I prefer ipad mini 5 because of the form factor. Thinner and lighter. Chin and head bezel support hand grip and prevent hand fatigue. I got ipad mini 5 with 256gb and cellular and its my everyday carry. And the performance is still great. My wife have ipad mini 6, but i never like it. It was too heavy and thick. So ipad mini 5 is still great a great option for a small tablet.
Thank you for giving us a very objective and informative assessment, which I needed to understand if I can replace my IPad 5 , with a more recent , I pad mini …which is less pricey than the IPad 6th mini , which I now realise I don’t need to have . Being a 72 year old , retired bloke in South London , these decisions are quite important 😂
Those iPads are much more powerful than most people really need them for. The average user watches videos, reads websites/pdfs, checks emails and maybe plays games. Less then 1% of users edits videos or high res photos on them.
I have been using the IPad mini 5 for more than 3 years now and it is the perfect device for my use. Use it mainly for note’s taking, content and reading books. Perfect size for reading I must say - easy to hold when lying down, not heavy at all and the bezels make it easier to put your fingers around without unintentional touches. Going to hang on to this until it breaks down completely and the next mini model comes along
What is the actual usable screen space in mm, height and length? I use GoodNotes 6 and would like to know if it renders A6 format completely in portrait mode.
Thank you. I’m afraid I don’t know such a link, sorry. Usually eBay is the only place you can get it now. You might find it refurbished on Amazon if you’re lucky
Hello! Do you think there is a chance that the iPad mini 5 will still receive the iPadOS 19 version in 2025? The same hardware as in the iPad 8, which will almost certainly get this version. The discontinued date is also the same, as it was 2.5 years between the release of the iPad mini 5 and 6, while only 1 year between the iPad 7 and 8.
even in early 2025, ipad mini 7 still doesn't have 120hz, oled, external monitor support (only mirroring). this is criminal. so someone looking to buy an ipad mini might as well go for the 5th gen since they're cheap - while they wait for the eventual actually good ipad mini in, idk, 2028?
I bought an iPad mini 5th generation for $15 at the Salvation Army thrift store iCloud lock free but had a passcode I reset it via iTunes and it’s good to go 😊
great review. As someone who has just found an ipad mini 5 ive never used for years, its made me want to use this again. thanks for the review
We have 3 iPad mini 5's in the house still going strong, they're awesome
They really are.
my ipad mini 4 with 128 Gb storage still running well (2024)
I prefer ipad mini 5 because of the form factor. Thinner and lighter. Chin and head bezel support hand grip and prevent hand fatigue. I got ipad mini 5 with 256gb and cellular and its my everyday carry. And the performance is still great. My wife have ipad mini 6, but i never like it. It was too heavy and thick. So ipad mini 5 is still great a great option for a small tablet.
Good to know!👍 I prefer lighter and thinner with less fatigue as well and I was comparing the mini 6 vs 5 and this information helps 🙏🏿
I agree 100% ; I like the thinner edges so much more; more comfortable to hold and easier to balance on your chest when surfing in bed 😅
Thank you for giving us a very objective and informative assessment, which I needed to understand if I can replace my IPad 5 , with a more recent , I pad mini …which is less pricey than the IPad 6th mini , which I now realise I don’t need to have . Being a 72 year old , retired bloke in South London , these decisions are quite important 😂
Those iPads are much more powerful than most people really need them for. The average user watches videos, reads websites/pdfs, checks emails and maybe plays games. Less then 1% of users edits videos or high res photos on them.
iPad mini 5th gen. was released in 2019... In 2021 it was discontinued.
I have been using the IPad mini 5 for more than 3 years now and it is the perfect device for my use. Use it mainly for note’s taking, content and reading books. Perfect size for reading I must say - easy to hold when lying down, not heavy at all and the bezels make it easier to put your fingers around without unintentional touches. Going to hang on to this until it breaks down completely and the next mini model comes along
Haha I know how you feel. It's a great little kit
thank you for this video! just ordered a refurbished mini 5 and was having second thoughts, this was reassuring 🙏
It's a nice little machine. Enjoy it
What is the actual usable screen space in mm, height and length? I use GoodNotes 6 and would like to know if it renders A6 format completely in portrait mode.
Great video. Thank you so much. Can you please recommend a link from where to buy it new, with delivery to Romania? Thanks
Thank you. I’m afraid I don’t know such a link, sorry. Usually eBay is the only place you can get it now. You might find it refurbished on Amazon if you’re lucky
getting one refurbished, very excited
thank you kindly for this video
🙏☀️
Thank u for the Video, it helped me by my decision!
you got this all wrong lol it released in 2019 with the iphone xs and xr chip
so it’ll be perfect for university??
pls help
I use it for my uni but tbh it depends upon your use.
Hello! Do you think there is a chance that the iPad mini 5 will still receive the iPadOS 19 version in 2025? The same hardware as in the iPad 8, which will almost certainly get this version. The discontinued date is also the same, as it was 2.5 years between the release of the iPad mini 5 and 6, while only 1 year between the iPad 7 and 8.
I just got one last week, and it’s great, a 256 GB in gold
Congrats. Yes it's a nice one. I wish apple kept this form factor
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hi. i know you covered notetaking, but what about drawing? I'm an artist looking to replace my ipad Pro 11" for now.
The drawing is very good. Surprisingly good actually. The only problem is the size. Artists would prefer a larger iPad for the real estate.
just ordered a new Ipad 10th gen because my Ipad mini 5th gen stopped charging and died within 1 hour.
Great video ❤ very informative 🎉
even in early 2025, ipad mini 7 still doesn't have 120hz, oled, external monitor support (only mirroring).
this is criminal.
so someone looking to buy an ipad mini might as well go for the 5th gen since they're cheap - while they wait for the eventual actually good ipad mini in, idk, 2028?
I bought an iPad mini 5th generation for $15 at the Salvation Army thrift store iCloud lock free but had a passcode I reset it via iTunes and it’s good to go 😊
Wow that's a great deal!