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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 2026 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the iPad mini's portability, overall performance, and ideal size. Many appreciate the processor speed, battery life, and screen quality. While some users have noted concerns regarding the refresh rate, price, and connectivity, the device is generally well-received for its positive attributes.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best purchase all yesr

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

    I never had an iPad before and decided on giving one a chance with the mini. I’m so glad I did! I take this mini everywhere I go. It does everything I could ever need it to do and more! Highly recommend this item!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New mini

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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 an older full size iPad and wanted a mini so I could put it in my purse.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recomended

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

    The iPad mini is very nice, especially the purple color and compact size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Upgrade in iPads

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

    This new iPad is brighter and runs faster than my old one. The camera takes much sharper photos and has more capabilities than my current one has. I has a smoother sleek look about it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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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 enjoyed the size and weight immensely, it also comes with great stereo speakers to make the most of any videos or games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gen 7 Replacing Gen 5 - Good Upgrade

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

    This iPad Mini Gen 7 is supplementing my Mini Gen 5 which is still working but has a weaking battery and is a bit sluggish. The Gen 7 is very smooth and quick and I find it to be a great upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A++++

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

    Easy to use, fast, light and compact. Fits in my purse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Educator

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

    Apple - iPad mini (A17 Pro chip) - Built for Apple Intelligence - Wi-Fi 128GB - is a very satisfying product. Best Buy store personnel were courteous and very helpful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meets the hype

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

    Great ipad, would recommend.handles everyday tasks well and good screen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Work perfect

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

    Perfectly mini and a wonderful addition to my workflow! Pairing it with the Apple Pencil Pro has has brought me back to handwriting meeting notes, which brings a simple joy to my workday.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well, my son loves it

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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 son's first Apple device and so far he's been loving it. Very responsive. Perfect size for his hands and lots of parental controls available.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    IPad Mini A17

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

    My IPad Mini A17 runs at good speeds, and I love to use it for gaming, drawing, and notetaking. I prefer the Mini because it’s small and compact, easy to travel with, and is the approximate size of a notebook, so it is convenient for note taking.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini A17pro

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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 bought this for my toddler son to upgrade from iPad Mini 6. The iPad Mini fits his hands perfectly, is high quality, and this version is a great upgrade from previous model.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Mini 7

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

    Excellent size for my travels. I carry a sling when I fly and the iPad Mini fits into it well. I love the portability of the Mini.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with purchase - no negatives

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

    Convenient size and weight for this personal iPad. Newest chip provides very fast navigation through the apps and for surfing the internet. Very happy with purchase, especially with the recent sale dropping the price to $400.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and small

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is so much easier to carry around instead of the regular sized IPads. Love the purple color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    This is the second iPad mini and i really ejoy using it. Great portability and power to help capture my quick notes and ideas. The trade in deal made the decision easy to upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It is good!

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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.

    If you are the target audience for an iPad mini, there is nothing not to love for this 7th gen compared to any prior versions. Sure, it has the same design and body as the 6th gen, but as the other reviewer already said, you get double the memory, double the storage, and essentially the same chip as the iPhone 15 pro. What's not to love for the same $499 starting price?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome mini iPad

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bring this mini tablet anywhere. Lots of punch from a small piece of tech.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This iPad Mini is Everything I Wanted

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

    I recently purchased the iPad Mini with cellular and couldn’t be happier! So Ibought another one albeit the cellular part. Again the entire process—from ordering to delivery—was incredibly smooth. It was super easy to place the order, and I was surprised by how quickly it arrived at my doorstep. The device itself is fantastic—compact, powerful, and perfect for on-the-go use. Overall, a truly great experience. Highly recommend both the product and the service!

    I would recommend this to a friend