@@MarkEllisReviews given the size I can pretty do much all of my project management work on it. With the added value that all my work is accessible on my MacBook Air Notes and Reminders most under rated apps on the App Store
My favorite feature is definitely the form factor. Just received my mini 7 on Friday. I have a M2 MacBook Air and had a 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 inch. I got tired of carrying around a large tablet that I was no longer using as a laptop replacement. But I still needed a tablet for all of my notes and to make presentations from. I just can’t understand the absence of pro motion and face ID, but the usefulness will make me forget about it.
Thank you for the update video. I have the IPad mini 6 and 7 and love them both. I also have the iPhone 13 mini, so it is a mini world for me. I have not found a big difference between the 2 iPad minis but just use them both for reading, emails, browsing and watching videos. I also use MacBook Airs and an iPad Pro 12.9 inch for work. I did enjoy your travel video when you only had the mini iPad with a keyboard, and I might just give that a go! 😊
I have my iPad mini 6 that still works perfectly. All I use it for is a Kindle and to watch video content. I'm not going to spend hundreds of dollars to have Netflix load 8 seconds faster.
I went from a Mini 6 to a Mini 7 and I would suggest anybody thinking they need to “upgrade”…don’t bother. The only reason I did it was because I needed more storage space so I went ahead and upgraded. But for anyone else looking for more performance the upgrades from the 6 to the 7 just aren’t worth paying for. But I will say the iPad Mini is absolutely a great travel tablet…great for reading and consuming streaming content and the perfect size for a carry along.
I’m watching you on a iPad mini 5 . I think I purchased this in 2019 and use this iPad daily - note taking, kindle reading, research tool, go everywhere. And after 100’s of hours use, still going strong. I’ve had to replace the case because it was falling apart. I’m in the market for a 7, simply because of more storage and bigger display. Great review.
@@cocob0l0 no, the size is perfect, just like a notebook. Also, the size makes it highly portable. I always bring my iPad mini 5 with me but would not always carry a larger version. Upgrading to mini7 soon!
I LOVE the iPad mini! It's big enough but NEVER too big. It's CRAZY portable. It even fits in my jacket pocket! When the physical Home button broke on my iPad mini with Retina display (iPad mini 2) I considered getting an iPad mini 6, especially after they released the purple one. But the iPad mini 6 was already long in the tooth at that point so I decided to wait for the next one. I was really looking forward to USB-C and was really hoping against hope for Apple Pencil Pro support. I got my old iPad mini with the maximum 256 GB storage because I expected to use it as a Kindle and general media server. I ended up using it for so much more, but I was disappointed with the Bluetooth styluses available for it. I was delighted that the iPad mini 7 is now available with HALF A TERABYTE of storage, so I'm busy loading mine up with a good selection of my movie and digital comic book collections. I also have the AppleTV, Music and Books (and Kindle) apps for everything else. I still haven't used the Apple Pencil Pro yet, but I'm delighted that it's available. Touch ID is a minor inconvenience.
I've had the 2018 ipad pro since release and also got the mini 7 on release. I gotta say, after years of having the pro sit around just because it's too big and bulky to be practically using it around the house and in your hands, the mini is a huge win for me. I've actually been using it way more than ever before, perfect form factor for any kind of tablet.
Bought one straight away. I have the Air which is now gathering dust in the office. Using focused shortcuts to navigate to different work areas keeps the home page neat and tidy There's no negatives for me
Took the plunge, traded in my 4yr old M1 11inch Pro, and I have ZERO regrets! Let’s be honest, 95% of people don’t need a Pro model and the insane specs. The mini, I feel, is probably the purest tablet in the lineup, it is what it is, and can’t pretend to be a replacement computer. It’s perfect for reading, note taking, content consumption as you mention, and that’s it. Definitely love its portability factor, a hell of a lot lighter, and well, fun! Great video, gone for a subscription whilst I’m at it too!
I bought the iPad Mini 7 when it was first released after watching you rave about the iPad Mini 6 during many of your videos. I had never owned an iPad before, so it was new territory for me. I wanted to wait for the newer version rather than buy the Mini 6, and it does not disappoint. At this price point for Apple Intelligence (as and when it emerges! ), it's a no-brainer. It is so light and fits comfortably in the hand. Coupled with the Pencil Pro (and the Paperlike screen protector), it's an all-around winner. So far, I have used it every day since I bought it, mostly for notes and diary planning and I can't see that changing anytime soon!
Went from an M1 12.9 Pro to a mini and I don’t regret it one bit. There is no better form factor for an iPad and the screen and speaker downgrades somehow aren’t that big a deal for just content consumption. The only thing I truly miss is FaceID
@ potentially yes, and if money was no object I would have gone for that. However, as impressively thin as the 11 inch is, I think its size and weight still don’t quite make it the 1 handed device the mini is
Same here. I have an M1 12.9 PRO, 5th gen. It's an amazing machine, but it's heavy and I end up carrying my MacBook Air + iPad Pro all the time. What do you think about the speed and the new screen size of the Mini compared to the Pro?
@@friasrod Speed isn't an issue, as it's just a content consumption machine. Don't even notice the lack of Pro Motion as things still feel fast and snappy (unless you have it side by side with an iPad Pro) Even the screen size isn't too bad. Most of the time it's just in the corner playing TH-cam while I'm doing housework, and when I'm using it handheld I can hold it closer since it's so light. I had hoped my M1 Pro would be a full on laptop replacement, but it just doesn't work for me (Software engineer). If you completely ignore specs, and just focus on what you need, it's quite clear the mini fits the bill incredibly well
I don’t understand how peeople can love this form factor and NOT realize that this form factor was never intended, nor would it support, a Magic Keyboard or any keyboard case and still provide a reasonable typing experience. I’ve tested iPad Mini KB cases and the typing experience is horrendous. This is a great tablet - period. If you need a keyboard, use bluetooth, or go for a larger iPad that would allow for a Magic Keyboard-type solution. Let the Mini be the Mini.
Exactly. A keyboard tailored to the Mini form factor requires small keys in a cramped space--I'm convinced that's the reason Apple doesn't make one. It doesn't want put out a product that delivers an unsatisfactory user experience at its only task. The Logitech Keys to Go 2 is probably the best small, light and highly portable Mini keyboard we're going to get. Reasonably priced, scissor keys, a 75% form factor, an integrated case and a pair of common 2032 coin cells that will supposedly power it for 36 months--even half that claimed lifespan is not bad!
Had an M1 iPad Pro, 13 inch. It was awesome and wonderful, but I also have an M1 Pro MacBook Pro, so I was not utilizing it all that much, especially for the power it has. I also missed out on renewing AppleCare on it. The Mini 7 came out, and I was able to basically just trade in my Pro for the Mini and almost entirely pay for it, and I am so glad I did. The Mini 7 is finally the iPad I needed, it gives me all the tablet experience I want in the perfect form factor for using around the house or travel, and it’s different use case means I feel like I’m using it fully while not choosing my MacBook over it, like I was with the iPad Pro. Maybe one day I’ll get another Pro, or even trade in my MacBook Pro for an iPad Pro in the future if I don’t need a full laptop, but I think I’m always going to have a Mini in my lineup going forward. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite devices yet.
I'm still using my iPad Mini 6 with Cellular, and it's the best piece of tech for my specific use case scenario. I live in India, and I use a Jio SIM that offers blazing True 5G speeds (the only network service that provides). This means, I go to my local Starbucks / coffee shop / bookshop, prop open my iPad Mini, and I'm wired and good to go. I can sketch, talk and text on Discord, learn, and watch content on the fly. I've used a third-party mini keyboard by typecase that converts into the tiniest laptop. I still wish Apple made a Magic Mini keyboard, because it would be a game-changer and a genuine incentive for sales. At home, I use it as a Kindle device and read my fav books before bed time. Best Apple device ever, best tech device ever! Hands-down!
Ipad 7 ist eigentlich ein 6 mit ein wenig mehr Leistung und Speicher. Würde dann nicht umsteigen, mein Ipad war aus 2018 und ich merke die Leistung gar nicht. Kann aber jetzt eine Festplatte anschließen.
I am trying to make my mind up thats why I am watching your video’s . I have an M1 Air but love the portability factor of the mini , I have recently retired so the amount of work I do on my iPad has reduced just worried about giving up the extra power and screen real estate and logitech keyboard , there is no room for two devices in my life one would sit idle . However I think the portability of the mini and the fact I can connect to a larger screen with a bluetooth keyboard if I really have to will come down on the mini’s side
My iPad mini 4 is a lag machine. The key pad takes 5 second to respond, tapping a link on the screen does nothing and I have to keep tapping it before it register. So I am looking forward to the iPad mini 7 when it arrives.
Ive an iPad Pro 10.5 and iPad mini 1 from 2012 and the mini was used as defacto choice 90% of the time for anything casual. The ipad pro has its place but the mini is so light and comfy to use all day unlike the larger ipads.
Then there’s people like me that’s watching these videos on my iPad Mini 5. This is a champ STILL. Just received 18.2 update too. Smooth. But I do like the extra screen you get with the new ones. But gripping this mini 5 with one hand is unbeatable. 😊
Just upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen. It’s the form factor that works for me, and it really complements my Product Red iPhone 13 Mini. Was considering getting the Apple Pencil Pro, but might leave it for a while. Really let down by the Black Friday discount and, seeing as I’ve never used one, it’s not as if I’ll miss it. Same goes for the Paperlike. No discount on the Mini one. As one of your fellow TH-camrs would say, “Corporate greed!”. Thanks for the content.
Great video, just got mini 7 today 256 gb, it’s amazing, size is very comfortable it fits in small bag or into a pocket, for travel I think it will be amazing like putting it on food tray in the plane
i got my ipad mini 4 still going strong that i got in high school 2016, i cant believe how good the battery has stayed, its on par with my 13 pro that ive had for only around 2 yrs...
I really hope they never shrink the bezels on iPads as they’re not supposed to be held like a tray 😂 I have an iPad Air m2 and the bezels are just perfect.
Ever since watching your thoughts from your earlier video about the 7 and making my purchase, I've never looked back as I just love the 7. I totally agree it's a great form factor, so lovely to use, powerful and suits my everyday tasks perfectly. I'm extremely happy. Love your honest and informative videos.
My ipad air with m1 has horrible battery life compared to the model before it. Hope the battery life of the new mini is good. I love watching videos on the air but would rather have the mini for everything else. Thanks for the informative video
I upgraded to version 7 from version 6 on day 1. I mostly use it when I go to bed. I read comics, novels, and watch some tv and TH-cam. The non pro-motion doesn’t bother me. It would be great if it was there but I’m ok with it how it is. Why am I watching if I already have it? I watch most of your Apple videos because I’m a big fanboy of Apple since before they were the juggernaut they are today and I enjoy your perspective. I also love your vlog channel and seeing your studio and whatnot. Keep up the great work!!! - Ron
I’ve got an iPad Mini 5 and an 11” iPad Air. The air is great for watching media such as this because of the bigger screen and it’s possible to edit photos in Lightroom for the same reason. However, the Mini gets more casual use. It’s easier to carry around. There is another downside to the Mini 7 not mentioned. The Apple Pencil 2 is not compatible with the iPad Mini 7, you will need the Apple Pencil Pro. This is the usual price gouging that Apple does, just like leaving out the 120Hz display and Face ID. My iPhone 13 Mini has Face ID, so there is no excuse for leaving it out apart from gross profiteering.
I think it is a bit more complicated then just gross profiteering. On the apple pencil side, they have standardized on two models going forward. Pro and USB C. Due to magnet placement and charging hardware, the pencil 2 and pro will not work on the same device. If they used the pencil 2 people would complain apple wasn't updating it for gross profiteering. On the spec side, the mini is the lowest selling iPad. If Apple made it the Pro model everyone says they want, there would not be enough sales to justify development. Everything about the mini is through the lens of keep it affordable for the business buyers. They don't care about most pro features as they are used for retail purposes. You don't need a dual layer OLED screen and quad speakers when you are using it as a POS device in retail.
I currently have an iPad mini 4 which is dying…wondering whether to get a mini or a bigger iPad. Will probably go with the Mini 7. Thanks for the review!
The last iPad I bought before the iPad mini 7 with was the very first generation iPad. 😂… I’ve been using my iPhone and MacBook for ages. So, I’m enjoying my experience and love it, but I don’t have much to compare it with. Zero regrets.
Iam an android tab s9 user… the BIG things about iPad mini is the size, is portability, to be honest the hand gestures tab s9 is much better, but until Samsung release powerful tab with this size, iPad mini is the best…. So far start enjoying using it… but I missed interface tab s9… lol
I used the iPad mini 6 / cellular as my main computer for the last 3 years. I traded it in to Apple and purchased the iPad mini 7 / cellular it is once again my main computer. I use it for video editing using LumaFusion, editing photos using affinity photo and Photomator, numbers, reading, banking just about everything I need a computer to do. I am happy with the performance, refresh rate and I am in the public beta program currently running iPad os 18.2 beta 3 without issue. In my opinion it’s worth the upgrade.
I ended up getting the pro 11” as I wanted the mini 7 and was waiting for it to come out. The only thing I couldn’t get past was the screen refresh rate !!! It just stopped me from getting it and I’m gutted
Thinking of upgrading to the iPad Mini 7 from iPad Mini 6, which I use daily as for taking notes and sketching of ideas. I’ve heard that the 7th gen doesn’t support any 3rd party or Apple Pencil alternatives. Can anyone confirm this or recommend an Apple Pencil alternative that does work with the iPad Mini 7?
Just ordered a 512gb Z Fold 6 at 43% off srp from a Black Friday Sale. My first foray into foldables, which for me is arguably better than iPad Mini 7 (as someone who tried the Mini 6).
I’m still on iPad mini 6 and it’s a beauty. If anything I would need a brighter screen to use it in sunlight. I often stand in front of people with the mini as a scriptholder in my hands, then it’s actually good to don’t have to look down to unlock the device sometimes! 😊 I would like to see a comparison between mini 7 and some of the folding android phones for note-taking and scriptreading.
I've been thinking about the iPad mini for a while (pre mini 7) as a note taker, Kindle replacement, and mostly as a a more carry friendly companion. I have a 13" iPad Pro M4 as my travel laptop replacement and for any heavy lifting. BTW, Paperlike is showing their product for the mini as "sold out."
Have the 11' iPad Air 4th gen since launch which runs like a beast but now that I got a MacBook, it feels rather large used in tandem. I think I'll switch to the mini 7
I want one for future proofing, since my 2018 11 inch iPad Pro is getting quite old, but it's still fantastic! maybe wait for iPad air with 90Hz, no a discounted 2024 iPad Pro... no, I'll wait😮
I have an iPad mini6 I bought it when it came out and for me I wouldn’t buy another mini I’ve used it regularly but will update to an air when it’s upgraded
I don't think that jelly scrolling is any worse on the Mini 7 than it is on any iPad with an LCD display (yes, because of the technology they all have it to some extent), it's just that people are looking for it much harder. As with any product, if you're determined to find a flaw you will almost always succeed.
Function of the orientation. Prominent in portrait on mini 6 and still on 7, less so on landscape. It’s the reverse for older iPads like Airs and base models 9 and 10. I did buy a 7, pencil and Apple care at launch from the Apple shop hoping the motion blur and jelly scrolling would be better than the 6 which was far too obvious for me. Took it back as even with my education discount it was a lot of money - about the same as a new Mac mini 16/512gb M4…… I love the concept of a little mini and still have the mini 2. Guess what, the mini 2 (no pencil support) still works with the Times and Telegraph apps and as a kindle. It also doesn’t jelly scroll in portrait mode. I got a 64gb version as an Apple refurbished for about £200 in 2015 at the same time as my Air 2. My wife uses the old white Air 2 every day in its beautiful dark blue leather Smart Case (we treat it with good leather cleaners and lanolin etc). For her stuff….shopping, kindle, emails and music, it still works fine and looks super stylish. Maybe my sweet spot is a refurbished mini 5 so I can use my pencil 1 but suspect too many apps are now being outdated so false economy and no Apple intelligence. When they make a mini 8 pro with 120hz, small bezels, M4 chip and Face ID, I’ll get one. I’ll even pay £100 less than an 11 in pro for it. Until then the 7 is too compromised. I’ll stick with my 16/2tb iPad 11 pro M1 that was about £700 as an exit model from Costco. Far superior in every way than a mini 7 apart from size and bigger real estate for writing and sketches.
Hi Mark, I bought an iPad mini 7 on the back of your review and fitted a paperlike and pencil grips. I use it primarily for note-taking and Slack. However, I need help. Paperlike creates a folio case that you can use with the pencil grips, but it is only for regular-size pads. Do you know of any cases that can accommodate an Apple pencil with a paperlike grip that covers the pencil whilst in transit? I agree with Face ID; that would be great, but I would love to also see MagSafe. So when it is on the desk, it could be docked via MagSafe and then pulled into use when needed. Just a thought. I really would have liked an iPad mini pro. Next time, eh? Great content; keep it going.
On Android Lenovo has their Legion Go Y700 tablet. The latest version runs on an SD Gen 3 processor. 16gb of RAM, 166Hz refresh rate and has a UPI stylus support. I would say if you hate iOS that’s your alternative.
Thank you for the great videos. I just bought the iPad mini 7. I am disappointed to discover I can't sync the iPad to my iPhone. I want the two devices to have the same set up-. Just spent an hour with Apple tech support to learn that you cannot backup or quick start the iPad to the iPhone. After an agonizing hour long chat the rep finally conceded that these devices have different operating systems. Yes, I moved my data to the iPad but now the iPad is just a big mess and none of the logins synched. I find this frustrating. My iPhone is set up and organized to perfection. But now the new iPad is a massive mess of applications. So frustrating. I think Apple's promise is a seamless Apple experience and this is not delivering. (PS. I am upgrading from an iPad 2. That thing really lasted!!)
The iPad Mini is large enough for comfortable tablet use, light enough to hold all day long, very powerful spec, great audio, is pen compatible, and small enough to travel EVERYWHERE you go, in cars, plans, jacket pocket etc. A regular iPad never leaves the house!
i agree with you. it’s so frustrating that this A17pro iPad mini couldn’t even give us a 90hz screen. this 8.3” screen is at best for mobile gaming & media consumption. and A17pro is a strong chipset
will the upgrade from ipad mini 6 will be noticable? if i only bought it recently and it's with great battery and cellular version... ? and do you think there will be sometime in the near future ipad mini pro?
The main issue I have is whether or not it's really worth it to upgrade from my mini 6. My mini was running a bit slow so I just did a factory reset and suddenly it's blazing fast again- making the decision more difficult. ( Hint - I advise everyone to occasionally do that with your iPads. I've done it many times over the years and it makes a huge difference in performance. Makes older units feel new again!) For future proofing it's probably a good idea.... But in the way I use it - browsing the web,watching TH-cam and movies , reading playing light games, etc etc... Will this new 7 REALLY make those experiences different? Idk. Hard to tell! You've used both,Mark. What do you think?
Hi Mark thank you again for another very informative video about mini. I really wanted to buy one as I was waiting for long time to get one 😢. But unfortunately every time past one month I went to Apple store, I compared it with iPad pro 11 inch display, which is night and day difference between the two. The display of mini is a big factor. I wish Apple put 120hz display on mini 😢. I will probably go for 11' pro model. I want mini but because of its display I just can't have one 😬
I really wanna get an iPad for the first time I have a MacBook Pro 14 inch and an iPhone 15 Pro Max. Would it be worth getting the mini 7? Is it really that much bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max? Any input would be helpful. Thank you!
I probably would end up getting the new Legion Y700, despite its much shorter software support and it taking away the SD card slot, over the iPad mini 7. I tried out the iPad at Best Buy and the usual Apple stuff ended up frustrating me to no end. Plus, I learned that you can't use the Apple Pencil to swipe home.
I’d been umming and arring about getting the 6 for ages because I knew I wanted a mini simply just for a content viewing device. Something a bit bigger than my phone but I didn’t want a huge iPad so the mini was ideal. I just didn’t want to get the 6 and a day later they released the 7 so as soon as it came out I bought it immediately. And you’re right the only gripe is not having 120hz screen. I can get past the Face ID easier because once it’s unlocked it’s unlocked unlike your iPhone which you pick up and put down all the time. Also to be fair the screen refresh rate was annoying but I’ve learnt to live with it because the vast majority of content on TH-cam etc is only in 60hz anyway so you don’t notice it, or I don’t anyway.
Hi Mark great talk about iPad Mini's. I have a mini 6 and it's no slouch. I use it for Books, Graphic Novels, Comic books, iMessage and TH-cam. It's very handy. I enjoy the battery life and media consumption capabilities. There doesn't seem to be a compelling reason for me to upgrade. I'm glad that apple gave it a spec. bump to keep it current though. I have an M1 Mac mini as well and Apple Intelligence will be so integrated into Siri that I am not sure I'll notice the lack of the feature on the mini 6.
Thanks Mark great video as always, I still haven’t made up my mind I’m currently rocking the 6 in starlight I’m thinking of the blue this year especially with the new chip . Santa might be good to me 😂😊
My mini 6 needed a battery, replacement, so I traded it for a mini 7, i love the snappy internet rendering on the 7, battery life is a bit better…I never had an issue with the jelly scrolling… for me mini is a functional and useful device that goes everywhere…i will pick the mini over any iPad, size matters…
If you've bought the iPad mini 7, what's your favourite feature?
Its size. Its main feature. I hope the next version is thinner.
@@MarkEllisReviews given the size I can pretty do much all of my project management work on it. With the added value that all my work is accessible on my MacBook Air
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My favorite feature is definitely the form factor. Just received my mini 7 on Friday. I have a M2 MacBook Air and had a 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 inch. I got tired of carrying around a large tablet that I was no longer using as a laptop replacement. But I still needed a tablet for all of my notes and to make presentations from. I just can’t understand the absence of pro motion and face ID, but the usefulness will make me forget about it.
Thank you for the update video. I have the IPad mini 6 and 7 and love them both. I also have the iPhone 13 mini, so it is a mini world for me. I have not found a big difference between the 2 iPad minis but just use them both for reading, emails, browsing and watching videos. I also use MacBook Airs and an iPad Pro 12.9 inch for work. I did enjoy your travel video when you only had the mini iPad with a keyboard, and I might just give that a go! 😊
pencil pro!
I have my iPad mini 6 that still works perfectly. All I use it for is a Kindle and to watch video content. I'm not going to spend hundreds of dollars to have Netflix load 8 seconds faster.
Great use case to not upgrade.
Also great use case to buy a mini 6 not a 7
Did you notice any jelly scroll issues?
In northern europe the difference is very small. 600 vs 700 dollars roughly. Highly expensive
Fortunately nobody will try to force you to upgrade.
@@ayanbarua2400 I've never noticed any jelly scrolling issues
took my Mini 7 on an international flight. It was so compact, absolutely perfect travel companion.
I went from a Mini 6 to a Mini 7 and I would suggest anybody thinking they need to “upgrade”…don’t bother. The only reason I did it was because I needed more storage space so I went ahead and upgraded. But for anyone else looking for more performance the upgrades from the 6 to the 7 just aren’t worth paying for. But I will say the iPad Mini is absolutely a great travel tablet…great for reading and consuming streaming content and the perfect size for a carry along.
Same reason here today, got my 7 , must better performance , better speakers
I'm watching this video because I like the content you create. Not because I want to buy the ipad mini nor do I have an iPad mini.
I’m watching you on a iPad mini 5 . I think I purchased this in 2019 and use this iPad daily - note taking, kindle reading, research tool, go everywhere. And after 100’s of hours use, still going strong. I’ve had to replace the case because it was falling apart. I’m in the market for a 7, simply because of more storage and bigger display. Great review.
Do you do written notes with a pen? How is it? Been eyeing the mini but am a little afraid that the screen will be too small
@@cocob0l0 no, the size is perfect, just like a notebook. Also, the size makes it highly portable. I always bring my iPad mini 5 with me but would not always carry a larger version. Upgrading to mini7 soon!
I LOVE the iPad mini!
It's big enough but NEVER too big. It's CRAZY portable. It even fits in my jacket pocket!
When the physical Home button broke on my iPad mini with Retina display (iPad mini 2) I considered getting an iPad mini 6, especially after they released the purple one. But the iPad mini 6 was already long in the tooth at that point so I decided to wait for the next one.
I was really looking forward to USB-C and was really hoping against hope for Apple Pencil Pro support.
I got my old iPad mini with the maximum 256 GB storage because I expected to use it as a Kindle and general media server.
I ended up using it for so much more, but I was disappointed with the Bluetooth styluses available for it.
I was delighted that the iPad mini 7 is now available with HALF A TERABYTE of storage, so I'm busy loading mine up with a good selection of my movie and digital comic book collections. I also have the AppleTV, Music and Books (and Kindle) apps for everything else.
I still haven't used the Apple Pencil Pro yet, but I'm delighted that it's available. Touch ID is a minor inconvenience.
I've had the 2018 ipad pro since release and also got the mini 7 on release. I gotta say, after years of having the pro sit around just because it's too big and bulky to be practically using it around the house and in your hands, the mini is a huge win for me. I've actually been using it way more than ever before, perfect form factor for any kind of tablet.
Bought one straight away. I have the Air which is now gathering dust in the office. Using focused shortcuts to navigate to different work areas keeps the home page neat and tidy
There's no negatives for me
Still rocking the mini 6 and happy with it.
Took the plunge, traded in my 4yr old M1 11inch Pro, and I have ZERO regrets! Let’s be honest, 95% of people don’t need a Pro model and the insane specs. The mini, I feel, is probably the purest tablet in the lineup, it is what it is, and can’t pretend to be a replacement computer. It’s perfect for reading, note taking, content consumption as you mention, and that’s it. Definitely love its portability factor, a hell of a lot lighter, and well, fun! Great video, gone for a subscription whilst I’m at it too!
how much did you get for your trade in? i have the same one
@ £320
I bought the iPad Mini 7 when it was first released after watching you rave about the iPad Mini 6 during many of your videos. I had never owned an iPad before, so it was new territory for me. I wanted to wait for the newer version rather than buy the Mini 6, and it does not disappoint. At this price point for Apple Intelligence (as and when it emerges! ), it's a no-brainer. It is so light and fits comfortably in the hand. Coupled with the Pencil Pro (and the Paperlike screen protector), it's an all-around winner. So far, I have used it every day since I bought it, mostly for notes and diary planning and I can't see that changing anytime soon!
What is your iPad Mini case? I love those folds that give it a higher angle.
Went from an M1 12.9 Pro to a mini and I don’t regret it one bit. There is no better form factor for an iPad and the screen and speaker downgrades somehow aren’t that big a deal for just content consumption. The only thing I truly miss is FaceID
Sounds like the 11" M4 iPad Pro would be a better compromise
@ potentially yes, and if money was no object I would have gone for that. However, as impressively thin as the 11 inch is, I think its size and weight still don’t quite make it the 1 handed device the mini is
Same here. I have an M1 12.9 PRO, 5th gen. It's an amazing machine, but it's heavy and I end up carrying my MacBook Air + iPad Pro all the time. What do you think about the speed and the new screen size of the Mini compared to the Pro?
@@friasrod Speed isn't an issue, as it's just a content consumption machine. Don't even notice the lack of Pro Motion as things still feel fast and snappy (unless you have it side by side with an iPad Pro)
Even the screen size isn't too bad. Most of the time it's just in the corner playing TH-cam while I'm doing housework, and when I'm using it handheld I can hold it closer since it's so light.
I had hoped my M1 Pro would be a full on laptop replacement, but it just doesn't work for me (Software engineer). If you completely ignore specs, and just focus on what you need, it's quite clear the mini fits the bill incredibly well
@ Fantastic. Thanks Chris!
Thanks for a good video! I love my iPad mini 6. I will wait for the mini 8. 120 hz and more improvements hopefully.
I don’t understand how peeople can love this form factor and NOT realize that this form factor was never intended, nor would it support, a Magic Keyboard or any keyboard case and still provide a reasonable typing experience. I’ve tested iPad Mini KB cases and the typing experience is horrendous. This is a great tablet - period. If you need a keyboard, use bluetooth, or go for a larger iPad that would allow for a Magic Keyboard-type solution. Let the Mini be the Mini.
Exactly. A keyboard tailored to the Mini form factor requires small keys in a cramped space--I'm convinced that's the reason Apple doesn't make one. It doesn't want put out a product that delivers an unsatisfactory user experience at its only task. The Logitech Keys to Go 2 is probably the best small, light and highly portable Mini keyboard we're going to get. Reasonably priced, scissor keys, a 75% form factor, an integrated case and a pair of common 2032 coin cells that will supposedly power it for 36 months--even half that claimed lifespan is not bad!
I upgraded from the Mini 6. I don’t regret it.
Why let me know as I have 6 feel no difference between them
Why? Whats the improvenment?
Same!❤
@@mohamedismail6521ur mini 6 become garbage immediately 😂
Here is another WHY?
Had an M1 iPad Pro, 13 inch. It was awesome and wonderful, but I also have an M1 Pro MacBook Pro, so I was not utilizing it all that much, especially for the power it has. I also missed out on renewing AppleCare on it. The Mini 7 came out, and I was able to basically just trade in my Pro for the Mini and almost entirely pay for it, and I am so glad I did. The Mini 7 is finally the iPad I needed, it gives me all the tablet experience I want in the perfect form factor for using around the house or travel, and it’s different use case means I feel like I’m using it fully while not choosing my MacBook over it, like I was with the iPad Pro. Maybe one day I’ll get another Pro, or even trade in my MacBook Pro for an iPad Pro in the future if I don’t need a full laptop, but I think I’m always going to have a Mini in my lineup going forward. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite devices yet.
I'm still using my iPad Mini 6 with Cellular, and it's the best piece of tech for my specific use case scenario. I live in India, and I use a Jio SIM that offers blazing True 5G speeds (the only network service that provides). This means, I go to my local Starbucks / coffee shop / bookshop, prop open my iPad Mini, and I'm wired and good to go. I can sketch, talk and text on Discord, learn, and watch content on the fly. I've used a third-party mini keyboard by typecase that converts into the tiniest laptop. I still wish Apple made a Magic Mini keyboard, because it would be a game-changer and a genuine incentive for sales. At home, I use it as a Kindle device and read my fav books before bed time. Best Apple device ever, best tech device ever! Hands-down!
Ipad 7 ist eigentlich ein 6 mit ein wenig mehr Leistung und Speicher. Würde dann nicht umsteigen, mein Ipad war aus 2018 und ich merke die Leistung gar nicht. Kann aber jetzt eine Festplatte anschließen.
Got myself one for Christmas. Last one I had before this was a gen 2. Use it every day and glad I picked it up.
I am trying to make my mind up thats why I am watching your video’s . I have an M1 Air but love the portability factor of the mini , I have recently retired so the amount of work I do on my iPad has reduced just worried about giving up the extra power and screen real estate and logitech keyboard , there is no room for two devices in my life one would sit idle . However I think the portability of the mini and the fact I can connect to a larger screen with a bluetooth keyboard if I really have to will come down on the mini’s side
My iPad mini 4 is a lag machine. The key pad takes 5 second to respond, tapping a link on the screen does nothing and I have to keep tapping it before it register. So I am looking forward to the iPad mini 7 when it arrives.
I'm still on the fence between the 6 and 7...kind of hate I have to get a new pen if i decide on the 7
It's not worth the upgrade. You're not going to feel like you got a new iPad because nothing is different except slightly faster load times.
My mini 7 is on the way! This video was very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Will be upgrading from Mini 3 to Mini 7 very shortly, and very much looking forward to it!
Ive an iPad Pro 10.5 and iPad mini 1 from 2012 and the mini was used as defacto choice 90% of the time for anything casual. The ipad pro has its place but the mini is so light and comfy to use all day unlike the larger ipads.
Sold my 6 a while back. Massively regretted that decision.
I’m a month in with the 7 and it’s lovely. Just lovely.
I went from the original iPad to the mini and haven't looked back. It's the perfect form factor.
Then there’s people like me that’s watching these videos on my iPad Mini 5. This is a champ STILL. Just received 18.2 update too. Smooth. But I do like the extra screen you get with the new ones. But gripping this mini 5 with one hand is unbeatable. 😊
Just upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen. It’s the form factor that works for me, and it really complements my Product Red iPhone 13 Mini.
Was considering getting the Apple Pencil Pro, but might leave it for a while. Really let down by the Black Friday discount and, seeing as I’ve never used one, it’s not as if I’ll miss it. Same goes for the Paperlike. No discount on the Mini one. As one of your fellow TH-camrs would say, “Corporate greed!”.
Thanks for the content.
Great video, just got mini 7 today 256 gb, it’s amazing, size is very comfortable it fits in small bag or into a pocket, for travel I think it will be amazing like putting it on food tray in the plane
I upgraded from the 5 and this was really worth it.
i got my ipad mini 4 still going strong that i got in high school 2016, i cant believe how good the battery has stayed, its on par with my 13 pro that ive had for only around 2 yrs...
I bought it, I love it for all the reasons you said. I had the 6 and sold it to buy the new one. It's way faster and well Love it!!!
I'll get one as soon as the bezels shrink, they are MASSIVE
Bezels perfect for holding with one hand while writing with the other
I really hope they never shrink the bezels on iPads as they’re not supposed to be held like a tray 😂
I have an iPad Air m2 and the bezels are just perfect.
The bezels are no bigger than they are on the larger iPads.They just look bigger because it’s a smaller screen.
i don't get the hate on the bezels...
Ever since watching your thoughts from your earlier video about the 7 and making my purchase, I've never looked back as I just love the 7. I totally agree it's a great form factor, so lovely to use, powerful and suits my everyday tasks perfectly. I'm extremely happy. Love your honest and informative videos.
This means a lot - thank you.
Watching on my mini 6, still debating whether to update to the 7 or wait.
I like your blue lights in the background....BTW...I just got a new IPAD Mini 7. Everything was transferred from my Mini 4.
My ipad air with m1 has horrible battery life compared to the model before it. Hope the battery life of the new mini is good. I love watching videos on the air but would rather have the mini for everything else. Thanks for the informative video
I upgraded to version 7 from version 6 on day 1. I mostly use it when I go to bed. I read comics, novels, and watch some tv and TH-cam. The non pro-motion doesn’t bother me. It would be great if it was there but I’m ok with it how it is.
Why am I watching if I already have it? I watch most of your Apple videos because I’m a big fanboy of Apple since before they were the juggernaut they are today and I enjoy your perspective. I also love your vlog channel and seeing your studio and whatnot. Keep up the great work!!! - Ron
I’ve got an iPad Mini 5 and an 11” iPad Air. The air is great for watching media such as this because of the bigger screen and it’s possible to edit photos in Lightroom for the same reason. However, the Mini gets more casual use. It’s easier to carry around. There is another downside to the Mini 7 not mentioned. The Apple Pencil 2 is not compatible with the iPad Mini 7, you will need the Apple Pencil Pro. This is the usual price gouging that Apple does, just like leaving out the 120Hz display and Face ID. My iPhone 13 Mini has Face ID, so there is no excuse for leaving it out apart from gross profiteering.
I think it is a bit more complicated then just gross profiteering. On the apple pencil side, they have standardized on two models going forward. Pro and USB C. Due to magnet placement and charging hardware, the pencil 2 and pro will not work on the same device. If they used the pencil 2 people would complain apple wasn't updating it for gross profiteering. On the spec side, the mini is the lowest selling iPad. If Apple made it the Pro model everyone says they want, there would not be enough sales to justify development. Everything about the mini is through the lens of keep it affordable for the business buyers. They don't care about most pro features as they are used for retail purposes. You don't need a dual layer OLED screen and quad speakers when you are using it as a POS device in retail.
I currently have an iPad mini 4 which is dying…wondering whether to get a mini or a bigger iPad. Will probably go with the Mini 7. Thanks for the review!
Can a cellular version send/receive regular SMS ?
Absolutely perfect for travel.got the cellular model so I can load esim for data when traveling.
The last iPad I bought before the iPad mini 7 with was the very first generation iPad. 😂… I’ve been using my iPhone and MacBook for ages. So, I’m enjoying my experience and love it, but I don’t have much to compare it with. Zero regrets.
Iam an android tab s9 user… the BIG things about iPad mini is the size, is portability, to be honest the hand gestures tab s9 is much better, but until Samsung release powerful tab with this size, iPad mini is the best…. So far start enjoying using it… but I missed interface tab s9… lol
I have the iPad mini 7 alongside iPad Pro m4 13”. Mini is a fantastic notepad and reader. It doesn’t compete with the larger M4 Pro
I used the iPad mini 6 / cellular as my main computer for the last 3 years. I traded it in to Apple and purchased the iPad mini 7 / cellular it is once again my main computer. I use it for video editing using LumaFusion, editing photos using affinity photo and Photomator, numbers, reading, banking just about everything I need a computer to do. I am happy with the performance, refresh rate and I am in the public beta program currently running iPad os 18.2 beta 3 without issue. In my opinion it’s worth the upgrade.
Came from a Gen 8 iPad with the Gen 1 Apple Pencil. I love the smaller footprint.
I ended up getting the pro 11” as I wanted the mini 7 and was waiting for it to come out. The only thing I couldn’t get past was the screen refresh rate !!! It just stopped me from getting it and I’m gutted
I’m waiting for the iPad mini with Pro motion 120Hz display so I’ll have one in never.
I'm thinking about getting the mini 7, or the iPad Air.
Thinking of upgrading to the iPad Mini 7 from iPad Mini 6, which I use daily as for taking notes and sketching of ideas. I’ve heard that the 7th gen doesn’t support any 3rd party or Apple Pencil alternatives. Can anyone confirm this or recommend an Apple Pencil alternative that does work with the iPad Mini 7?
Already have a cellular 256gb mini 6 so I'm holding on to it until we get an OLED screen iPad Mini. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏻
Happy Sunday! Thanks for another amazing video! Can’t wait to see the thoughts!
Appreciate the kind words!
Just ordered a 512gb Z Fold 6 at 43% off srp from a Black Friday Sale. My first foray into foldables, which for me is arguably better than iPad Mini 7 (as someone who tried the Mini 6).
I’m still on iPad mini 6 and it’s a beauty. If anything I would need a brighter screen to use it in sunlight. I often stand in front of people with the mini as a scriptholder in my hands, then it’s actually good to don’t have to look down to unlock the device sometimes! 😊
I would like to see a comparison between mini 7 and some of the folding android phones for note-taking and scriptreading.
Interested in the case you have on that 6 ?
It's a MOFT case!
Great update review I am debating whether to trade my mini 6 for a 7 not sure yet
If it has the poles screen and pro motion I might ditch my 12.9 and mini 6 to just do that.
I Love the iPad Mini 6 as well. But after I tried the z Fold 6 I decided to keep it, as IT IS a Phone and iPad Mini in one device!
I've been thinking about the iPad mini for a while (pre mini 7) as a note taker, Kindle replacement, and mostly as a a more carry friendly companion. I have a 13" iPad Pro M4 as my travel laptop replacement and for any heavy lifting. BTW, Paperlike is showing their product for the mini as "sold out."
Have the 11' iPad Air 4th gen since launch which runs like a beast but now that I got a MacBook, it feels rather large used in tandem. I think I'll switch to the mini 7
I want one for future proofing, since my 2018 11 inch iPad Pro is getting quite old, but it's still fantastic! maybe wait for iPad air with 90Hz, no a discounted 2024 iPad Pro... no, I'll wait😮
Same here, been using one for a year as my first ipad pro
Been eyeing for a mini 7 but it's too expensive
I'll just install a newer battery...
I have an iPad mini6 I bought it when it came out and for me I wouldn’t buy another mini I’ve used it regularly but will update to an air when it’s upgraded
I don't think that jelly scrolling is any worse on the Mini 7 than it is on any iPad with an LCD display (yes, because of the technology they all have it to some extent), it's just that people are looking for it much harder. As with any product, if you're determined to find a flaw you will almost always succeed.
Function of the orientation.
Prominent in portrait on mini 6 and still on 7, less so on landscape.
It’s the reverse for older iPads like Airs and base models 9 and 10.
I did buy a 7, pencil and Apple care at launch from the Apple shop hoping the motion blur and jelly scrolling would be better than the 6 which was far too obvious for me. Took it back as even with my education discount it was a lot of money - about the same as a new Mac mini 16/512gb M4……
I love the concept of a little mini and still have the mini 2.
Guess what, the mini 2 (no pencil support) still works with the Times and Telegraph apps and as a kindle. It also doesn’t jelly scroll in portrait mode. I got a 64gb version as an Apple refurbished for about £200 in 2015 at the same time as my Air 2. My wife uses the old white Air 2 every day in its beautiful dark blue leather Smart Case (we treat it with good leather cleaners and lanolin etc). For her stuff….shopping, kindle, emails and music, it still works fine and looks super stylish.
Maybe my sweet spot is a refurbished mini 5 so I can use my pencil 1 but suspect too many apps are now being outdated so false economy and no Apple intelligence.
When they make a mini 8 pro with 120hz, small bezels, M4 chip and Face ID, I’ll get one. I’ll even pay £100 less than an 11 in pro for it. Until then the 7 is too compromised.
I’ll stick with my 16/2tb iPad 11 pro M1 that was about £700 as an exit model from Costco. Far superior in every way than a mini 7 apart from size and bigger real estate for writing and sketches.
happy sunday❤❤ Im still waiting to get one and will at christmas 😊
Hi Mark, I bought an iPad mini 7 on the back of your review and fitted a paperlike and pencil grips. I use it primarily for note-taking and Slack. However, I need help. Paperlike creates a folio case that you can use with the pencil grips, but it is only for regular-size pads. Do you know of any cases that can accommodate an Apple pencil with a paperlike grip that covers the pencil whilst in transit?
I agree with Face ID; that would be great, but I would love to also see MagSafe. So when it is on the desk, it could be docked via MagSafe and then pulled into use when needed. Just a thought. I really would have liked an iPad mini pro. Next time, eh? Great content; keep it going.
I just bought the iPad 10 for $279 from Amazon ! What a great OG tablet 😎👍
when will the ipad 8 come out thats what I what to know if it is going to be 2-3 years I will get the mini 7
On Android Lenovo has their Legion Go Y700 tablet. The latest version runs on an SD Gen 3 processor. 16gb of RAM, 166Hz refresh rate and has a UPI stylus support.
I would say if you hate iOS that’s your alternative.
Thank you for the great videos. I just bought the iPad mini 7. I am disappointed to discover I can't sync the iPad to my iPhone. I want the two devices to have the same set up-. Just spent an hour with Apple tech support to learn that you cannot backup or quick start the iPad to the iPhone. After an agonizing hour long chat the rep finally conceded that these devices have different operating systems. Yes, I moved my data to the iPad but now the iPad is just a big mess and none of the logins synched. I find this frustrating. My iPhone is set up and organized to perfection. But now the new iPad is a massive mess of applications. So frustrating. I think Apple's promise is a seamless Apple experience and this is not delivering. (PS. I am upgrading from an iPad 2. That thing really lasted!!)
The iPad Mini is large enough for comfortable tablet use, light enough to hold all day long, very powerful spec, great audio, is pen compatible, and small enough to travel EVERYWHERE you go, in cars, plans, jacket pocket etc.
A regular iPad never leaves the house!
i agree with you. it’s so frustrating that this A17pro iPad mini couldn’t even give us a 90hz screen. this 8.3” screen is at best for mobile gaming & media consumption. and A17pro is a strong chipset
will the upgrade from ipad mini 6 will be noticable? if i only bought it recently and it's with great battery and cellular version... ? and do you think there will be sometime in the near future ipad mini pro?
I have had my mini 6 for a year now and tempted to upgrade but may wait
@ I believe I will do the same as I have feeling that there will be pro version
The main issue I have is whether or not it's really worth it to upgrade from my mini 6.
My mini was running a bit slow so I just did a factory reset and suddenly it's blazing fast again- making the decision more difficult.
( Hint - I advise everyone to occasionally do that with your iPads. I've done it many times over the years and it makes a huge difference in performance. Makes older units feel new again!)
For future proofing it's probably a good idea....
But in the way I use it - browsing the web,watching TH-cam and movies , reading playing light games, etc etc...
Will this new 7 REALLY make those experiences different?
Idk.
Hard to tell!
You've used both,Mark.
What do you think?
Can’t wait to see this one!
Hi Mark,
If you are looking for a good iPad Keyboard, I could recommend logitechs Keys-to-Go 2
Hi Mark thank you again for another very informative video about mini. I really wanted to buy one as I was waiting for long time to get one 😢. But unfortunately every time past one month I went to Apple store, I compared it with iPad pro 11 inch display, which is night and day difference between the two. The display of mini is a big factor. I wish Apple put 120hz display on mini 😢. I will probably go for 11' pro model. I want mini but because of its display I just can't have one 😬
Im watching this video because I enjoy your videos. Ive got no intention of buying one! 👍
I really wanna get an iPad for the first time I have a MacBook Pro 14 inch and an iPhone 15 Pro Max. Would it be worth getting the mini 7? Is it really that much bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max? Any input would be helpful. Thank you!
I probably would end up getting the new Legion Y700, despite its much shorter software support and it taking away the SD card slot, over the iPad mini 7. I tried out the iPad at Best Buy and the usual Apple stuff ended up frustrating me to no end. Plus, I learned that you can't use the Apple Pencil to swipe home.
I’d been umming and arring about getting the 6 for ages because I knew I wanted a mini simply just for a content viewing device. Something a bit bigger than my phone but I didn’t want a huge iPad so the mini was ideal. I just didn’t want to get the 6 and a day later they released the 7 so as soon as it came out I bought it immediately. And you’re right the only gripe is not having 120hz screen. I can get past the Face ID easier because once it’s unlocked it’s unlocked unlike your iPhone which you pick up and put down all the time. Also to be fair the screen refresh rate was annoying but I’ve learnt to live with it because the vast majority of content on TH-cam etc is only in 60hz anyway so you don’t notice it, or I don’t anyway.
Hi Mark great talk about iPad Mini's. I have a mini 6 and it's no slouch. I use it for Books, Graphic Novels, Comic books, iMessage and TH-cam. It's very handy. I enjoy the battery life and media consumption capabilities. There doesn't seem to be a compelling reason for me to upgrade. I'm glad that apple gave it a spec. bump to keep it current though. I have an M1 Mac mini as well and Apple Intelligence will be so integrated into Siri that I am not sure I'll notice the lack of the feature on the mini 6.
Appreciate the input, and I think you're making a solid decision there, mate.
Been waiting for the iPad mini 7 for so long and finally bought it!
Mark, where did you get that iPad mini stand that allowed you to set it up vertical as well as horizontal? Frank
Yes. Going from mini 4 to mini 7, at last!
I would love to get the iPad Mini 7 soon!
Thanks Mark great video as always, I still haven’t made up my mind I’m currently rocking the 6 in starlight I’m thinking of the blue this year especially with the new chip . Santa might be good to me 😂😊
I have an android but am tempted to get an ipad for digital art would you say a mini is a good starting point
Have a happy Sunday, everyone🎉
Great vid. Mini on the way. Need case reccs 👍🏼
My mini 6 needed a battery, replacement, so I traded it for a mini 7, i love the snappy internet rendering on the 7, battery life is a bit better…I never had an issue with the jelly scrolling… for me mini is a functional and useful device that goes everywhere…i will pick the mini over any iPad, size matters…
I love the mini for factor, but, I’m love watching movies & TV shows on an 11inch 😎
I want a mini magic keyboard too!
im a mac / iphone guy, but isn't the android alternative the folding phones?
Watching this from my iPad mini 7 😊
Well done... your review is super relevant and helpful.
Ah - thanks!
Watching this on the 7
What’s up with the audio clarity? It’s has so much bass.