iPad Buying Guide (2021)

[@cat-.-]

I heard someone say this: "When you're buying something, if the only downside is the price, get it; if the only upside is price, skip it" Sounds about right lol

[@airamercs5124]

What if you don’t think you deserve it (つ .•́ _ʖ •̀.)つ

[@youssefhatem4568]

That's if u don't care about ur bank account or being broke af

[@airamercs5124]

@@youssefhatem4568 omg ur not wrong tho

[@TTWGD3]

@@youssefhatem4568 only live once, if all you do is worry about money you won’t experience life

[@NickolaySheitanov]

Said the person who has enough cash to buy it and not starve the next month

[@sungminlee4491]

iPad Mini: Small iPad Air iPad: Budget iPad iPad Air: iPad Pro 11” with no Promotion but more colour option iPad Pro 11”: Expensive iPad iPad Pro 12.9”: Really expensive iPad that you should probably consider a MacBook Air

[@Frantic_AJ]

Probably will just get a new regular iPad tbh, seems like the best option

[@caroditsky]

Good option to save money is the 2018 iPad Pro 11 inch. You can get a nice refurbished iPad for under $500.

[@stanrex1038]

the difference is that ipad pro 12.9 has mini led, that mbp 2k has, and the rest normal ips lcd screens

[@akkicontent8954]

I getting iPad air

[@lindsxlq]

Im just gonna buy the regular budget ipad 😂👍

[@jccote6059]

One thing worth mentioning about the iPad Pro 12.9 is the fact that it has a much larger screen. I bought one for my 90 year old mother with a near blind eyesight. She loves it since she can enlarge pretty much everything on the screen.

[@tamarahbernixe]

Yes it does! I bought my first iPad and it was stolen :( It was for school and helped! Glad it's helping your mom

[@Philminator]

12.9 is larger than 11 for sure, but the real thing to mention is that the 12.9 has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is what Apple has been mainly using for years, so most apps will fit screen properly. The 11 has an aspect ratio of 10:7. Not sure how well the apps show on this, as it's up to the devs to update their apps.

[@Le_Coulissime]

OH MY LORD THIS INTRO 🤣😭😭😭😭 i felt so bad that i caught you in 4K 😂👌

[@michaelduy31]

well at least it's only the back glass of the iphone. imagine if that ipad fell on the the screen of the ipad pro and cracked it...

[@chalabread]

A

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

@@michaelduy31 as happened to me.

[@FlyingPigChannel]

@@michaelduy31 yep, but apple charges ridiculous prices for back glass fixes - so expensive in fact that you might as well consider buying a new phone (which is what they want you to do). I guess there’s 3rd party repair, but we all know how apple feels about that.

[@rpm2you]

The scene he made up , shame shame 🤥

[@carlyleyt]

OMFG THAT INTRO OMG I CAN FEEEEEL THE PAIN

[@shivmanchanda4750]

@Alberto Abarzua to iii

[@slain_9064]

☠💀

[@Orbitalbomb]

No pain involved for him. Just another phone

[@zaimaziz6412]

No pain he got money

[@Kietraudt]

Lol ikr

[@friscodog]

Just bought the new Mini, and I absolutely love it. In terms of pure subjective love for a thing, this is easily the one Apple device I most love. Everything else (iPhone, MacBook Air, Apple Watch) is great and very useful, but I just utterly adore the look and feel and convenience of the little tiny iPad Mini.

[@Apofuexgaming]

You love an electronic device?

[@gioee9469]

@@Apofuexgaming he is just saying 😅😅😅😅

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

@@Apofuexgaming I love mine but it does not reciprocate, which is a shame because I am a lot of fun!

[@r0me0ne81]

I was thinking of getting a mini for travel (I travel / fly for work weekly) I love to play games with the kids is the mini capable of handling it by chance?

[@friscodog]

@@r0me0ne81 I'm not a major gamer myself, but I have heard that the Mini is quite capable. For work of just about any kind, the Mini is fully capable.

[@C324RMR]

I have to slightly disagree. Last laptop I owned was back in 2014z since then I’ve been using iPads. Back in 2017 I set a challenge to myself to use the iPad Pro as my main “laptop”. Finished a masters degree with the iPad Pro it was so much convenient for everything. I took notes with the pencil, signed documents online. Finished the dissertation. Created presentations. Gaming. Watched movies. Couldn’t be happier. So yes In my opinion you can replace the laptop with an iPad. Never felt the need of having one anymore. But I understand that fome some people that do coding, video editing etc a laptop can be more convenient.

[@rochellec547]

Go info. Which pro do you have 11 or 12.9 inch? Thanks.

[@C324RMR]

@@rochellec547 12.9

[@gracetannurwael780]

Same for me since I only use my laptop to type documents I have no problem switching to iPad and for me iPad suits me best

[@C324RMR]

@@gracetannurwael780 I used the Smart Keyboard. That was the only downside. But I’ve recently tried the Magic Keyboard and that’s amazing

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

@C324R I am with you all the way.

[@mohammadhassanbigdelishaml1858]

these iPad buying guide videos are lovely, and I think they are fairly usable recommendations instead of greediness for new pricy techs.

[@TheAppleLoadout]

Every video like this has exactly the same conclusion. Buy what suits you. Your use case, your budget. As for the Mini, before the shiny new 6 arrived it hardly got mentioned. Now every tech youtuber has to have it because their “workflow” all of a sudden requires it. The reality is you buy stuff to suit your workflow, you don’t adjust your workflow to suit your stuff.

[@airamercs5124]

This

[@Spider-Ham]

Awesome comment dude no bs just perfect recommendation 👌

[@carbonaralajibolala1762]

Yes!!! The comment I was looking for. I'm going to buy the Ipad air. I think for a student its perfect. 256 gb worth of storage. its better in my opinion, than the pro

[@TheAppleLoadout]

@@carbonaralajibolala1762 your opinion is the one that counts 👍. Enjoy.

[@jonasM999]

Looking for a good tablet with the best sharp , image and good Color. What should i buy

[@Thetechchap]

Hey chaps! Which iPad would you choose? (Or..none of the above)!

[@dennisnixon3256]

The 12.9 inch of its promotion...plus it boosts productivity😁

[@rayyanrehan3656]

11 inch M1 Ipad... It does the job for me

[@loki.8435]

Either the Mini or the 11 inch one, 11 inch seems a bit too big and the mini seems pocketable.

[@dennisnixon3256]

On my side it seems too small..

[@mckayhowland8634]

I’m a pilot so it’s gotta be the mini. I just ordered my 6 after having a 3 for the last 5 years. So excited!

[@jordanking7711]

I bought my M1 512GB iPad Pro yesterday, and yes it's expensive but it is FAR AND AWAY better than the iPad Air 2 I am now retiring. A lot of people say that the 12.9" quad speakers are better than the 11" and to each their own don't get me wrong, but for me upgrading from an Air 2 to an iPad Pro (I now have the 11" by the way), is like chalk and cheese and like comparing apples to oranges. They are SO good. I didn't get the 12.9" mainly because of the weight and size of the 12.9.

[@YoshiYamamoto]

If you want maximum performance, the 1TB and 2TB models come with 16gb ram, the lesser storage ones only come with 8gb ram. If you are doing serious video editing, it'll be worth it to get the 1 or 2TB for the 16gb ram.

[@shashwatsingh2099]

So in 3 months of usage have you noticed any badly compatible apps? In terms of aspect ratio, which is 10:7 on the 11" but apple has always used the 4:3 aspect ratio (like on the 12.9") so are there any apps that dont fit well with the screen?

[@miaj.1271]

I like the size of iPad mini. It fits my purse nicely and can be taken anywhere like a book. Using iPhone to read books and browsing websites are difficult to get a good view, compared to using iPad. I am still using iPad mini 2 but definitely want to upgrade to mini 6.

[@nirushanraj5697]

I was conflicted between the mini and air, and watching this video has made me go for the air; given my requirements. Great video as always and keep up the good work. All the best!

[@gwendolynann]

Good choice, I have the iPad Air and love it and have a lot of videos about it on my channel!

[@nirushanraj5697]

@@gwendolynann sure will take a look..

[@merjaymermanph]

Im using an air 4 cellular and i love it so much…..

[@gwendolynann]

@@merjaymermanph I have the cellular version too and I love it!

[@merjaymermanph]

@@gwendolynann wow

[@NikolasZedalisDesigns]

I'm in love with my 7th Generation iPad . It's perfect for what I use which is mainly Procreate and Netflix/KZbin

[@Harsha_D]

Tom's speech and vocals sounds great. It should be added to Google Assistant voices for English UK

[@josdav07]

Or Harry Kane

[@kelex12]

The last iPad I had was an iPad 2 (2011). I got rid of it a few years ago and was using a Macbook Air but recently sold it as I realized everything I was using it for I can do on an iPad and much more such as, writing, drawing, reading books/comics and even downloading movies/tv on streaming services (you can't download streaming content on a macbook or iMac). It's a must have for me when traveling or when the power goes out. After much research, I've decided to go with the iPad Pro 11" 128gb (the 12.9" is too big for me). I want all the bells and whistles and have it be very future proof as I'll be keeping it for a minimum of 6 years. I can't wait to finally get it next month!

[@mansurahmed9065]

Great choice, that M1 chip is so future proof it’s crazy!

[@erictingkingco2746]

If you have lot’s of files like me 128GB is very small and i regret buying it, sold it and buy a 512GB

[@kelex12]

@@erictingkingco2746 I thought about the 256gb but it’s an extra $150. I also want to get an Apple Pencil so that another $100-$130. I don’t have an unlimited budget so I’ll have to make due with 128gb. I don’t imagine having a ton of files. I do have an iMac so I’m not planning on using my iPad as a computer replacement.

[@kelex12]

@@mansurahmed9065 Even if I don’t plan on using the iPad to it’s fullest potential it’s nice to know it won’t be outdated in 3-4 years.

[@erictingkingco2746]

@@kelex12 buy at least 256GB, 128GB for iPad is ridiculously small, if it’s a phone like my iPhone 12 Pro Max it’s enough but for iPad i won’t recommend 128GB storage base on my experience

[@overland_spirit]

After watching your videos I bought iPad Air which supports second gen Apple Pencil. I'm 100% happy and thanks to you for explaining the use case of each models.

[@gwendolynann]

That’s awesome, i have the iPad Air too and i love it! I even have a lot of videos about it on my channel!

[@xd-qi6ry]

The ipad 9 is very worth it, the ari 4 is a great mid ground between the pro, and the pros are for the people who have already had an ipad and know what their use case is for it/want a laptop replacement or they are an artist, i wouldent reccomend the mini 6 to anyone there is so many things that aren't told about it and how annoying some of those things can be especially for the high price you need a good reason unless you really love it, but it can be great for an compliment to your job eg a pilot who needs the compact design and new pencil with an overall powerful chip, i would call it basically a phone with ipad os advantages. A note pad

[@fongus6420]

I have had a 2020 iPad for a year and a half, and it is the most low maintenance device I have ever owned. I bought it as really just a device for watching content and also seeing why people buy apple products, and it does it's job great. And it's power works well for other things too. I have never really been frustrated by its performance and battery life. It does what I need it to, and if you have the money for apple tablets, they are the best options.

[@amazinggameplays2693]

I've got an ipad air 4 with the student discount and an Airpods 2nd Gen free with it. Totally worth it

[@toxictrait9952]

how much storage did you get?

[@nate1k854]

@@BurgerPattyGaming it was a special that was going on a couple days ago on the apple website but it ended on the 27th of September

[@breaunahearrean8365]

I got the same deal!! The iPad Air is amazing and getting free AirPods with it was insane! I traded in my 8th gen iPad and only paid a little over 300 for my the iPad Air with free AirPods! It was a steal!

[@YogeshBora07]

@@breaunahearrean8365 which month does that offer start ?

[@sheanthesheep8816]

@@YogeshBora07 it has ended on September 27th but it was going for about 2 months

[@dennisnixon3256]

You give out the best videos tech chap!!!Keep up the good work

[@Thetechchap]

Cheers Dennis!

[@jonasM999]

Looking for a good tablet with the best sharp , image and good Color. What should i buy

[@dennisnixon3256]

@@jonasM999 you should comsider the Samsung tab s7 plus

[@jonasM999]

@@dennisnixon3256 thanks

[@jonasM999]

@@dennisnixon3256 using ipad 2017 ( 5gen ) good upgrade 🤣🤣?

[@purplehello98]

one of the major upsides of the budget iPad for me wpuld be the 3.5mm headphone jack... I would use it mainly to consume content

[@bleedblck1]

I just bought the 2020 iPad pro 11inch refurbished from apple for £50 less than the 2021 Air. Similar specs but with the pro upgrades (120Hz and promotion) and seemed like the best option for price. Absolutely loving it coming from a 1st gen mini!!

[@1drummer172]

I’m retired and I travel quite a bit; I’ll be replacing my iPad Mini 2 with the new iPad Mini 6, but I think you’ve convinced me to get the iPad Air as well and mate it with Apple’s Magic Keyboard for a laptop alternative primarily for home use.

[@mariosmatzoros3553]

@Jason Reeve For notes and reading the iPad air is better than a MacBook in my opinion but yes a tablet cannot replace a laptop/PC .

[@laurengrippaldi7424]

@@mariosmatzoros3553 yeah, I bought a MAcbook Pro, then later got the iPad air with the pencil and a keyboard and apple mouse, cheaper than the smart keyboard, i rarely use the macbook pro now :/

[@xhovisx1]

Got the air last year to use as a digital sketch book, haven't looked back since!

[@xhovisx1]

@@pattiaufzack I would say it was worth it, the apple pencil and the ipad are working flawlessly as I use it every day for drawing and content consumption :) also it doesn't preform half bad with a bit of gaming also 😉

[@Pin_official95]

I absolutely love the mini, I definitely have things I prefer doing on the Air, but overall I have feeling the mini will become my most used device

[@5633-r4u]

Same!

[@paigemangubat]

I'm still using the 6th gen iPad and the original iPhone SE. It's more than enough for me and I love touch ID.

[@samantarizzi248]

I have iPhone SE and I love this phone so much!! I have it for 4-5 years now and still works great! The battery is getting low a bit faster but I’m planning to buy an iPad anyway so I won’t use my phone as much. :)

[@glorious_help]

WHAT AN ERA OF INCREDIBLE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE

[@achyutarjun]

I am planning on getting an iPad, but the reflectivity on the base iPad looks bad. I like the low reflectivity of the Pros, but they are really costly. Btw, I bought the 2018 model of the Acer Swift 3 in Feb 2019, after watching your review, and I have been very happy with it.

[@AlumarsX]

Get a used 2018 or 2020 iPad Pro. Much cheaper and you won't notice a difference with the new ones.

[@achyutarjun]

@@AlumarsX I'll probably do that.

[@Vosilka]

Or you can use a matte screen protector

[@HUSTLER1346]

Finally someone who compares ALL the iPads

[@isaiahcomer]

I bought an iPad Mini less than a week ago, had some issues with LCD distortions so I replaced it…the new one has the same distortions when ANY sort of pressure is applied with the pencil or a finger anywhere on the screen. I realize LCDs typically have distortion if you really press the screen, but that’s not what I’m talking about. It’s bad. Thinking about getting an iPad air instead -just a warning!

[@PurpleRupees]

I got a refurbished iPad pro 2020 11 inch for the price of an Air. Absolutely can recommend I couldn’t tell it wasn’t brand new.

[@pranavgupta9015]

Where did you purchase it from, which website?

[@PurpleRupees]

@@pranavgupta9015 Apple's own website

[@Mmachine88]

I needed more storage than the 64gb in both the air and mini, but not quite 256gb... and with the mini you're at $650 when you up the storage. So I found a refurbished iPad pro 11in 2021 model for $710. Pretty good deal to me!

[@jst-lyk-dt9035]

Absolutely

[@marcosaguilar8504]

Nice, I got a 12.9 inch 2021 iPad Pro with 256 gigs for only $750 and yes it is the cellular model as well 🙌

[@noahisrow6299]

Anyone watching, I just got my iPad mini an Apple Pencil 2 an It never leaves my side. It’s a awesome device I’m so glad I spent the money on it!

[@whatapp-1707]

🆙🆙Thanks for watching 🔝🔝 message right away I have something for you🆙🆙🆙🆙

[@unpaidprogrammer3069]

If you’re considering an Air, you could also get a 2018 iPad Pro refurbished or used for a similar or even cheaper price, the CPU is slightly worse but the Pro will be much better with its 120hz display and pretty much all the same features. It’ll also last you just as long, maybe less since it’s older but it’d take a while and by then you’d have probably upgraded.

[@sanjyotnikale23]

refurbished will have a less battery life and ipad pro 2018 doesnt have 120hz display. do your research before saying

[@lifeisshrt7929]

@@sanjyotnikale23 You need to do your research, the 2018 iPad Pro DOES have 120hz. And apple replaces the battery meaning you get full battery life …

[@sanjyotnikale23]

@@lifeisshrt7929 my bad

[@lifeisshrt7929]

@@sanjyotnikale23 it’s too fucking late lmao 3 people liked your comment thinking you actually were onto something when in reality they’re gonna be missing out on the deals they could potentially get w the older refurbished iPad pros 💀 if you’re gonna comment shit, YOU need to do your research

[@kevintenorio9262]

Got the iPad 9th gen, the battery life is amazing

[@ajggaming8928]

i can tell that you have a good camera for recording. Because it can match the actual refresh rate of the ipad

[@Farah-qd4ds]

right?! it was sick being able to see the refresh rate as if in real life

[@ajggaming8928]

@@Farah-qd4ds yeah and 60hz isnt that bad. But if you go to 90, 120, i think u will see the difference going back to 60

[@jbinkz9941]

By far the best review on all models of 2021 iPads, I been looking for a good month and this has really helped me out. Thanks so much, such a great review considering I skim through videos and not actually watch the whole thing, I did with this one due to how easy and great the review really was. Thanks! Liked and subbed.

[@kenshinflyer]

I guess I'll be OK with the iPad Mini, power-wise, and, well, a worthy upgrade to my ancient iPad Mini 2.

[@Jac833]

Just looked I have the 2 also, crazy it’s been that long

[@Thetechchap]

huge upgrade!

[@suzannetaylor6285]

This is the best comparison video and the one that I needed ! I just picked up the mini and I couldn’t be happier

[@proplebb5858]

ipad air for the win. Personal Choice

[@mimistans7715]

I have the iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation) and I love it. Perfect for this retired senior.

[@Sweet_Lew2]

The iPad Air has been the only one thats every really interested me. The Mini is too small for a tablet - for me personally - and the Pro (and 'the iPad') is an oversell. I will defo be picking up the air when it gets its redesign.

[@crusadertwo239]

Where you meaning like getting the m1 or what cuz what else could be redesigned

[@zLusso]

I love how the ram on my M1 iPad Pro is more than the storage I had on my first generation iPad Pro it’s honestly crazy when u think about it, I could have 8 gigabits of stuff in the background and my iPod 1st gen can only have 8 gigs of stuff on it period

[@tahaali5034]

This! THIS is the comparison we needed

[@LadyofLeisure.]

love my ipad air, i use it predominantly for notetaking for my lectures. Light and airy in my bag on my commutes. I would definitely recommend for students

[@tatututuuu3515]

I have the iPad 2018 and it's enough for me. I can pretty much do the same thing my friend with the pro can do (other than gaming) the only downside I noticed is the small size but it's really cheap compared to the newer models so I won't complain 😂

[@TerryManitoba]

The variety of uses that others have for the Mini demonstrates how versatile it can be. A Master of Non - but Good at a lot of stuff. I bought an iPad Mini Cellular 9 years ago. I do not browse with it - I'm an adult -so I use my 14" laptop to browse and an Apple TV for viewing. After 9 years of ownership, I use my Mini almost exclusively when I "TRAVEL" - to do the following - otherwise it sits in a drawer. #1- as a GPS unit in my vehicles - the best GPS ever (70%) #2 - as a Sidecar or mirror screen to view video paired with a M2 MBA (25%) #3 - as an eReader (4%) #4 - the odd miscellaneous task (1%) Since it is on its last leg (but not dead) - I will likely buy the new Mini 7 when it comes out later this year. BTW I would 'NEVER" buy a bigger iPad as the Mini is simply a great portable complimentary device.

[@welshlad6427]

Have the iPad Pro 2018 version. Quality bit of kit but the battery on it is shocking. Like the look of the new mini 👍📱

[@zeeshanali-333]

I wish I had the money to buy anyone of these.... 😂It's just I love his videos that's why I am here

[@marclaguitare]

I just got myself the new iPad 9 with the Logitech Combo touch keyboard and its amazing! Highly recommended to anyone over the, now old, iPad Air.

[@allyc8105]

Buying an open box 2020 iPad and saving 200 dollars. Then getting the Logitech keyboard with the trackpad instead of the magic keyboard and saving 130. This brings down the cost of having the iPad Pro, with keyboard and Apple Pencil to just over 1300 CAD. Vs the base iPad model with the folio keyboard and first gen Apple Pencil for 1139 CAD. The price difference with tax is 191 CAD. That’s for the 11 inch old pro 2020. Glad I made the choice to buy a previous gen. Will have to wait to receive everything to see how I like it.

[@champroh]

This is one of the best videos I have seen on KZbin this year..absolutely brilliant…u r going places..well done 😇

[@Thetechchap]

Thanks very much!

[@TrickyPJM752]

I recently purchased the iPad mini 6 and I absolutely love its size. Even though a new Mini 7 might come out later this month, I still don’t regret my decision since I got it for $100 cheaper

[@RobertHosein]

I'm still using the iPad mini 2. It was worth it, as it has lasted all this time, but in the recent year or two, it has gotten quite laggy and slow, doesn't hold charge, doesn't update software anymore, has a cracked screen, home button is broken and can't be used, and now apps crash a noticeable amount. Think it might be time to upgrade.

[@kenlee224]

With your explanation, I now know I only need the regular iPad 64GB ram. That saves me a lot of money for a Pixel 6 phone. Thanks for your advice.

[@imopn]

I think many if us have been buying iPad Pros not really for what it is but what it could be, and the promise of iPadOS unlocking it's true potential. But, yet another mediocre update to iPadOS is just inexcusable. If anything iOS15 mostly just cought up with things iOS got last year already. After a few generations of iPadOS I think Apple has now made it pretty clear that they still see it as a toy that you get to consume content, or a partner device / accessory to a Mac rather than being a your only "computer" or a serious Pro device. Heck, I can't believe in 2021 it cant even format a damn USB thumb drive never mind not having multi user support. Agree with you, given iPads are intended by apple to be mostly consumption devices or accessories get the mini with 64gb and get a MacBook for real work.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Nah we just bought it because it’s the best of the best and people like buyign the best of the best

[@patrickoriordan1757]

I hope the pro models are fully utilised before ios updates finish. They are a great bit of kit, you notice the difference even if its not needed.

[@genshininsufficientrewards533]

Thank you for this. Even explained how the peripherals work! Im planning to buy my very first apple device and im still hesitant because i dont know how their stuffs work. Great great help!

[@daveM135i]

I feel like people that consider the price (like everyone) buys the iPad for productivity rather than entertainment. Though people that are buying it for just entertainment seem to sell it online, something that I observed as a "reason for selling" on my local marketplace.

[@chriss8971]

Great round up. Very professionally done.

[@kero-oke9300]

Intro, you are a genius. Normal ppl can't break the back that casually.

[@Stellaguerrer0]

Waiting for my new I pad 9th generation. Coming today .. is my first iPad , so great to start 🥰

[@sonymicronin]

I sold my 10.5 iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil and case for $500 and the very next day bought a 2018 iPad Pro with the gen 2 pencil and case for $440.

[@marcosaguilar8504]

How?

[@ishrakbenali743]

as student i’m very confused 😂 the mini6 is so cute, light weight and does the job more than perfect. but the question is “ is it comfortable to use it for college?” i haven’t seen it yet to decide whether to get the mini or just spend extra 100$ for the air 4. knowing that i dont need much accessories like the magic keyboard, the pen is enough and i do have iphone 11+ laptop. So, dear college students, Help your sister 😝!

[@tehillahtheavocado]

This is probably an extra fast response but I just want to be hear and wait for people’s responses😂 I’m going to university next year and I’m thinking of getting the 12.9 (m1) inch for KZbin editing, notes, gaming and my part time job. I have an iPhone X and acer laptop, but been looking at the air 4 and mini 6😅

[@ishrakbenali743]

@@tehillahtheavocado hahaha yess sis i’m still waiting for recommendations , hopefully i make up my mind in two weeks before my college starts 😆

[@littleb2803]

University student here! I was so tempted by the new mini when I bought my iPad last week because it is so cute but personally I think it would just be too small for educational use. If you ever wanted to watch online lectures on it you’d probably have to have it pretty darn close to your face to actually be able to read your lecturer’s powerpoints, plus if you wanted to use digital textbooks I think the mini would be a bit small for highlighting and writing notes on them especially as textbooks usually have tiny print 😂. Personally I’d recommend either the air 4 or the ipad 9. I’ve got the air 4 and I absolutely love it but there really isn’t anything it can do that the base iPad can’t do and it is a lot of extra money. But yeah I’d definitely advise against the mini if you’re gonna be using it for college. Hope this helps!

[@dagmar0904]

@@littleb2803 the only reason for the air in my opinion is the better pen

[@laurengrippaldi7424]

yeah, i was torn between the air and the mini, but the mini is too mini for me to read textbooks and to take notes on. It's hard to take notes with my hand off the screen, as it's awkward. The air has the bigger screen so better placement of my hand for handwriting and easier to read as I don't need to swipe constantly to read my notes or textbooks. :)

[@misugrrl]

Just today, I bought a refurbed iPad Pro 11 inch 2020 128 for less than the price of the 64 gig iPad Air 4th generation. It arrives on Saturday :) I cannot wait !

[@mytrung]

I don't think anyone should get the air 64gb but the cost of upgrading the iPad air to 256gb makes no sense. At that price point you should probably get the smaller pro for just a bit more.

[@anSealgair]

I bought an air 64gb and had to return it after a few days because I was running out of space already. I was used to an android tablet where 64gb was much more than I could use. I just went to the pro 11” 256gb because they are just small differences in price in the long term especially with a tax deduction and others have pros at work.

[@sigitazim7256]

I was struggling which pro I want, but after this video I think I’ll go for air 😅😅😅😅 thank you

[@OddOneOut665]

Honestly, despite the A14 Processor, lack of Flash, and slightly low res front camera with no Center Stage, I think I'd still go with the Air 4, but I'm a bit weary buying it right away, cuz now I'm hearing talk that Apple's gonna update that in a few months to match up with the Mini en...

[@erolobradovic5542]

This is about the one hundredth video i watched deciding which i pad to buy, im doing this thing where im a senior in school but I go half day to college as bonus collage credit and i take a ton of notes, but i have been debating the 11 inch or 12.9 inch ipad pro but this video helped me decide as the finale that im going to buy the 12.9 im not going to use my laptop i was planning only taking my ipad to school and nothing else and I think the 12.9 would be amazing as a standalone device with no laptop

[@tiberius_akh]

Nice summary! And very nice callout for refurbs.

[@kelvinpaing3605]

Very realistic and practical review. other reviewer are just talking about specs which I can easily find out. you got a sub.

[@Thetechchap]

Cheers!

[@hola_baby]

amazing compersion, you always give us very helpful videos, thank you have nice day

[@jaywhite1141]

I’ve just Recently got the new iPad Pro 11-inch M1 it’s awesome

[@sjaufar7561]

"If you want something that easily slips into your pocket" cries in non-existent pockets in women's clothing

[@noobychild3925]

Bro it's so true and it pisses me off to no end

[@vikingpotet]

Im a boy, but thats so unfair, like. They just think that women always walk around with a handbag! Like, thats not how it is, and how hard can it be to add pocket, and it doesnt hurt to add them either!

[@thibaultswindells1805]

Just bought a 256gb 2018 iPad Pro 11 for £375. Really pleased with it

[@KamalTiwari82]

I would like to get the 12.9 inch so I can use it as a dual screen during work.

[@gioee9469]

I have thought about it too, what iPad are you thinking about ?

[@KamalTiwari82]

@@gioee9469 I am going to get the 11inch instead mini led not worth it right now.

[@gioee9469]

@@KamalTiwari82 but which iPad?

[@dagmar0904]

@@KamalTiwari82 yeah, i decided that as well. Bought a used 2020 and love it

[@KamalTiwari82]

I bought the 11inch IPad Pro. I really wanted to get the the 12.9 Mini Led but after careful consideration I came to the conclusion that if I want the Mini Led to watch content I am better off viewing content on a big screen OLED TV.

[@xtreamchance]

More than other reviewers, Thomas makes very compelling points. The sad truth that the mini with cellular option does not allow voice over cellular, through a carrier. I am led to believe that one would have to use a proper voip service like magicjack or whatsapp or google voice etc to use properly as a voice connected device. But without cellular access, relying only on wifi, one can still use those apps and facetime - audio as a phone adjunct, just not a replacement. I would think the pen would be a great selling point if one had to use a tablet over a laptop. So, the Air makes the most sense. Right now, I'm using an ancient ipad, with a bluetooth keyboard/cover. And that limits it to basic email, video viewing. I still prefer to read on my kindle paper white over the kindle app on an ipad. But I make use of my pen with my samsung note for work. I could see myself using it as well with the ipad air, or mini. I've had a mini before this full sized ipad and it was a great workhorse for me. So it becomes a selection like between a bmw roadster, or a regular bmw convertible. If you need the space, the screen realestate, then the ipad air seems the best choice...and if you don't, then the mini would be the best option.

[@Ko6i]

17:31 THIS is a picture all iphone mini reviews should start with - the screen area on the ipad mini is MORE THAN TWICE the size of an iphone pro max, despite the diagonal being only about an inch and a half longer (8.3" vs the iphone's 6.7"). How? The screen proportions are completely different and Phytagorian triangle law is a btch - yes, a^2 + b^2 = c^2, but the larger the difference between a and b, the smaller the area of the rectangle. DIAGONALS LIE and this is something not visible on almost all of the ipad mini reviews.

[@nickbotfield]

I agree completely! Trying to do anything other than "phone stuff" on a Max-sized iPhone is still a proper pain compared to a small tablet with a 4:3 (or 3:2) ratio.

[@trevorhargreaves7171]

Thanks a lot for this brilliant comparison of i pads, and recommendations. One of the best reviews I have ever seen

[@squidMB]

This new iPad mini 6 looks like an amazing deal. Unfortunately it’ll be around 800 bucks CAD (in my province due to the taxes) but honestly im in desperate need of a new ipad since im still using the original one from 2012

[@joaquinms8891]

Personally, I just bought a MacBook Air and a regular IPad. With student discount that comes around 1,210 + tax. So really, you don’t need to buy the super expensive keyboard because I you have the laptop now and you can enjoy having an iPad. This combination is still cheaper than the pro + accessories and has better performance

[@sarhannabil9869]

A quick question, does the 'jelly scroll' is a big deal and noticable for the ipad mini or its just normal? Just need to know cuz I'll buy the mini if its just normal, thank you

[@Thetechchap]

It's only slightly noticeable if you really scroll fast up and down a page - but it's fine really.

[@christiangranum7387]

@@Thetechchap thanks, that helped. I’ll pick up the mini tomorrow or during the weekend. The size is perfect, and I also happen to be a pilot hehe.

[@Scotia__]

@@christiangranum7387 if you check out reviews from artists on it you might be able to get better examples of the jelly effect

[@DirtBike12oClock]

Please try one out before you buy it! I returned mine because it was way to prominent for me. It is really bad in the vertical position. Not so much in horisontal.

[@zorba4413]

@@DirtBike12oClock Its extremely noticeable in portrait mode making using this device a highly unpleasant experience.

[@robertt9342]

I think people often misunderstand the overpriced upgrades on Apple products. The purpose of which is not to “gouge” regular consumer but rather use higher-end consumers that can afford to max out everything to subsidize the lower end. Basically without resorting to selling a highend product to rich people and selling a crippled product to the rest of us they charge more for the upgrades. And while they can absolutely charge the lower price, this is a business we are talking about, it’s about maximizing revenue and this is one approach that compromises and benefits the regular consumer.

[@69memnon69]

After having owned the 12.9” iPad Pro, in my opinion it is not a computer replacement. It’s like trying to complete a tax return with a crayon. Just switched to the new iPad mini and it’s the embodiment of what a tablet should be.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

The iPad Pro is good for designing tho what’s what I love about it it’s easier than using the mouse on the computer

[@parsanasehi1703]

ipad can never be a macbook repplacement. but neither macbook can be a replacemente for ipad. with all the pro future proof features,and apple pencil power and notetaking apps. you set yourself a great device for studying your career for years to come.

[@IR._]

Thinking out loud here: iPhone Pro Max = iPad Pro 12.9 iPhone Pro = iPad Pro 11 iPhone = iPad Air iPhone Mini = iPad Mini iPhone SE = iPad 🤔

[@christinesmith7635]

I like your thinking.

[@horizonsoaps2394]

Nice work :-)

[@pipebomber04]

For reading e.books and taking notes on the go, an ipad or any other tablet is a must, not a luxury.

[@vishalv9699]

Which iPad do you recommend for university students for digital note taking and reading ebooks and articles?

[@marcelobulhoes6180]

For that, the base iPad is more than enough, if you’re on a budget it doesn’t make sense to spend more

[@melanatedwanderlust4057]

Im a student and I use the iPad 8, I only do digital note taking and all my textbooks are downloaded on my iPad. I literally do everything for school and more on my iPad 8. So I recommend the IPad 8 or 9. If you want to be fancy get the Air 4

[@vishalv9699]

@@melanatedwanderlust4057 Thanks dear, for your kind information. I have decided to buy the next iPad Air 5th generation. I am waiting for it.

[@HuyNguyen-ll9gz]

@@vishalv9699 I think the 9

[@artissn3326]

I got the m1 ipad pro 11 inch i have been using it for the last 3 months i love it

[@subhayum44]

The intro gave me a mild heart-attack☠💀. Anyway i am a college student so planning to buy the iPad mini 2021. I like the portability 😁

[@subhayum44]

@monte crano What kind of racism is this?

[@sac8492]

@monte crano seek help ffs.

[@CertifiedSlamboy]

I'm really keen to try an iPad Mini. Hope you enjoy yours

[@GnomieOmi]

I'm also a college student! This would go well with my internship and take some notes! I do have a v beefy laptop but I do need that tablet! Time to trade in my Ipad 5th gen

[@loki.8435]

@monte crano That's racist af

[@emberlhoaimme]

Recently bought an iPad Air before watching this review. Should have waited for the iPad mini. 😅

[@steveh.3370]

Remember that the Mini is much smaller than the Air.

[@zarulorca1240]

Tablets should have a bit of top and bottom bezels so you can hold it properly without touching the actual screen!! I dont get why these tablets follow the trend of smartphones reducing the bezels to nothingness!!

[@KopfdesRiesen]

There is still enough bazzel on all of them tho

[@steveh.3370]

I agree. That's one reason I just ordered an iPad 9. Plus, it still has a headphone jack.

[@sierra9409]

I have the iPad Pro 11 in., and I love it. It's super loud, I can draw because I'm an artist on procreate, it's super clear, the camera is very nice for photography, and I can still have fun with all of that. On an iPhone, it's impractical for me to do a lot of editing and art because of the tiny screen, so this is great. So in my opinion the mini wouldn't be a better choice for me, and the regular iPad has fewer options to do with the display. The big iPad Pro is just a ridiculous price lol. Ipad air would have also been great but why not go the full way with the pro.

[@4l3kis]

If ur a average user and r gonna use the pencil get the air if u need pro motion get the pro if u want the biggest screen get the 12.9 pro

[@amysnewlife84]

The ipad air is expensive but I still feel as someone who doesn't have a personal laptop anymore and constantly uses a phone to consume content and maybe some video calling for work...maybe the Air is better. We have to buy the pencil separately, so that sucks and is expensive!

[@fadilaissa4377]

There are good third part styluses, some of them look like the Apple Pencil 2, I found my self really well with the stylus that I have (I take a lots of notes for collage), the stylus does not have pressure sensitivity, but for my use is quite unnecessary, there is no wireless charging (it charges via usbc), and doesn’t have the double tap feature, but from my experience I didn’t missed this feature (maybe the wireless charging would be handy but I can handle one more cable in my bag) and you are getting almost the same experience of the Apple Pencil for just £20-30.

[@ArnavKathuriapersonal]

Why i am confused which ipad to buy ( reason for buying one - i have air 3 but it now very slow and battery is no longer good ) Ipad mini is too small but meets all criteria Ipad air is very compelling but it has a14 which is less powerful than mini and i want it as fast as possible for future proofing Ipad pro - best for me but very expensive considering you also buy a pencil Usage - multi media , gaming , pdf marking for study ( pages of around 500 )

[@spwashh5160]

ipad pro 2018

[@jasonguzman1672]

Greatest intro ive seen so far from a youtuber. 😁

[@alyanoor7223]

Hii can anyone help me? I want to buy my first ever iPad, I'm gonna use it for university a lot like note taking etc, I'm gonna edit videos too, play games, and probably watch netflix, and I'm planning to use this iPad for years ahead. Should I go with iPad Pro 2020 256gb OR iPad Pro M1 128gb? The iPad M1 128GB are cheaper compare to iPad Pro 2020 256gb, but I'm afraid of running out of space in few years ahead. Soo, which one should I buy?

[@Michael-ur5qb]

I just purchased a new Ipad 10.2. I have a Macbook Air and putting extra money into the Air or Pro just wouldn’t make sense. It can do everything the others can just not as well. The upgrades they gave this year were BIG for this particular product.

[@absolutium]

Usb C port alone was worth the extra bucks.