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Apple iPad mini 6th Gen (8.3-inch, 2021)

Apple iPad mini 6th Gen (8.3-inch, 2021)

58 reviews

Dec, 2024

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performance (23)
design (16)
portability (11)
size (9)
battery (4)

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screen (16)
price (13)
connectivity (5)
usability (2)
durability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews of Apple iPad mini 6th Gen (8.3-inch, 2021). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and portability. The size and design are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical views about the usability and durability.

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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 6th Gen (8.3-inch, 2021) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Adam Doud (digitaltrends.com)

Apple iPad Mini (2021) review: Little powerhouse

The iPad Mini is big enough for movies and games, but small enough to read with one hand. It's my favorite iPad yet.

Big enough to perform most tasks Compact enough to travel easily Powerful performance Loud speakers USB-C

Screen is not bright enough Too small for content creation No headphone jack

“The iPad Mini is officially my favorite iPad ever, and it will do most of the things you want a tablet to do really well.”

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : GSMArena Team (gsmarena.com)

Apple iPad mini 6th gen (2021) review

Rejoice iPad mini fans, the smallest Apple tablet has just gotten its biggest upgrade to date! There is so much new stuff - a larger screen in a smaller...

Larger screen and thinner bezels, modern design.

Display does not support HDR, or high refresh rate.

That is not bad per se - Apple offers great iCloud sync and subscription services, there are many games that run better on iPads, you get at least 5 years of software updates, plus - there is a reason the iPads are the best-selling tablets in the world...

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (pcmag.com)

Apple iPad mini (2021) Review

Excellent performance ; Long battery life ; Works with second-generation Apple Pencil

No multi-user option in iPadOS ; Pricier than previous model

Apple's fifth-generation iPad mini tablet delivers Pro-level power in a smaller size that's better for reading, taking notes, and slipping in a jacket pocket.

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Phillip Tracy (laptopmag.com)

Apple iPad mini 6 review (2021)

The iPad mini's diminutive form factor won't be for everyone, but those in the market for an ultra-portable tablet can do no better.

Compact size enables single-handed use ; Fast performance from A15 Bionic ; Sharp and bright display ; Decent battery life and USB-C charging ; Excellent camera upgrades

Magic Keyboard isn't supported ; Apple Pencil Gen 2 sold separately ; Small display can feel cramped ; 64GB of storage...in 2021 ; Expensive

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

iPad mini 2021 Review – Apple’s smallest tablet is a big deal

More so than most items in Apple's range, it feels like you either love the iPad mini or you don't quite understand its appeal. Now in its sixth-generation, the smallest iPadOS tablet h…

New design looks and feels great ; 5G option adds a welcome boost in speed ; Apple Pencil 2 support is well integrated ; Competitively priced for a companion device

WiFi + Cellular option is an expensive upgrade ; Screen isn't as good as on an iPad Pro ; No mmWave 5G support

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Radoslav Minkov (phonearena.com)

iPad mini 6 review: mini size, max performance!

The freshly-redesigned 2021 iPad mini is by far the most premium, fastest small tablet you can get right now. Here's everything that makes it special...

Perfect size and weight for reading and jotting down notes ; Unrivaled performance on a small tablet ; Punchy stereo speakers ; USB Type-C ; 2nd-gen Apple Pencil support

Unimpressive display, wavy scrolling in portrait mode

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (creativebloq.com)

Apple iPad mini (6th Gen) review

The new iPad mini (6th Gen) might be the ultra-portable sketching, note-taking and photo-editing device of your dreams.

Bigger screen, still sharp ; Apple Pencil 2 support ; Powerful & flexible

No ProMotion screen ; No 3.5mm jack

The iPad mini (6th Gen) is a fantastic creative companion. It's powerful enough to handle pretty advanced creative work, yet fits in a coat pocket. Upgrades including a bigger screen and Apple Pencil 2 support only cement its place as a portable...

Nov, 2022

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Expert review by : Henry T. Casey (tomsguide.com)

Apple iPad mini 6 (2021) review: Awesome and ultraportable

The iPad mini 6 (2021) is an excellent and hyper-portable iPad worthy of consideration.

At the end of the day, those who want an excellent one-handed tablet experience for reading books and watching shows and movies — with no compromises — should check out the iPad mini 2021.

Jul, 2022

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Expert review by : Fabien Röhlinger (androidpit.com)

iPad mini (2021) long-term review: Bigger than it actually is

Apple has redesigned the iPad mini 2021 from the ground up. This sixth-generation device is a compelling one, but it also makes some sacrifices.

The perfect form factor for a tablet ; iPadOS 15 runs perfectly on it ; Superb performance

No 120 Hertz refresh rate and ProMotion ; No Face ID support

Apple has done a great job with the iPad mini (2021), especially in considering most usage scenarios - how you use a product and what you use it mainly for. This is also the reason why I would pick up an iPad mini instead of an iPad Pro in the future,...

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Jeff Benjamin (9to5mac.com)

iPad mini 6 extended-use review – There’s no substitute for portability [Video]

I've been using Apple's dramatically redesigned iPad mini for about two months now, and my biggest takeaway is that it's a great device for reading and note taking. But as you'll see in my iPad mini 6 extended-use review, it's not without compromise....

Nov, 2021