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Apple iPad mini 5th Gen (7.9-inch, 2019)

Apple iPad mini 5th Gen (7.9-inch, 2019)

48 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
size (15)
usability (11)
performance (11)
portability (10)
design (10)

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GPS navigation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Apple iPad mini 5th Gen (7.9-inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and performance. The portability and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative opinions about the GPS navigation.

size, design, portability, performance, usability

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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 5th Gen (7.9-inch, 2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Apple iPad mini review (2019): Still the best small tablet

It took Apple three years to update the iPad mini, and the improvements here mean the wait was mostly worth it. This time, Apple gave its small tablet the same performance as its flagship iPhone XS, an improved screen, and support for its Apple Pencil....

Plenty of power ; Solid battery life ; Improved display ; Finally has Apple Pencil support

This design was dated even the last time around ; Unexciting cameras ; Comes with a slow 12W charger

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Nilay Patel (theverge.com)

Apple iPad mini review: no competition

Sometimes smaller is better.

All the same specs as the larger iPad Air in a smaller size ; Solid performance ; Headphone jack ; Buying one sends market signal that not all devices have to be gigantic

Seven-year-old exterior design with huge bezels ; First-gen Apple Pencil ; Lightning port instead of USB-C

People really love the iPad mini, so Apple’s updated it with Pencil support and a fast new processor. It’s great.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Apple iPad mini (2019)

Apple's iPad mini is the only small, premium tablet you should consider buying right now.

Powerful processor. Solid screen. Broad LTE options. Apple Pencil support. Light and easy to carry.

Compatible Apple Pencil isn't the better model. Aging design.

This year's iPad mini and the new iPad Air ($499) are basically bigger and smaller versions of each other. Here's how it steps up: The existing $329 iPad (just called iPad) is for all of your basic tablet needs. The $399 iPad mini is for people who...

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Apple iPad mini 2019

Great performance; Bright and colorful display; Apple Pencil support; Excellent battery life; Best app selection ; Large bezels; No USB-C; So-so cameras ; The new iPad mini is the most powerful and versatile small tablet for the money, complete with...

Large bezels; No USB-C; So-so cameras ; The new iPad mini is the most powerful and versatile small tablet for the money, complete with Apple Pencil support, though the design is a bit dated.

The new iPad mini is the most powerful and versatile small tablet for the money, complete with Apple Pencil support, though the design is a bit dated.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Matthew Miller (zdnet.com)

Apple iPad Mini 2019 review: A beloved classic with internal improvements and Apple Pencil support Review | ZDNet

It has a headphone jack, a Touch ID button, one camera on the back and one on the front, you don't have to think about battery life, and you can now use the Apple Pencil with it. If you want a small tablet, buy a new iPad Mini.

Diminutive size for a tablet ; Solid construction and simple design ; Lightning fast performance ; Apple Pencil support ; Long battery life ; 3.5mm headset jack

Large top and bottom bezels ; $130 cellular premium

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Nick Fernandez (androidauthority.com)

Apple iPad Mini 5 review: Still worth buying in 2023?

The iPad Mini might seem like the odd man out in the iPad lineup, but it's still a fantastic small tablet in 2023.

Small and light

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by : Orestis Bastounis (creativebloq.com)

iPad mini review

The fifth version of the iPad mini is a highly portable and slick drawing device.

Super portable ; Runs advanced illustration tools ; Fully laminated model ; Affordable

Smaller screen area ; Only supports first-generation Apple Pencil

While not quite as powerful as the iPad Pro, the latest iPad mini is a convenient and sturdy tablet that's ideal for creating on the move.

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Sachin Bahal (TheCanadianTechie)

iPad Mini (2019) Review

Back in 2012, Apple had two iPad Models, the standard 9.7-inch iPad and then the Mini. Fast forward to 2019, where Apple's iPad lineup has grown, to include the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the 10.5-inch iPad Air, the 9.7-inch iPad and finally the...

Now supports Apple Pencil ; Good display ; Smooth performance ; Lots of apps including quite a few AR apps ; Same specs as new iPad Air ; Long battery with great standby time

The design hasn’t changed ; Only works with the older Apple Pencil ; Slow 12W charger included ; Costs more than the bigger 9.7-inch iPad (2018) that also supports Apple Pencil

Overall, the new iPad Mini is a great device that is pretty pricey for a small tablet, considering Apple also offers its iPad (2018) for about $100 less than the starting price of the iPad Mini (2019) but at least Apple is offering improved...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Alex Cranz (gizmodo.com)

Why Would Anyone Buy an iPad Mini in 2019?

The iPad Mini is not the best tablet Apple makes (that's the 11-inch iPad Pro). It's not the good enough tablet either (that's the iPad Air). It's the awkward one. A little too small, but a little too big, and demanding a fairly radical change to how...

A mini tablet is great for books, and even movies.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Leif Johnson (macworld.com)

iPad mini (2019) review: Petite, portable power

Apple's smallest tablet is back! It doesn't look much different than it did in 2015, but it's packing far better hardware. That makes all the difference.

Powerful A12 Bionic chip delivers remarkable performance ; Support for first-generation Apple Pencil ; Pleasantly portable size

Older design is starting to show its age

The exterior design of the iPad hasn't changed much since 2015, which means it doesn't have some of Apple's better recent tablet features. Still, the A12 Bionic chip packs a heavy punch and support for the first-gen Apple Pencil makes it a more...

Apr, 2019

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