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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 344 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the iPad mini for its compact size, portability, and powerful performance with the A17 pro chip. They appreciate its fast speed, long battery life, and lightweight design. The Apple Intelligence feature is also highlighted as a notable upgrade.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    100% satisfactory

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

    I recently purchased the iPad Mini, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision! It’s the perfect blend of portability and power. The size makes it super convenient to carry around—I can easily slip it into my bag or even hold it comfortably in one hand. Performance-wise, it’s incredibly fast. Apps load quickly, multitasking is smooth, and the display is crisp and vibrant. I primarily use it for note-taking, reading, and light creative work, and it handles everything flawlessly. The Apple Pencil (2nd gen) support is a game-changer for jotting down notes or sketching. Battery life is impressive, lasting me through the day with moderate use. If I had to point out one downside, it would be the lack of a higher refresh rate on the screen, but honestly, it’s not a dealbreaker for me. Overall, the iPad Mini is a fantastic device for anyone looking for a compact yet powerful tablet. Highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Near perfect!

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

    Extremely light weight, excellent size, great screen, and love how the apple pencil can be used. I love this little thing! The only bad thing I wish was better is the battery life, but it’s not bad, iust not perfect

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Mini is perfect for my needs

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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 the iPad Mini for its size. I purchased a previous iPad for portability and note taking. However, I found it heavier and more cumbersome than I expected after putting it in a protective case. Switching to the Mini is providing the experience I initially wanted

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Mini

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

    Well it’s surprisingly nice, I purchased this so I didn’t have to use my MacBook Air to watch movies, TV shows or YouTube videos when I got home from work to unwind. It’s just the right size for what I use it for, bigger than my 16 Pro Max but smaller than the IPad 11 inch Pro or Air. The only down side is like everyone else says, all it needs is an OLED display and it will be the perfect notebook and hopefully Apple will correct this with its next refresh. Other than that I’m very pleased with my newest gadget..!! Oh and the Pencil Pro is a wonderful addition to this almost perfect toy

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So cute and light weight

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

    Absolutely love this tablet! So lightweight. Fits in my purse and doesn’t make my purse feel heavy! Had the 12.9 pro before, and I prefer this size.

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

    iPad mini A17 Pro

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

    Size is perfect for travel, reading and just carrying around anywhere. Battery life is also good, lasting me all day with regular use. Ive done some photo editing and gaming with no issues. But for the price, I was hoping the display would be LED. Overall, still loving it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very lightweight!

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

    I absolutely love how lightweight it is. Things are a little different like the keyboard and I have two languages on mine so that makes a little difficult. And I’m having trouble transferring my Microsoft that I paid cash for to the NEW iPad so now I’m going to have to pay $6.99 a month to use it on the new iPad. I don’t understand why I didn’t transfer it transferred from my phone to the old iPad and none of the contacts transferred so I had to put them back in and that was a little time-consuming, but otherwise I really like i!

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

    Amazing Quality and Performance

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

    I really like how this tablet is built and performs. It feels sturdy and looks great! I bought this because it's specs will support an aviation industry specific app that's critical to my work. I loaded up the app and the performance screams speed and display is brilliant in almost any light. I just may get another one soon!

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

    Great Mini iPad/eReader

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

    Exactly what I needed. I wanted a tablet/e reader where I wasn’t stuck with only being able to read books on kindle unlimited and could download other apps for books. I did have to add a matte screen protector so it would be easier on my eyes for reading. I’m sure a kindle has a longer battery life but it isn’t a problem for me.

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

    iPAD MINI A17 HOME THEATER DEVICE

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

    I purchased the iPad Mini A17 to be used as a HOME THEATER DEVICE. With 256gb devoted to my personal iTunes Library I am able to AIR PLAY music in the palm of my hand to a Home Theater Receiver keeping my iPhone available for other things such as Phone Calls or Texting. Having several Playlists available I am able to shuffle or select a song PLAY NEXT and keep the songs rolling.

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

    Special Gift!!

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

    What a fantastic deal over the 4th of July weekend—I absolutely loved it! As an active duty service member, it truly felt like an early Christmas gift. Thank you for making it special!

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

    Love this iPad 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 iPad Mini is a great compact version of my iPad Pro 11”. With its A17 pro chip and Apple intelligence, it provides features of larger screen iPads with M2 through M4 processors that allows for use of the Apple Pencil Pro. Convenient, easy to manage and useful for regular tasks done on bigger models and is an excellent e-reader! Most of all, received this gem for $100 dollars cheaper during Best Buy’s special promotion period. Well worth the purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An iPad just smaller!

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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.

    The new iPad mini with an updated chip and the ability to use Apple Intelligence and it now works with the Apple Pencil Pro!

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

    I love my Ipad Mini A17 256gb

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

    I purchased this mini ipad as an upgrade to my ipad 6...I love it, it has so many more features and the quality of photos are excellent. I am still learning and seems like I have so much more on this ipad to learn. I am really enjoying it. Quick shipment also

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

    I love my iPad Mini A17 for sketching in Procreate

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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 my iPad Mini A17 for sketching in Procreate, reading books, and accessing websites when my work computer is down.

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

    Travel tool

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

    Great for traveling, easy to use many features, easy to carry!

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

    Good little ipad

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

    Bought this as a replacement for a mini 4. Overall I am pleased with the new ipad. Took a little while to get used to not having a home button, but now I like it better. I am a little bit disappointed in the battery life as I expected it to be better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 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 iPad mini is a great deal at this price, my wife is really enjoying it!!!

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

    New Mini

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

    Definitely an upgrade over 4th Gen. Battery life,Camera and Pencil Pro.

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

    iPad 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 love the IPad mini. I carry it with me everywhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend