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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 2049 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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A19

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

    Made this purchase for my wife and she, who’s not a tech person, is enjoying it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pm

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

    I love my new mini iPad. Working great safe for my own staff. Pay bills on line.!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ipad mini review

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

    Battery issues and charging issues, need to improve apple big time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product in general, just screen is not ...

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

    Generaly good, but still 60Hz screen, not as good as my 2018 Ipad Pro

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not bad could be a lot better

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

    I was a little disappointed with this from all the reviews it’s good but the screen and the brightness is really lacking. I’ve seen other tablets that cost a lot less look a lot better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini

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

    Just as expected, best price available. Would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    christmas gift

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

    easty! delivered to me that same week as ordered! fast delivery

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    My purchase

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

    Item works but what I did not like was my iPad box was written on the main box when the info could have been written on a sticky note or something other than the main box!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for portability

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

    It’s a nice portable tablet great for active users on the go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Christmas

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

    Love it! Was a great Christmas gift for my family member.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good ipad for apps

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

    really good ipad but i wish it had better battery and have A18 chip

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Can't create an apple account-unstable wifi.

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

    Looks good and seemed to work, however it took like 5 tries to get the wifi connected. After that I thought all was good until I got a error message on account creation-"Account could not be created try again" I tried for several days and same error message and Apple support was basically non existent. Ended up returning this item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    What could’ve been

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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 has a lot of pros, held back by one huge con. The chip is top notch, the extra RAM and increased storage are helpful, even the speakers are impressive for such a small tablet. Unfortunately, it’s all wasted on an awful 60hz screen. I don’t mind that it isn’t OLED, just make it 120hz with faster pixel response and the mini would be the perfect tablet. The ‘jelly scroll’ is also still present, though improved. Apple had 3 years to improve on the iPad mini 6, and they dropped the ball with this iPad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    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.

    The product is good, but there were some technical issues with the iPad as the pencil was not connecting with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not happy at all

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

    Not happy. First, I was delivered an empty box on 7/16. Second, when I called Bestbuy customer support on 7/16, I was told a replacement will be delivered. I got a message from Bestbuy on 7/18 saying I will receive it on 8/1/24. Third, when I went to Bestbuy local store on 7/18 to see if I can pick up at the store, they said no. Fourth, when I went out of town on 7/18, Bestbuy informed me that my package is coming on 7/19 between 2.00 and 6.00pm and I should be home to sign it. I had to cut short my trip and come back home for the package. Fifth, package delivery was delayed 3 times on 7/19. Finally it came around 8.30pm on 7/19. This was a total mess

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Form factor great but iOS not optimized for mini

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

    Good form factor but iOS isn’t optimized for the mini. Will take some time to get used to it. But the size of tablet may be worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed in Best Buy

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

    I’d recommend you go pick up in store. I didn’t receive it. They delivered to the wrong address and now it’s lost. They also are giving me a hard time with getting my money back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bestbuy scamming

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

    Never got the item and Bestbuy said oh well, we can’t do anything about it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    iPad Mini upgrade

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

    After waiting for 2hours for the data to transfer the tech decided there was something wrong with the iPad and as that was the only one available I left very disappointed with my old iPad in hand!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Antiquated

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

    Purchased this for it's utility in my studio to control Blackmagic on my iPhone video camera. It's over priced and overhyped - but functional for a very limited use, basic operation. Would not recommend it to anyone but I had to spend some Best Buy Rewards quickly before they expired.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend