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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 5041 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mini

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

    Small, light, and very portable. I got it for my elderly mom for Mother’s Day to use for Facebook and it has been great for her so far compared to her smaller smartphone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ipad mini 5

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

    What's to say. It's an iPad mini perfect size and faster than my previous one. Still some limitations but overall happy with it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Ideal iPad

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

    I traded my iPad mini 2 for this. I like iPad mini. Easy to carry. Size is very portable. Can use Apple pencil on it. I didn't update to iOS 13. Worried it might become slow and shorten battery life if I update it which happened to my old iPad mini 2.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does What It's Supposed to Do

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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 mini for my son. He uses an android phone, but wanted some of the Apple features. The small iPad was a great compromise. He was able to set it up quickly with his Apple ID from when he had an iPhone. He uses it for FaceTime, Find My and to access content he purchased in the past. He also uses it to read books and professional journals since the 7.9" size is just a little bigger than a paperback. No surprises with this purchase and that's what we wanted.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love love love

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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.

    It was time for a new iPad and so glad I got the mini! It’s up to date, the size I need so if I need to take it with me I can! Doesn’t take up a lot of space and oh yeah it’s an Apple product so why wouldn’t it be great!!! Plus it was on sale!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another great Apple product!

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

    This is my 3rd iPad mini. It's large enough for everything I want to do, but small enough to easily take on the go. This time I got an Apple Pencil to go with it too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Ipad Mini 5th generation

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

    Bought this to replace my wife's older Apple Ipad mini. Super fast and easy to set up. Transferred all data quickly. It is so fast and the picture is tremendous. Very happy with purchase as it is used every day.

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

    Good value now that's on sale

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

    The design is starting to show its age but the mini 5 is a good value now that is on sale for $300. Get one while still at this price because it's still a great tablet with good battery life and good processing power.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great “middle of the road” option!

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

    Purchased initially to stop the kids from fighting over the one we had. The updated processor and pen compatibility have been useful for car trips to allow the kids to draw/play or watch movies without significant lags. Versatile enough for adults and kids!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It was glitchy couple times, but great tablet

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

    My daughter loves it so much except for those a few times that glitch. Perfect size and like every apple product is really easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice small tablet

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

    I've been using it as a tablet and a laptop replacement for basic task like notes and stuff and simple video editing and it works well the apps are nice though some are iPhone versions but that hasn't been to much of an issue.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect, lightweight tablet

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

    I really like this iPad, and am happy that I was able to buy it on sale. It's really easy for me to carry around. It's a convenient alternative to using my computer or phone. I use it all the time for streaming TV, attending zoom meetings, and playing games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Similar to Previous Model but Definitely Faster

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

    I had the previous version iPad Mini for 5 years and it served me well. Figured it was time to upgrade. Picked the newest at a good price and I am happy. It's definitely faster than the previous model. Not many other changes otherwise.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Little iPad big difference

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

    To me I always had the big iPads, this time I decided to go a little and I say I am really happy with my purchase. I honestly prefer the little small size over a big iPad, and I definitely plan on buying an Apple Pencil since most work from school is online.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow very nice

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

    To honest i didnt want a apple product but had to buy a tablet compatible with a certain airline WIFI. Im happily surprised how much i like the IPad it will take awhile to learn all its functions but so far it works perfectly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great update to the mini 2!

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

    I have both the ipad pro and the newly purchased ipad mini latest addition. It is not as fast as the pro, but it is a major step up from the ipad mini 2! If your surfing the web, playing games, or just downloading music, this little guy is great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s so handy for me as it’s easy to carry around.

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

    It’s really helping me a lot as I’m able to use it whether I’m sitting or in bed. With my job, I have to do a lot of charting & updating services being provided to our residents. At first I was having some challenges, but not anymore. Its a keeper.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mini

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

    Wasn't sure what to expect with this new mini but am very happy with it. It's been a while since I've been able to upgrade and find this one perfect. Always been a fan of mini over the standard as it is much easier to travel with.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect size for travel

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

    Great size for travel. I keep one in my camera bag to view/transfer images and use one for the car when kids want to watch movies in their rear facing car seats.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mom

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

    Purchased for my mom before we had kids so that she could see pictures bigger than in her phone. She absolutely loves the size as she can carry it in her purse without any issue. She enjoys it. Has held up well for someone who is a first time iPad owner.

    I would recommend this to a friend