Is the iPad Mini worth the extra cost over the base model?

Question

I am interested in getting the iPad Mini though I see it’s priced higher than the base model. Is it really worth that additional price?

Answer 1

The least expensive of the four is the iPad Mini, a device that is better for those who prefer the size of the iPad for reading books or for its portability. The device boasts an 8.3 Inch screen which has an anti-reflective layer and a laminated screen, has the A15 Bionic chip and works with the second generation Apple Pencil. It is, however, at a higher pricing of $499, which is $150 more than the built-in pricing of the base 10th gen iPad. Some of its benefits aside, it may not be worth the additional price for everybody, especially considering the fact that this device has not undergone any enhancements for the last approximately 3 years while the base version features a larger screen for almost the same features at a lower price.

Comments

Currently writing this from my iPad mini 6, it is the best purchase I have made alongside the iPhone. As a university student it is such a compact device and you can take it anywhere. It also is perfect for taking notes and has a nice battery. I hope apple upgrades this model because it really is a catch

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I'm a college student, and while I probably could have gotten the bigger sized iPads and have been fine, I got my iPad Mini 6th Gen specifically for its size and portability. Also the 2nd Gen Apple Pencil has been really great for taking notes in my classes. And then, when I'm not using it for school work, it's great for streaming content and browsing + gaming. Overall I'm happy with the Mini

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I just got the mini 6 and I agree with the points you made, but I ended being able to get it for 379 on Amazon. And at that price I think it’s a fair product. The air was out of the question and it was really between the mini and the 10th gen. I love it so far!

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Currently using the 5th Gen iPad Mini, along with my iPhone 13 Mini and Apple Watch. The iPad Mini is the form factor that works for me - don't need anything MacBook or iPad Pro sized - so l'm waiting very impatiently for the new one.

Thanks for the content.

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I love the form factor of the mini - gonna upgrade my mini 6 when the 7 arrives

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Watching on my iPad mini 5. For everyday task and streaming I love the form factor of the 5

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Tyvm for the content ❤
One question though.. Is there going be a new version of apple mini? It seems like the best tablet for me. Small, portable, yet strong. I just hate the low gb memory

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I'm eyeing the mini as a companion device for my Tab S9+. The Galaxy device already checks a lot of stuff, like the landscape camera, 4k content, oled, s-pen, hover features, art programs, DEX, and many other things. I need the mini for sketching on the go, better palm rejection using Procreate, Adobe apps and the pencil ( I have the Wacom One pen, but Apple does the pencil nib better.)