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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:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Screen Size

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

    I was looking for something bigger than my phone but still small enough to pack in a small travel bag. This works great and the display is sharp and clear.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Expected Apple quality and performance

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

    I am on my 4th iPad and while my wife isn't into tech, she has always been curious about the iPads. So, I got her the mini for her Birthday and she is using the stuffing out of it. I got her the smaller mini as she doesn't like clutter, large items that are too bulky to take with you or odd looking machines. The iPad mini handles all of her objections perfectly. The subtle gold coloring is perfectly suited to her preference to stay away from 'flashy' and the size fits her hand while still large enough to read and maneuver without difficulty. Best present I have gotten her in many years.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple easy

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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 fits well when traveling or at home. It’s the perfect solution when I don’t have access to my airbook pro or my phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I caught this on sale for $349.00. I replaced an iPad mini version 3. Battery life is noticeably better and the processing speed is improved greatly!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Apple

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

    This is the third iPad I’ve had since they were introduced several years ago. I especially love the mini - it’s lightweight and fits perfectly in my handbag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More than enough power

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

    Daily Media consumption, light drawing, occasional photo/video editing and beat making more than enough power. Best bang for buck iPad and ultra portable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply the best!

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

    You cannot beat the iPad with some other tablet. They are so easy to use and terrific quality. You won’t regret it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great iPad

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is an awesome small iPad, you can take it everywhere easily. It's also great at multitasking and very fast, being able to use the apple pencil is a plus.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Bought this for my 5 yr old and put an otter box on it and it’s been fine ever since

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for entertainment

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

    We bought this iPad as a somewhat future proof toy. It has one of Apple's newer processors, the A12, so it'll last a few software updates. This is also our first iPad that uses Apple Pen, and it makes for a decent drawing tablet, too. The display is pretty good for Youtube and mobile games

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad

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

    I love this iPad. Its A12 processor won't end up being as fast as the iPad Pro's A12X, though. Early Geekbench 4 benchmarks show a single core score of 4,810, and a multicore score of 11,559, which is basically the same speed as the iPhone XS. Meanwhile the 11-inch iPad Pro's A12X processor gets benchmarks that are somewhat faster in single-core and significantly faster in multicore. Multitasking, for the apps I've tried so far, seems to be a lot better than the iPad Mini 4 could handle, so no surprise there.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just So Happy

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

    Love my new iPad mini. Upgraded from an older one. Great display and so much faster. Really like the addition of the fingerprint reader.

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

    Love it

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

    Had it for years but had to get rid of because my brother would use it for roblox. Idk but that app would make my ipad heat up

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All of the functionality in a compact design.

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

    The iPad mini is the perfect size for what I use it for. It has all of the capabilities of the full-size iPad, but much more easily transported.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing with pen!

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

    Having this little device on me all the time is a great. I can't say enough about how the pen has opened up note-taking in so many situations, whilst the size allows me use it to read, very comfortably whether in bed or on the train.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All of the large IPad features without the $$

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

    I owned an older IPad it WS a bit heavy and a bit slower than the mini I do in joy the speed and lightness of the mini. You will be impressed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very well satisfied

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

    Just the right size to carry easily in purse. Usual high Apple quality. Assistance at Best Buy was good. Very well satisfied with purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    I was going to get an iPad pro but after reading about the mini I decided to go with it. I love the size and for the price it was a great purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Miniipadblack

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

    Mini iPad for my 2 year old, he loves it, very easy for use and To hold, great video And camera image quality and he loves all the apps

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Serious Upgrade

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

    I had probably the first iPad mini ever made and this was a massive upgrade- more space, cleaner look, really the best tablet on the market (I’m biased to Apple)

    I would recommend this to a friend