Bought the mini somewhere in october, and till this day happy with the purchase. Yeah, there are some cons to it, like storage capacity, the screen, the screen scaling, but besides that, its the best home tablet for the money. Compact, good for reading books, comics, manga or everything you want. Battery is quite good, and the jelly scroll effect, not so noticeable, and easy to forget. Media consumption on it is just a pure joy, youtube, netflix, Crunchyroll, and so many other things you can watch on it, and not get tired of carrying aroung this tablet. The ability to use apple pencil 2 are a cool addition for those who like to draw or keeping notes, even tho its 60 Hz, it can be enough sometimes. The sound is very decent. In other ways, if you dont look for a big tablet, and wont use an external keyboard, the mini 6 is your pal. Hope this helps someone!
Totally agree. First iPad I’ve ever owned that I actually use and I use it regularly. My laptop has started becoming a professional tool rather than a entertainment device. I hope they improve the screen quality and brightness on the 7 and I’ll be set My older iPads big screen made them too big to carry around when my laptop is the same size and better
I've had the iPad mini 6 for a month now. I don't miss the bigger iPads unless I have to use spreadsheets for which I usually use on the laptop. It's the size and form factor which makes the mini the ideal size. For everyday carry, it's just the right size. I use it mainl for reading medical journals and textbou, occasionally answering emails and taking notes with the Pencil 2. With the pencil 2, you don't really need a keyboard, unless you're doing some heavy typing for which I'd use my laptop. So, it's not a laptop replacement but it compliments the laptop in a way the HP cannot. Better than a Samsung Z fold phone which is too expensive and "neither here nor there".
I like my mini a lot, biggest gripes are the storage options not having a 128gb version, the software scaling on the Home Screen being too small, and just the screen technology in general not being super great. But the form factor is right for me.
@@aavnpn apple’s been off their game for a while now with software imo. Just look at universal control and how long that took to implement. And of course iPad OS leaves a lot to be desired.
@@hayleyharrison5127 iPad OS is great! What you talking about? I would hate having Mac OS on my iPad. It’s not for that type of use. Just plug in side car, and tap away in Mac OS with it exclusively. Try using it without a keyboard or mouse, as the device is touch input first. It’s a nightmare experience. If you want final cut to work on iPad it needs a full redesign, and at that point you have lumafusion. Apps designed around the form factor work best. And that would be same for the OS. The files app could be re engineered a bit better, but it’s not THAT bad. I would like an extra USB port and a headphone Jack. But that’s hardware wishes.
@@Jangmo88 what specifically are you missing? Multitasking? Most people have a 11” iPad or smaller. And even at 12.9” that’s not a large screen when it comes to having a lot of apps open. On the iPad the only time I have two apps open is when chucking files between them. Once you buy an iPad and a keyboard as your primary set up. You don’t want a tablet. That’s totally awesome, get an ultra book :) Personally I think the iPad OS is great, I don’t know what else is missing so much? Most complaints about it I see is people wanting it to be a laptop, and there already is plenty of those. The scaling stuff I agree with, but honestly hasn’t bothered me as much as I thought it would. I also agree with the storage options. I can understand the Air as they have to justify the iPad Pro entry level to exist, but the mini should have started with 128gb.
I had a iPad 2 when it first came out, it’s amazing for what it was and then I got a mini 2. I stayed with the Mini-line ever since. I like Minis simply because I can hold it in one hand.
I love my iPad mini. It’s my main media consumption device. Great for watching videos, playing games, and reading forums & articles. I still read books on my Kindle (no distractions).
I have an ipad air 4 & the mini 6 sharing one apple pencil and I love both of them for different uses! My ipad air 4 is mainly docked on the magic keyboard and the mini 6 stays by my nightstand to be used at home to consume content and I’m loving the smaller form factor without it being too big and heavy to hold in the hand for extended periods of time. Also I almost never leave home without either of my ipads now depending on how big of a bag I want to carry, and the apple ecosystem makes my experience so much smoother with the ability to instantly switch between devices while doing concurrent tasks. I have both of them in 64gb and 2TB icloud storage and everything syncs up nicely, no issues with the lack of storage options. One really cool feature you should try when using the ipad at night, apart from the grayscale is Reduce White Point. Mimics the Kindle and makes it easy on the eyes at night before bed!
I bought the mini as my secondary sketch tablet. I get all my ideas and brainstorming on that. Sometimes I’ll take it through to finished product. I just like carrying it around a lot more than the pro. It’s small, powerful and the apps run great. Once I hit layer limit in an app, I just air drop it onto my iPad Pro. The 120hz thing is a ridiculous complaint though. Especially for content consumption. Movies and TV shows usually range from 24-30 fps with the rare 60fps. The fact that the footage is rarely different to 1080p or 4k it means that these tablets don’t even have accurate pixel representation so things are morphed. The image is so sharp no one sees it, just like 120hz in these instances. HDR is different, and that’s a fair complaint, but unless you a competitive gamer, 120hz makes no sense. And not sure what game are you playing competitively on an iPad. And if you need more than 60fps for scrolling through IG, tiktok or your home page icons. Either you have a crazy privileged life of luxury for this to be an issue, or your priorities are weird. I switch between the iPad Pro and my Cintiq (which is 60hz) and honestly the latency between the two is a non issue. I remember when I had the iPhone 11 Pro, couldn’t see the refresh rate difference between that and my Pro let alone have it be jarring. This complaint is just a lack of imagination, and people reading spec sheets for reviews instead of experiencing. I’m 100% sure people have failed the blind test on this, as a lot of apps just don’t support this. So they watching 60fps content on their 120hz screen thinking it’s 120hz.
If the difference is not big for you doesnt mean its not big for everyone. I had to return the mini due to lack of promotion becouse it was just a bad experience. Nothing to do with gaming, I dont think casino mobile games can be competetive lol
120 hz complaint for promotion is only about scrolling throughout the UI (for movies and other things as you said, it doesn’t make a difference). Once you get used to it on a lot of Apple devices (especially ones that are mobile) you kinda want it on everything. That’s the point I was trying to make - Josh
@@danieldev514 I animate and draw for a living, because of that I have to pixel peep and frame count. The kind of attention you need to pay to notice these things is really unhealthy. As I said apple promotion screens are adaptive, which means most of the times you use it it’s not running at 120hz anyway. The jelly scrolling is a lot bigger issue than the 120hz. And the wobble happens if you hold it in landscape too, you just need to swipe left and right to see it, not up and down as reviewers test. I knew that going in, played with it in the store and didn’t think it was a big problem for me for what I was using it for, but I can understand that issue a lot more than the refresh rate. I like my iPad mini, but if there are things to complain about it, there are a few other things I would rate higher than the refresh rate. But at the end of the day, you buy what cheers you up, and works for you.
@@6MonthsLater it’s just a pet peeve of mine, because I thought I was a screen snob until I got my 2nd gen iPad Pro back in the day. It wasn’t the reason I bought it, but it was such a big buzz I wanted to see it. I failed to see what the screen fuss was all about. I had to pay super a lot of attention to it to see it. Made zero difference in daily use. And so many years later people make an issue of it, and it’s just tech UA-camrs. I just think tech reviewers make too much of an issue about it, when for me a device needs to push other stuff first. A device must be crazy perfect if UI scrolling at 60fps doesn’t seem smooth. I rather reviewers stop focusing on that, and just keep complaining about features manufacturers take out. Like headphone Jack and memory card slots. Samsung made water resistant phones with these in so no excuses. Also I rather see manufacturers challenge each other with battery endurance. You can never have your battery last too long. I don’t like folding phones, but love the effort. So much more interesting things in tech than refresh rate on screens, it’s just a number that’s easy to say, but doesn’t do much.
you can actually change the 120hz of an ipad pro to 60hz, there's that option on settings, I do it sometimes when the battery is close do dead... it's a big difference... if you can't see it... well... I can... if the Ipad mini will someday have a 120hz version then I'll prolly buy that... until then... nopes.
I don’t have an iPad yet but my plan is to get one for university to use it for notes and annotating my textbooks. Since everything is going digital I feel that transferring my notes and annotations to digital version will not only save me money yearly on school supplies but also to save tree’s by reducing my paper use for school. I think the iPad mini sounds like a great option for what I’m looking for since it’s not to big like a pro which means traveling with it in my school bag since it does weights a lot.
I agree with you on the mini iPad Pro. That’s what I want. I bought an iPad mini around launch but the scaling bothered me. I also prefer Face ID. I must say I have my eye on the iPad mini again because of the size.
2 weeks ago i Bought my ipad mini 6, It’s really handy and makes a lot easier for me to use for taking notes especially on the piano chords,can fit on any small bag i have and also a Light weight one,
Phone & tablet size has disproportionately risen lately when they were always originally intended to be small, the iPhone mini 13 & the iPad mini 6 are the perfect combination of fully functioning lightweight powerful products in a compact portable format, expensive yes but totally unique & niche.
I recently got a mini - I have an 11’’ pro but was intrigued by the more compact mini for travelling. If you are being active while travelling, buy don’t want to leave valuables at your accommodations, the 11’’ can seem a bit bulky. I don’t mind the touch id vs Face ID tbh, as it works quite well and on two fingers. One thing I would like to see is more ability to customize the icons on the Home Screen and dock - with the smaller screen, these can get unreasonably small depending on how many apps you have going
I am a committed iPad mini user for over 4 years now. I made the decision then about which iPad was right for me. I use it every day and have no complaints at all. I think so many UA-camrs over analyze every tiny detail when it just isn’t necessary. My question is should I upgrade from the iPad mini 4 to the mini 6? What improvements have been made that should tempt me to change? I can’t find any videos making comparisons between the 4 and the 6. Does anyone have any thoughts?
The got the ipad mini few days ago. Where I live in Europe, the Ipad mini 64 retails for 700 dollars and Ipad mini 256 for 1,100 dollars. Since this is a bloody island, there is no really any other way to get it on time and on budget.
I treat my iPad Air like a netbook. I use it for note taking and PDF marking, but I’ll also use it for word documents and web browsing, as well as some drawing.
.. and weight. My 12.9” with cover weighs like a second notebook. I always have the mini in my hands, and it adds nearly no weight to any pack. The 12.9” never left the table, knee or home for that matter.
My main iPad is the Pro 12.9 but I have the Mini 6 for mainly reading and taking with me when I’m traveling…the Kindle feels too small in my hands where as the Mini 6 is about the same size as a book. I set it to dark theme in the Kindle app to lessen the ware on my eyes. The Mini 6 is exactly what I was hoping Apple would upgrade it to.
I use iPad mini for watching live sports during slow periods at work. Working weekends and afternoons I would miss all relevant sports (NFL and NBA). It’s portable enough to store in my lunch box and small enough to be discretely hiding at my desk so it’s not obvious I’m watching tv and enjoying my time at work. 😂
I use my iPad Mini for translating movie scripts from Italian into English. A job comes in, the producer wants it "yesterday"... so high productivity is of the essence. If this is true (and it is) why on earth would I use an iPad Mini? Simple... inputting (thumbing) on the comfortable 8" virtual keyboard (with auto correction on), while not beating touch-typing is very fast. Looking up words - reference tools - (regular dictionaries, language dictionaries, Wikipedia's and suchlike) is actually snappier than what's normal on a computer. Now look at the process of translation and you will see it is EDITING INTENSIVE. You read a stretch of the original, tap in the new and delete the old and then move on to the next stretch and so on and so forth until reaching the end. Did you know that all editing operations requiring deletion (which is at the heart of editing) are, thanks to a method call CONNECTIVE EDITING, actually MUCH MUCH MUCH FASTER than what's normal on a computer? The need for an external keyboard is absurd. That's like saying you need a table to use your smartphone. The real alternation is sit-on-your-butt at a keyboard AND (not versus, but AND) whip it outta your pocket/bag/pouch, instant on, work anywhere / any time and MOST IMPORTANTLY in any position, even lying down, feet up, slouched, standing in a queue, sitting in a car, gently strolling. Then with the wonders of Markdown (or in my case "Fountain" markup language for movie scripts), I can jockey my work back and forth from computer to device and device to computer. Another device with a keyboard (tying one to chair and table) is redundancy department of redundancy department. The real duality, as stated above is chair and table AND (not versus but AND) freeeeeee!
@@bc_usa yes. It means that the mini is an extraordinary PORTABLE writing tool, that can free long form writers (novelists, screenwriters, translators, scholars, etc. etc.) from having to be seated at a desk. Now (via a very shallow learning curve) they can be fantastically productive slouched, lying down, standing, sitting in a car, strolling. There is no other product like it. Writing fast (thumbing 8" keyboard) Editing faster than computer. Formatting fast (markdown) Reference look-ups FASTER than computer. Cloud (Dropbox and others) allows for seamless jockeying back and forth from device to computer / computer device.
I used to have 12.9 Pro, Air and mini. And I sold Pro and Air, keep the mini as I use it all the time, because the size is portable. If you have Macbook, you really dont need an big screen iPad for work.
I have been with android since the s7 came out and after so many years I need a change so I'm planning to go back to apple when the 15 comes out. The mini is great for web browsing and reading.
If Apple puts their cameras on the longer side of the tablet then I think face ID would work much better since I think people generally use their tablets in landscape mode
Interesting I have a 11” pro for heavier tasks and a Mini for more casual and on the go tasks. The iPad Pro is almost always used in landscape, but I noticed my mini 90% of the time use in portrait. I think for docable iPads it’s time to move the camera, but for the mini just leave it as is :)
Prefer Touch ID over FaceID.. You might not be considering that some folks won't have a consistent / clear view of their face. Pilots for example (a lot use the mini) may have on headphones, a hat, and sunglasses... it's much easier to rely on TouchID than to screw around taking all those things off so you can authenticate by Face ID :)
I have the MacBook pro 14 and iPad Pro 12.9 which both overkill But the mini seems like the best for TRUE on the go consumption I see myself using for reading ebook for class
I already have an IPad Pro M1 , and a MacBook but for some meetings and my job stuff maybe I think a need an ipad Mini for take notes and more mobility, how do you use your ecosystem Mac?
Can you type on this iPad mini? I want something that doesn’t weigh as much as the iPad for taking notes at Bible study that would fit nicely in a purse.
I paid 675 dollars for my lte model. But when i try to play games on it like cod mobile or mobile legends. Th screen goes janky hard to explain. It looks like it throttles then the frames drop but then it fixes itself then it happens again. I don’t understand why its doing that. Like the thing does even get hot and i barely gets warm. It shouldn’t be throttling at all…
I wish it had 128gb base storage and Face ID. Promotion is nice to have, but isn’t needed imo. I feel like 64gb isn’t enough storage for how long I wanna keep this device
I'm looking into getting a tablet. I need it to entertain my son with UA-cam Kids and I'm probably also going to use it for reading. Does iPad OS have a multi user mode so when my kid has it there's only one app available and when I have it it has everything else? Or is that something found in another tablet? I think the iPad Mini is a good size, 10in seems like too much for a kid to hold. Please let me know if you think the Mini would be a good choice for me or if another tablet might be a good idea. The iPad would be the only Apple product in our home but I don't know if that has a significant impact in the purchase of a tablet.
No multi user (that's been a complaint of families and couples against iOS/iPadOS for a long time and totally justified). For kids, my general advice would be get an indestructible case for it just in case something happens. I think in general it's a good product, Apple has really cornered the tablet market with their devices and app ecosystem. But you might want to get something with multi user if that's really important to you.
@@sothca4s4 doesn’t have multiuser, but you can use Guided Access, it basically keeps the iPad locked in just one App and you can even use a passcode. Pretty useful in your case scenario for you and your kid. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access > (Set as you want)
You just plug any SanDisk Flash Drive with Type C port...You can use that as an external storage size you need. As they make an Application just for that.. And I loathe Face ID. Wish they would use the same dual touch button the iPad Mini 6 uses..As you can use left or right hand now to unlock it..
great review would like to mention a thingy for the future: I use iPads mostly for drawing, currently I have a pro 12.9 second edition which I use mainly at home because its a heavy boy - if you could bring up some kinde of doodling outdoors on travel or sth like that espacially with battery lasting that would be awesome
Love my mini. Use it for consumption and appreciate the Touch ID. Far superior to Face ID which is wonky both on my phone and IPad Pro and problematic in many positions requiring manual input which is totally frustrating. Dislike the battery life and scaling on it. But love its portability
I'm thinking of getting the mini instead of upgrading my phone to the fold 3. I don't care to have a folding phone for 2000 dollars if I could have a slightly bigger iPad in comparison for only 500 dollars. I don't understand companies' interest in having laptop replacement tablets. It feels like sitting in the front row at the movie theater. Why do we need a screen that big if we have it so close to our faces? It makes my eyes tired due to the constant movement. But if I place the tablet far enough away then why don't I just use my laptop which stands up on its own and has better specs? I feel like the only reason there is a market for phablets is because companies do not take into consideration that people want tablets that are mini, around 6 inches. It's too bad that I could only find one or two tablets in this size range. I have been a fan of the mini since the 4 and I hope Apple is not planning to get rid of the iPad mini line like they are with the iPod touch.
I mean wow I still have the mini 4th gen from a few years back and I’m both surprised and shocked that to this day it’s still getting updated with the latest os😂😀
I still would, just because it gives me more flexibility for different lounging positions when reading. I also have the pro with a keyboard attached most of the time and only read on it when I’m at my standing desk. - Josh
I just bought an iPad mini and AppleCare+, but I can’t decide whether or not I need a case or screen protector. If it wasn’t nearly $70 with tax, I’d just buy the apple folio case and call it a day, but alas…
I got an iPad mini 6 last September and I have been using it with a third-party case and no screen protector. I haven't seen any scratches on its screen yet! It seems to be really durable at normal use, but I suggest buying an official or a third-party case just to be safe during traveling.
i love my ipad mini 6, but the speakers aren't as good like the speakers of my note 20 5g. they are basic quality, but not a called good quality. thin basses under 60percent loudness and above 80percent the voicerelevantfrequency bands are dominating the sound image...allover the sound is flat, but it s just an ipad. i prefer to use a jbl go 3 box, cause this basic bt box boost the sound experience.🤗
Been using Face ID for years but getting the mini, I totally love the Touch ID. I fact I’m considering going down to an se for other reasons but I like the Touch ID.
Does the Surface Go 3 have anything on the iPad Mini? It seems too good to be true that the Go 3 is able to be quick enough to be a viable tablet at it's price point. But Apple has managed to do it. Any opinions y'all have on comparable Android or Windows tablets? Great video. Nice s/o to Please Like Me
You’ll need to get the M3 higher spec Surface Go for it to be useful. All reviews say the entry model is too laggy. And also size wise it’s the iPad Air 4. The iPad mini is considerably smaller.
Actually I know this is a 2 month old comment but I would look into the go 2 it's an older model sure but you're getting better specs for me it's light portable and absolutely perfect 😁 plus it trumps the go 3 by a landslide
Was actually in the search of mini but realized I'd be more satisfied with the s8+, left the ultra coz it's huge. S8+ is great as well on the android side of things.
I'd love me an iPad Mini for reading and UA-cam watching. But the problem is the price. For more than 500€ it is just not a casual buy. Everything under 200€ would be appropriate for these use cases. So we need an iPad Mini with low end to mid specs at an affordable price
I had a 10th gen iPad ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.
Bought the mini somewhere in october, and till this day happy with the purchase. Yeah, there are some cons to it, like storage capacity, the screen, the screen scaling, but besides that, its the best home tablet for the money. Compact, good for reading books, comics, manga or everything you want. Battery is quite good, and the jelly scroll effect, not so noticeable, and easy to forget. Media consumption on it is just a pure joy, youtube, netflix, Crunchyroll, and so many other things you can watch on it, and not get tired of carrying aroung this tablet. The ability to use apple pencil 2 are a cool addition for those who like to draw or keeping notes, even tho its 60 Hz, it can be enough sometimes. The sound is very decent. In other ways, if you dont look for a big tablet, and wont use an external keyboard, the mini 6 is your pal. Hope this helps someone!
Agree with all your cons. It’s gonna be so sweet once we get all the features you mentioned but for now SHEESH what a clutch device for couch/bedtime.
Totally agree. First iPad I’ve ever owned that I actually use and I use it regularly. My laptop has started becoming a professional tool rather than a entertainment device. I hope they improve the screen quality and brightness on the 7 and I’ll be set
My older iPads big screen made them too big to carry around when my laptop is the same size and better
I've had the iPad mini 6 for a month now. I don't miss the bigger iPads unless I have to use spreadsheets for which I usually use on the laptop.
It's the size and form factor which makes the mini the ideal size. For everyday carry, it's just the right size. I use it mainl for reading medical journals and textbou, occasionally answering emails and taking notes with the Pencil 2. With the pencil 2, you don't really need a keyboard, unless you're doing some heavy typing for which I'd use my laptop. So, it's not a laptop replacement but it compliments the laptop in a way the HP cannot.
Better than a Samsung Z fold phone which is too expensive and "neither here nor there".
I like my mini a lot, biggest gripes are the storage options not having a 128gb version, the software scaling on the Home Screen being too small, and just the screen technology in general not being super great. But the form factor is right for me.
i find it surprising that the home screen layout is still so terrible 6 months later. though apple would've fixed it sooner
@@aavnpn apple’s been off their game for a while now with software imo. Just look at universal control and how long that took to implement. And of course iPad OS leaves a lot to be desired.
@@hayleyharrison5127 iPad OS is great! What you talking about? I would hate having Mac OS on my iPad. It’s not for that type of use. Just plug in side car, and tap away in Mac OS with it exclusively. Try using it without a keyboard or mouse, as the device is touch input first. It’s a nightmare experience. If you want final cut to work on iPad it needs a full redesign, and at that point you have lumafusion. Apps designed around the form factor work best. And that would be same for the OS. The files app could be re engineered a bit better, but it’s not THAT bad. I would like an extra USB port and a headphone Jack. But that’s hardware wishes.
@@sloppynyuszi it doesn’t need to be “mac on iPad” to be better than what ipadOS does now
@@Jangmo88 what specifically are you missing? Multitasking? Most people have a 11” iPad or smaller. And even at 12.9” that’s not a large screen when it comes to having a lot of apps open.
On the iPad the only time I have two apps open is when chucking files between them.
Once you buy an iPad and a keyboard as your primary set up. You don’t want a tablet. That’s totally awesome, get an ultra book :)
Personally I think the iPad OS is great, I don’t know what else is missing so much? Most complaints about it I see is people wanting it to be a laptop, and there already is plenty of those.
The scaling stuff I agree with, but honestly hasn’t bothered me as much as I thought it would. I also agree with the storage options. I can understand the Air as they have to justify the iPad Pro entry level to exist, but the mini should have started with 128gb.
I had a iPad 2 when it first came out, it’s amazing for what it was and then I got a mini 2. I stayed with the Mini-line ever since. I like Minis simply because I can hold it in one hand.
I love my iPad mini. It’s my main media consumption device. Great for watching videos, playing games, and reading forums & articles. I still read books on my Kindle (no distractions).
I have an ipad air 4 & the mini 6 sharing one apple pencil and I love both of them for different uses! My ipad air 4 is mainly docked on the magic keyboard and the mini 6 stays by my nightstand to be used at home to consume content and I’m loving the smaller form factor without it being too big and heavy to hold in the hand for extended periods of time. Also I almost never leave home without either of my ipads now depending on how big of a bag I want to carry, and the apple ecosystem makes my experience so much smoother with the ability to instantly switch between devices while doing concurrent tasks. I have both of them in 64gb and 2TB icloud storage and everything syncs up nicely, no issues with the lack of storage options.
One really cool feature you should try when using the ipad at night, apart from the grayscale is Reduce White Point. Mimics the Kindle and makes it easy on the eyes at night before bed!
I love the reduce white point feature, I use it every night on both my iPad and iPhone.
I bought the mini as my secondary sketch tablet. I get all my ideas and brainstorming on that. Sometimes I’ll take it through to finished product. I just like carrying it around a lot more than the pro. It’s small, powerful and the apps run great. Once I hit layer limit in an app, I just air drop it onto my iPad Pro.
The 120hz thing is a ridiculous complaint though. Especially for content consumption. Movies and TV shows usually range from 24-30 fps with the rare 60fps. The fact that the footage is rarely different to 1080p or 4k it means that these tablets don’t even have accurate pixel representation so things are morphed. The image is so sharp no one sees it, just like 120hz in these instances.
HDR is different, and that’s a fair complaint, but unless you a competitive gamer, 120hz makes no sense. And not sure what game are you playing competitively on an iPad. And if you need more than 60fps for scrolling through IG, tiktok or your home page icons. Either you have a crazy privileged life of luxury for this to be an issue, or your priorities are weird.
I switch between the iPad Pro and my Cintiq (which is 60hz) and honestly the latency between the two is a non issue. I remember when I had the iPhone 11 Pro, couldn’t see the refresh rate difference between that and my Pro let alone have it be jarring.
This complaint is just a lack of imagination, and people reading spec sheets for reviews instead of experiencing. I’m 100% sure people have failed the blind test on this, as a lot of apps just don’t support this. So they watching 60fps content on their 120hz screen thinking it’s 120hz.
If the difference is not big for you doesnt mean its not big for everyone. I had to return the mini due to lack of promotion becouse it was just a bad experience. Nothing to do with gaming, I dont think casino mobile games can be competetive lol
120 hz complaint for promotion is only about scrolling throughout the UI (for movies and other things as you said, it doesn’t make a difference). Once you get used to it on a lot of Apple devices (especially ones that are mobile) you kinda want it on everything. That’s the point I was trying to make - Josh
@@danieldev514 I animate and draw for a living, because of that I have to pixel peep and frame count. The kind of attention you need to pay to notice these things is really unhealthy. As I said apple promotion screens are adaptive, which means most of the times you use it it’s not running at 120hz anyway.
The jelly scrolling is a lot bigger issue than the 120hz. And the wobble happens if you hold it in landscape too, you just need to swipe left and right to see it, not up and down as reviewers test. I knew that going in, played with it in the store and didn’t think it was a big problem for me for what I was using it for, but I can understand that issue a lot more than the refresh rate. I like my iPad mini, but if there are things to complain about it, there are a few other things I would rate higher than the refresh rate. But at the end of the day, you buy what cheers you up, and works for you.
@@6MonthsLater it’s just a pet peeve of mine, because I thought I was a screen snob until I got my 2nd gen iPad Pro back in the day. It wasn’t the reason I bought it, but it was such a big buzz I wanted to see it. I failed to see what the screen fuss was all about. I had to pay super a lot of attention to it to see it. Made zero difference in daily use. And so many years later people make an issue of it, and it’s just tech UA-camrs.
I just think tech reviewers make too much of an issue about it, when for me a device needs to push other stuff first.
A device must be crazy perfect if UI scrolling at 60fps doesn’t seem smooth.
I rather reviewers stop focusing on that, and just keep complaining about features manufacturers take out. Like headphone Jack and memory card slots. Samsung made water resistant phones with these in so no excuses. Also I rather see manufacturers challenge each other with battery endurance. You can never have your battery last too long. I don’t like folding phones, but love the effort. So much more interesting things in tech than refresh rate on screens, it’s just a number that’s easy to say, but doesn’t do much.
you can actually change the 120hz of an ipad pro to 60hz, there's that option on settings, I do it sometimes when the battery is close do dead... it's a big difference... if you can't see it... well... I can... if the Ipad mini will someday have a 120hz version then I'll prolly buy that... until then... nopes.
I don’t have an iPad yet but my plan is to get one for university to use it for notes and annotating my textbooks. Since everything is going digital I feel that transferring my notes and annotations to digital version will not only save me money yearly on school supplies but also to save tree’s by reducing my paper use for school. I think the iPad mini sounds like a great option for what I’m looking for since it’s not to big like a pro which means traveling with it in my school bag since it does weights a lot.
I agree with you on the mini iPad Pro. That’s what I want. I bought an iPad mini around launch but the scaling bothered me. I also prefer Face ID. I must say I have my eye on the iPad mini again because of the size.
2 weeks ago i Bought my ipad mini 6,
It’s really handy and makes a lot easier for me to use for taking notes especially on the piano chords,can fit on any small bag i have and also a Light weight one,
Phone & tablet size has disproportionately risen lately when they were always originally intended to be small, the iPhone mini 13 & the iPad mini 6 are the perfect combination of fully functioning lightweight powerful products in a compact portable format, expensive yes but totally unique & niche.
Could not agree more.
I recently got a mini - I have an 11’’ pro but was intrigued by the more compact mini for travelling. If you are being active while travelling, buy don’t want to leave valuables at your accommodations, the 11’’ can seem a bit bulky. I don’t mind the touch id vs Face ID tbh, as it works quite well and on two fingers. One thing I would like to see is more ability to customize the icons on the Home Screen and dock - with the smaller screen, these can get unreasonably small depending on how many apps you have going
I have both the pro and the mini and my personal choice is the mini because of the portability and there is no hiccup with the performance or lagged
I am a committed iPad mini user for over 4 years now. I made the decision then about which iPad was right for me. I use it every day and have no complaints at all. I think so many UA-camrs over analyze every tiny detail when it just isn’t necessary. My question is should I upgrade from the iPad mini 4 to the mini 6? What improvements have been made that should tempt me to change? I can’t find any videos making comparisons between the 4 and the 6. Does anyone have any thoughts?
I am planning on getting this for media consumption and productivity, and the storage will be fixed with my cloud. Great video!
The got the ipad mini few days ago. Where I live in Europe, the Ipad mini 64 retails for 700 dollars and Ipad mini 256 for 1,100 dollars. Since this is a bloody island, there is no really any other way to get it on time and on budget.
I treat my iPad Air like a netbook. I use it for note taking and PDF marking, but I’ll also use it for word documents and web browsing, as well as some drawing.
Just updated from iPad Pro 9.7 to iPad mini 5G. It is the perfect size for me and fast 5G on the go is amazing.
.. and weight. My 12.9” with cover weighs like a second notebook. I always have the mini in my hands, and it adds nearly no weight to any pack. The 12.9” never left the table, knee or home for that matter.
This is a very accurate comment ie that size plus protector makes the weight too high. Mini weight is very good.
I find it crazy how much it is for its size. But Apple knows people love these so they can charge what they want.
Guess what?…they are 400 dollars now
My main iPad is the Pro 12.9 but I have the Mini 6 for mainly reading and taking with me when I’m traveling…the Kindle feels too small in my hands where as the Mini 6 is about the same size as a book. I set it to dark theme in the Kindle app to lessen the ware on my eyes. The Mini 6 is exactly what I was hoping Apple would upgrade it to.
I use iPad mini for watching live sports during slow periods at work. Working weekends and afternoons I would miss all relevant sports (NFL and NBA). It’s portable enough to store in my lunch box and small enough to be discretely hiding at my desk so it’s not obvious I’m watching tv and enjoying my time at work. 😂
If you are using a iPad for hand held only the iPad mini 6 is unbeatable the perfect size tablet
I love my mini. My first tablet and I use it daily for multiple tasks.
I use my Mini at work at the hospital. I have to wear a mask at the hospital. The fingerprint scanner is superior to Face ID for this reason.
face ID has now updated to recognize you with a facemask, at least with my iPhone it works great, however I still prefer Touch ID all the way.
@@melissavillegas16 i prefer face id though esp now it works even with facemask
I use my iPad Mini for translating movie scripts from Italian into English.
A job comes in, the producer wants it "yesterday"... so high productivity is of the essence.
If this is true (and it is) why on earth would I use an iPad Mini?
Simple... inputting (thumbing) on the comfortable 8" virtual keyboard (with auto correction on), while not beating touch-typing is very fast.
Looking up words - reference tools - (regular dictionaries, language dictionaries, Wikipedia's and suchlike) is actually snappier than what's normal on a computer.
Now look at the process of translation and you will see it is EDITING INTENSIVE.
You read a stretch of the original, tap in the new and delete the old and then move on to the next stretch and so on and so forth until reaching the end.
Did you know that all editing operations requiring deletion (which is at the heart of editing) are, thanks to a method call CONNECTIVE EDITING, actually MUCH MUCH MUCH FASTER than what's normal on a computer?
The need for an external keyboard is absurd.
That's like saying you need a table to use your smartphone.
The real alternation is sit-on-your-butt at a keyboard AND (not versus, but AND) whip it outta your pocket/bag/pouch, instant on, work anywhere / any time and MOST IMPORTANTLY in any position, even lying down, feet up, slouched, standing in a queue, sitting in a car, gently strolling.
Then with the wonders of Markdown (or in my case "Fountain" markup language for movie scripts), I can jockey my work back and forth from computer to device and device to computer.
Another device with a keyboard (tying one to chair and table) is redundancy department of redundancy department.
The real duality, as stated above is chair and table AND (not versus but AND) freeeeeee!
So does that mean you like the mini? 🤔
@@bc_usa yes. It means that the mini is an extraordinary PORTABLE writing tool, that can free long form writers (novelists, screenwriters, translators, scholars, etc. etc.) from having to be seated at a desk.
Now (via a very shallow learning curve) they can be fantastically productive slouched, lying down, standing, sitting in a car, strolling. There is no other product like it.
Writing fast (thumbing 8" keyboard)
Editing faster than computer.
Formatting fast (markdown)
Reference look-ups FASTER than computer.
Cloud (Dropbox and others) allows for seamless jockeying back and forth from device to computer / computer device.
i love my ipad 8 its great tool for reading editing gaming music and making documents files and for note talking and for drawing is perfect
I’ve always wondered if this with a cellular data plan, would make a good phone for NBA/NFL athletes with giants hands like Shaq.
I plan on updating from my 7th gen Ipad later on this year. I'm trying to decide between the mini 6, 9th gen, or the air 4 or 5.
I used to have 12.9 Pro, Air and mini. And I sold Pro and Air, keep the mini as I use it all the time, because the size is portable. If you have Macbook, you really dont need an big screen iPad for work.
Protip for the Mini 6: use a black background, you won't even notice the bezels.
An iPad mini pro would be cool but probably too expensive for the size
I use my iPad mini to shop and watch videos with my AirPods Max on the bus on my way to work… great combo!
I have been with android since the s7 came out and after so many years I need a change so I'm planning to go back to apple when the 15 comes out. The mini is great for web browsing and reading.
I upgraded from ipadmini5 to ipadair4, if you watch alot go for bigger screen. You will always look for bigger screen in the long run.
For the price I do wish the mini was oled for the price but I still love mine
I have a 12.9 and I’m considering getting the mini as a companion device.
If Apple puts their cameras on the longer side of the tablet then I think face ID would work much better since I think people generally use their tablets in landscape mode
Interesting I have a 11” pro for heavier tasks and a Mini for more casual and on the go tasks. The iPad Pro is almost always used in landscape, but I noticed my mini 90% of the time use in portrait.
I think for docable iPads it’s time to move the camera, but for the mini just leave it as is :)
Prefer Touch ID over FaceID.. You might not be considering that some folks won't have a consistent / clear view of their face. Pilots for example (a lot use the mini) may have on headphones, a hat, and sunglasses... it's much easier to rely on TouchID than to screw around taking all those things off so you can authenticate by Face ID :)
For mostly using UA-cam and browsing the internet what would people recommend iPad Air or mini?
would it be ideal for college? i’m traveling abroad and don’t wanna take my macbook and this seems much better
I have the MacBook pro 14 and iPad Pro 12.9 which both overkill
But the mini seems like the best for TRUE on the go consumption I see myself using for reading ebook for class
I already have an IPad Pro M1 , and a MacBook but for some meetings and my job stuff maybe I think a need an ipad Mini for take notes and more mobility, how do you use your ecosystem Mac?
What about the jelly scroll issue?
Can you type on this iPad mini? I want something that doesn’t weigh as much as the iPad for taking notes at Bible study that would fit nicely in a purse.
Where is your Kindle review? I’d like to watch it.
Is it good for gaming like cod mobile?
I paid 675 dollars for my lte model. But when i try to play games on it like cod mobile or mobile legends. Th screen goes janky hard to explain. It looks like it throttles then the frames drop but then it fixes itself then it happens again. I don’t understand why its doing that. Like the thing does even get hot and i barely gets warm. It shouldn’t be throttling at all…
I’m interested in the mini 😊 if I wanted to type or do intensive processes, I’d use my laptop
I wish it had 128gb base storage and Face ID. Promotion is nice to have, but isn’t needed imo. I feel like 64gb isn’t enough storage for how long I wanna keep this device
Right 😂
I'm looking into getting a tablet. I need it to entertain my son with UA-cam Kids and I'm probably also going to use it for reading. Does iPad OS have a multi user mode so when my kid has it there's only one app available and when I have it it has everything else? Or is that something found in another tablet? I think the iPad Mini is a good size, 10in seems like too much for a kid to hold. Please let me know if you think the Mini would be a good choice for me or if another tablet might be a good idea. The iPad would be the only Apple product in our home but I don't know if that has a significant impact in the purchase of a tablet.
No multi user (that's been a complaint of families and couples against iOS/iPadOS for a long time and totally justified). For kids, my general advice would be get an indestructible case for it just in case something happens. I think in general it's a good product, Apple has really cornered the tablet market with their devices and app ecosystem. But you might want to get something with multi user if that's really important to you.
@@6MonthsLater Thank you for your reply!
@@sothca4s4 doesn’t have multiuser, but you can use Guided Access, it basically keeps the iPad locked in just one App and you can even use a passcode. Pretty useful in your case scenario for you and your kid.
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access > (Set as you want)
Is iPad mini suitable for school?
What do you want to use it for in school?
Do you think that it work for a kid doing small amounts of school work on it
Yes
I’ve noticed I can’t swipe to home on landscape mode only during portrait mode. Or only swipe back through web pages on portrait mode. Is this normal?
You just plug any SanDisk Flash Drive with Type C port...You can use that as an external storage size you need. As they make an Application just for that..
And I loathe Face ID. Wish they would use the same dual touch button the iPad Mini 6 uses..As you can use left or right hand now to unlock it..
I would just use it for casual video watching and facetime calls and kindle reading
great review would like to mention a thingy for the future: I use iPads mostly for drawing, currently I have a pro 12.9 second edition which I use mainly at home because its a heavy boy - if you could bring up some kinde of doodling outdoors on travel or sth like that espacially with battery lasting that would be awesome
It’s nearly impossible to find matte glass screen protectors without a notch.
Love my mini. Use it for consumption and appreciate the Touch ID. Far superior to Face ID which is wonky both on my phone and IPad Pro and problematic in many positions requiring manual input which is totally frustrating. Dislike the battery life and scaling on it. But love its portability
The only one downside is the blackborder when watching media or Netflix
I want to get the iPad mini but I also wanna get the iPhone 13 having the 11, what should I buy?
Depends on if you have an iPad already. If you don’t, I’d say go for the mini first before upgrading phones. - Josh
@@6MonthsLater yes you right, I don’t have an iPad, is better expand your Apple ecosystem and then AFTER upgrade it
I'm thinking of getting the mini instead of upgrading my phone to the fold 3. I don't care to have a folding phone for 2000 dollars if I could have a slightly bigger iPad in comparison for only 500 dollars.
I don't understand companies' interest in having laptop replacement tablets. It feels like sitting in the front row at the movie theater. Why do we need a screen that big if we have it so close to our faces? It makes my eyes tired due to the constant movement. But if I place the tablet far enough away then why don't I just use my laptop which stands up on its own and has better specs?
I feel like the only reason there is a market for phablets is because companies do not take into consideration that people want tablets that are mini, around 6 inches. It's too bad that I could only find one or two tablets in this size range. I have been a fan of the mini since the 4 and I hope Apple is not planning to get rid of the iPad mini line like they are with the iPod touch.
I mean wow I still have the mini 4th gen from a few years back and I’m both surprised and shocked that to this day it’s still getting updated with the latest os😂😀
If I have a Pro with a keyboard and don't want to detach it, would you prefer a Mini for reading purposes?
I still would, just because it gives me more flexibility for different lounging positions when reading. I also have the pro with a keyboard attached most of the time and only read on it when I’m at my standing desk. - Josh
@@6MonthsLater Wow what a quick response on a 3 week old video. Really earned my support there, thanks for the advice!
I like that you did'nt compare it to Pros like other UA-camr
I really needed this video
I love my mini it works perfectly for my workflow and also considering I have small pairs of hands its perfect for me.
How much new ?
what about the jelly scrolling ?
Hi, Is there pixel 6 and 6 pro, 6 month review coming any soon?
Yes, in the next two weeks
@@6MonthsLater okay thanks
Please also mention about which software/hardware features you found useful in that phone
Does ipad mini connect with external ssd
The iPad mini 6 can charge your phone also
I just bought an iPad mini and AppleCare+, but I can’t decide whether or not I need a case or screen protector. If it wasn’t nearly $70 with tax, I’d just buy the apple folio case and call it a day, but alas…
I got an iPad mini 6 last September and I have been using it with a third-party case and no screen protector. I haven't seen any scratches on its screen yet! It seems to be really durable at normal use, but I suggest buying an official or a third-party case just to be safe during traveling.
iPad mini rules it all !!
I honestly love my iPad mini. Glad I waited hoping they’d do a redesign. It’s super portable.
I wish it was 128gb and pro motion. The mini looks amazing otherwise.
Good review I love your 6 months update 👍🏼
Face ID with Finger Print is the best of both worlds
My iPad mini 2 died yesterday. I'm in the market for a new iPad
Great job 👏
i feel tired just holding iphone 7 plus.
I am not holding anything
i love my ipad mini 6, but the speakers aren't as good like the speakers of my note 20 5g. they are basic quality, but not a called good quality. thin basses under 60percent loudness and above 80percent the voicerelevantfrequency bands are dominating the sound image...allover the sound is flat, but it s just an ipad. i prefer to use a jbl go 3 box, cause this basic bt box boost the sound experience.🤗
Thank you!
The iPad mini would be the perfect companion to the iPhone.
Oh, I'll let you know in the comments.
I love reading on my mini
Been using Face ID for years but getting the mini, I totally love the Touch ID. I fact I’m considering going down to an se for other reasons but I like the Touch ID.
Why is the man’s hair always so perfect looking. Bruh.
Jelly scrolling sucks balls on this Mini. Avoid ! Probably should get fixed in the next version.
Does the Surface Go 3 have anything on the iPad Mini? It seems too good to be true that the Go 3 is able to be quick enough to be a viable tablet at it's price point. But Apple has managed to do it. Any opinions y'all have on comparable Android or Windows tablets?
Great video. Nice s/o to Please Like Me
You’ll need to get the M3 higher spec Surface Go for it to be useful. All reviews say the entry model is too laggy. And also size wise it’s the iPad Air 4. The iPad mini is considerably smaller.
Actually I know this is a 2 month old comment but I would look into the go 2 it's an older model sure but you're getting better specs for me it's light portable and absolutely perfect 😁 plus it trumps the go 3 by a landslide
The iPad Mini 6 is still a little big in my hands , can’t hold it with one hand😂😭
64g jumps to 256g. And 20% plus of 64g captured by operating systems , etc 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Whoa!…your eyes are trippy!…I can see right into your soul!
Was actually in the search of mini but realized I'd be more satisfied with the s8+, left the ultra coz it's huge. S8+ is great as well on the android side of things.
hello you hav too many iPad
I’m getting my mini then I’ll trade my iPad Air 4 gen my air 4 is just to big
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I'd love me an iPad Mini for reading and UA-cam watching. But the problem is the price. For more than 500€ it is just not a casual buy. Everything under 200€ would be appropriate for these use cases.
So we need an iPad Mini with low end to mid specs at an affordable price
Reading and youtube watching better buy android, cheaper for sure
@@mantapdjiwa9768 yes, but most of the android tablets are in 16:9 format which is not really good for reading
You have to pay to play.
Get 256 especially important for apps and games. 64 GB is too small for anyone except your grandmother. The entry-level should’ve been 128
you dont want to watch HDR content in bed with all lights out, at least I cant stand so much brightness.
The biggest con for me is That I wont be able to use a magic keyboard
I had a 10th gen iPad ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA . Felt it getting pretty slow at times even after doing a reset. So I am using that as a tablet for my 5 year old son and got this 9th gen version. MUCH faster, a little slimmer, smaller bezels, all around a leap forward. Plus, for the price that’s about $130-$150 cheaper than a current new model this is a nice deal. I look forward to the M-series CPUs coming into iPads which will really help future proof these tablets better but these latest CPUs are pretty strong and should do better to last several years with no compromises.