iPad OS 17 support, heaphone jack, lightning charging is preferred because of old accessories, one button turn on/off, no jelly scrolling, home button is preferred because i'm old, big bezels for gripping while gaming.
I also just bought (on sept 29, 2024) a refurb 256gb cellular model in like-new condition for my daughter for her 6th bday. It was a little less than $200. Definitely wasn’t about to shell out tons of $$$ on a brand new mini for such a young kiddo.
Watching this video on my iPad mini 5th gen so I could appreciate what I have instead of falling into consumerism :) It’s perfect. Not a single scratch and in my favorite color. Sometimes I hate being a human.
I own a 11 inches M2 iPad Pro but my mini 5 si still my most used device. Especially for content consuming or to write a quick e-mail… I always comme back to it, it’s so light, the screen is very nice, it’s so easy to hold thanks to the bezels.
I currently am using an iPad mini 4 at my local church. I use my preferred Bible app for reading and use it to control my in ear mix while I play drums with the Behringer X32 app. That's all I really need it for. I do have a few games loaded but it's REALLY usable.
@@alexblankenship7385frrr! got an ipad 8th gen, almost as good as day one with an a12 bionic, the one in the iphone x. IT’S JUST AMAZING how ipados is optimized in comparison with android tablets, speaking from a person whose ipad is the only apple device. Probably going to buy them in the future
@Borglasa It’s fabulous that your Air has lasted so long. To be fair, Samsung definitely make very good tablets. I have never had a an iPad Mini. I think it will definitely be the next iPad I purchase.
Good video. I've had the iPad mini 5 for five years and I'm still happily using it regularly for content consumption. I held off buying the mini 6 hoping Apple would fix the jelly scrolling effect, but that didn't happen. I will buy an iPad mini 7 if they fix that issue and give it a nice spec bump. Until then, the iPad mini 5 soldiers on.
I’m using this Mini, along with my iPhone 13 Mini. I’ve been waiting VERY impatiently for the next Generation, but it’s looking less and less likely that Apple will be releasing it any time soon. Having watched another creator suggest that we all go out and get a 6th Gen, instead of waiting for the 7th, I actually got as far as pricing them, and finding out how much I’d get for my 5th Gen. After saying that, I THINK I’ll be sticking with it ‘til the new ones finally come out. Thanks for the content.
The fact that this iPad mini 5 is sluggish on the latest software is proof that Apple slows down their old devices on purpose. The A12 chip is still insanely powerful, and should be able to run iOS 17 without any issues whatsoever! And btw. iPads do not have the “function” where it slows down the CPU as the battery age. So that excuse does not hold here either.
It’s not sluggish it just looks it, I think because we’re so used to 120hz pannels as soon as you go back to 60hz it feels slow but things still load quick with mine, even in comparison to my M2 Pro 16” MacBook it’s not too far behind in terms of pure loading webpages etc
@@jpracing893 as someone who has never owned a 120hz display, I don’t want to get one because I have a ton of other devices whose experiences would be ruined by that better display.
@@jpracing893 Dude. It IS sluggish! I have an iPad mini 6. And even that one is sluggish and stutters. Have filmed it in slow motion. And you can literally see it chugging and dropping frames, clear as day. The same goes for all other 60Hz Apple devices I’ve used. iOS is a stuttery mess right now.
I miss the home button design of iPad, but I get why they have left that in the dust for the most part. Someday, I’ll get one of these iPad mini 5 for my collection! You also make a great point with hanging onto tech against the popular opinion.
I believe the large bezel is a improvement for entertainment since you can hold it without touching the screen. I have the iPad mini 5 cell and it’s great! I left it on iOS 16 which improved performance.
It's slower because of the OS updates obviously. I bet out of the box that thing is super fast like any other ipad / iphone. Whenever you buy a new apple product, only update up to two gen of os.
Don't upgrade to iOS 18. Scrolling will be noticably jittery. I use slow mo camera to film that, because I can't believe what I "feel". But luckily i downgraded to iOS 17. That sluggish effect must be done on purpose, there is no other explanation, especially couple of month before Mini 7 premiere.
What's weird though is that the mini 5 was supposed to get back-to-back Siri requests as per foot notes in the iPadOS 17 page, but it never worked on it. On the other hand, it does support the just "Siri" wake word. Also, it does have interactive widgets (try Reminders for exemple).
I still have the iPad 5 mini but felt I had to upgrade. The iPad mini 6 was all that was available this summer. Now mini 7 is out and I want to go there. Hopefully I can sell one of these.
Nicely timed update.I've never had the mini and with the mini 7 on the horizon I decided to buy the 5 just to see if I would like a mini iPad rather than splash out a fortune on a new one.I picked one up on ebay for £130 and it is in superb condition and despite having the latest iPad Pro this has hardly left my hands so I shall definitely be watching out for the 7!I'm also a hoarder,just can't let go,still got me iPad 2 even though it can barely run things,I use it for reading books.I have an 2012 macbook pro running sonoma thanks to those genius's at open core also an early 2013 running ventura-for some reason that keeps turning off at 49% even though battery shows normal at less than 500 cycles-I'll have fun trying to sort that out. I think iPad is the best tech invention ever,I've always got one with me.
Currently watching on my mini 5 got it when they came out still works like new. Battery isn’t quite what it once was but still lasts about 5 or 6 hours. I honestly prefer this design because I find it easier to hold onto. And as for performance it is definitely slower then my iPhone 14pro max but it’s plenty for watching videos/movies which is what I mostly use it for
I had my Mini 5 from 2020-2023. I think the A12 chip was fine but only having 3GBs of Ram was what made it feel sluggish. Now all the current iPads start at 4gb and 8gb ram which is much better.
I still have my iPad Mini 5, its not used much but on the odd occasion I do pick it up I’m still surprised at how well it’s keeping up. Now it’s not blazing fast, especially as my main two devices are a M2 Pro 16” MacBook and an iPhone 14PM both with 120hz so animations look choppy but for its age it keeps up well, and tbh it makes me want to get a newer mini as it’s a great size when I’m on the sofa and don’t want my big ass MacBook but a bigger screen than the iPhone. But day to day usage feels fine if you can find one cheap I’d get one.
Is it true no interactive widgets or hey siri on iPad mini 5? Can’t find that anywhere, I actually find hey siri and even just regular Siri works on the mini 5
You should wait it out through the September or October events. I am also in this situation. I can't see myself paying $500+ for a 256GB 3 year old iPad mini 6 that has a 60hz refresh rate and has the portrait jelly scrolling problem.
I use my iPad mini 5 as the main entertainment system in my car. I removed the factory system and built a custom one around the Mini. I started with the Mini 2 and then upgraded tothe 4 and now the 5. Unfortunately, because I built a custom bezel for my dash, the newer Mini's won't fit so I'm stuck with my 5 for the time being unless I want to make another custom bezel. It's also my travel companion when I fly Southwest. It's perfect for watching the live TV stream.
I use my iPad mini 6 for focused tasks and taking hand written notes. My iPad 12.9” pro is for general stuff, media, games, etc. I’ll probably keep the mini 6 until apple no longer will supportOS updates. And I am still rocking my iPhone 13 Pro.
Is apple slowing things down again? My daughter has the mini 6 and I have a mini 4. No issues on my end and the reason I like mine is cus of the headphone jack
i’m here … on my old mini 5. I own an iPad Pro, an iPhone Pro, a MBA m1, an old MBP 15 and an even older (2011) MBP 13 as a 2. media-server… But to be honest, 80%+ of my digital life happens on my iPad mini 5 - i take this thing EVERYWHERE 👍 MINI’s 4ever 😂
Mine still on 15.7.2 Version and it works very well and smooth. You most ready the policy. Which make you not updating your iOS after 5 years released. Follow my advice and you won’t face all these glitching. Peace)
I always learn so much from you. I was wondering what keyboard you have shown here…fun and colorful. I need to replace my smart keyboard for gen1 ipad and not sure what to get.
Still a very capable device, it’ll probably won’t receive the next major iPadOS update, which is quite sad for those looking for a budget iPad mini with updated software, since the Mini 6 was released much later and it’s still quite pricey, leaving room for a midrange android tablet.
I have an ancient iPod touch. Still love it, but the battery doesn’t hold a charge well. I still use it to take with me to listen to music when exercising. The last supported software is iOS 5.1!
To fix any slowness issues when using an older iPad like the iPad mini 5, spend $25.00 and replace the battery. Don't argue with me on this, just do it! The speed and battery life will both improve greatly. Don't be a cheapo! A $25.00 investment for a few more years of use is a bargain. Be smart! I still use this iPad frequently and mine works great because I replaced the battery. It's currently running iPadOS 18 and looks so cool! It's my daily driver!
Don’t get me wrong, i like it more then newer generation ones, i like it because of a physical home button, which i think iPads should have, swipe on the iPhones is much better
The Mini 5 is still a good tablet, it has the A12 chip, and still gets IPad OS 17, most likely its last. I bought a refurbished iPad Pro 11 from ‘18, which has the A12x. I’m loving the iPads from the early Eras. I even still have a Mini 4 😳 it’s really only good for streaming now. 😎👍
my ipad mini 5 still use ipad os 15 and it is still ok to play genshin impact on 30/60fps smoothly 😂. sometime i havent use it and still on after 2 weeks standby battery (no use + connect wifi only) im still not sure want to upgrade it to 17 or not.
I’m currently watching this on my iPad Mini 5!! I still love using it every day!
Does it feel sluggish right now? I want to get a budget iPad but I don’t want it to be too slow since I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max
does mini 5 have a pop up window?
@@sunnydivino no not at all. It still runs great and I love having a device that still has a physical home button.
@@tinkervelz1811 what do you mean?
Fully agreed. iPad mini 5 is still a great option
Longevity? I've got audio tapes that still play on a recorder made in 1962.
He said that on old iPads, no Dinosaurs lol
Boom.
Ive got Wax Cylinders From the 19th century that still play
I use an iPad mini 5 on a daily basis. Together with iPhone SE3 and Beats Flex, it's the perfect combination.
Glad you like it but you can definitely get better audio for cheaper, just so you know.
i used iphone se 2 and ipad mini 5, amazing experience, definitely works.
iPad OS 17 support, heaphone jack, lightning charging is preferred because of old accessories, one button turn on/off, no jelly scrolling, home button is preferred because i'm old, big bezels for gripping while gaming.
I just bought a used 256gb cellular model for $160. I couldn't justify paying $500+ for an equivalent iPad mini 6 with the jelly scroll problem.
I also just bought (on sept 29, 2024) a refurb 256gb cellular model in like-new condition for my daughter for her 6th bday. It was a little less than $200. Definitely wasn’t about to shell out tons of $$$ on a brand new mini for such a young kiddo.
Watching this video on my iPad mini 5th gen so I could appreciate what I have instead of falling into consumerism :)
It’s perfect. Not a single scratch and in my favorite color. Sometimes I hate being a human.
This makes me feel good about my mini 6. It's just been a year since I got it for work notes, and it's cranking along great!
I own a 11 inches M2 iPad Pro but my mini 5 si still my most used device. Especially for content consuming or to write a quick e-mail… I always comme back to it, it’s so light, the screen is very nice, it’s so easy to hold thanks to the bezels.
Me too my brother 👍👌
I currently am using an iPad mini 4 at my local church. I use my preferred Bible app for reading and use it to control my in ear mix while I play drums with the Behringer X32 app. That's all I really need it for. I do have a few games loaded but it's REALLY usable.
I use that same device as my secondary iPad. I use it for listening to books, podcasts, FaceTime & stuff like that. I put a new battery in it for $26.
I just got an Ipad Mini 5 and its perfect!! My Ipad mini 6 had broke, but im happy I switched to an older version. Its amazing!
I have an iPad Mini 4, mainly for no reason at this point, it’s locked at iPad is 15.8.2 but it’s also very usable other than that
I would take an old iPad over most Android tablets any day of the week.
Even the older A series chips outpace the latest android tablets in single core speed.
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@@alexblankenship7385frrr! got an ipad 8th gen, almost as good as day one with an a12 bionic, the one in the iphone x. IT’S JUST AMAZING how ipados is optimized in comparison with android tablets, speaking from a person whose ipad is the only apple device. Probably going to buy them in the future
@Borglasa It’s fabulous that your Air has lasted so long. To be fair, Samsung definitely make very good tablets. I have never had a an iPad Mini. I think it will definitely be the next iPad I purchase.
I'm an android user but when it comes to tablets ipads really just hit different
Good video. I've had the iPad mini 5 for five years and I'm still happily using it regularly for content consumption. I held off buying the mini 6 hoping Apple would fix the jelly scrolling effect, but that didn't happen. I will buy an iPad mini 7 if they fix that issue and give it a nice spec bump. Until then, the iPad mini 5 soldiers on.
I’m using this Mini, along with my iPhone 13 Mini.
I’ve been waiting VERY impatiently for the next Generation, but it’s looking less and less likely that Apple will be releasing it any time soon.
Having watched another creator suggest that we all go out and get a 6th Gen, instead of waiting for the 7th, I actually got as far as pricing them, and finding out how much I’d get for my 5th Gen. After saying that, I THINK I’ll be sticking with it ‘til the new ones finally come out.
Thanks for the content.
Possibly Q3 for an update but it could be a very minor update. I'm just waiting for them to fix the jelly scrolling on the mini 6.
Should be late 2024 in time for Christmas. With a nice M2 chip in it.
Im currently watching this vid on my iPad Mini 5 and still rocking
Watching this video from my iPad mini 5 with iPadOs 18 👏 no need to upgrade just yet.
The fact that this iPad mini 5 is sluggish on the latest software is proof that Apple slows down their old devices on purpose.
The A12 chip is still insanely powerful, and should be able to run iOS 17 without any issues whatsoever!
And btw. iPads do not have the “function” where it slows down the CPU as the battery age. So that excuse does not hold here either.
It’s not sluggish I have one it’s fine
It’s not sluggish it just looks it, I think because we’re so used to 120hz pannels as soon as you go back to 60hz it feels slow but things still load quick with mine, even in comparison to my M2 Pro 16” MacBook it’s not too far behind in terms of pure loading webpages etc
@@jpracing893 as someone who has never owned a 120hz display, I don’t want to get one because I have a ton of other devices whose experiences would be ruined by that better display.
@@jpracing893 Dude. It IS sluggish!
I have an iPad mini 6. And even that one is sluggish and stutters. Have filmed it in slow motion. And you can literally see it chugging and dropping frames, clear as day.
The same goes for all other 60Hz Apple devices I’ve used. iOS is a stuttery mess right now.
@@Dr904this is why I didn't pay the huge premium for a mini 6. I'm waiting for a mini 7 with 120hz. Until then I'm sticking with cheaper iPad mini 5.
I miss the home button design of iPad, but I get why they have left that in the dust for the most part. Someday, I’ll get one of these iPad mini 5 for my collection!
You also make a great point with hanging onto tech against the popular opinion.
I believe the large bezel is a improvement for entertainment since you can hold it without touching the screen. I have the iPad mini 5 cell and it’s great! I left it on iOS 16 which improved performance.
Honestly not really, mine still performs on par with an iPad mini 6. Launching apps is almost instant.
I sold my mini 6th gen within a month , and got a 5th gen. Still good for daily use.
It's slower because of the OS updates obviously. I bet out of the box that thing is super fast like any other ipad / iphone. Whenever you buy a new apple product, only update up to two gen of os.
lol, regular ppl still use these. My wife still uses her daily. Most of us keep iPads for at least 5 years
Just loaded IOS 18 on it - awesome!
Don't upgrade to iOS 18. Scrolling will be noticably jittery. I use slow mo camera to film that, because I can't believe what I "feel". But luckily i downgraded to iOS 17. That sluggish effect must be done on purpose, there is no other explanation, especially couple of month before Mini 7 premiere.
Yep typical Apple slowdown, just bought an iPad mini 5. How do i downgrade if needed?
What's weird though is that the mini 5 was supposed to get back-to-back Siri requests as per foot notes in the iPadOS 17 page, but it never worked on it. On the other hand, it does support the just "Siri" wake word. Also, it does have interactive widgets (try Reminders for exemple).
I still have the iPad 5 mini but felt I had to upgrade. The iPad mini 6 was all that was available this summer. Now mini 7 is out and I want to go there. Hopefully I can sell one of these.
i have one and it's still great on iPadOS 18.2
Nicely timed update.I've never had the mini and with the mini 7 on the horizon I decided to buy the 5 just to see if I would like a mini iPad rather than splash out a fortune on a new one.I picked one up on ebay for £130 and it is in superb condition and despite having the latest iPad Pro this has hardly left my hands so I shall definitely be watching out for the 7!I'm also a hoarder,just can't let go,still got me iPad 2 even though it can barely run things,I use it for reading books.I have an 2012 macbook pro running sonoma thanks to those genius's at open core also an early 2013 running ventura-for some reason that keeps turning off at 49% even though battery shows normal at less than 500 cycles-I'll have fun trying to sort that out. I think iPad is the best tech invention ever,I've always got one with me.
Just bought 2 of these in brand new condition for $300. One is my desk clock and one controls my lights now. Great deal for my use case :)
I’m still using mine. Waiting on the iPad mini 7 but very happy with the mini 5.
Currently watching on my mini 5 got it when they came out still works like new. Battery isn’t quite what it once was but still lasts about 5 or 6 hours. I honestly prefer this design because I find it easier to hold onto. And as for performance it is definitely slower then my iPhone 14pro max but it’s plenty for watching videos/movies which is what I mostly use it for
I had my Mini 5 from 2020-2023. I think the A12 chip was fine but only having 3GBs of Ram was what made it feel sluggish. Now all the current iPads start at 4gb and 8gb ram which is much better.
I still have my iPad Mini 5, its not used much but on the odd occasion I do pick it up I’m still surprised at how well it’s keeping up. Now it’s not blazing fast, especially as my main two devices are a M2 Pro 16” MacBook and an iPhone 14PM both with 120hz so animations look choppy but for its age it keeps up well, and tbh it makes me want to get a newer mini as it’s a great size when I’m on the sofa and don’t want my big ass MacBook but a bigger screen than the iPhone. But day to day usage feels fine if you can find one cheap I’d get one.
Is it true no interactive widgets or hey siri on iPad mini 5? Can’t find that anywhere, I actually find hey siri and even just regular Siri works on the mini 5
3:15 soooooooooo it’s a massive iPhone. Never thought about that to use for emails
0:09 - What model of keyboard is this?
I have IPad Pro and still enjoy using my IPad mini 5. Social media, movies, reading are all still a great experience!
My mini 5 is still working great. But I need more storage so will upgrade to the 6 or wait for the 7.
You should wait it out through the September or October events. I am also in this situation. I can't see myself paying $500+ for a 256GB 3 year old iPad mini 6 that has a 60hz refresh rate and has the portrait jelly scrolling problem.
My IPad mini 5 is still working pretty well on iPadOS 18.0.1
I use my iPad mini 5 as the main entertainment system in my car. I removed the factory system and built a custom one around the Mini. I started with the Mini 2 and then upgraded tothe 4 and now the 5. Unfortunately, because I built a custom bezel for my dash, the newer Mini's won't fit so I'm stuck with my 5 for the time being unless I want to make another custom bezel. It's also my travel companion when I fly Southwest. It's perfect for watching the live TV stream.
So why did you create this culture where not having the latest devices means a bad reflection on you?
I use my iPad mini 6 for focused tasks and taking hand written notes. My iPad 12.9” pro is for general stuff, media, games, etc. I’ll probably keep the mini 6 until apple no longer will supportOS updates. And I am still rocking my iPhone 13 Pro.
This iPad is still fast and keeps up with normal usage
I still have one of these, great for playing my music. The iPad lives on...
Is apple slowing things down again? My daughter has the mini 6 and I have a mini 4. No issues on my end and the reason I like mine is cus of the headphone jack
Does it still exist
i’m here … on my old mini 5. I own an iPad Pro, an iPhone Pro, a MBA m1, an old MBP 15 and an even older (2011) MBP 13 as a 2. media-server… But to be honest, 80%+ of my digital life happens on my iPad mini 5 - i take this thing EVERYWHERE 👍 MINI’s 4ever 😂
Mine still on 15.7.2 Version and it works very well and smooth. You most ready the policy. Which make you not updating your iOS after 5 years released. Follow my advice and you won’t face all these glitching. Peace)
I use this iPad
Just bought today and watch this video with 200 $. Is this a good deal
I’ve just bought a used one too! 👍🏻
I still regret not buying it then . I bought the 8 plus ! But even if I find one I am afraid that it won’t work because the 5 year renewal of apps
apa nama casing yang kamu gunakan pada iphonemu ? itu terlihat keren
I had this for a couple years, never used it due to having the pro unfortunately and sold it
No interactive Widgets seems weird.
What's the gb you're using on this mini 5?
Im on budget i just want to know if ipad mini 5 still good for artists 😢
2018 iPad Pro 11 still going strong
It runs iPad OS 18.2
My mum is still using this and works perfectly fine for media consumption.
I always learn so much from you. I was wondering what keyboard you have shown here…fun and colorful. I need to replace my smart keyboard for gen1 ipad and not sure what to get.
What was the keyboard that flashed by around 10 seconds in?
@DailyTekk, i see that you are using Logos. Does it work fine? ‘Cause I’m planning to buy iPad mini 5 for reading books from Logos.
Still a very capable device, it’ll probably won’t receive the next major iPadOS update, which is quite sad for those looking for a budget iPad mini with updated software, since the Mini 6 was released much later and it’s still quite pricey, leaving room for a midrange android tablet.
0:14 Mincraft Villager's voice
The iPad mini 5 is the bees iPad ever made by far
I just took out my old iPod with scroll wheel and all (40gb) and loving it! Anyone else still have theirs ‼️⁉️
I have an ancient iPod touch. Still love it, but the battery doesn’t hold a charge well. I still use it to take with me to listen to music when exercising. The last supported software is iOS 5.1!
iOs 18? Can upgrade?
Yes you can 👍
Does anybody know if hdmi-female to lightning-male adapter works with the iPad mini 5, to connect it with a projector or a tv?
To fix any slowness issues when using an older iPad like the iPad mini 5, spend $25.00 and replace the battery. Don't argue with me on this, just do it! The speed and battery life will both improve greatly. Don't be a cheapo! A $25.00 investment for a few more years of use is a bargain. Be smart! I still use this iPad frequently and mine works great because I replaced the battery. It's currently running iPadOS 18 and looks so cool! It's my daily driver!
I still use , mines great iPad still
It’s the 2nd best small tab on the market, even if it is 5 years old
Don’t get me wrong, i like it more then newer generation ones, i like it because of a physical home button, which i think iPads should have, swipe on the iPhones is much better
It’s superior to the 6th gen due to no jellly scroll alone
I'm buying one tomorrow. I think it will be great for watching you tube. ❤
I just took out my iPod with scroll wheel and all (40gb)
- anyone else still use/have theirs?⁉️
The Mini 5 is still a good tablet, it has the A12 chip, and still gets IPad OS 17, most likely its last. I bought a refurbished iPad Pro 11 from ‘18, which has the A12x. I’m loving the iPads from the early Eras. I even still have a Mini 4 😳 it’s really only good for streaming now. 😎👍
I use an iPad mini 5 as my ipad
If any company makes/launches mini ipad or tablet with OLED and medium performance. i will buy it right way.
my ipad mini 5 still use ipad os 15 and it is still ok to play genshin impact on 30/60fps smoothly 😂.
sometime i havent use it and still on after 2 weeks standby battery (no use + connect wifi only)
im still not sure want to upgrade it to 17 or not.
hey guys lets compare ipad N vs ipad N+1....oh surprise it is the same???
That’s what I use all the time
Connected to an external monitor and bing no need for a laptop or computer.
Atleast no jelly scrolling…..
Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.
I just got a haribo ad and the old looking guys were eating it but their voices sounded like 5 year olds
The channel Tech Titans has literally ripped all the content from this video to make their own
I’ll have my ipad mini 5th gen for at least 2 more years. I prefer to pay myself more often than I do Apple.
cool, nice video 🎉
lol not a second
Dont know anyone with a mini, thats for a reason, no one likes it…. Rather use a phone or a proper sized iPad…