iPad mini 6 review - 2 weeks later | Mark Ellis Reviews

I’ve been using the iPad mini 6 for just over two weeks now. It’s the iPad I’ve wanted for many years… but can it live up to the hype and expectation? Find out in my full iPad mini 6 review!

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Specs and performance
05:19 - Size and form factor
07:22 - Jelly scroll
09:14 - Note-taking
11:16 - Media consumption
12:10 - Conclusion

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[MarkEllisReviews]

What's your favourite thing about the new iPad mini?

[EncerK]

Finally somebody with some common sense. If you have to go looking for a problem, manipulating your usage in an unnatural way to even find it, then it's really a non-issue. Youtube reviewers can be ridiculously overdramatic at times, over the smallest things that don't even matter

[DavidLewisTech]

I have an iPad mini that is a couple of years old now. Until now, I have kept the fact I love it as a clandestine secret..ashamed I was not a Pro owner. Now I can come out and say loud & proud 'I LOVE MY iPAD MINI'!

[datenelfe]

Your VOICE 🤩 I could listen to you all night long, even if you were to read recipes!! I love the mini for note taking as it fits perfectly in to my handbag.

[superduperseann]

So I bought the iPad mini 6, and honestly, it was what I’ve always wanted since I dabbled in the iPad area. I liked the full screen nature of the pro, air, etc. While the price jump was higher on this, I still love it. All I wanted was the full screen design, and on top of that, we got center stage, Apple Pencil Gen 2 support, and even a flashlight! Honestly, it’s like they took everything I disliked about the air in the lineup, made it the size I wanted, and delivered. I do not regret my purchase. I’ve tried both pro sizes, the mini 5, and the air and all were either too pricey for my use case, or didn’t feel good enough. It’s mostly an entertainment device / note taking device for college when I need hand written notes. Again, the price went up and goes against my point for the other iPads, but I love the size and full screen part. Also the NO DUMB CHARGING for the pencil (looking at you Gen one). It’s just perfect in my eyes. Finally. Which is what justifies the purchase for me. Great review. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[brendonhope]

iPhone 13 Mini and IPad Mini 6 is the best combo I have ever had. I came from 2018 IPad Pro 12.9 and IPhone 12 Pro Max so it’s a huge downsize screen wise, but for somebody like me who primarily consumes on devices it’s the perfect combo.

[milehighed]

Hey Mark! Love my iPad mini 6 for all the same reasons you pointed out. I upgraded from my 5-6 year old iPad mini 4 with 128GB to this new mini 6 with 256GB. I think that 128GB is the sweet spot, which I also have on my iPhone XR. I totally agree that Apple should offer a 128GB on this model as well as the iPad 9 and the Air 4, and also for the upcoming Air 5. Or just start all iPads and iPhones with 128GB standard.

[ThoughtBundle]

Paperlike and the Apple Pencil 2nd gen pair really well! Can confirm since I'm using this combo on my wife's iPad Pro 11 inch. Best part is that very often you get the sound and tactile feel of graphite on lined paper; that distinctive finely-textured drag and the faint but high-pitched sound of a pencil tip writing to paper is present and wonderful.

[tamasvarga]

Great review! I upgraded from Mini 2 and I’m loving it. I’m a driving instructor and mostly use it in the car to set my schedule and track my students’ progress on Numbers spreadsheets. The speed difference compared to the Mini 2 is obviously mind blowing and that’s the reason why I use it at home for much more. I have an iPhone, iMac, MacBook Pro, iPad Air but now, the Mini 6 is the most used device for me. With the pencil 2 it’s an absolutely brilliant device.

[Gokhanaj]

I bought iPad mini purely based on your videos, and I'm very happy with my decision. I also have the big iPad Pro M1, and iPad mini fits in a totally different place in my life. - iPad mini for casual reading in the bed, in Starbucks, in the park; I even take it with me when I'm riding my bike as it fits in the back pocket of my cycling jersey. The big iPad Pro on the other hand is amazing for travel: watching movies and shows (especially HDR!), editing photos inn LR, or doing e-mail and some work...

[ChaosAngel]

The iPad of my dreams (probably the device of my dreams) is finally a reality. I am really glad there are many people as excited as I am for this device. Thanks for your honest and “down to earth” review. I bought an IPhone 13 mini due to your remarks and I plan to combo it with an iPad 6 Mini. The mini combo is a force to be reckoned with.

[Tiffs-bookshelf]

That’s the one thing I don’t like is the storage options. But I love it and I’m using it way more than I thought I would. The screen size change from 7.9 to 8.3 didn’t seem big, but it really is and makes it more accessible. Adding the Apple Pencil 2 support, I’m sold. I’m glad I upgraded from the mini 5 this is easier to digital plan.

[TimGildersleeve]

It's the perfect iPad. Perfect size, weight, performance. Reading, watching, gaming, it's probably the most versatile iOS device created.

[chrissarge]

Honestly, I was told having an iphone, ipad pro 12.9 and now a mini was a waste of money - and maybe it's a bit excessive - but I use my iphone 11 pro max when I'm out to check things and make calls and send texts and take photos, I use my 12.9 for work and photo editing and drawing, and this mini is now my perfect home consumption device, couch gaming, and e-reader. I couldn't hold my 12.9 for a long time and my phone is too small to read without glasses - so as excessive as it may seem, this device has been perfect all around. I will say though - I for some reason cannot get used to touch ID lol. I can't tell you how many times I open my mini and stare at it like an idiot waiting for it to just open. Face ID would have made it much better.

[topgazza]

Using mine since launch. It’s become my go to device for email, YouTube and internet when away from my M1 Mac Mini. In fact I’ll often stay on my settee and do that stuff rather than go to my study. Just perfect for me

[kellanparker]

Hi Mark! I love your review. As a student I mostly take notes on my Air 4, you are right, though. Air 4 is a bit too big even for me, I guess I can throw in the Magic keyboard to utilize it as my laptop. But I would prefer my Mac Air for essay writing purposes and research wise. In the grand scheme of things, I use iPad just for notes taking, and the Mini is just perfect for me. People expect too much and have become unreasonable. It is called Mini, so don't expect it to work as the Pro. I am, again, very pleased with this new Apple device.

You got yourself another sub. Keep up the good work!

[GaelyneGasson]

This video tipped the scale for me. (And I've watched SO many). I just placed my order. Something to look forward to this month. My use case will be for taking notes and keeping up to date with my kids via Discord, as well as bedtime wind down with my usual solitaire style games. It'll be so much easier to hold than my current iPad v7. Can't wait!

[bldkillz]

Brought it on launch space gray 256gb mini 6 after trading in my mini 5 for $479 which was worth the money, used already 86gb because photo editing, loading it up with offline streaming media and music, games and now I'm surprised I'm using it more than my 2021 Pro 11". Makes my air 4 feel enormous now to hold and only use if my mini 6 charging at home or need to use magic keyboard.

[edja.marthias]

I am super in love with my purple iPad Mini 6 💜 No regrets of purchasing the Cellular + Wi-Fi 256 GB version 🥰

[lancedomhoff]

Just sold my iPad Pro 12.9 cause the mini is a productivity beast. This trumps it in so many ways it’s awesome. iPad mini is so much a complete devise. Used my iPhone 7 Plus over the iPad Pro but since I got the Mini it’s been a game changer. Highly highly recommend the Mini.