2021 iPad Mini 6 Review: A TINY Tablet Worth Buying Instead of the Air?

[@skiptopher]

Would love to see the "Using the iPad mini as a phone for a month" video!

[@nitroneal4998]

I’ve been wanting to do that, then use a series 7 with lte, but I don’t know if it’s worth it

[@OhhMedrano]

@@nitroneal4998 I’m 100% with you.

[@OhhMedrano]

Only thing stopping me from using this full time would be the need for international connectivity.

[@bryananthonycalica7228]

is it a good idea to buy the cellular ipad mini 6 rather than iphone 13 pro max or samsung note 20? Since the tablet are more cheaper than the phone.

[@TabithaRJohnson]

I would love to see this video as well. And see if you would need to use google voice app or some other app for calls or how you would handle.

[@PotterBoy18]

I got the new mini. I wanna say the primary reason I bought it is because I just really enjoy the smaller size and how much easier and more comfortable it is to use while watching videos in bed or just carrying it around the house. When I use the air it feels bit too big for me to comfortably hold when watching videos in bed, but that’s just my opinion. Owning the 3rd gen mini and really liking the size of that also probably influenced my decision. I’d say the main drawback for this iPad is the display. I got the 13 pro max at the same time and after being spoiled by promotion, I really wish the mini had it too. It just feels so laggy when using it, albeit I only watch Netflix and KZbin on it so it’s really not too big a deal.

[@dannyolivo]

pretty sound feedback. grats on the promotion homie! the slow refresh rate is the only thing that's holding me back from getting the Mini

[@PotterBoy18]

@@dannyolivo probably should’ve clarified i meant the 120hz ProMotion and not a promotion 😅😅 But thanks! yeah the lack of ProMotion display is definitely something to consider if you’re adjusted to using high refresh rates from the pro models, 13 pros, or other android phones that have had it. Wasn’t a deal breaker for me, but was definitely the first thing i noticed.

[@CinemaZiggy]

The thing about people who say they are spoiled by pro motion is it's a variable refresh rate so you aren't experiencing 120 fps 100% of the time if the iPad mini looks laggy then you should easily notice when the 13 Pro Max drops to 60. I have both devices and I don't think in my use cases I've noticed a laggy feeling unless I was directly comparing things like animations and scrolling. For the most part I don't think the 120 is as optimized as people tend to make it out to be and the 60 is pretty well optimized on ios. I will say I did immediately notice speed difference coming from older iphones but I think now with the mini I can tell the animations and everything are optimized to give the smoothest experience it can regardless of framerate the same way Apple optimizes ram.

[@PotterBoy18]

@@CinemaZiggyI agree apple does 60hz really well compared to a lot of other companies, but you can definitely notice 120hz and 60hz. I know my ipad isn’t slow, but it just feels choppy until my eyes get adjusted if i’m using my iphone prior. And yes 120hz isn’t on all the time, but i’d say for the majority of the apps I generally use on my phone they are (imsg, casual safari browsing, ig, etc.) maybe you tend to use less popular apps that don’t support promotion yet? just a guess. I wanna say most of the time for most people it will be on, as most the widely used apps do support it. Similar to having my dual screen PC setup. whenever i move my mouse over from my 2k 144hz to my 4k 60hz, my 4k monitor feels really choppy until my eyes adjust to it. That’s just the reality of higher refresh rates. You will notice if you immediately go between one another. But hey if you’re not bothered by it then more power to you my man.

[@CinemaZiggy]

@@PotterBoy18 It’s actually a feature of pro motion it literally dips the refresh rate when it feels like 120 isn’t necessary to save on battery. Most people don’t cover this in great detail but if you google it this is how pro motion actually works. It’s an adaptive frame rate. There’s even some animations specifically that aren’t optimized like reachability which is still 60. I’ve also heard there’s a noticeable difference on pro motion on iPad Pro vs 13 pro max. All of this to say I don’t think the difference between pro motion vs no pro motion especially with the 13 pro max is as jarring as comparing a 60hz computer monitor vs 120hz computer monitor. I do agree though this is all heavily dependent on an individual and how they actually use their device. I think a lot of people expect it to be 100% of the time 120 because of marketing but if you read the actual apple developer documents on pro motion and pay super close attention you’ll notice even doing tasks at different battery percentages gives different frame rates as well as low power mode.

[@CandaceCandy]

I definitely bought it for it's smaller size since I travel for a living. Being on planes all day and lugging around a bigger iPad wasn't ideal for me. I like to keep my bag light as possible. I found that watching movies on my phone was just too small a screen but the mini is a perfect size. Great for reading and playing games too. Win win for me.

[@alinacarmenatis3275]

Well I have both. Each one is good in their own aspect. My iPad Air has her own function like a lightweight laptop or a second screen or a sketching device for plans while I used the mini to take the notes if the air is been used as computer or second screen and i use the mini ad a companion as well. Watching Netflix, Hulu etc.and they both use the same Apple Pencil . So I can switch devices. The jelly effect doesn’t bother unless you are looking for it. Like he says it depends on the use you want to give your device. This is not a budget comparison is a user one

[@williamnewland4706]

No offence but that’s pointless you should just have a Mac book for a laptop as it’s better then the tablets for that and a mini for ur tablet

[@fatflyin]

Geniuenly thought about getting a mini yesterday, ended up convinced I don't need one. Pixel 5 is good enough for social media and KZbin.

[@Jonathantuba]

I got the new iPad Mini and absolutely love. It goes with me everywhere and has replaced my iPhone for most things. It is much better to use than an iPhone Pro Max!

[@pallettownbry]

You hit the nail on the head with describing the iPad mini as what apple would call the XR Max Plus or whatever they would name the regular version of the biggest phone you could buy. That's really how I use it. I use my iPad mini all day, more than my 13 Pro. The size of the iPad makes it just big enough to make the content consumption experience better than on your phone while also being small enough to fit in a small bag and take with you 24/7. Along with reading and general media consumption, I do some photo editing with my iPad mini and the pencil. Thanks to USB-C gone are the days of having to find a dongle for my iPad mini and my Fuji X100V to be best buds with easy, quick connection and data transfer. Simply take the same cable I use to charge both the camera and the iPad to use to pair the camera and the iPad. The Everyday Dad said something in his video that I also really agree with. If Apple allowed you to run your phone number natively on the iPad without the need for an iPhone, it would be really easy to get away with just having a cellular Apple watch and the iPad mini....I wouldn't even find a need for the phone. Anyways I just say all that to say that I absolutely love the iPad mini and think it is the best, yet most underrated device Apple has out right now. I just wish that Apple would have made an iPad mini "pro". Give me the 120hz OLED panel and I'll gladly throw more money Apple's way.

[@75gmag]

As always, great review Jimmy!! I’ve been enjoying my Mini since I’ve purchased it. I have an 11” iPad Pro. Even though I love the 11”, I’ve been using my mini when I’m out and about, in bed or if I’m just reading a book or magazine. Great vid! Keep doing what you do! 👍🏼

[@feelaliveagain2763]

Im scared to purchase it because of the jelly scrolling, is it that bad?

[@75gmag]

@@feelaliveagain2763 I don’t even notice it. :)

[@stephenstringer3689]

I'm debating between the mini and the pro 11...I watch a lot of video's and movies...just wondering if you still find it as enjoyable on the smaller screen. I still use my Air 2 and have never felt it was too uncomfortable for couch or bed.

[@75gmag]

@@stephenstringer3689 it really depends on what you intend to use it for. If you plan on using it for any type of productivity, I would say it’ll be too small. I use my mini mainly for media consumption and reading. And keep in my that the fonts and apps are smaller. I have to enlarge the font size and app size. I’m in my forties and definitely have to zoom in or make sure I wear my reading glasses when I read on it. Hope that helps.

[@stephenstringer3689]

@@75gmag Thanks for the reply…I only had a brief look at a mini and I was concerned about the font size and if it could be increased for books. Didn’t have a chance to try changing the size other than in Books Which also was still too small….much better on my ip12. Thanks again for the heads up…I’ll go back to a store before I buy.👍

[@Naessey]

Nice to have someone give an opinion and options if not suitable. So over reviewers not giving clear reasons to buy or not buy. Well done. Love your channel. We ended up getting the Air. Yes, bigger. But screen, keyboard and larger screen provides so much more…but like you said, buy what you need. We felt the Air was a better overall proposition.

[@ShadowLinkxMaster]

“It’s easily onehandable. Is- is that a word?” Google: NO. 😂

[@greedyfoxbernard8335]

I decided to get this ipad mini 256gb model. Personally I think this size is perfect for a tablet. And I haven't owned anything Apple since I was a kid so its perfect for getting back into the ecosystem.

[@williamnewland4706]

If you are someone who uses a tablet and don’t need a keyboard the mini is the one for you trust me the bigger ones become uncomfortable when hand held for so long while the size of the mini is comfortable for long periods the mini for me is the perfect size tablet

[@noobpersona9488]

Yeah, I would love to see your review using the ipad mini as your daily driver to replace the iphone for a month...or more.

[@saurabhsavant9539]

It depends on the price as well. ipad air is cheaper now and with discounts you can get a solid deal over ipad mini 6.

[@JoeyShelby78]

Great review! appreciate it sir, questions what is the led tube light that's sitting on your desk called?

[@PurpleFishTeacher]

Thanks for the info! I like the idea of the ease of portability and I’m thinking of getting the mini to use as a digital planner and note taking option.

[@DatDudeDullah]

I have an iPad Pro 12.9 2020 with the magic keyboard. I absolutely LOVE the setup and use it as my daily driver. My MacBook Pro almost never makes it out of my office. I bought the iPad Mini 6 because I have a very specific use case. I read a lot of news, books and academic research articles for my job so I use Books and Apple News+ heavily. Using the Mini has been fantastic for me for at purpose. The 12.9 Pro is huge and awkward for those use cases, that it makes the experience less than enjoyable and fatiguing for long sessions. The Mini ha been clutch for this. i love it! and even thought I’ve seen a million KZbin videos on the jelly scroll issue, I haven’t notices at all.

[@elcomandante95]

Do you u have the 65 or 256 gig version?

[@EntrepreneurMommie]

That silver youtube button looks amazing on your office! regarding the ipads I think it depends of the users, I prefer the mini ones for kids and the air and pro for adults

[@walkmanutd19]

Same idea here as I am wondering what if I use iPad Mini 6 as my iPhone13 Ultra ,so please do that video “use iPad mini as your phone for a month” :)))))

[@GDMartin]

Fantastic cooking content creators 😂😂 u funny man

[@milkcookies3868]

This was awesome. Thank you… I hadn’t considered the comparability of a removable keyboard.

[@i4mboyc]

Smoothly the iPad Air. Hands down #1

[@knate44]

Thanks for this review, I think I'm gonna buy a mini now that I look at it. I already have a full sized laptop (actually it is a desktop replacement with a freaking number pad because I'm weird). I charitably call it a "lug top", but I've been looking for something more powerful and comfortable than my phone. Frankly I'm the kind of weirdo who finds most multitasking distracting (or worse tempting), so I having it singletask isn't that bad.

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

The iPad mini 6 is a great device *BUT* I can't help but feel like I have a dated device based on the LCD display. OLED and MiniLED are clearly the future of display technology and even though the form factor + TouchID are amazing and welcomed changes, I need a device that is able to provide me a future proof investment.

[@Simon-jd3fz]

Bedside replacement of iPhone is my only use case haha glad that you pointed it out.

[@Dominus_Potatus]

I am using Galaxy Tab 8 inch (p205) for 2 years and it serves me the purpose: note taking. I can see the Apple pencil will be disturbing. Apple might want to copy Samsung by placing the pencil behind the tablet.

[@myyoga8spa]

Thank you for sharing, I just subscribed and 👍🏻 because of how easygoing your video was Thank you for that

[@mikem3614]

First Time Watching I Subscribed

[@HecatombRecordings]

Most reviewers and owners give Apple a pass for the weak display and the awful jelly scroll. I personally think this is because they own other tablets and/or laptop so can lightly use the ipad mini and forgive the jelly scroll. But if this is you main device the visual display defect, as I call it, is not good enough especially for the price. I cannot unseen it and I wanted to own this device due to the form factor 😞 Apple could and should have done better - but I guess this is an easy improvement upgrade if they release Mini 7. "Now with new and improved display (new hat)". Nice Vid by the way.

[@TheKurtLyon]

Thx for the review. As a phone ☎️, prob not, but with 5g to extend it’s portability.

[@Strikerage]

Look..... I hate Apple. I mean, I'm a diehard, old-school Microsoft vs Apple nerd. I have always been adamant that I can't stand Apple, and all of it's proprietary BS it's put people through. Everyone I know with an iPad, iPhone, iMac, whatever... they just have this aura of pompousness. With ALL that said........ I'm getting it. 😂 It's finally the best, smallest, cleanest, funnest tablet out there. Android has nothing against it. I'm nerd enough to admit it. Lol.

[@jackdaniels8030]

That is it. There is literally no competition for Apple out there. 0 tablets in the premium segment. I owned the Samsungs Galaxy tab S2 but apart from using it for university I never needed it. Now with the Mini 6 I have it around me 99% of the time.

[@gktte2574]

I prefer apple because of its longevity… you see 6s can still run IOS 15 which is 7ish years from its release, and its also still running fine… I bought mini for my entertainment, note pictures(cuz I really like writing on real paper) while my “vintage” 6s is for messaging and calling :))…

[@chocolateearrings]

I still think iPads/Tablets are useless pieces of equipment. All functions of a tablet can be performed on a phone.

[@theunboxer3964]

I love the mini. I have a iPad mini 2 and the iPad mini 5. And the iPad mini 5 is lagging in apps with my wifi 6 router. Since the mini 6 has wifi 6. I might just go for it.

[@iKevinUnltd]

6:19 lol you are a king

[@brilyjo]

Should i buy the ipad pro m1 128gb, or go with the ipad mini 6 256gb? i originally want to replace my mini 5 with the pro m1 but i mainly play games on it and the screen is kinda too big for mobile games. and as the time i write this comment the two comes at a very similar price.

[@gktte2574]

They have big gap price

[@gktte2574]

Buy Ipad mini, perfect size for gaming bigger than phone, smaller than ipad air

[@RisingSwell]

You say you're sure I'm gonna watch other reviews, but I'm not even gonna watch a review of any product next, subscription list order dictates I watch a Minecraft video now.

[@sherryleggett1612]

What I’m confused about is the fact that my iPad Pro uses visual passwords and the mIni went back to fingerprints, what happens when you use both? When I got my mini I wanted to have it in sync with my Pro but what happens when accessing sites that require a password method that the other one doesn’t have?

[@Ciangi87]

I got it because I don’t like how big the air is

[@yavuzsimsek3550]

Hey guys, i have a question: i want to start a KZbin channel but i don’t have money for expensive subscriptions because i am a total rookie. I already know sites like pixabay, videezy or pexel and so on… But i don’t want boring stock footage, i want to create football, basketball, boxing…. videos. Videos like “10 best goals in WorldCup 2014” , “fastest KO’s in mma/boxing” or something like that but i really don’t know where to get the video footage for that, or where and how do the other channels get them? I hope u understood my question :) I would really appreciate a response.

[@noescape9873]

I would buy ipad mini 6 and ipad pro 11" plus a 14" M1 PRO macbook pro

[@brentsmithline3423]

Wish you could use the iPad mini as a replacement for an iPhone it you wanted to.

[@182punkbunny]

You technically could … get a google number .. install all regular apps that you would use such as WhatsApp Facebook messenger, etc You would have to carry a Bluetooth device with you at all times … but hey you can

[@1990chula]

How so like watching movies on Ipad mini?

[@DarkPa1adin]

what app do you use for teleprompter on ipad mini?

[@GermanGonzalez]

Solid review!

[@DimArtist]

Hey Jimmy, love your videos and your style. Can you please make a review on Windows 11?

[@ThaFedejp]

Oh yes I'd be into someone using the iPad as an iPhone hajahaha

[@patrickvonhorn8071]

From my review of the iPad Air I think I’ve had errors very crappy for what it is for example it’s very sluggish through the Menu of iOS versus the mini is more fluid like a pro because it’s using the latest chipset

[@182punkbunny]

Good review before also in commutes I would take my phone and my iPad Air turn on hotspot and watch everything in my iPad instead of the phone

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

That’s similar to me! I would rely heavily on my phone hotspots during commutes.

[@TheShannonagains]

Would you happen to know if the newer iPads have access to cinema mode that’s on the 13 models?

[@krayztech]

Nope

Well, if you manage to make this into your phone, congratulations, because it's not possible :D at least not in the literal way. I wish this would be true. I would use this as a phone, no problem.

[@spy.catcher]

why design four speaker grills when there are only two speakers? why reduce the screen size to the point it looks like the one waitresses use when filling up menu orders? it's useful for kids at school though. and best of all, this is the ony iPad size that justifies placing the front camera on the shorter side. perhaps an m1 10-inch 4:3 oled screen with thinner bezels and real four speakers and a new short Apple pencil mini might be better than this, i.e. if the goal is still not to cannibalize the non-touch macbooks. it maybe right to put the macbooks the only thing to edit 8k clips with more than 10 layers, but iPad xcode to make iPad and iphone apps should have been allowed. forcing iPad devs to buy macbooks is greed.

[@juniorj8393]

Hey, I'm still kinda early. hahahahaha. good review!

[@markjamesbuot351]

new subscriber here!

[@rojasotw]

What case is it that you have on it?

[@rojasotw]

@Pong Krell didn’t look like it.

[@lapuissance7488]

Where are my Trash Taste people at?!

[@kevvy22]

8:23 I think the iPad mini is for people who are looking for a companion they can use in bed

[@DoucheAllMighty]

Where do you read your manga?

[@harshadeepdas7830]

Hey hey...... U spoild a bit of chainsaw man.....

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

First few pages of chapter one!

[@harshadeepdas7830]

Well if the ipad air came with the same configurations as the iPad mini and a high refresh screen it would be a better choice for many............

[@StunnaGunna]

Who isn't ready for the Chainsaw Man anime??

[@ianfiqri]

Ayyy Trash Taste podcast, a fellow boii i see!

[@2911oscar]

8:47 what case is that?

[@johngotti8544]

I don’t need the iPad mini because I got the iPad Pro 12.9 2021 just wanted the iPad mini just because I want to spend money on new stuff 🤷‍♂️

[@chuckyjules8488]

Ha Ha…me too!🤗

[@fredreed2001]

I have to disagree that this is the best gaming tablet out because it’s far from being the best. There are others that are so much better then this and the IPad Mini fails on all fronts.

[@aniruddh.t1817]

bruh

[@aniruddh.t1817]

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[@gktte2574]

Bruh

[@grimice415]

Just gotta say jimmy be thicccccccccccccccc

[@quadsnipershot]

Oh trash taste…. I see you too are a man of culture

[@johncarlogamboa7331]

I see a wild trash taste podcast.

[@Williamb612]

Jelly scroll is a reality, and a poorly executed technical which makes me and a few friends dizzy, to the extent we returned them.…this is not our imagination. Going to wait until pro-motion 128 hz comes out…and of course the fix Apple will charge you for. Getting really tired of being coerced to pay more for their reality distortion field

[@KKei33]

Time to trim those nails? lol

[@a5tro25]

Hahaaa. Trash Taste!!

[@loose-hotline5026]

Lol cool

[@origamiman5460]

Gotta love trash taste

[@ronaldominguez6352]

UwU

[@Aquanex2]

Yes, I would rather buy air than buy an iPad Mini.