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97%would recommend to a friend

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews

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Customers are positive about the iPad mini's size, portability, battery life, ease of use, color, screen, price, and weight. They appreciate its compact design, powerful performance, and long battery life. Customers are negative about the storage capacity, price, refresh rate, and design. Some users feel that the 64GB base storage is insufficient and the price is high for what is offered. Others would prefer a higher refresh rate and a more durable design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pink Perfect size!

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

    Very happy to have an ipad mini again! They have improved so much since the last minis. I switched from the rose gold ipad air 4gen to this! The size is so much better to use on the go & color matches my iPhone 13! Im very happy, if you’re on the fence just get it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT SMALL 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 really like the iPad. It’s great, it’s literary like a phone but bigger. Quality great, size is great (small which is what I wanted) . You can carry it, light weight. Amazing 10/10

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So useful!!

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

    Y’know I’ll be honest, I got this thinking it was just going to be for fun, but it is so dang useful. I use it for way more than I expected and it’s so portable. It’s seemed TOO small but immediately grew on me. It’s actually the perfect size in my opinion (I attached a size comparison).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love my ipad mini

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

    love this purchase works well perfect size easy to hold easy to carry around

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Portable

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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

    Received sooner than predicted, which was an awesome surprise. Not even 24hrs out of box and so far so good. Small/compact..,,comfortable/perfect. Can hold in one hand without a problem. I can see myself taking this everywhere/ like a daily planner. Need more time to get to know my new mini tab, but looks like we will be together for awhile. Great job apple. Yeah & of course I brought the Apple Pencil too. Learning both together.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad

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

    Love the iPad was just what I needs for trips and travel small enough for my backpack and purse.

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

    Obsessed

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

    I love my new iPad mini. I chose purple and while I wish it was more of a lilac color (can look gray at times) I still adore it! The device is light and small enough to carry around and the screen is big enough to read books/articles and stream your favorite movies and tv shows. I'm obsessed.

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

    Love iPads and this mini is no different. Great size as we got it for reading ebooks. Of course, it does all of the other things just as well as a larger iPad but do note that this has no Face ID as there is no front facing camera and uses Touch ID on the top power button. The weight is less than an iphone12 pro for reference. A great throw it in your purse or beach bag size.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best EDC Ipad

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

    I have been waiting for the ipad mini 7 to come out and it doesnt look like they will release a new version until the fall of 2024. So I got sick of waiting and just ran to pick up the Ipad Mini 6 and I am truly upset I have waited so long. It is the best for Journaling, checking emails and shopping. You can do much more like editing but I have other stronger products for that but for portability, it really makes it a winner! Love the size and cant wait for the 7 to come out.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite iPad

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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.

    I've had every iPad Apple makes, iPad, Air, Pro, and now the new mini 6. This my favorite of them all. I have a MacBook, and this is the perfect companion. I use it for so many things, and it's very powerful. I can take this with me when I don't want or need to take my MacBook.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini (pink) 64GB

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

    It’s the perfect size for work as a hairstylist and it’s pink what more can you ask for!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A small iPad that packs a punch

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

    I love this iPad. It’s the perfect size the liquid retina display is beautiful for watching YouTube or playing games. Great battery life it’s awesome And if you are a Best Buy plus member it’s frequently discounted.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy!!

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

    This iPad is amazing! It’s so convenient for on the go easily concealed and runs so smooth. The touch to finger or touch with pen works so effortlessly. It was a great buy. There is no real complaints for me!!

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

    My Review

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

    Originally I ordered purple and was told I was getting it sent to me and when I looked in the box it was grey so I took it back to customer service and got the purple order and altogether I love my new purple iPad mini I must say tho make sure u don’t get the run around since it is hard to find be patient and also when purchasing know exactly what u want don’t settle

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The perfect portable device…bar none.

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

    The iPad mini 6 is an amazing little device. It’s just the perfect size, speakers sound great, and I love that I can hold it in one hand. To me, the regular sized iPad is just too big. If I’m gonna use something that big, I’d rather just use a laptop or even a desktop. I waited until Otterbox released a Defender Pro case for this bad boy. It took a few months, but it was worth the wait. Now I can throw my iPad mini 6 into my backpack and not worry about ever possibly damaging it. Oh, and for the record, I think the Starlight color is the best! Worth every penny!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Second iPad this year, and not for replacement!

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

    So glad I purchased this device from Best Buy for the best bargain. It’s in perfect condition and came right in time for Christmas. This is the second iPad mini I’ve purchased this year, the first for myself and the latter for my kids. It’s the perfect size and capacity for their needs and mine. Also glad I can always visit the Geek Squad or Genius Bar if I have any questions or need help with anything!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ipad 6 mini

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

    The display amazing, runs fast, comes in beautiful colors

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

    Life saver

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

    Decided to purchase this iPad mini before my junior year or college. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It saves me so much time and paper!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    I got this open box, and on sale, so it was CHEAP, not a scratch on it and ive had it for over a year, ive had no problems with battery life or anything.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini 6

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

    Traded my iPad in for the mini 6. I wish I would have purchased this sooner. The size is perfect for on the go and the pink is gorgeous.

    I would recommend this to a friend

What experts are saying

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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about storage, reliability, portability and design. Editors are less positive about connectivity and price. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
  • gsmarena.comRating, 4.2 out of 5GSMArena Team on October 10, 2021

    Apple iPad mini 6th gen (2021) reviewRejoice iPad mini fans, the smallest Apple tablet has just gotten its biggest upgrade to date! There is so much new stuff - a larger screen in a smaller

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  • TechRadarRating, 4 out of 5James Peckham on November 5, 2021

    iPad mini (2021) reviewThe return of the miniature iPad

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  • GizmodoSeptember 22, 2021

    The Tiny iPad Is the Best iPad for Not Getting Any Work DoneThe redesigned iPad Mini has convinced this skeptic that small tablets are still useful—and maybe even better than big ones.

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  • Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 5Henry T. Casey on July 19, 2022

    Apple iPad mini 6 (2021) review: Awesome and ultraportableThe iPad mini 6 (2021) is an excellent and hyper-portable iPad worthy of consideration.

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  • Android AuthorityRating, 4.5 out of 5Nick Fernandez on October 21, 2021

    Apple iPad Mini (2021) review: This one's just rightIs the 6th gen iPad Mini still the best small tablet on the market? Find out in our Apple iPad Mini (2021) review!

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  • Laptop MagRating, 4 out of 5Phillip Tracy on October 9, 2021

    Apple iPad mini 6 review (2021)The iPad mini's diminutive form factor won't be for everyone, but those in the market for an ultra-portable tablet can do no better.

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  • 9to5mac.comJeff Benjamin on November 26, 2021

    iPad mini 6 extended-use review – There's no substitute for portability [Video]I've been using Apple's dramatically redesigned iPad mini for about two months now, and my biggest takeaway is that it's a great device for reading and note taking. But as you'll see in my iPad mini 6 extended-use review, it's not without

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  • 9to5mac.comJosé Adorno on September 18, 2021

    iPad mini 6 shipping estimates begin slipping into October and NovemberThe iPad mini 6 pre-orders opened just after the “California Streaming” event, with the first orders arriving on September 24. If you waited until today to try to pre-order one by next week, you'll probably need to wait at least the second half

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