.7 pro and the 12.9 pro but the mini is just so much easier to carry and use for everyday scheduling and note taking. It pairs perfectly with the logitec crayon. Would recommend for lite everyday use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I can store a ton

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

    Upgraded my iPad for this mini. Wanted to bring with me during my travels. Easy to read books, and small/light enough to store in my jacket. Watched movies in plane and listened to music while reading on beach.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my new iPad mini

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

    It suits my needs as a med school student. It is light and portable and helps me keep my notes electronically to organize at the end of the day. Been wanting this for a while and so glad I got it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy.

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

    Can't complain. What a great device and an excellent price. Cannot believe how it was to add an update from an existing account. I don't know if it's near field communication or what but the move with putting your other Apple device next to the iPad and have it update from the cloud completely rocks. Not all items from an iPhone will sink but it's Leaps and Bounds ahead of starting over.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mighty Mini

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

    Robust. Fast. Very light. And it handles all apps in an expeditious fashion. I have the iPad Pro 12.9. But I take this with me when I am traveling. I highly recommend this product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    This was purchased to replace my old iPad mini 2 that no longer holds a great charge after years of use. It was quite easy to set up and I was able to quickly restore it to mirror my old unit. It is considerably faster and the fingerprint scanner is the best I have ever used. It never fails to read my print. I am quite happy I upgraded and while I have no use for it the compatibility with the Apple Pencil looks interesting.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Size for a Daily iPad

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

    Best sized iPad for most daily usage. High in quality and small in size. The big iPads are nice but this is the best iPad for games and media and just a quick web search or news.

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

    Brilliant performance

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

    The tab provides best performance. The standby time for battery is also very good. Display and touch is also very good, maybe if we can have the Whatsapp for iPad OS soon would be full 10/10.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great iPad

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

    The Apple iPad mini is a terrific product. I purchased for my son who is really enjoying it. It’s fast and is easy to use. Another great Apple product.

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

    iPad

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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.

    Love it and use it all the time. It’s great for FaceTiming friends and family. Also it’s great for watching movie, watching YouTube ect

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for university!

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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 it, it’s been great for classes at university. I actually bought this as an upgrade from my 1st gen ipad air, which actually lasted me almost 7 years, so I knew the ipad mini was going to be good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tablet

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

    Best tablet i ever purchased and i have purchased well over a dozen . Its smaller than the regular sized ipad which to me is a convenience its easy to carry and does what the big ipads does .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Buy!

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

    A great little tablet that was used constantly in our company. I also own one personally that is fantastic for reading because of how light it is and the screen dimensions.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Minin 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.

    Purchased this to upgrade from earlier version due to fact that older IPad could no longer take updates to OS. Enjoy the compact size and portability of this mini IPad.

    I would recommend this to a friend