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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 2294 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the product's excellent portability, compact size, and impressive overall performance, which includes fast processor speed and high-quality screen. They also appreciate its decent battery life and appealing design. However, a few customers have raised concerns about the refresh rate, the price, and occasional connectivity problems.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this little gem

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

    I like this mini. It’s great for reading and writing, as well as drawing. With an iPad mini I don’t have to cart around a laptop or a book to read when I’m traveling. Everything I need fits into one hand. It’s fast, fun and functional.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Perfect size for on-the-go. Love the color, purchased with apple pencil pro.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall awesome purchase

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

    Good comfortable on using it good for travel battery life is good display it’s awesome

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple is awesome

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

    This is Apple’s best iPad mini they’ve ever made if you just wanna surf the web play some games or use this as an E reader or a notebook it works very well and it’s super fast. The new chip is a great upgrade. If you don’t like big iPads that take up a lot of room this iPad is the perfect size to put in your bag I recommend you should buy the negative. I wish it came in more colors.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect mini iPad

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

    Absolutely fabulous little product, I do everything on this! It is portable, it is charming, it is accessible and it's easy to use. I would recommend this to anyone who isn't looking for a huge iPad, or looking for something that's easy to carry around with all of the benefit benefits that a regular iPad can give you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent little 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 love the mini, I have one and two of my daughters have the mini. Very well made and compact, and with the pencil its great fun.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this latest iPad Mini!

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

    I do everything from light e-book reading to game playing on this and am not in the least unhappy with it. High quality, good performance, decent battery life, great screen. What's not to like?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for on the go!

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

    Perfect for watching movies and playing games! Good battery life and size

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great performance in smaller package

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

    The new iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip is a powerhouse in a compact design. It’s lightning fast, handles multitasking with ease, and the Apple Intelligence features make everyday tasks smarter and smoother. The Purple color is beautiful, and the 128GB storage is perfect for apps, media, and more. Lightweight, portable, and surprisingly powerful — this iPad mini is perfect for anyone who wants top-tier performance in a travel-friendly size. Highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geek squad on top of their game

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

    fare price he employee can help me purchase. This item did a good job. He referred me to the help team that you have there. I needed to transfer information from an old iPad that was damaged when the employee looked at the item he could not believe this would work after one hour and a half the employee and myself eventually got the transfer to work. 100% to help team is on top of their game I couldn't have asked for more due to the fact I needed the information on the old iPad.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive Tablet

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

    Overall a perfect tablet, very thin and ligh. I use this tablet for travel and it is honestly the best mini I have owned and the color is stunning!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but mighty

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

    Never thought I'd be an Ipad girly, but I get it now. I prefer the mini because I can literally hold it in one hand and take it everywhere w me wo feeling like im carrying a stephen king novel. The display is crisp and it really just is a good option if you dont like ipads that are heavy and too much!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Practically perfect

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

    One of the most versatile iPads ever created. Small enough to take anywhere but powerful enough to handle almost anything. The iPad mini is great at multitasking and has the battery life to watch full movies anywhere. I love using it to jot notes with my Apple Pencil or doodle in procreate. Reading books with Apple Books or the Nook or kindle apps is really nice and intuitive having the ability to use all three versus a proprietary tablet using only one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple

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

    Just purchased it today and it’s awesome, fast and great item overall

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value!

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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 significantly faster than the fifth generation that I was using before. The size and weight are perfect. The price is excellent. The integration with Apple Pencil is grateful and flawless. I am very very happy with this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple ipad

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

    Perfect size and color. My daughter loves it. And great price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE IT

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

    I LOVE my iPad mini. It’s the perfect size and does everything I want it to do. I take it with me everywhere !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable and convenient!

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

    Love it! Definite upgrade from prev generation. Also love the size. Super portable so I can use it in the car on the go as well. Very sleek and aesthetic design. Battery longevity is also a plus. Highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mini power house

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

    Great size, really fast portability is the best. Basically a small fast computer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple iPad Mini (2024) Review: Small but Mighty, w

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

    The 2024 iPad Mini retains its compact 8.3-inch design, now powered by the A17 Pro chip, delivering a 30% performance boost over its predecessor. It supports the Apple Pencil Pro, enhancing note-taking and drawing experiences. The base storage has been doubled to 128GB, providing ample space for apps and media. However, the device still features a 60Hz LCD display and lacks a landscape-centered camera, which may disappoint some users. While it excels in portability and is ideal for media consumption, the iPad Mini offers minimal incentives for those considering an upgrade from earlier models.

    I would recommend this to a friend