I don’t like mine for reading. I tried to read a book on there the other day. I opened the app and quickly closed it and picked up my oasis. Nothing beats an eink display.
I think even with inverted mode the backlight on all ips, va, oled still distrupts the eyes, for reading the E-ink display is still the ultimate thus why people sacrifice performance for something soothing and light weight.
No way it is a Kindle alternative. The Mini 6 jelly effect is horrible to my aging eyes, the font scaling it poor and it is too heavy for reading. And battery life is terrible. I have the Mini 5 and bought the Mini 6, but returned it. Piece of overpriced junk in my view. Will stick with my older Kindle.
Interesting video but for me several key elements make an iPad unsuitable as a regular reader: 1. Poor visibility in outdoor settings. Try reading with an iPad on a bright sunny day. 2. Distractions. Even with smart notifications the temptation to do other things on an iPad destroys the mindful and distraction free nature of reading. 3. Battery life. e-ink displays take all the worry of battery top ups away. This creates a more relaxed state of mind.
I agree 100%. For minimalists who don’t want multiple devices, and who casually read on devices, I see the portentously of the mini. But for a stand-alone e-reader I agree the kindle is the best
It’s about not having to carry 2 devices. Most kindle readers do not even have an iPad mini because if you did, the kindle would become redundant or only used at night.
This video helped me decide. I have a 5th gen mini and it’s ideal to use as an e-reader. I had been debating with myself whether I needed a Kindle or not. Between True Tone & night shift, I couldn’t agree more. I’ll stick with my mini.
The new iPad Mini is a device I want for no justifiable reason. It just looks really neat considering the size and the small bezels. I have a 10 inch iPad Pro from 2018 that is just fine, but I can’t even get over the lack of eInk displays for reading. I vastly prefer a Kindle solely for that reason. This was a great video though, that broke down the pros and cons of each method!
@@FaizAly Except that it's still slow as hell and lacks color. I know there are color e-Ink displays available, but they look washed out. Wake me in 10 - 15 years when e-Ink has caught up to where LCD/LED/OLED displays are now :-)
Good video, but for me my kindle is a better option because of the e-ink display. You are correct about the Amazon ecosystem not being huge, but I use calibre to put books on my kindle, amd you can set it up to convert epubs to mobi format for the kindle. So you are not truly confined to Amazon. Having said that, the kindle isn’t for everyone. I’ve been trying to get my wife to jump on the kindle bandwagon, but she prefers reading on her iPhone. The iPad mini sounds like a good option for her. Thanks for the video!
@@Bhawna03, they usually have the cover when I transfer them via calibre. I haven’t really transferred any by email though, so I can’t say for sure if the cover will transfer as well. I have had a few lose their covers, but the majority keep them. I’m not sure why some of them lost them. Not all books can be converted to mobi though as they will still be locked via DRM. You have to get a plugin installed in calibre that will remove it.
@@smithchasea Ohh wow that sounds like a lot of work. Would I just be better off with a Kobo or a cheap Android tablet? I already have an active Scribd subscription so I feel that might make things a little easier
@@Bhawna03, a lot of it is individual preference. I started out with a kindle paperwhite in 2015 and loved it, so I upgraded to the new base kindle paperwhite a month ago. I love the new one. Having said that, from my understanding kobo makes a great e-reader as well. I like how their ecosystem is a lot larger, and they can accept more formats than a kindle can. They also have some features that I wish the kindle has, which they can add with a software update, but haven’t done yet. As far as a kobo vs. an android tablet, that will again be individual preference. I don’t like reading on my phone or any kind of screen like that, but I love reading on an e-ink screen, as they are much easier on the eyes. There are some good comparison reviews on UA-cam, here is a link to a guy that has some good comparison videos: ua-cam.com/video/Nq-ciIRZLIc/v-deo.html
Love my iPad and uses it for reading, however the draw of an ereader is the e-ink not just the size. The iPad is great but still a computer screen which leads to more eye stain and the other apps encourage distraction. My reading attention span had decreased since I began reading on my iPad. My personal experiment proved that the nightshirt does not make as big a difference in night reading as switching to paper. It will always be up to the individual, however due to the fundamental differences the mini iPad hasn’t replaced the kindle up to now and likely never will. I don’t have a kindle yet but am planning on getting one.
My reason for switching from a Kindle to an iPad Mini is the simple fact that, unlike the iPad, or any tablet for that matter, the Kindle isn’t ideal for reading Manga. Now I can enjoy my novels, as well as my manga in almost perfect experience. Minus the battery life, of course, but it really doesn’t effect me all that much due to my sporadic reading habit.
I feel the kindle is better because you don’t have as many distractions. You can turn on focus but you will always know you can exit the app and then do something else.
@@pradeepraghuraman4430 people have data that is switches to. Plus, knowing that you have hundreds of apps you can use on a device can be distracting with wifi or without. You simply press a button and it comes back. If you read with a kindle, it becomes more of a hassle to switch back and forth between devices thus making distractions less noticeable.
iPad Mini is a great all-round devise, just not great for extended reading. Back lighting is still too tiring even with color shift. I'm an Apple fanboy, but for reading (I read for hours every day), I'll stick to my Kindle.
Have to tell you - for such a new channel - your content so far has been extremely impressive! Each of your videos are beautifully lit , performed and edited - all super polished and professional. Excellent start!! I’ve always preferred Kindles or even Fire tablets to iPads for reading. As a full service device, of course , there is no comparison - the very best Fire Tablet is still not close to even the least expensive IPad. My IPad is easily the device I use the most every day for almost everything - and they are even great for reading Comics and graphic novels . But for novels? Not so much! As a pure reading device - The Kindle Paperwhite or The Kindle Oasis is definitely the way to go. Besides the E ink which lets you read anywhere and which allows the battery to last for weeks instead of hours and which does not give you any eye strain - to me, it just FEELS better to read on a Kindle. The very light form factor - the features - all of it specifically designed for reading and you can really see that when you use them. Btw - I notice you have the burgundy Amazon cover for the Oasis. I have that one as well and I’m not sure why - but I’ve noticed it significantly drains my Oasis battery! I recently switched to using a sleeve for it and there has been a DRAMATIC improvement - something for customers to keep in mind! Have you noticed this issue in yours at all? Anyway - keep up the great work and good luck with your channel!
Thank you so much, John. Your kind words are so motivating! I agree with your points and also believe that not using a case on the Oasis offers a better experience holding and reading. It’s a great idea for a video! Hope you subscribed :)
I have a kindle but the only problem with that thing is that you can't really read academic books. The equations and navigation make the whole experience a nightmare.
Everyone has such great comments and feed back. It all comes down to what works for who. I watched this video and decided on the iPad mini. I can read all my iBooks.(which is my fav) and my kobo and kindle books with the apps from the App Store. With the focus now in iOS 15 as soon as open a book it automatically goes on focus and only the only notifications I get are messages from certain people that I chose. I like having 1 device that does it all and not have to grab 2-3 devices to take with me to work etc; plus added bonus if I’m home or at work I use my iPad mini that seems to be replacing much use of my phone, Saving battery life.
@@FaizAlyI’m feeling the same way as it’s too many devices to carry with you. I do enjoy the eink display and own both devices but the iPad mini has way more features at your fingertips. I can’t decide where to buy my collection of ebooks but use Apple way more.
Great concise content. I’ve got both mini 6 and oasis. Mini for motion pictures and internet browsing. Oasis for reading. Though friends say Mini is enough.. I mean yes, if they do just read pdf, but for people who considered getting a Kindle in the first place would have a different perspective
I think price will make it so that kindle tablets and readers will always exist. Plus the e-ink screen is so much easier on the eyes. They serve different purposes with different demographics.
I was arguing with myself to upgrade my iPad mini 5th gen but then Amazon announced their new Kindle Paper-white 11 generation. I jumped on and traded my Kindle Paperwhite 10th generation for the 11th generation. Something no one mentioned is the Kindle cost hundreds of dollars less than the iPad mini.
Yes, but still cost over the hundred. I was thinking to buy myself a Kindle than I found Mini 5. What do you think? I like reading the books and make the notes. I also like to play chess. Will Mini 5 be my one option? I understand Mini 5 is not that good at reading outside, so reading at the garden will debatable.
I've been using 7-8" tablets instead of kindle for a long time now, my last kindle was the 2nd gen I think. I read anywhere and browse the internet and socmed anytime I'm bored, so I prefer a tablet rather than bring several devices with me. Sometimes I visit reddit/google when I'm in the middle of reading to (carefully) search for a forgotten character😅. Eye strain is real unfortunately, but the ipad mini 6 seems to be addressing a few of the disadvantages of using it as an ereader. Ordered a mini already and waiting for it to arrive, can't wait. But kindle is still the best choice for a purely reading experience.
Nice review, but still comparing apples to oranges. For me my iPad Mini does definitely not replace my Kobo e-reader. I don’t like reading books on my iPad at all. Not in sunlight and not in the dark. An e-reader is sooooo much better and relaxing, also to hold without being afraid to touch the screen and changing pages.
The only purpose for a Kindle is to read books. No tablet computer is as good for reading books as a Kindle is. Kindles use a liquid ink display that looks like an actual book. Ipads are hard on the eyes to read books on.
You'd be surprised! Check out my new video on iPad vs Kindle and you may be surprised why the debate still exists! ua-cam.com/video/NlfDtXEtoLE/v-deo.html
I bought my iPad mini with the maximum storage because I wanted to load it up with ebooks and magazines so I could read on the bus, where most folks used low-cost Kindles. With a notebook-style cover my mini would look just like a Kindle so I wouldn't stand out as That Guy on the bus with an iPad.
Sure, if all comes down to your personal preferences....but the iPad Mini 6 is an absolute winner, hands down. I've owned the iPad Mini 3, but it wasn't bright or clear enough; but iPad Mini 6 is immensely flexible. Especially if you don't care for an e-ink display.
Yes I like my Samsung tablet over Kindle because of the content that I can get without a problem just like my mobile phone. I like to read webtoon and tapas too. I believe it's better for me. I feel like Kindle is too expensive for me because it's just for one work also sometimes just sometimes I still like to go and buy a physical book like fairytale book yeah i like to escape from this world sometimes. And physical book are good for me and give more better feeling. Also even you have Kindle unlimited access you still can't get most of books on there. And you can use a matte ink screen protector so it's looks and feel like closer to Kindle if you are thinking about to buy a new Kindle.
iPad is good...but let's no BS here... The kindle is much better on battery, is 30% lighter, do not cause you eye strain (No matter how many say the iPad doesn't) and offers no distractions and can read it outside or at the beach. It is an entirely different thing. Oh and by the way, if you view your iPad in inverted Black and white...say goodbye to your eyesight.
Yup. I’ve been *very* tempted by the new iPad mini for use as an e-reader instead of a Kindle. Despite being the lightest iPad (10.4) oz) it’s still about 3 oz heavier than the new Paperwhite (7.23 oz). But, it’s infinitely more capable and versatile! And I’ve always wondered why the Kindle gets to advertise weeks long battery life whereas tablets use straightforward hours. The iPad’s 10 hour battery life works out to almost 3 weeks if you only use it for 30 minutes a day! And you could probably get another week out of it if you turn off WiFi, put it into airplane mode, and turn the display brightness down. Hey, I think I’ve almost convinced myself :-)
I think it's because LED backlit devices can't get away with the claim because you can see the battery drop by 10%-20% in a heavy session. Also, Amazon's claim that the Kindle has "weeks" of battery is borderline false advertising - remember they used to say "weeks and weeks" and changed it. I read a couple hours a day, and so I have to charge my Oasis once every 5-6 days. It never quite runs flat (because it starts popping up warnings at under 20%), but I'd have to cut my reading by "hours and hours" a week to get "weeks" of battery life...
@@gospelofrye6881 All true! The e-Ink is the key difference. And I fully agree that Amazon is being deliberately misleading about the Kindle battery life to make it seem 30 times better than the iPad (4-6 weeks for Kindle versus 1 day for iPad). As I said, if the iPad was advertising the same way, it could claim three weeks battery life ... (at 30 minutes of use per day). (and PS - your 3 hours a day of Oasis use for 6 days amounts to a total of only 18 hours, which is not even twice as good as the iPad.)
I do exactly that with my iPad mini 6th gen. I turn on airplane mode and read but I sadly doesn’t last so long! 😅 I can get about 3 days max out of it. I DO read many hours a day though so it all depends how much you use it.
Finally pulled the trigger on the ipad mini for a reader because of the new focus feature & the ability to use alllll of my reading apps. But if I ever spent time outside, I can totally understand the readability issue! Alas! Con: I'm struggling to find a case that would be comfortable for long periods of reading + a flap for travel...
I love my 2020ish Kindle PW but also hate that it's very slow. Planning to try out the Mini as a replacement because my old Tab S5e screen has cracked and requires a replacement. Thanks a lot for the useful video, right sized and to the point.
I thought my ipad mini 6 could not replace my paperwhite because i tried many times to read on my. 12.9 and my eyes would kill me a few minutes later but i have found myself reading on the mini much more then in the kindle. I dont know why but the mini does not bother my eyes at all. Great video!
The whole reason people prefer e-reader is because its dedicated for reading and does not have distraction. And the most important factor is the screen glare. This is the single largest reason I would pick e-reader on any given day. One charge of e-reader last many days and don't have to bother charging often.
I prefer kindle ios on iPad Mini 6. Larger screen. Faster flips. Also, since I read hands-free (Flip case or stand), the size is no bother. I have Kindle Paperwhite 2018 also and it often frustrates me.
No matter how small or fancy the ipad mini is.. it still hurts my eyes after reading on it for an extended period of time, especially at night when there is no ambient lighting around me.. While it might be a great all-in-one portable content consumption device, a Kindle is always going to be a better choice when it comes to reading..
Thank you for sharing , very helpful ! One thing that is quite important for me is the function in the Books app on an iPad of SPEAK. With the new voices of Siri the quality is very good and very human-like and so I find myself using it often to read the books to me while I’m reading simultaneously (I am not a native English speaker and that is a good practice).
Great discussion... I think a purchaser has to seriously consider where they intend to use the device most of the time. The new Kindle will be 30% lighter than the new IPad Mini. If I were on public transportation or in a coffee shop reading eBooks, I suspect I will be less of a target for robbery using a Kindle than an Apple device (as the Kindle device format does not scream new / expensive). $140 vs $500 is a big price difference as well. The biggest benefit is the weeks of time between charges that means you do not worry about finding a charging opportunity during a week-long vacation. Finally, who wants to test dropping a IPad in a bathtub or pool while reading a book? - Kindle for the Win.
I watched a lady on the beach with a kindle, lying on side, reading. Meaning: the kindle knew she wanted to read on her side - an ipad will always set the content to vertical, whatever you try. Or have I not found the switch yet?
Kindle is way better than Ipad mini , the eye strain is almost zero on a kindle also book collections,kindle is light weight and the price of Ipad is lol
The iPad happens to be with me everywhere so I will read on there often but when I know I have time I’m dedicating to just reading, I’ll definitely choose the Paperwhite
man you just cleared all my doubts as I love reading Manga and Light novels so I need a bigger screen to read it on but not too big that it becomes uncomfortable carrying it around and after this comparison all my doubts are cleared ..!!
I love seeing a video on the mini that is dedicated to reading. Just a reading video on any iPad in general is perfect for me. I thought I was going to get the mini last month. But I then received an iPhone and air as a gift. I am still using my old mini for reading but it’s getting outdated. Slowish. I do love that it has thick bezels. Easy to hold while reading versus the new mini might be but the mini screen is bigger than my old mini. Which I think I’ll enjoy better. More words on the screen for me to read so I don’t spend changing pages often like I do on my current mini. I currently read often on my other iPad because it holds more words per page. It’s easier on my eyes for that. Which my current mini was a bigger screen. I think I need to get the new mini. The air sometimes is too big for certain scenarios. Reading in bed. Thanks for that night shift mode. I will set a schedule. I definitely like having dark mode for reading at night in the books app. Was reading at 1am the other night and my eyes were hurting a bit on the gray color and remembered I can switch it to black. Was able to finish the chapter with relaxed eyes lol.
The Paper white is much easier on the eyes. It also is smaller which is easier to hold. Having to charge the iPad every day or every other day is a deal breaker for me. My paperwork can adjust to low light too. I'm not in the Apple ecosystem so the iPad holds nothing special I can't do on my pixel or my Laptop which has a built in pen. Bonus, I paid $98 after taxes for a reconditioned model which is pristine.
So conflicted Trying out my friends kindle paper white and I feel like my eyes are straining more reading on it vs. my iPad mini I really want to make the switch to kindle but I like the slick look of Apple, the screen size, the diversity of it. But on kindle I like that I could read jt outdoors, it’s lighter, and it’s waterproof. Id feel much better bring a kindle for travel vs my iPad but idk.
I have an iPad mini 6th gen and am thinking about purchasing a kindle. I’m on the fence about it and the two primary reasons leaning me towards the kindle is battery life and eye strain. I guess I’ll continue doing my research and see if I pull the trigger or not! 😅
iPad mini (as a replacement for a Kindle) makes sense for a minimalist who doesn't want to have multiple electronic devices AND who is an avid reader like yourself. An avid reader doesn't need the discipline to read. Whereas, as a casual/reluctant book reader like myself, having a compartmentalized product to dedicate reading on really is a game changer. I read more now than I ever have before thanks to the Kindle. (I've had plenty of small tablets before). Yes, there's a "focus" feature on the iPad and that's great, but knowing that the whole world of entertainment behind the reading app is waiting for you to tap on is really a temptation someone like myself would have a hard time resisting. But, yes, ipad mini is awesome and this is coming from an anti-Apple.
When I decided to trade my iPad pro for an iPad Mini I did have the intension to use it for reading, but for month I just can't seems to use the iPad Mini to read, because as soon as I pick up the device there's hundreds more ideas of to do on the iPad than reading. And after that I decided to invest in an kindle and it have works wonders. I can just kept reading from my kindle and I don't even want to stop reading sometime. I think it's better for me to have a device that's dedicated to reading and nothing more.
I watched so many iPad Mini videos already and I think it is an amazing device. My problem with it: it offers too many distractions. Currently I have an iPad Pro 2018; I guess I will buy the next iPad Air or iPad Pro 11 and keep reading on my kindle, that does not alway scream in my ear: "come on - watch youtube!" or "open Twitter" or "did you read your mails already?"
@@FaizAly hmm maybe a couple of hours per day? If their advertisements are accurate and those reviews in the internet are true, then it will be a great reading experience for me. I just cannot read on ipad for longer hours without making my eyes hurt. Im contemplating for days now if Im buying a kindle XD Currently using iPad Air 4th and iBooks and the distractions are ruining my reading time -_-
I have an iPad mini 5, and don’t see why people have an issue reading on it… indoors. Outside I will definitely use my kindle. Indoors reading on an iPad is no different than reading articles or on social media sites for hours on end, on my phone. 🤷🏻♂️
Hello is it possible to search for book n find books like the way kindle does today. I tried with Books App but the search result is so limiting where I can’t find what I am looking - for instance Atlantis by Edgar Cayce, Letters a Father To His Daughter by Jawaharlal Nehru, Energy Medice by Edgar Cayce, The After Life Book by Jennie Reed … The search result with Book App only gives me limited range n doesn’t give me unlimited range of books, periodicals, magazine, newspapers so on … any tips regarding this where I can get what I am searing via Book App like the way gets the search result with kindle Regards JM
Thanks so much for this video. Think I'll probably get the Ipad Mini, i want a one device for books and comics and web browsing and i won't be taking it outside. I was just really worried about eye strain. I always have my phone, so getting distracted will still be something i have to think about.
For me... hmmm.... still kindle is the best device for reading.. I really love the experience during using kindle when I could totally focus and immersed in my reading activities. If i'm using Ipad, it's true I could use all of that feature that you mentioned to help me focus enough during my read.... but... there's always temptation to distract my self from my reading to doing other activities such us playing games, browsing, emailing, etc, because... hey.... it's there, in one device, just with simple click and then Voila...hahaha... And also, I still have the eye strain problem even though I tried to minimize the blue ray effect by those features you mentioned... So for me, kindle still is the best device if you totally want to focus on your reading But don't get me wrong... Ipad mini is awesome device for everything you need and I really really love mine... LOL Awesome review btw... Thank you so much ^^
Nice, thank you. Would be great to get sense of how large A4 or "Letter" sized PDFs (like lots of academic papers) render on the Mini. I imagine everything gets scaled down and illegible, requiring one to zoom and then move the zoom focus as one reads? And I guess somewhat out of scope, but crucial follow-on to that is how annotation is done and synced to things like Zotero. I know, totally different world. Just voicing what I'd like to know 😅
I am an avid reader and I have a kindle Oasis (the older model) but I still prefer to read on the Ipad mini 5, the print is more refined and it has a nighttime option while my older oasis does not, also when a book has graphs or pictures the Ipad is clearly better. I want to upgrade my Kindle as the battery life has become sad, but I don't think the new oasis is worth it, Amazon by now have done a lot better, they're not even colour yet and the battery is not great for just an E-ink device also it is not USB C (WTF). SO I'm upgrading my Ipad and waiting for the next generation of Oasis.
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I don’t like mine for reading. I tried to read a book on there the other day. I opened the app and quickly closed it and picked up my oasis. Nothing beats an eink display.
I think even with inverted mode the backlight on all ips, va, oled still distrupts the eyes, for reading the E-ink display is still the ultimate thus why people sacrifice performance for something soothing and light weight.
Nope. OLED/AMOLED is the best screen to read on with black background and white text, especially at night when lying down in bed.
The kindle scribe's invert mode sucks donkey; very piss-poor contrast.
No way it is a Kindle alternative. The Mini 6 jelly effect is horrible to my aging eyes, the font scaling it poor and it is too heavy for reading. And battery life is terrible. I have the Mini 5 and bought the Mini 6, but returned it. Piece of overpriced junk in my view. Will stick with my older Kindle.
This is the thing, your are are precious, I look at computer too much in the day, kindle all the way for reading
Interesting video but for me several key elements make an iPad unsuitable as a regular reader:
1. Poor visibility in outdoor settings. Try reading with an iPad on a bright sunny day.
2. Distractions. Even with smart notifications the temptation to do other things on an iPad destroys the mindful and distraction free nature of reading.
3. Battery life. e-ink displays take all the worry of battery top ups away. This creates a more relaxed state of mind.
I agree 100%. For minimalists who don’t want multiple devices, and who casually read on devices, I see the portentously of the mini. But for a stand-alone e-reader I agree the kindle is the best
It’s about not having to carry 2 devices. Most kindle readers do not even have an iPad mini because if you did, the kindle would become redundant or only used at night.
@@FaizAly Absolutely! Great video.
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@@FaizAly Done!
This video helped me decide. I have a 5th gen mini and it’s ideal to use as an e-reader. I had been debating with myself whether I needed a Kindle or not. Between True Tone & night shift, I couldn’t agree more. I’ll stick with my mini.
The new iPad Mini is a device I want for no justifiable reason. It just looks really neat considering the size and the small bezels. I have a 10 inch iPad Pro from 2018 that is just fine, but I can’t even get over the lack of eInk displays for reading. I vastly prefer a Kindle solely for that reason. This was a great video though, that broke down the pros and cons of each method!
E-ink is amazing indeed!
@@FaizAly Except that it's still slow as hell and lacks color. I know there are color e-Ink displays available, but they look washed out. Wake me in 10 - 15 years when e-Ink has caught up to where LCD/LED/OLED displays are now :-)
Good video, but for me my kindle is a better option because of the e-ink display. You are correct about the Amazon ecosystem not being huge, but I use calibre to put books on my kindle, amd you can set it up to convert epubs to mobi format for the kindle. So you are not truly confined to Amazon. Having said that, the kindle isn’t for everyone. I’ve been trying to get my wife to jump on the kindle bandwagon, but she prefers reading on her iPhone. The iPad mini sounds like a good option for her. Thanks for the video!
Do you lose the book cover when you transfer books through calibre/by email?
@@Bhawna03, they usually have the cover when I transfer them via calibre. I haven’t really transferred any by email though, so I can’t say for sure if the cover will transfer as well. I have had a few lose their covers, but the majority keep them. I’m not sure why some of them lost them. Not all books can be converted to mobi though as they will still be locked via DRM. You have to get a plugin installed in calibre that will remove it.
@@smithchasea Ohh wow that sounds like a lot of work. Would I just be better off with a Kobo or a cheap Android tablet? I already have an active Scribd subscription so I feel that might make things a little easier
@@Bhawna03, a lot of it is individual preference. I started out with a kindle paperwhite in 2015 and loved it, so I upgraded to the new base kindle paperwhite a month ago. I love the new one. Having said that, from my understanding kobo makes a great e-reader as well. I like how their ecosystem is a lot larger, and they can accept more formats than a kindle can. They also have some features that I wish the kindle has, which they can add with a software update, but haven’t done yet. As far as a kobo vs. an android tablet, that will again be individual preference. I don’t like reading on my phone or any kind of screen like that, but I love reading on an e-ink screen, as they are much easier on the eyes. There are some good comparison reviews on UA-cam, here is a link to a guy that has some good comparison videos: ua-cam.com/video/Nq-ciIRZLIc/v-deo.html
Love my iPad and uses it for reading, however the draw of an ereader is the e-ink not just the size. The iPad is great but still a computer screen which leads to more eye stain and the other apps encourage distraction. My reading attention span had decreased since I began reading on my iPad. My personal experiment proved that the nightshirt does not make as big a difference in night reading as switching to paper. It will always be up to the individual, however due to the fundamental differences the mini iPad hasn’t replaced the kindle up to now and likely never will. I don’t have a kindle yet but am planning on getting one.
My reason for switching from a Kindle to an iPad Mini is the simple fact that, unlike the iPad, or any tablet for that matter, the Kindle isn’t ideal for reading Manga. Now I can enjoy my novels, as well as my manga in almost perfect experience. Minus the battery life, of course, but it really doesn’t effect me all that much due to my sporadic reading habit.
same!! i read a lot of manga on my ipad air 4 th gen.
Same reason!
@@atomicall yes you can lol
I feel the kindle is better because you don’t have as many distractions. You can turn on focus but you will always know you can exit the app and then do something else.
Eink is much better for reading than a tablet.
You could just turn off Wi-Fi....
@Vishal Try reading on an AMOLED or OLED screen with black background and white text. There's no eye strain and it's the best way to read in the dark.
@@pradeepraghuraman4430 people have data that is switches to. Plus, knowing that you have hundreds of apps you can use on a device can be distracting with wifi or without. You simply press a button and it comes back. If you read with a kindle, it becomes more of a hassle to switch back and forth between devices thus making distractions less noticeable.
@@EmeraldRich Sounds like you're not very interested in what you're reading then 😅.
Mobile Data can also be turned off.
iPad Mini is a great all-round devise, just not great for extended reading. Back lighting is still too tiring even with color shift. I'm an Apple fanboy, but for reading (I read for hours every day), I'll stick to my Kindle.
I agree. iPad is a great all-around device. But the king of reading is undoubtedly a Kindle
I think if someone's reading less than an hour a day then go with the ipad mini, but if you are an avid book reader like yourself then go with kindle
Have to tell you - for such a new channel - your content so far has been extremely impressive!
Each of your videos are beautifully lit , performed and edited - all super polished and professional.
Excellent start!!
I’ve always preferred Kindles or even Fire tablets to iPads for reading.
As a full service device, of course , there is no comparison - the very best Fire Tablet is still not close to even the least expensive IPad.
My IPad is easily the device I use the most every day for almost everything - and they are even great for reading Comics and graphic novels .
But for novels? Not so much!
As a pure reading device - The Kindle Paperwhite or The Kindle Oasis is definitely the way to go.
Besides the E ink which lets you read anywhere and which allows the battery to last for weeks instead of hours and which does not give you any eye strain - to me, it just FEELS better to read on a Kindle.
The very light form factor - the features - all of it specifically designed for reading and you can really see that when you use them.
Btw - I notice you have the burgundy Amazon cover for the Oasis.
I have that one as well and I’m not sure why - but I’ve noticed it significantly drains my Oasis battery!
I recently switched to using a sleeve for it and there has been a DRAMATIC improvement - something for customers to keep in mind!
Have you noticed this issue in yours at all?
Anyway - keep up the great work and good luck with your channel!
Thank you so much, John. Your kind words are so motivating! I agree with your points and also believe that not using a case on the Oasis offers a better experience holding and reading. It’s a great idea for a video! Hope you subscribed :)
Love people like you continue to be cutting edge. We search we find on the web. Content is king.
I have a kindle but the only problem with that thing is that you can't really read academic books. The equations and navigation make the whole experience a nightmare.
Everyone has such great comments and feed back. It all comes down to what works for who. I watched this video and decided on the iPad mini. I can read all my iBooks.(which is my fav) and my kobo and kindle books with the apps from the App Store. With the focus now in iOS 15 as soon as open a book it automatically goes on focus and only the only notifications I get are messages from certain people that I chose. I like having 1 device that does it all and not have to grab 2-3 devices to take with me to work etc; plus added bonus if I’m home or at work I use my iPad mini that seems to be replacing much use of my phone, Saving battery life.
One device that does it all. Couldn’t agree more :) be sure to subscribe!
@@FaizAlyI’m feeling the same way as it’s too many devices to carry with you. I do enjoy the eink display and own both devices but the iPad mini has way more features at your fingertips. I can’t decide where to buy my collection of ebooks but use Apple way more.
Great concise content. I’ve got both mini 6 and oasis. Mini for motion pictures and internet browsing. Oasis for reading. Though friends say Mini is enough.. I mean yes, if they do just read pdf, but for people who considered getting a Kindle in the first place would have a different perspective
I think price will make it so that kindle tablets and readers will always exist. Plus the e-ink screen is so much easier on the eyes. They serve different purposes with different demographics.
I couldn’t agree more
I was arguing with myself to upgrade my iPad mini 5th gen but then Amazon announced their new Kindle Paper-white 11 generation. I jumped on and traded my Kindle Paperwhite 10th generation for the 11th generation. Something no one mentioned is the Kindle cost hundreds of dollars less than the iPad mini.
Yes, but still cost over the hundred. I was thinking to buy myself a Kindle than I found Mini 5. What do you think? I like reading the books and make the notes. I also like to play chess. Will Mini 5 be my one option? I understand Mini 5 is not that good at reading outside, so reading at the garden will debatable.
Well I’m thinking of getting both as well , mini for its speed and browsing , kindle for eyes
Fantastic! Will you be getting the new Kindle Paperwhite?
@@FaizAly no , oasis i wish they update it too with usb c before i get the current
I've been using 7-8" tablets instead of kindle for a long time now, my last kindle was the 2nd gen I think. I read anywhere and browse the internet and socmed anytime I'm bored, so I prefer a tablet rather than bring several devices with me. Sometimes I visit reddit/google when I'm in the middle of reading to (carefully) search for a forgotten character😅. Eye strain is real unfortunately, but the ipad mini 6 seems to be addressing a few of the disadvantages of using it as an ereader. Ordered a mini already and waiting for it to arrive, can't wait. But kindle is still the best choice for a purely reading experience.
can you update us🙏
An iPads power won’t last as long as a kindle reader. Not to mention the distractions an IPad will cause.
Nice review, but still comparing apples to oranges. For me my iPad Mini does definitely not replace my Kobo e-reader.
I don’t like reading books on my iPad at all. Not in sunlight and not in the dark. An e-reader is sooooo much better and relaxing, also to hold without being afraid to touch the screen and changing pages.
The kindle's eink display is way better for reading, not even a question.
It can not beat the kindle BECAUSE of the display. You need a paper-like display, not glare OLED / LED bullshit.
No, It can’t replace kindle as an E-Reader
Sure it can. I have been transitioning from a Kindle the past few months. It may not be for you , but it can absolutely replace a Kindle.
The only purpose for a Kindle is to read books. No tablet computer is as good for reading books as a Kindle is. Kindles use a liquid ink display that looks like an actual book. Ipads are hard on the eyes to read books on.
I thought iPad Mini killed the kindle 10 years ago? I didn’t know this was still a debate.
You'd be surprised! Check out my new video on iPad vs Kindle and you may be surprised why the debate still exists! ua-cam.com/video/NlfDtXEtoLE/v-deo.html
@@FaizAly thanks
I bought my iPad mini with the maximum storage because I wanted to load it up with ebooks and magazines so I could read on the bus, where most folks used low-cost Kindles. With a notebook-style cover my mini would look just like a Kindle so I wouldn't stand out as That Guy on the bus with an iPad.
Sure, if all comes down to your personal preferences....but the iPad Mini 6 is an absolute winner, hands down. I've owned the iPad Mini 3, but it wasn't bright or clear enough; but iPad Mini 6 is immensely flexible. Especially if you don't care for an e-ink display.
I prefer iPad mini for reading over the kindle. Especially when it comes to technical books that have tables or charts. Way better on the iPad.
The iPad mini is a fantastic device indeed!
Kindle is always better because it's price
Look at him talking as if the prices don't matter lol
Good video btw, keep it up
Good review but the kindle is still better than iPad to read books
Yes I like my Samsung tablet over Kindle because of the content that I can get without a problem just like my mobile phone. I like to read webtoon and tapas too. I believe it's better for me. I feel like Kindle is too expensive for me because it's just for one work also sometimes just sometimes I still like to go and buy a physical book like fairytale book yeah i like to escape from this world sometimes. And physical book are good for me and give more better feeling. Also even you have Kindle unlimited access you still can't get most of books on there.
And you can use a matte ink screen protector so it's looks and feel like closer to Kindle if you are thinking about to buy a new Kindle.
I've tried reading on my ipad before and did not like it. There were too many distractions and nothing beats an e-ink Kindle for reading. :)
iPad is good...but let's no BS here... The kindle is much better on battery, is 30% lighter, do not cause you eye strain (No matter how many say the iPad doesn't) and offers no distractions and can read it outside or at the beach. It is an entirely different thing.
Oh and by the way, if you view your iPad in inverted Black and white...say goodbye to your eyesight.
Yup. I’ve been *very* tempted by the new iPad mini for use as an e-reader instead of a Kindle. Despite being the lightest iPad (10.4) oz) it’s still about 3 oz heavier than the new Paperwhite (7.23 oz). But, it’s infinitely more capable and versatile! And I’ve always wondered why the Kindle gets to advertise weeks long battery life whereas tablets use straightforward hours. The iPad’s 10 hour battery life works out to almost 3 weeks if you only use it for 30 minutes a day! And you could probably get another week out of it if you turn off WiFi, put it into airplane mode, and turn the display brightness down. Hey, I think I’ve almost convinced myself :-)
Honestly I’ve really been enjoying this iPad mini. It’s small, versatile and reading on it is actually quite fun!
I think it's because LED backlit devices can't get away with the claim because you can see the battery drop by 10%-20% in a heavy session. Also, Amazon's claim that the Kindle has "weeks" of battery is borderline false advertising - remember they used to say "weeks and weeks" and changed it. I read a couple hours a day, and so I have to charge my Oasis once every 5-6 days. It never quite runs flat (because it starts popping up warnings at under 20%), but I'd have to cut my reading by "hours and hours" a week to get "weeks" of battery life...
@@gospelofrye6881 All true! The e-Ink is the key difference. And I fully agree that Amazon is being deliberately misleading about the Kindle battery life to make it seem 30 times better than the iPad (4-6 weeks for Kindle versus 1 day for iPad). As I said, if the iPad was advertising the same way, it could claim three weeks battery life ... (at 30 minutes of use per day). (and PS - your 3 hours a day of Oasis use for 6 days amounts to a total of only 18 hours, which is not even twice as good as the iPad.)
100% valid points 👍
I do exactly that with my iPad mini 6th gen. I turn on airplane mode and read but I sadly doesn’t last so long! 😅 I can get about 3 days max out of it. I DO read many hours a day though so it all depends how much you use it.
The battery on my Kindle Paperwhite lasts for weeks on a single charge....weeks!
Finally pulled the trigger on the ipad mini for a reader because of the new focus feature & the ability to use alllll of my reading apps. But if I ever spent time outside, I can totally understand the readability issue! Alas!
Con: I'm struggling to find a case that would be comfortable for long periods of reading + a flap for travel...
Congrats on the iPad mini! I would love to have your thoughts on it. Also, the smart folio cover is pretty nice
it's good for comics
I love my 2020ish Kindle PW but also hate that it's very slow. Planning to try out the Mini as a replacement because my old Tab S5e screen has cracked and requires a replacement. Thanks a lot for the useful video, right sized and to the point.
I thought my ipad mini 6 could not replace my paperwhite because i tried many times to read on my. 12.9 and my eyes would kill me a few minutes later but i have found myself reading on the mini much more then in the kindle. I dont know why but the mini does not bother my eyes at all. Great video!
The whole reason people prefer e-reader is because its dedicated for reading and does not have distraction. And the most important factor is the screen glare. This is the single largest reason I would pick e-reader on any given day. One charge of e-reader last many days and don't have to bother charging often.
if I use my iPad mini for reading only 30 minutes a day and it will last about two or three weeks without charging
If I don't use it and stay offline, it can last at least two months without charging
I have mini 5 wife has mini 6 I love the 5 better don’t like finger print on top.
If you put a matte screen protector on the iPad mini, I think it would make it look more like a kindle.
Very good point!
I prefer kindle ios on iPad Mini 6. Larger screen. Faster flips. Also, since I read hands-free (Flip case or stand), the size is no bother. I have Kindle Paperwhite 2018 also and it often frustrates me.
The more I read on this iPad, the more I like it!
@@FaizAly Yep.
I’ve been waiting for someone to make this video! Can’t wait to receive my iPad Mini 6 which will be my companion reader to my kindle paperwhite!
Glad you got the video you were looking for :) hope you liked it!
No matter how small or fancy the ipad mini is.. it still hurts my eyes after reading on it for an extended period of time, especially at night when there is no ambient lighting around me.. While it might be a great all-in-one portable content consumption device, a Kindle is always going to be a better choice when it comes to reading..
Thank you for sharing , very helpful ! One thing that is quite important for me is the function in the Books app on an iPad of SPEAK. With the new voices of Siri the quality is very good and very human-like and so I find myself using it often to read the books to me while I’m reading simultaneously (I am not a native English speaker and that is a good practice).
I’m glad you liked the video Yosi! Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more iPad videos!
Great discussion... I think a purchaser has to seriously consider where they intend to use the device most of the time. The new Kindle will be 30% lighter than the new IPad Mini. If I were on public transportation or in a coffee shop reading eBooks, I suspect I will be less of a target for robbery using a Kindle than an Apple device (as the Kindle device format does not scream new / expensive). $140 vs $500 is a big price difference as well. The biggest benefit is the weeks of time between charges that means you do not worry about finding a charging opportunity during a week-long vacation. Finally, who wants to test dropping a IPad in a bathtub or pool while reading a book? - Kindle for the Win.
get a nice matte screen protector and glossy issue will be gone
Ban anyone who thinks this is a fair comparison
I watched a lady on the beach with a kindle, lying on side, reading. Meaning: the kindle knew she wanted to read on her side - an ipad will always set the content to vertical, whatever you try. Or have I not found the switch yet?
You can definitely read the iPad in horizontal mode. Just make sure your orientation switch is turned off
Kindle is way better than Ipad mini , the eye strain is almost zero on a kindle also book collections,kindle is light weight and the price of Ipad is lol
Faiz Aly
1.32K subscribers ????? He deserves a million subs.
Very kind of you 🙌🏼 Hope one day I get there
Paperwhite 5 vs ipad mini 6, what's your device of choice for reading ? i.e. which one do you use more often (frequency) / more (duration) ?
The iPad happens to be with me everywhere so I will read on there often but when I know I have time I’m dedicating to just reading, I’ll definitely choose the Paperwhite
man you just cleared all my doubts as I love reading Manga and Light novels so I need a bigger screen to read it on but not too big that it becomes uncomfortable carrying it around and after this comparison all my doubts are cleared ..!!
I’m glad my video helped! Be sure to subscribe :) more exciting iPad related content coming your way!
Finally. This is exactly the video i've been searching for. Liked and Subscribed.
Thank you so much, Stephen!
Is there a haze to his talking shots
I love seeing a video on the mini that is dedicated to reading. Just a reading video on any iPad in general is perfect for me. I thought I was going to get the mini last month. But I then received an iPhone and air as a gift. I am still using my old mini for reading but it’s getting outdated. Slowish. I do love that it has thick bezels. Easy to hold while reading versus the new mini might be but the mini screen is bigger than my old mini. Which I think I’ll enjoy better. More words on the screen for me to read so I don’t spend changing pages often like I do on my current mini. I currently read often on my other iPad because it holds more words per page. It’s easier on my eyes for that. Which my current mini was a bigger screen. I think I need to get the new mini. The air sometimes is too big for certain scenarios. Reading in bed.
Thanks for that night shift mode. I will set a schedule. I definitely like having dark mode for reading at night in the books app. Was reading at 1am the other night and my eyes were hurting a bit on the gray color and remembered I can switch it to black. Was able to finish the chapter with relaxed eyes lol.
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The Paper white is much easier on the eyes. It also is smaller which is easier to hold. Having to charge the iPad every day or every other day is a deal breaker for me. My paperwork can adjust to low light too. I'm not in the Apple ecosystem so the iPad holds nothing special I can't do on my pixel or my Laptop which has a built in pen. Bonus, I paid $98 after taxes for a reconditioned model which is pristine.
So conflicted
Trying out my friends kindle paper white and I feel like my eyes are straining more reading on it vs. my iPad mini
I really want to make the switch to kindle but I like the slick look of Apple, the screen size, the diversity of it.
But on kindle I like that I could read jt outdoors, it’s lighter, and it’s waterproof.
Id feel much better bring a kindle for travel vs my iPad but idk.
I have an iPad mini 6th gen and am thinking about purchasing a kindle. I’m on the fence about it and the two primary reasons leaning me towards the kindle is battery life and eye strain. I guess I’ll continue doing my research and see if I pull the trigger or not! 😅
iPad mini (as a replacement for a Kindle) makes sense for a minimalist who doesn't want to have multiple electronic devices AND who is an avid reader like yourself. An avid reader doesn't need the discipline to read. Whereas, as a casual/reluctant book reader like myself, having a compartmentalized product to dedicate reading on really is a game changer. I read more now than I ever have before thanks to the Kindle. (I've had plenty of small tablets before). Yes, there's a "focus" feature on the iPad and that's great, but knowing that the whole world of entertainment behind the reading app is waiting for you to tap on is really a temptation someone like myself would have a hard time resisting. But, yes, ipad mini is awesome and this is coming from an anti-Apple.
When I decided to trade my iPad pro for an iPad Mini I did have the intension to use it for reading, but for month I just can't seems to use the iPad Mini to read, because as soon as I pick up the device there's hundreds more ideas of to do on the iPad than reading. And after that I decided to invest in an kindle and it have works wonders. I can just kept reading from my kindle and I don't even want to stop reading sometime. I think it's better for me to have a device that's dedicated to reading and nothing more.
I watched so many iPad Mini videos already and I think it is an amazing device. My problem with it: it offers too many distractions. Currently I have an iPad Pro 2018; I guess I will buy the next iPad Air or iPad Pro 11 and keep reading on my kindle, that does not alway scream in my ear: "come on - watch youtube!" or "open Twitter" or "did you read your mails already?"
The eink display is what makes me want to consider kindle, it just makes my eyes hurt reading on ipad
E-ink display is great but iPad mini is nice as well. Just depends on how much you plan on reading per day
@@FaizAly hmm maybe a couple of hours per day? If their advertisements are accurate and those reviews in the internet are true, then it will be a great reading experience for me. I just cannot read on ipad for longer hours without making my eyes hurt. Im contemplating for days now if Im buying a kindle XD
Currently using iPad Air 4th and iBooks and the distractions are ruining my reading time -_-
I have an iPad mini 5, and don’t see why people have an issue reading on it… indoors. Outside I will definitely use my kindle. Indoors reading on an iPad is no different than reading articles or on social media sites for hours on end, on my phone. 🤷🏻♂️
You single 👀
Can you read kindle books with it?
Absolutely! Just downloaded the kindle app :)
How to activate auto night mode u said at5.09 u said software trick auto night mode
Hello
is it possible to search for book n find books like the way kindle does today. I tried with Books App but the search result is so limiting where I can’t find what I am looking - for instance Atlantis by Edgar Cayce, Letters a Father To His Daughter by Jawaharlal Nehru, Energy Medice by Edgar Cayce, The After Life Book by Jennie Reed … The search result with Book App only gives me limited range n doesn’t give me unlimited range of books, periodicals, magazine, newspapers so on … any tips regarding this where I can get what I am searing via Book App like the way gets the search result with kindle
Regards JM
Still can’t beat the reading experience on a kindle,wouldn’t like to read my iPad mini in bright sunshine
If iPad comes up with e ink capability that's when I'll give it a thought for now I love my kindle
I tried iPad for reading but it wasn’t for me, I always go back to my oasis x
Anyway I mostly wanna read on mine so yeah I think I’d prefer mini over the original iPad! Thanks!!!
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Excellent video
Clear, concise and informative
I'm off to buy an iPad mini
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do you know of an app that could read a book out loud for me when my eyes get tired?
Reading on an Ipad mini is top notch but still we find reasons to buy another piece of tech :-)
I had a Kindle but i don't like how dull the screen is, and i don't think the E Ink thing looks anything like a real book
Thanks so much for this video. Think I'll probably get the Ipad Mini, i want a one device for books and comics and web browsing and i won't be taking it outside. I was just really worried about eye strain. I always have my phone, so getting distracted will still be something i have to think about.
Which one is better for immersion reading? And audible books?
The ipad 6 mini has a higher pixel density (326) than any other ipad or kindle, which makes text sharper.
ipad cannot replicate the e-ink display's colser to paper book reading experience.
I love how you talked about the drawbacks of the iPad, yet gave great insights for why it’s better than the Kindle
how easy is it to read standard sized pdfs? thanks in advance
How do you change font size on kindle app in the new Ipad mini?
If you can read on a monitor or phone all day, why not an iPad?
did apple do away with the page flip feature?
For me... hmmm.... still kindle is the best device for reading.. I really love the experience during using kindle when I could totally focus and immersed in my reading activities.
If i'm using Ipad, it's true I could use all of that feature that you mentioned to help me focus enough during my read.... but... there's always temptation to distract my self from my reading to doing other activities such us playing games, browsing, emailing, etc, because... hey.... it's there, in one device, just with simple click and then Voila...hahaha...
And also, I still have the eye strain problem even though I tried to minimize the blue ray effect by those features you mentioned...
So for me, kindle still is the best device if you totally want to focus on your reading
But don't get me wrong... Ipad mini is awesome device for everything you need and I really really love mine... LOL
Awesome review btw... Thank you so much ^^
Thank you! Be sure to subscribe :) You are right, the Kindle Paperwhite is the ultimate reading device! I truly love mine as well
Nice, thank you. Would be great to get sense of how large A4 or "Letter" sized PDFs (like lots of academic papers) render on the Mini. I imagine everything gets scaled down and illegible, requiring one to zoom and then move the zoom focus as one reads? And I guess somewhat out of scope, but crucial follow-on to that is how annotation is done and synced to things like Zotero. I know, totally different world. Just voicing what I'd like to know 😅
I am an avid reader and I have a kindle Oasis (the older model) but I still prefer to read on the Ipad mini 5, the print is more refined and it has a nighttime option while my older oasis does not, also when a book has graphs or pictures the Ipad is clearly better. I want to upgrade my Kindle as the battery life has become sad, but I don't think the new oasis is worth it, Amazon by now have done a lot better, they're not even colour yet and the battery is not great for just an E-ink device also it is not USB C (WTF). SO I'm upgrading my Ipad and waiting for the next generation of Oasis.
Hopefully the next Oasis is innovative. Amazon’s slacking in my opinion when it comes to making solid improvements
By far the most informative review and comparison. Great help in aiding my decision
Thank you Paul!
Lenovo m7 is great for £80.
I got myself a mini, because I wanted to read some comics and it’s awfull on the phone but the mini is a dream in that
For comics the mini is a dream!
Love all your videos!! Happy to give you that sub, can’t wait to see your channel grow
It means so much to me! Thank you Lauren 🙌🏼
I’ve watched numerous iPad reviews. This is the best by far! Thank you for this video!
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What is auto night mode?