iPad mini 7 - IS IT WORTH IT? (One month later review!)

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In today’s video, I’m diving into my one-month review of the iPad Mini 7. We’ll explore whether Apple’s smallest compact tablet is truly worth the upgrade. From its performance improvements to the pros and cons compared to the iPad Mini 6, I’ll help you decide if this is the right device for you. Plus, I’ll share insights on its usability for work, entertainment, and everything in between. If you’ve been debating whether to stick with the Mini 6 or jump to the 7, you won’t want to miss this!

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[MarkEllisReviews]

If you've bought the iPad mini 7, what's your favourite feature?

[BeniBstoke]

I'm watching this video because I like the content you create. Not because I want to buy the ipad mini nor do I have an iPad mini.

[LASoundCrafter]

I’m watching you on a iPad mini 5 . I think I purchased this in 2019 and use this iPad daily — note taking, kindle reading, research tool, go everywhere. And after 100’s of hours use, still going strong. I’ve had to replace the case because it was falling apart. I’m in the market for a 7, simply because of more storage and bigger display. Great review.

[ianramos]

I have my iPad mini 6 that still works perfectly. All I use it for is a Kindle and to watch video content. I'm not going to spend hundreds of dollars to have Netflix load 8 seconds faster.

[BoseBish]

I'm still using my iPad Mini 6 with Cellular, and it's the best piece of tech for my specific use case scenario. I live in India, and I use a Jio SIM that offers blazing True 5G speeds (the only network service that provides). This means, I go to my local Starbucks / coffee shop / bookshop, prop open my iPad Mini, and I'm wired and good to go. I can sketch, talk and text on Discord, learn, and watch content on the fly. I've used a third-party mini keyboard by typecase that converts into the tiniest laptop. I still wish Apple made a Magic Mini keyboard, because it would be a game-changer and a genuine incentive for sales. At home, I use it as a Kindle device and read my fav books before bed time. Best Apple device ever, best tech device ever! Hands-down!

[lorensims]

I LOVE the iPad mini!
It's big enough but NEVER too big. It's CRAZY portable. It even fits in my jacket pocket!
When the physical Home button broke on my iPad mini with Retina display (iPad mini 2) I considered getting an iPad mini 6, especially after they released the purple one. But the iPad mini 6 was already long in the tooth at that point so I decided to wait for the next one.
I was really looking forward to USB-C and was really hoping against hope for Apple Pencil Pro support.
I got my old iPad mini with the maximum 256 GB storage because I expected to use it as a Kindle and general media server.
I ended up using it for so much more, but I was disappointed with the Bluetooth styluses available for it.
I was delighted that the iPad mini 7 is now available with HALF A TERABYTE of storage, so I'm busy loading mine up with a good selection of my movie and digital comic book collections. I also have the AppleTV, Music and Books (and Kindle) apps for everything else.
I still haven't used the Apple Pencil Pro yet, but I'm delighted that it's available. Touch ID is a minor inconvenience.

[paulstretton]

Bought one straight away. I have the Air which is now gathering dust in the office. Using focused shortcuts to navigate to different work areas keeps the home page neat and tidy
There's no negatives for me

[FigWidIt]

took my Mini 7 on an international flight. It was so compact, absolutely perfect travel companion.

[tanyapaula]

Cù u cummerciu, e cumpetenze di analisi tecniche ùn sò micca abbastanza; A disciplina è a maturità emotiva sò ancu cruciali per u successu. U dittu "tempu à u mercatu versus timing di u mercatu "hè una bona mente per avè durante i fluttuazioni di u mercatu. Grazie à l'infurmazioni di Martin Davis, i signali di cummerciale di ogni ghjornu è a mo dedicazione à l'apprendimentu, aghju aumentatu i mo guadagni di ogni ghjornu. Mantene!

[brendonhope]

I upgraded from the Mini 6. I don’t regret it.

[iSwordzman]

Had an M1 iPad Pro, 13 inch. It was awesome and wonderful, but I also have an M1 Pro MacBook Pro, so I was not utilizing it all that much, especially for the power it has. I also missed out on renewing AppleCare on it. The Mini 7 came out, and I was able to basically just trade in my Pro for the Mini and almost entirely pay for it, and I am so glad I did. The Mini 7 is finally the iPad I needed, it gives me all the tablet experience I want in the perfect form factor for using around the house or travel, and it’s different use case means I feel like I’m using it fully while not choosing my MacBook over it, like I was with the iPad Pro. Maybe one day I’ll get another Pro, or even trade in my MacBook Pro for an iPad Pro in the future if I don’t need a full laptop, but I think I’m always going to have a Mini in my lineup going forward. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite devices yet.

[aprabowo]

Iam an android tab s9 user… the BIG things about iPad mini is the size, is portability, to be honest the hand gestures tab s9 is much better, but until Samsung release powerful tab with this size, iPad mini is the best…. So far start enjoying using it… but I missed interface tab s9… lol

[jwbelt]

I don’t understand how peeople can love this form factor and NOT realize that this form factor was never intended, nor would it support, a Magic Keyboard or any keyboard case and still provide a reasonable typing experience. I’ve tested iPad Mini KB cases and the typing experience is horrendous. This is a great tablet - period. If you need a keyboard, use bluetooth, or go for a larger iPad that would allow for a Magic Keyboard-type solution. Let the Mini be the Mini.

[ChristopherFonseka]

Went from an M1 12.9 Pro to a mini and I don’t regret it one bit. There is no better form factor for an iPad and the screen and speaker downgrades somehow aren’t that big a deal for just content consumption. The only thing I truly miss is FaceID

[gp]

I went from the original iPad to the mini and haven't looked back. It's the perfect form factor.

[Mriam-re]

Thanks for a good video! I love my iPad mini 6. I will wait for the mini 8. 120 hz and more improvements hopefully.

[Avaithyam]

I've had the 2018 ipad pro since release and also got the mini 7 on release. I gotta say, after years of having the pro sit around just because it's too big and bulky to be practically using it around the house and in your hands, the mini is a huge win for me. I've actually been using it way more than ever before, perfect form factor for any kind of tablet.

[madelinenunnally]

I'm still on the fence between the 6 and 7...kind of hate I have to get a new pen if i decide on the 7

[mjcharlton]

Sold my 6 a while back. Massively regretted that decision.

I’m a month in with the 7 and it’s lovely. Just lovely.

[janeS]

I bought it, I love it for all the reasons you said. I had the 6 and sold it to buy the new one. It's way faster and well Love it!!!