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Apple iPad mini 4th Gen (7.9-inch, 2015)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2338 reviews of Apple iPad mini 4th Gen (7.9-inch, 2015). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and size. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the GPS navigation, while views are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPad mini 4th Gen (7.9-inch, 2015) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPad mini 4th Gen (7.9-inch, 2015)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of Apple iPad mini 4th Gen (7.9-inch, 2015) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the price and screen are on the whole positive. The design and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive comments about the reliability.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPad mini 4th Gen (7.9-inch, 2015)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Apple iPad mini 4th Gen (7.9-inch, 2015) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the screen and price. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably, but the storage and reliability get less positive views.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Malarie Gokey (digitaltrends.com)

iPad Mini 4 review

Apple's iPad Mini 4 still works well, even if the insides are starting to get a bit dated.

The iPad Mini 4 is still among the best 8-inch tablets you can buy, although the Galaxy Tab S2 and Dell’s Venue 8 7000 give it a run for its money – especially now that they’ve been discounted to $350 each (for 32GB model). If you really want a small...

Dec, 2015

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iPad Mini 4 review: A long wait makes for a potent upgrade

After a yearlong wait, we finally have a properly upgraded iPad Mini. While it adopted the iPad Air 2's super-slim aesthetic and got a similarly great screen, the iPad Mini 4 makes do with Apple's dual-core A8 chipset. Performance is remarkably solid,...

Vibrant screen ; iOS 9 is great for multitasking ; Solid performance ; Respectable battery life

Rotation lock switch is gone ; Still less powerful than the iPad Air 2 ; Base model only has 16GB of storage

Some might gripe about the Mini 4's year-old internals, but after my week of testing, I feel confident saying that it doesn't matter much. The tablet's entire package, from the still-snappy A8 chipset to the beautiful and almost-pocketable screen, to...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

iPad Mini 4: When a tinier iPad isn't always the better iPad

It's perfectly sized, but not perfectly priced.

Compact size, vivid display, works with split-screen apps in iOS 9. Basically, a shrunken-down iPad Air 2. Perfect hand feel for vacations.

Price is high for an 8-inch tablet. Slower graphics mean some apps and games don't feel as zippy. Small screen makes for cramped typing and multitasking.

Unless you're absolutely in love with the iPad Mini 4's smaller size, opt for the faster, larger, identically priced, and still pretty portable iPad Air 2.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

iPad Mini 4 review

Last refreshed in March 2017, Apple's thinnest and lightest iPad, the Mini 4, now comes equipped with 128GB of storage capacity, a terrific display, solid performance, and a resilient battery. But, starting at $399, £419 and AU$579 for the Wi-Fi model...

Compact size, vivid display, works with split-screen apps in iOS 9. Basically, a shrunken-down iPad Air 2. Perfect hand feel for vacations.

Price is high for an 8-inch tablet. Slower graphics mean some apps and games don't feel as zippy. Small screen makes for cramped typing and multitasking.

Unless you're absolutely in love with the iPad Mini 4's smaller size, opt for the faster, larger, identically priced, and still pretty portable iPad Air 2.

Jul, 2016

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Apple iPad Mini 4 silver, 16GB

The iPad Mini 4 is a tinier, slightly less powerful iPad Air 2 . That's basically all you need to know about this tablet, the 7.9-inch screen model which has been available since October 2015. I started sitting down the Mini 4 again, carrying it around...

Compact size, vivid display, works with split-screen apps in iOS 9. Basically, a shrunken-down iPad Air 2. Perfect hand feel for vacations.

Price is high for an 8-inch tablet. Slower graphics mean some apps and games don't feel as zippy. Small screen makes for cramped typing and multitasking.

Unless you're absolutely in love with the iPad Mini 4's smaller size, opt for the faster, larger, identically priced, and still pretty portable iPad Air 2.

Jul, 2016

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Apple iPad Mini 4 ( gold, 128GB)

Now, of course, I wonder whether I even need an iPad at all, since phones are larger and laptops have gotten more versatile. But the iPad Mini 4 has caught my eye again and I've used it constantly. I like it. But I don't know if it's my favorite iPad...

Overdue upgrades add faster A8 processor, better cameras, a more vivid Retina display, slightly slimmed-down design, and the ability to run split-screen apps in iOS 9. The small size is perfect for traveling and iOS remains a superior user experience...

A lot more expensive than most 8-inch tablets on the market. Multitasking on the smaller screen isn't as useful as on the larger Air 2. Processing speed is a step below other iPads and new iPhones, and battery life takes a step down, too.

The iPad Mini 4 makes the most of iOS 9 and has a number of welcome upgrades, but its high price will have some skipping straight up to larger iPad Air models.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

Apple iPad mini 4 review

Last year, Apple delivered a dud of an iPad. I'm not talking about the iPad Air 2, which set an incredible new benchmark for the type of speed and performance consumers can expect from tablets. No,...

Stunning, colorful display ; Faster performance and better camera ; iOS 9 multitasking

Old cases won't fit ; Lackluster speakers ; Jony Ive can't let go of chamfered edges

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Ben Radding (pcmag.com)

Apple iPad mini 4

The Apple iPad mini 4 is a top-notch small-screen tablet with unparalleled build quality and app support, but it's still hard to justify the jump in price over the iPad mini 2.

Excellent build quality. Upgraded hardware from last iteration. Good camera. Reduced screen glare. Unbeatable app experience.

Expensive. Occasional minor performance issues in testing.

Comparisons and Conclusions The iPad mini 4 is an excellent choice in a category that's slowly being replaced by larger phones like the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus and the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 5 . Starting at $399, the mini 4 attempts to warrant its hefty...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Brandon Chester (anandtech.com)

The Apple iPad Mini 4 Review

For a while now Apple has been holding two launch events toward the end of each year. The first event in September is used to launch new iPhones, and new products and services like the Apple Watch and Apple Pay. In October Apple then has an event where...

If you're aiming to create some word documents and spreadsheets, and maybe edit some photos or videos, then I would take a look at the iPad Air 2, or upcoming large tablets like the iPad Pro and the recently released Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Apple iPad mini 4 Review

Sleek design; Good battery life; Excellent multitasking features ; Unimpressive audio quality; No microSD card slot ; The iPad mini 4's sharp screen, above-average battery life and new multitasking abilities are all reasons to get this small tablet.

Unimpressive audio quality; No microSD card slot ; The iPad mini 4's sharp screen, above-average battery life and new multitasking abilities are all reasons to get this small tablet.

The iPad mini 4's sharp screen, above-average battery life and new multitasking abilities are all reasons to get this small tablet.

Oct, 2015

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