Hi Lance, Great video. Thank you for putting it together. I enjoyed listening to your pros and cons on what you liked and disliked about the iPad mini. Picked one up and am starting to enjoy all it capabilities. But that padding is a nuisance. Great T-shirt by the way. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much, on all counts! Glad you are enjoying the mini as well. But yeah, I hope Apple can fine tune the Home Screen padding (among other areas).
The additional speaker holes are not purely decorative. They are there to port sound out if your grip covers the primary speaker holes. It’s a pretty smart design.
I have the iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad mini 6, and I agree that having both touch ID and Face ID as an option would be very pleasing, and more worth the price.
5:15 The buttons change depending on the direction (left/right, up/down); but showing clips of pressing the buttons in different orientation side by side will lead viewers to think that the buttons change depending on the orientation (landscape/portrait), which they don't, and because how people are more prone to take in visual information than textual information, these clips here pretty much acted as distractions for viewers to understand what you're explaining. For most people this shouldn't be a problem, but for some it can be more difficult to understand, than if you didn't include any clips at all.
6:32 the same applies to the Galaxy Fold on the android side, but moreso, because it fits into my front pocket. The square screen really is perfect for quick-productivity, and makes it feel like a pocket computer!
I’ve had iPad minis in the past, but never really used it or liked it. But as soon as I saw the newest one, I pre-ordered it, and I absolutely love it.
I know I’m 2 years late to the party, but I got one on launch day and have loved it since. I use it mostly as a reader and a journal with the Apple Pencil. I have a Paperlike screen protector on mine and it feels almost identical to reading in a Kindle. It’s a wonderful reading and journaling experience. The only disappointment after all this time has been the battery life. I sure wish I didn’t have to charge it so often.
the jelly scroll is the most overused nitpick in history. no one would notice it until someone said something. Now everyone is freaking out lol. Also, overall good video! Entertaining and fun.
I think it’s a valid criticism, but it’s definitely not something that renders the device useless or hard to use day-to-day. Thanks for the kind words - I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
I returned it because of it. To cost $100 more than my mini 5, and have a shittier screen? I use mine to scroll a lot and I could not stand the 6's jelly scrolling.
@@TheWuffball i use it everyday and still dont notice it. I guess not looking for it helps. and I use my 2019 iPad every day as well. but that one is mainly for podcast listening now.
I don't completely disagree but you can't sit there and claim it's not noticeable. People should complain, Apple charges and Apple tax. There is literally a thing called Apple tax because their products are also over priced. We have to hold them to a standard. Jelly scroll should not be a thing
Power button touch ID on my iPad mini is more convenient than face ID on my iPad pro. I have to hold up ipad in front of my face to be unlocked whereas opening by touch ID is very simple. I think the face ID for the iPhone is very necessary and good but not that great for an iPad
@@OneTechMind I’m thinking about it. I’ve already got an iPad Pro 12.9, but the size on this seems nicer. I’ve been eyeing the ReMarkable 2 tablet too, the epaper and refresh rate seem much easier on the eyes.
The iPad works amazingly the box came a little dirty, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA no plastic wrap, but the box was sealed and had everything else in the box along with the wrapping, the iPad itself is gorgeous, I got the yellow 64g game storage is good for me along with Socials and school stuff. No scratches or marks came with the charger and box fast speed, and if you are buying a pen get the 1st gen don’t make the mistake I did !!
Actually the holes on top that look like speakers are for air flow to keep it from overheating with the upgraded internals more than cosmetic but Apple was wise enough to give them a blended look.
@@mjfab74 I’ll have to try that! That Never even occurred to me but makes sense with the same logic of air flow too. More available out points For sound would be a reason it sounds better too (way better than my mini 4 at least lol)
The holes are for when you holding it and covering the other set to prevent muffled sound. They are not ornamental and likely not airflow related as the mini relies on its aluminum case as a heat radiator.
I've always been a fan of the mini. I had every mini up to the 5, then I switched to the 11-inch 2018 because I thought it could replace my computer - not yet. Then I recently replaced my personal M1 Air with the 11-inch pro 2021 and Magic Keyboard (since I have a MacBook Pro M1 for work). I'm finding that it's a struggle to find a reason to reach for and actually use it - It's just too heavy and unwieldy compared to my 13 pro max (which is too small for reading and consuming content). Thinking of getting the mini, because I want something bigger than a phone that I'll actually reach for. I think the mini is the perfect replacement for an agenda or notebook.
Great video. I think there's a legitimate case to be made for having an actual ipad pro mini or ipad mini pro. Give it the mini-LED screen from the ipad pro and it would be the ultimate device for watching some videos on the commute in to work and taking notes in meetings.
I have both an iPad Pro M2 and a 256GB iPad mini 6 and I probably use the mini three times more than the iPad Pro just because of the convenient size. It's a great tablet. Love it!!
Thanks for the video. One correction though. The additional speaker grill on each side is not principally to balance out the design but allows the sound to travel up and out of that grill if you are blocking the actual speaker grill with your hands when holding the tablet in landscape mode.
Late to the party but great video man! Production is great and thank you for your real use case scenarios compared to all the other people who read a spec sheet and that's it. Subbed!
I finally ordered the mini in pink this morning it will be here Tuesday and I got it on sale hundred dollars 💵 off at BestBuy. I can’t wait to play with it. I purchased the 256gb because I like downloading a lot of things so 256 will be more than enough
HI! Nice to see your videos on the IPad Mini 6! I have mine also for a while but learning how to use this well and your videos have helped me how to best use it more. One question though. You used the Moft Ipad mini 6 case with apple pencil slot. Would it fit an apple pencil that has a jacket on it? should the apple pencil be bare as you have used it in the video? thanks so much for your video.
I didn't talk about it too much outside of the Center Stage feature, but honestly the front-facing camera is pretty great as far as image quality goes. It makes sense Apple would make the investment on this camera for the mini given the current state of the world. The rear camera isn't anything to write home about. It's your typical "tablet camera" - kinda grainy, not too great in low-light, but OK in a pinch.
@@OneTechMind Thanks! DOn't mind me asking once more. My dad wants an i pad for the sole purpose of clicking pictures and showing it to the customors. cuz we have a clothing and textile buisness. so quality is very important. Now would you reccomend the i pad pro new gen or the i pad mini new gen. and is it worth it to pay 300 bucks more just for the m1 bionic chip which really wont matter because we dont gotta do any heavy editing or videos. Also do you reccomend any other device for the purpose of good pictures, a good sized screen and long lasting.
Unless you need the rear ultrawide camera in the Pro, it’s largely going to be overkill. I actually might consider the iPad Air if not the mini for your dad’s use case. They have the same rear camera (12MP), but the Air has a larger screen and is stilly plenty capable.
Netflix looks great, especially for the small screen and display type. It will play in 1080p on the mini, but still looks sharp and has great color representation. Most Netflix content runs at 24p or 30p, but I found out Meridian was shot in 60p. I played it on the mini and it does appear to be running at 60fps, at least by my eye.
I appreciate the mention of Affinity Designer. Knowing how well a device like this can run a program like Affinity is a good metric imo (even if it's only a brief subjective account).
I returned mine back and I’ll get the mini 8, once jelly scroll is fixed. Wish list is 256gb or 512gb options only, Haptic Touch, 120hz, thin bezels (since there’s no Face ID), thicker body for better battery life. Oh yeah colours.. deep rich saturated colours instead of the washed out limited colours that I don’t even want.
@@OneTechMind I did request over the phone before iPad mini announcement they wanted feedback for the coming iPad mini 7, I did request a product red model, it could come as a bonus like the mid launch of iPhone 12 lavender
“I only noticed a problem after I was told about it, now that I constantly look for it I can’t stop seeing it”, also jelly and jello aren’t the same thing
Thanks man! They’re from Amazon, but I don’t see the exact ones on there anymore. If you search for something like “industrial ladder shelf”, you should find a few similar options.
Would have bought one for the Electronic Log Device in my semi but I’m already getting washout on my 2018 IPad Pro 11in with 600nits…I couldn’t imagine having even less
i would have bought the ipad mini if it had better cases. it seems like i cannot find an ipad mini folio case that has a thin area where the pencil charges and a seperate slot for the pencils that doesn’t rest on where it charges.i dont want the pencil to be over charging and it’d be nice to not have to buy a stick-on pencil holder or a pencil holder strap due to manufacturers only making ipad mini cases with one place to store it, which happens to be where it charges as well. the only 2 cases i found to be exempt from this is the iMieet trifold stand ipad mini case (which isn’t an ipad folio case and i hate trifold cases but it has wonderful colors and good reviews), and the Zugu case (which is 40-60 dollars depending which ipad its for, and has an area to store the pencil, except i would probably buy the Minibesky magnetic pencil which is barely longer than the apple pencil and this case has a very close-cut area on the charging area for the apple pencil and wouldn’t allow anything but the 2nd gen apple pencil to charge. other than that, it has good colors and good reviews.) i would have to cave and simply buy a case that overcharges the stylus i choose, buy a case that is a trifold instead of a folio, buy an overpriced but good product with the possibility of not being able to charge a fake apple pencil, or buy an extra accessory that is to bring a pencil slot to any unfit cases.
Great video in many ways but the wast majority of the “complaints” seems to be based upon comparisons with iPads pro 12,9:es, I assume the iPad mini 6 buyers get it for its portability and not not for some non relevant comparison reviews, sorry but I have used it since launch and I love it, however not made for heavy desktop activities, but in that case you go for your latest version of the MacBook Ai, you can go for the pro model, the difference will only be the state of the model, not the performance. Please read my dot….
I appreciate your points, but my review definitely isn’t a direct comparison between the mini/Pro. I wouldn’t expect these two to be on the same level anyway. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for the mini to improve in the future! 😏 That’s where most of most of my critiques are coming from.
Hi! Thank you so much for an amazing review with an adequate amount of B rolls. Most tech YTubers these days just shoot an A roll monologue with tiny bits of B roll shots (laziness?). I had just one question: How good is it for reading magazines, comic books and text books in PDF specially when compared with the 12.9 Pro which is essentially the size of trade paperback or magazine. I know its too much to ask but will be very grateful if you can do a follow up video on this. Trust me no one has done this yet.
Hey, thanks so much for the feedback! B-Roll is a ton of work, so I can understand why some may choose a different style. I've been focusing on improving mine, so this means a lot! The mini is an amazing size for reading, including magazines and comics. For instance, reading magazines in the Apple News app is a great experience and you can adjust text size, dark/light mode, etc. to your liking. It's a much truer experience compared to reading these kinds of things an iPhone.
@@OneTechMind Update: it works perfectly with both magazines and comic books. i got the mini and it has virtually replaced my 2020 12.9 pro. Mini is definitely the perfect tablet for many people.
The MagEZ stand from Pitaka works well, as long as you don't mind putting their sticker on your iPad. I haven't tried any other magnetic stands for the mini yet, so not 100% sure about other options.
Can you tell me if I can make notes and marks on a PDF document on the iPad Mini 6 with the Apple Pencil (I mean certainly beyond just adding a signature to a PDF)? Thanks!
I WANT AN SUGGESTION FROM YOU WHICH DO YOU PREFER IPAD MINI 6 OR IPAD AIR 4 GEN PLZ SUGGEST ME I AM VERY CONFUSED AND YOUR VIDEO WAS VERY NICE I LOVE IT
Hey there, thanks for the kind words! Only reason to get the Air over Mini right now is if you want/need a bigger screen or if you want to use Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Other than that, the mini has better portability and overall specs.
@@OneTechMind I HAVE TO USE FOR GAMING, MULTIPLE TASKING,AND ZOOM MEETING AND HAVE TO USE IT 18 HOURS CONTINUSELY THEN IPAD AIR 4 WILL COMPABLE OR IPAD MINI 6 AND I HAVE TO USE IPAD FOR 5 YEARS WHICH WILL GOOD FOR ME AND WHICH WILL NOT LACK OR GIVE PROBLEM IN FUTURE PLZ SUGGEST ME AND THANKS FOR SUCH A GOOD REPLY
If the videos are fairly straightforward without a ton of clips and effects, I think the mini could handle it performance-wise in something like Lumafusion. The biggest challenge may be working with the limited screen space. The 11-in Pro would be better suited all-around.
Great questions. I didn’t cover the cameras beyond Center Stage because they’re nothing too special. Rear video stabilization is actually pretty decent, but nothing compared to optical image stabilization on iPhone. The selfie cam isn’t terribly sharp, especially in low light. And lack of support for Night Mode doesn’t help. 😫
Watching this from my iPad mini 6(256gb). It’s good for me because I’m a small person ahahahaha. Plus this is my first iOS device. My advice, if you’ll be downloading many apps. Get the 256gb. The 64 gb is not that worth it for me. Now my storage took 62gb. Btw for those who play genshin. The default settings here is high. Wtf right.
This is a very good review---I am considering a purchase to supplement my MacBook Pro M1 with a focus on use in meetings, hooking up to an external monitor, etc. Any thoughts about hooking this up to an external monitor?
Thank you! The external monitor experience is the same for every iPad including the mini, which is to say it’s not great. Except for very specific apps, the vast majority aren’t able to leverage the whole screen on a widescreen monitor so you’re stuck with the same aspect ratio as the iPad’s screen. Only nice thing is since the mini has USB-C now, you can plug it directly into a dock or monitor that supports video over USB-C.
One thing I’m getting from all iPad mini reviews. It’s the iPhone yes iPhone ( if you have the cellular version ) you wish you had but was to embarrassed to admit it. I’m gonna buy one just to replace my iPhone lol.
The large variety of productivity/entertainment uses for the Mini demonstrates how versatile it can be for so many people. Master of Nun - But Good at a lot of stuff - Fine by me!!! I bought an iPad Mini 2 Cellular 10 years ago. I do not browse with it - I'm an adult - so I use my 14" laptop to browse and an Apple TV for viewing. After 10 years of ownership - I use my Mini almost exclusively when I "TRAVEL" - to do the following (otherwise it sits in a drawer) #1- as a GPS unit in my vehicles - the best GPS ever (70%) That's after over 150K miles of road trips - when I need a GPS around town - my iPhone works fine. #2 - as a Sidecar or mirror screen to view video paired with a M2 MBA (25%) #3 - as an eReader (4%) #4 - the odd miscellaneous task (1%) This might change with the pencil. I will likely buy the new Mini 7 when it comes out @ year end. The Mini is simply a great portable high performance device that sits between an iPhone & MBA M2 as a complimentary but not essential device.
I plan to get this iPad for video recording and editing! :D I have a gooseneck stand I can put it in. I draw and sketch, and wish to record myself drawing and sketching for my channel!
Interesting video. I have one on order that is supposed to come in the next week or so. Trading in my iPad 8 which I feel is too big and clunky nowadays especially as I have a MacBook Air. Hopefully it works as well for me as it does for you!
@@OneTechMind web browsing. consuming media and reading. I also plan to travel with it. May also do some light photo and video editing on it. If I can do that stuff on a phone I can do it on a 8.3 inch tablet. I bought the 256GB version so I can unload photos and video when traveling as a back up.
@@bobthebuilder6823 I got back from a trip yesterday and my mini was here. So far I am really liking the size and weight. Certainly significantly smaller and lighter than my iPad 8 was and a lot lighter than my MacBook Air. I will see how things go but I can see me using it more because of that. It is also significantly bigger than my phone screen. Think it will be a good in between device.
It’s the HoverBar Duo by Twelve South - I love it! I recently talked about it more on this video, along with a few other stand options: th-cam.com/video/4z4YlqIbd6U/w-d-xo.html
@@flightevolution8132 Not for those of us who actually use them in professional environments as an excellent tool. That fellow on NatGeo could put that cumbersome Pro aside and use a Mini for 360 AR scans (with written notes ) of ancient sites and artifacts.
Can’t decide between Wi-Fi and cellular. Need the device mostly for reading/ editing photos and videos but drive everyday for work and gps seems like it would be a life saver. Anyone having success on strictly hotspot???
If you plan on using it regularly for directions, the Cellular + GPS model will definitely suit you better in this case. Relying on Wi-Fi for directions will be spotty.
I like iPad minis they are great for carrying around in a bag or large coat pocket but I will be getting an iPad Pro cause I can do more and I can draw with it
AMAZING video, quality and review. Found all I needed to know and more! I am considering buying the mini for uni but I am comparing it to the iPad pro 11, money isn't a problem but in your opinion which one would you purchase??
Thanks for your kind words, I’m glad it was helpful to you! For school, I would lean more towards the 11-in Pro if you’re going to be writing notes often with Apple Pencil and manipulating documents constantly. The mini could do the job as well, but you may find the smaller screen size cumbersome. The 11-in is right in the sweet spot for this kind of use case.
I ordered one with 5G I will never get a non-cellular option ever again. I have the Wi-Fi only iPad mini 5. And I also have the M1 iPad Pro 11 inch with 5G. And I find that because I got a Wi-Fi only iPad mini 5. I have to bring my M1 iPad Pro everywhere.
It’s hard to beat the utility of cellular iPads! I’m using the Auto-Join Hotspot feature together with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Works wonderfully if you don’t need dedicated cellular.
Great video! I love my Mini! I gave my 2018 IPad Pro 11” to my son. I traded in my Mini 6 for the cellular instead. I personally think it’s a must. Especially with something this portable. I use it every where!
Enjoyed it until I got the Zfold 4. Newer so more updated graphics and speed. And it's always with me as well as my phone. Also runs in dex mode so I can use it as a great desktop. After the price drop and the Samsung trade in, it was only $500. Would love to see Apple come out with a foldable iphone/ipad.
I’ve had two Mini 6s now, and sold both. I just can’t stomach the 60 hz screen with the jelly scroll next to my other devices which all have ProMotion. The Mini feels laggy next to them, even though it’s a powerful device.
Hi Lance,
Great video. Thank you for putting it together.
I enjoyed listening to your pros and cons on what you liked and disliked about the iPad mini.
Picked one up and am starting to enjoy all it capabilities. But that padding is a nuisance.
Great T-shirt by the way.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much, on all counts! Glad you are enjoying the mini as well. But yeah, I hope Apple can fine tune the Home Screen padding (among other areas).
The additional speaker holes are not purely decorative. They are there to port sound out if your grip covers the primary speaker holes. It’s a pretty smart design.
Yep, your right! I think I got caught up on the design perspective, but you’re absolutely correct.
Really?
apple need to atleast placed a better speaker tho.
I have the iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad mini 6, and I agree that having both touch ID and Face ID as an option would be very pleasing, and more worth the price.
5:15 The buttons change depending on the direction (left/right, up/down); but showing clips of pressing the buttons in different orientation side by side will lead viewers to think that the buttons change depending on the orientation (landscape/portrait), which they don't, and because how people are more prone to take in visual information than textual information, these clips here pretty much acted as distractions for viewers to understand what you're explaining. For most people this shouldn't be a problem, but for some it can be more difficult to understand, than if you didn't include any clips at all.
6:32 the same applies to the Galaxy Fold on the android side, but moreso, because it fits into my front pocket. The square screen really is perfect for quick-productivity, and makes it feel like a pocket computer!
I’ve had iPad minis in the past, but never really used it or liked it. But as soon as I saw the newest one, I pre-ordered it, and I absolutely love it.
Nice! What do you typically use it for?
I know I’m 2 years late to the party, but I got one on launch day and have loved it since. I use it mostly as a reader and a journal with the Apple Pencil. I have a Paperlike screen protector on mine and it feels almost identical to reading in a Kindle. It’s a wonderful reading and journaling experience. The only disappointment after all this time has been the battery life. I sure wish I didn’t have to charge it so often.
the jelly scroll is the most overused nitpick in history. no one would notice it until someone said something. Now everyone is freaking out lol. Also, overall good video! Entertaining and fun.
I think it’s a valid criticism, but it’s definitely not something that renders the device useless or hard to use day-to-day. Thanks for the kind words - I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
I returned it because of it. To cost $100 more than my mini 5, and have a shittier screen? I use mine to scroll a lot and I could not stand the 6's jelly scrolling.
@@TheWuffball i use it everyday and still dont notice it. I guess not looking for it helps. and I use my 2019 iPad every day as well. but that one is mainly for podcast listening now.
I have never noticed it.
I don't completely disagree but you can't sit there and claim it's not noticeable. People should complain, Apple charges and Apple tax. There is literally a thing called Apple tax because their products are also over priced. We have to hold them to a standard. Jelly scroll should not be a thing
Power button touch ID on my iPad mini is more convenient than face ID on my iPad pro.
I have to hold up ipad in front of my face to be unlocked whereas opening by touch ID is very simple.
I think the face ID for the iPhone is very necessary and good but not that great for an iPad
Fair points all around! I guess on iPad I don’t really have a preference since they both have pros and cons. Still hope some day we get both!
@@OneTechMind Exactly 👍👍
your vids are so high quality! see you in 1-2 years when you have a milion subs
Haha thanks so much. Hopefully one day!
@@OneTechMind for sure man.
poorly aged comment lol
@@ethanwasme4307 it's just some encouraging words dude, no need to be a 🤓
poorly aged comment
This was literally one of the best iPad mini reviews I’ve ever seen!
Thank you! That’s so kind of you to say because there are so many 🔥🔥🔥 ones out there. Are you picking up an iPad mini?
@@OneTechMind I’m thinking about it. I’ve already got an iPad Pro 12.9, but the size on this seems nicer.
I’ve been eyeing the ReMarkable 2 tablet too, the epaper and refresh rate seem much easier on the eyes.
The iPad works amazingly the box came a little dirty, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA no plastic wrap, but the box was sealed and had everything else in the box along with the wrapping, the iPad itself is gorgeous, I got the yellow 64g game storage is good for me along with Socials and school stuff. No scratches or marks came with the charger and box fast speed, and if you are buying a pen get the 1st gen don’t make the mistake I did !!
Excellent video. I’m on the fence about the iPad mini and you bring up some points I have not seen discussed elsewhere.
Actually the holes on top that look like speakers are for air flow to keep it from overheating with the upgraded internals more than cosmetic but Apple was wise enough to give them a blended look.
Great point! Airflow definitely plays a factor as well.
Your hands bounces the sound off to the other grill., when your holding it horizontally. Hence the 2 sets of Grill
@@mjfab74 I’ll have to try that! That Never even occurred to me but makes sense with the same logic of air flow too. More available out points For sound would be a reason it sounds better too (way better than my mini 4 at least lol)
The holes are for when you holding it and covering the other set to prevent muffled sound. They are not ornamental and likely not airflow related as the mini relies on its aluminum case as a heat radiator.
I've always been a fan of the mini. I had every mini up to the 5, then I switched to the 11-inch 2018 because I thought it could replace my computer - not yet. Then I recently replaced my personal M1 Air with the 11-inch pro 2021 and Magic Keyboard (since I have a MacBook Pro M1 for work). I'm finding that it's a struggle to find a reason to reach for and actually use it - It's just too heavy and unwieldy compared to my 13 pro max (which is too small for reading and consuming content). Thinking of getting the mini, because I want something bigger than a phone that I'll actually reach for. I think the mini is the perfect replacement for an agenda or notebook.
Great video. I think there's a legitimate case to be made for having an actual ipad pro mini or ipad mini pro. Give it the mini-LED screen from the ipad pro and it would be the ultimate device for watching some videos on the commute in to work and taking notes in meetings.
I have both an iPad Pro M2 and a 256GB iPad mini 6 and I probably use the mini three times more than the iPad Pro just because of the convenient size. It's a great tablet. Love it!!
where did you find your stand for you mini around 3:05
Great review. Well worth it and I will be checking out your other reviews.
Hey, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this one. 😄
I love the size and weight but I won’t buy it until they dramatically thin the bezels and add ProMotion.
Man, this was one of the best reviews on the iPad Mini I've seen here on YT 🎉
Thanks for the video. One correction though. The additional speaker grill on each side is not principally to balance out the design but allows the sound to travel up and out of that grill if you are blocking the actual speaker grill with your hands when holding the tablet in landscape mode.
I got 256 gig version since I use it to record music….. perfect for quick demo song writing
Very nice! What kind of music do you write?
@@OneTechMindmostly rock music but I record almost anything…
Nice! Rock on brother. 🤘🏽
Great video, you went into so much real world detail that no other reviews touched on. Thanks!
"Find stuff I dom't need in Amazon." 🤩 That was epic.
Haha you know how that goes!
I use the usbc to 3.5mm adapter to use my old school earphones. Handy to have if your wireless buds charge is gone.
Late to the party but great video man! Production is great and thank you for your real use case scenarios compared to all the other people who read a spec sheet and that's it. Subbed!
bro how are you not at 5 million subs? very good quality content
Thanks man! That’s very nice of you to say. Gotta get back to the grind and then maybe one day.
I finally ordered the mini in pink this morning it will be here Tuesday and I got it on sale hundred dollars 💵 off at BestBuy. I can’t wait to play with it. I purchased the 256gb because I like downloading a lot of things so 256 will be more than enough
HI! Nice to see your videos on the IPad Mini 6! I have mine also for a while but learning how to use this well and your videos have helped me how to best use it more. One question though. You used the Moft Ipad mini 6 case with apple pencil slot. Would it fit an apple pencil that has a jacket on it? should the apple pencil be bare as you have used it in the video? thanks so much for your video.
Please talk and tell your experience about the camera
I didn't talk about it too much outside of the Center Stage feature, but honestly the front-facing camera is pretty great as far as image quality goes. It makes sense Apple would make the investment on this camera for the mini given the current state of the world. The rear camera isn't anything to write home about. It's your typical "tablet camera" - kinda grainy, not too great in low-light, but OK in a pinch.
@@OneTechMind Thanks! DOn't mind me asking once more. My dad wants an i pad for the sole purpose of clicking pictures and showing it to the customors. cuz we have a clothing and textile buisness. so quality is very important. Now would you reccomend the i pad pro new gen or the i pad mini new gen. and is it worth it to pay 300 bucks more just for the m1 bionic chip which really wont matter because we dont gotta do any heavy editing or videos. Also do you reccomend any other device for the purpose of good pictures, a good sized screen and long lasting.
Unless you need the rear ultrawide camera in the Pro, it’s largely going to be overkill. I actually might consider the iPad Air if not the mini for your dad’s use case. They have the same rear camera (12MP), but the Air has a larger screen and is stilly plenty capable.
@@OneTechMind Thank you so much brother!
Nice vid, but one point: how is the Mini 6 in landscape mode? I NEVER use an iPad in portrait mode...
How is the ipad mini 6 Netflix experience? Does it play max resolution and 60fps? How does the display compare to an amoled/oled screen?
Netflix looks great, especially for the small screen and display type. It will play in 1080p on the mini, but still looks sharp and has great color representation. Most Netflix content runs at 24p or 30p, but I found out Meridian was shot in 60p. I played it on the mini and it does appear to be running at 60fps, at least by my eye.
Netflix looks poor compared to my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7. The display is not very bright.
Great review! Loved the b roll too super crispy 👌🏽
Thanks man! B-Roll is tough, so that means a lot! Appreciate you stopping by. 👊🏽
I appreciate the mention of Affinity Designer. Knowing how well a device like this can run a program like Affinity is a good metric imo (even if it's only a brief subjective account).
I returned mine back and I’ll get the mini 8, once jelly scroll is fixed. Wish list is 256gb or 512gb options only, Haptic Touch, 120hz, thin bezels (since there’s no Face ID), thicker body for better battery life. Oh yeah colours.. deep rich saturated colours instead of the washed out limited colours that I don’t even want.
Those would be some sick additions! Count me in for ProMotion and bolder colors. I’d kill for a PRODUCT RED iPad.
@@OneTechMind I did request over the phone before iPad mini announcement they wanted feedback for the coming iPad mini 7, I did request a product red model, it could come as a bonus like the mid launch of iPhone 12 lavender
“I only noticed a problem after I was told about it, now that I constantly look for it I can’t stop seeing it”, also jelly and jello aren’t the same thing
Nice review! Where did you get those shelves in the background tho?
Thanks man! They’re from Amazon, but I don’t see the exact ones on there anymore. If you search for something like “industrial ladder shelf”, you should find a few similar options.
what about apple pencil hover feature?
Would have bought one for the Electronic Log Device in my semi but I’m already getting washout on my 2018 IPad Pro 11in with 600nits…I couldn’t imagine having even less
The struggle is real! Better brightness under normal conditions would be awesome. Hopefully one day.
Great shirt!!!
Just saw this video, great job! Also looks like you’ll hit 4K subscriber soon!
whats the name of the ipad mini stand you got? please send us a link? thanks!
i would have bought the ipad mini if it had better cases. it seems like i cannot find an ipad mini folio case that has a thin area where the pencil charges and a seperate slot for the pencils that doesn’t rest on where it charges.i dont want the pencil to be over charging and it’d be nice to not have to buy a stick-on pencil holder or a pencil holder strap due to manufacturers only making ipad mini cases with one place to store it, which happens to be where it charges as well. the only 2 cases i found to be exempt from this is the iMieet trifold stand ipad mini case (which isn’t an ipad folio case and i hate trifold cases but it has wonderful colors and good reviews), and the Zugu case (which is 40-60 dollars depending which ipad its for, and has an area to store the pencil, except i would probably buy the Minibesky magnetic pencil which is barely longer than the apple pencil and this case has a very close-cut area on the charging area for the apple pencil and wouldn’t allow anything but the 2nd gen apple pencil to charge. other than that, it has good colors and good reviews.)
i would have to cave and simply buy a case that overcharges the stylus i choose, buy a case that is a trifold instead of a folio, buy an overpriced but good product with the possibility of not being able to charge a fake apple pencil, or buy an extra accessory that is to bring a pencil slot to any unfit cases.
Content quality is too good🔥😍
What how do you have just 4k subscriber, you deserve more!
I notice it in the video but I don’t notice it on my iPad mini and I’m watching the video on my iPad mini, did they fix this in later production?
Great video in many ways but the wast majority of the “complaints” seems to be based upon comparisons with iPads pro 12,9:es, I assume the iPad mini 6 buyers get it for its portability and not not for some non relevant comparison reviews, sorry but I have used it since launch and I love it, however not made for heavy desktop activities, but in that case you go for your latest version of the MacBook Ai, you can go for the pro model, the difference will only be the state of the model, not the performance. Please read my dot….
I appreciate your points, but my review definitely isn’t a direct comparison between the mini/Pro. I wouldn’t expect these two to be on the same level anyway. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for the mini to improve in the future! 😏 That’s where most of most of my critiques are coming from.
Will the iPad mini connect to a iClever BK06 Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard?
Hi! Thank you so much for an amazing review with an adequate amount of B rolls. Most tech YTubers these days just shoot an A roll monologue with tiny bits of B roll shots (laziness?). I had just one question: How good is it for reading magazines, comic books and text books in PDF specially when compared with the 12.9 Pro which is essentially the size of trade paperback or magazine. I know its too much to ask but will be very grateful if you can do a follow up video on this. Trust me no one has done this yet.
Hey, thanks so much for the feedback! B-Roll is a ton of work, so I can understand why some may choose a different style. I've been focusing on improving mine, so this means a lot!
The mini is an amazing size for reading, including magazines and comics. For instance, reading magazines in the Apple News app is a great experience and you can adjust text size, dark/light mode, etc. to your liking. It's a much truer experience compared to reading these kinds of things an iPhone.
@@OneTechMind Thank you so much for your reply! Keep making such amazing Tech videos.
@@enkvlogs Happy to help! Will do, brother. 🙏🏽
@@OneTechMind Update: it works perfectly with both magazines and comic books. i got the mini and it has virtually replaced my 2020 12.9 pro. Mini is definitely the perfect tablet for many people.
I want a magnetic stand for iPad mini6, do you have a recommendation?
The MagEZ stand from Pitaka works well, as long as you don't mind putting their sticker on your iPad. I haven't tried any other magnetic stands for the mini yet, so not 100% sure about other options.
Can you tell me if I can make notes and marks on a PDF document on the iPad Mini 6 with the Apple Pencil (I mean certainly beyond just adding a signature to a PDF)? Thanks!
Oh yeah, absolutely. It’s great for that! I use the GoodNotes app to mark up blueprints for work all the time.
I WANT AN SUGGESTION FROM YOU
WHICH DO YOU PREFER IPAD MINI 6 OR IPAD AIR 4 GEN PLZ SUGGEST ME I AM VERY CONFUSED
AND YOUR VIDEO WAS VERY NICE I LOVE IT
Hey there, thanks for the kind words! Only reason to get the Air over Mini right now is if you want/need a bigger screen or if you want to use Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Other than that, the mini has better portability and overall specs.
@@OneTechMind I HAVE TO USE FOR GAMING, MULTIPLE TASKING,AND ZOOM MEETING AND HAVE TO USE IT 18 HOURS CONTINUSELY THEN IPAD AIR 4 WILL COMPABLE OR IPAD MINI 6 AND I HAVE TO USE IPAD FOR 5 YEARS WHICH WILL GOOD FOR ME AND WHICH WILL NOT LACK OR GIVE PROBLEM IN FUTURE PLZ SUGGEST ME
AND THANKS FOR SUCH A GOOD REPLY
@@hetop5401 Wait for March. A new Air comes out on my birthday. Then decide which is best for your needs.
I’m picking one tomorrow because of your videos
Do you think this new iPad mini with 256gb would be good for video editing for videos that will be about 10 minutes long?
If the videos are fairly straightforward without a ton of clips and effects, I think the mini could handle it performance-wise in something like Lumafusion.
The biggest challenge may be working with the limited screen space. The 11-in Pro would be better suited all-around.
@@OneTechMind thanks for answering my question
@@PrestonsGarage uh no why not just get the m1 macbook air. Why video edit on an ipad?
I think I'm going to get one with cellular and make it a do all like GPS in the car
No one seems to have noticed the jelly problem until it was pointed out. Quit frankly it is absolutely fine and even barely noticeable on IPad mini 6
That’s great to hear it doesn’t bug you! I really do think it depends on your eyes.
That keyboard truck was great
How is the camera for video stabilization in the rear 12mp ? And is Selfie front wide cam sharp good for video Pix in night time ?
Great questions. I didn’t cover the cameras beyond Center Stage because they’re nothing too special. Rear video stabilization is actually pretty decent, but nothing compared to optical image stabilization on iPhone. The selfie cam isn’t terribly sharp, especially in low light. And lack of support for Night Mode doesn’t help. 😫
Watching this from my iPad mini 6(256gb). It’s good for me because I’m a small person ahahahaha. Plus this is my first iOS device. My advice, if you’ll be downloading many apps. Get the 256gb. The 64 gb is not that worth it for me. Now my storage took 62gb. Btw for those who play genshin. The default settings here is high. Wtf right.
Glad to hear you like the mini as well, and I feel the same regarding storage. I don’t play Genshin - does it run badly?
@@OneTechMind nope. The genshin is so smooth even in high settings. 💕
I just got 64 gig model but I don’t plan game on it since I do on my pc . I still wonder if I should get 256 one too be safe :(
Yes I just ordered the 256gb in pink
This is a very good review---I am considering a purchase to supplement my MacBook Pro M1 with a focus on use in meetings, hooking up to an external monitor, etc. Any thoughts about hooking this up to an external monitor?
Thank you! The external monitor experience is the same for every iPad including the mini, which is to say it’s not great. Except for very specific apps, the vast majority aren’t able to leverage the whole screen on a widescreen monitor so you’re stuck with the same aspect ratio as the iPad’s screen.
Only nice thing is since the mini has USB-C now, you can plug it directly into a dock or monitor that supports video over USB-C.
One thing I’m getting from all iPad mini reviews. It’s the iPhone yes iPhone ( if you have the cellular version ) you wish you had but was to embarrassed to admit it. I’m gonna buy one just to replace my iPhone lol.
Touch Id from the iPhone 10 days!?
Is it worth getting now for simple UX design sketches and note taking? it'll just be a bummer that my iphone XS is brighter than this
It’ll be great for those kinds of things as long as you don’t mind the screen size.
Subscribed! Just a simple, well-put content~ ♡♡♡
Thanks for your support, it’s much appreciated! 😀
The large variety of productivity/entertainment uses for the Mini demonstrates how versatile it can be for so many people. Master of Nun - But Good at a lot of stuff - Fine by me!!!
I bought an iPad Mini 2 Cellular 10 years ago. I do not browse with it - I'm an adult - so I use my 14" laptop to browse and an Apple TV for viewing.
After 10 years of ownership - I use my Mini almost exclusively when I "TRAVEL" - to do the following (otherwise it sits in a drawer)
#1- as a GPS unit in my vehicles - the best GPS ever (70%) That's after over 150K miles of road trips - when I need a GPS around town - my iPhone works fine.
#2 - as a Sidecar or mirror screen to view video paired with a M2 MBA (25%)
#3 - as an eReader (4%)
#4 - the odd miscellaneous task (1%) This might change with the pencil.
I will likely buy the new Mini 7 when it comes out @ year end. The Mini is simply a great portable high performance device that sits between an iPhone & MBA M2 as a complimentary but not essential device.
Thanks for your video, helped me to make my mind!
Sorry mini, have to go with 11'' pro.
Happy to be of service! I’m sure you’ll love the Pro.
Anybody know what song the intro is set to? Thanks!
Yep, it’s Who Is She (Instrumental Version) by Love Beans.
I plan to get this iPad for video recording and editing! :D I have a gooseneck stand I can put it in. I draw and sketch, and wish to record myself drawing and sketching for my channel!
That’s so cool! I’ll have to check out your channel.
@@OneTechMind Thank you! =^^= Here is hoping! I just got the iPad Pro for my art! And so the Ipad Mini is next :D
Put your Apps in folders. You get a better prescription and looks much more professional.
I use folders on my iPad Pro, but I guess I prefer more direct access on the mini.
Sick video.
Even sicker shirt.
Thank u for a great review!!!❤❤
Just discovered your channel. Great content and this video is so clean! Keep it up!
Thanks man! I appreciate your kind words. 🙏🏽
Interesting video. I have one on order that is supposed to come in the next week or so. Trading in my iPad 8 which I feel is too big and clunky nowadays especially as I have a MacBook Air. Hopefully it works as well for me as it does for you!
Nice, congrats! What will you use it for primarily?
@@OneTechMind web browsing. consuming media and reading. I also plan to travel with it. May also do some light photo and video editing on it. If I can do that stuff on a phone I can do it on a 8.3 inch tablet. I bought the 256GB version so I can unload photos and video when traveling as a back up.
I’m in the same boat i have an 8 but it’s too big I’ve been watching videos all day i think I’m going to trade it in!
@@bobthebuilder6823 I got back from a trip yesterday and my mini was here. So far I am really liking the size and weight. Certainly significantly smaller and lighter than my iPad 8 was and a lot lighter than my MacBook Air. I will see how things go but I can see me using it more because of that. It is also significantly bigger than my phone screen. Think it will be a good in between device.
@@davva360 so how is it?
Hands down still the best tablet out there👌
There are other tablets? 😜
Which app are you using to stream Witcher 3?
PS Remote Play from my PS5! Works pretty well.
Do you recommend getting this iPad mini while I already have an iPhone 13 PRO Max?
Likely depends on what you will use it for, but I have this exact combo and use both all the time.
Hey bro.. is this ipad compatible with dating appz like coomeet app , tinder app etc?
Yep, as long as it’s on the App Store you can download it (even if it’s an iPhone app).
@@OneTechMind thank you buddy
What stand were you using for the FT call?
It’s the HoverBar Duo by Twelve South - I love it! I recently talked about it more on this video, along with a few other stand options:
th-cam.com/video/4z4YlqIbd6U/w-d-xo.html
@@OneTechMind thanks keep up the great work
I wished it had a smart connector
Good call. I’m assuming Apple thinks a keyboard at this size would be too small to type on comfortably, but it would be sweet to have it!
Hopefully the next iPad mini will come either with an M1 or an M2. It's the only non-M tablet aside from the entry level iPad.
Pretty overkill imo.
@@flightevolution8132 Not for those of us who actually use them in professional environments as an excellent tool.
That fellow on NatGeo could put that cumbersome Pro aside and use a Mini for 360 AR scans (with written notes ) of ancient sites and artifacts.
Can’t decide between Wi-Fi and cellular. Need the device mostly for reading/ editing photos and videos but drive everyday for work and gps seems like it would be a life saver. Anyone having success on strictly hotspot???
If you plan on using it regularly for directions, the Cellular + GPS model will definitely suit you better in this case. Relying on Wi-Fi for directions will be spotty.
I have 64 model I hope it’s good for future I feel like I may need trade back for 256 gig one lol
manifesting ipad 6 mini!!
I am going to wait for 7 mini
That was a fantastic video! That intro and broll was insane!!! 🔥 had to subscribe :) can’t wait to see more.
Thanks man! Appreciate your feedback and support. 👊🏽
Best to have good eyesight with it!
It’s almost a requirement! 😂
I went with the 11 pro M1 as it was cheaper than the mini from my carrier.
Nice! That sounds like a hard deal to pass up.
I like iPad minis they are great for carrying around in a bag or large coat pocket but I will be getting an iPad Pro cause I can do more and I can draw with it
Very cool. It’s hard to beat that large iPad Pro canvas, especially for drawing!
I am facing problems on sound when ever i drag next video on yt or tiktok or anywhere my sound will be 100 💯 😕 i ear 👂 😩 so scare
AMAZING video, quality and review. Found all I needed to know and more! I am considering buying the mini for uni but I am comparing it to the iPad pro 11, money isn't a problem but in your opinion which one would you purchase??
Thanks for your kind words, I’m glad it was helpful to you! For school, I would lean more towards the 11-in Pro if you’re going to be writing notes often with Apple Pencil and manipulating documents constantly. The mini could do the job as well, but you may find the smaller screen size cumbersome. The 11-in is right in the sweet spot for this kind of use case.
I like that stand💪
It’s a great one - Twelve South HoverBar Duo. In fact, I’m doing a video on it (and three other iPad stands) soon, so keep an eye out!
I just bought the iPad mini 6.
I ordered one with 5G I will never get a non-cellular option ever again. I have the Wi-Fi only iPad mini 5. And I also have the M1 iPad Pro 11 inch with 5G. And I find that because I got a Wi-Fi only iPad mini 5. I have to bring my M1 iPad Pro everywhere.
It’s hard to beat the utility of cellular iPads! I’m using the Auto-Join Hotspot feature together with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Works wonderfully if you don’t need dedicated cellular.
Great video! I love my Mini! I gave my 2018 IPad Pro 11” to my son. I traded in my Mini 6 for the cellular instead. I personally think it’s a must. Especially with something this portable. I use it every where!
Did u get the 64 gig model if so is it doing u good ? I got it but wasn’t sure if I should get 256
@@B3you_ I originally bought the 64 and ii realized pretty quickly that I needed more memory so I returned it and got the 256gb. Still loving it!
@@75gmag ipad mini 6 256gb cellular is a dream... im planning to buy soon
Enjoyed it until I got the Zfold 4. Newer so more updated graphics and speed. And it's always with me as well as my phone. Also runs in dex mode so I can use it as a great desktop. After the price drop and the Samsung trade in, it was only $500. Would love to see Apple come out with a foldable iphone/ipad.
Great stuff
Thank you! Are you picking up a mini?
@@OneTechMind for sure!
I’ve had two Mini 6s now, and sold both. I just can’t stomach the 60 hz screen with the jelly scroll next to my other devices which all have ProMotion. The Mini feels laggy next to them, even though it’s a powerful device.
I have 512 on my iPad 12.9. I got 256.
if only it wasnt 500 DOLLARS
Too much money for 60 hertz screen…120 hertz would be awesome.
I can understand that reasoning. I wouldn’t be surprised to see ProMotion come to iPad mini in the next two years for the same price.