NEW iPad Mini 7 (2024) review: WAS I WRONG?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

You work in Apple's iPad mini department: spec out the next iPad mini. GO 👇

[@CZP-01]

120hz Bigger battery Faster charging Done

[@alexoberfranc]

@@CZP-01 also don’t forget smaller bezels And Face ID

[@NashMG]

Make it waterproof. Thats it. Many of us use ipad for work. Having it waterproof going to make it a lot better.

[@JCU84]

M1 OLED 120hz Face ID (dynamic island) Colors that matches the back of the new iMacs Reduced bezels Thunderbolt USB-C.

[@andikunar7183]

The battery should last longer. Mine (V6) doesn't even last through a full day of use. It's the only complaint I have - never noticed jelly-scrolling, but battery-life is really bad.

[@definingslawek4731]

They DOUBLED the ram and gave it a fast chip and USB3 AND doubled the storage and it costs the same? But somehow everyone’s complaining and saying “nothing has changed” lol.

[@mdubb4855]

Yeah and holding the price line after all this inflation is like a de facto price cut.

[@pocketgrim4942]

I think alot of people wanted a mini pro after 3 years but i mean whos trying to get a $900 ipad mini lol. I think its a solid update especially considering holding the price.

[@CheerupA1]

Ikr? Reviewers live in their own world

[@lexbruh1]

Thank you lol

[@КарлосЛоуренсовы]

IkR​@@CheerupA1

[@d_lydian]

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[@phutton]

LOL this make me chuckle, you are right.

[@jaredweiman2987]

Damn. Beat me to it. Haha.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That's actually pretty close to a brilliant content strategy.

[@elizenkatsu]

Patent this

[@Lowedjuret]

@@MarkEllisReviews true

[@-Mike]

Yes, in aviation, the Gov and commercial operators tend to purchase them by the dozens. They typical operate a modified admin style iOS. You can't sign-in to your own Apple account in moist cases, nor would you want to. Apps, private and retail are managed by IT as well as automatic updates etc. We beat them to death, get them super hot, super cold, never close apps, turn off and or restart. The screens are always a wreck. We often carry one as a back up as well. Likely always overcharged. If you are lucky, they have Otter Box's on them. Like I said, a hard use tool. Not hipster coffee shop jewelry. I am just happy to now know that our new iPads will now have more ram.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

This is super interesting - thank you.

[@trowawayacc]

Question is this ipad mini superior to the galaxy Active series? I would really like to know as the active comes with a stylus (a really good one) and even has removable battery.

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

Curious how will the higher ram help in flying?

[@jcfawerd]

@@ShadowRap-y5l More apps can stay on background, so it makes switching apps faster while keeping the last status

[@JasonMcNamara]

I've owned an iPad Mini 6 since pretty early on in it's release and I absolutely love it. Mostly I use it for watching Movies, TV Shows, Maps, Social Apps & playing games like Chess or Othello with my kids. While I carry my iPhone everywhere I go, I almost always have my iPad Mini 6 with me as well. Not rushing out to upgrade to a 7 though mainly because having a SIM Card slot for when I travel abroad for work has come in extremely helpful.

[@dayel9]

As a resident pediatrician, I rely on my iPad Mini every day for data recording. Its compact size fits perfectly in my scrubs pocket, making it indispensable. I just wish they would add the M chip so we could connect to larger monitors via USB-C when needed.

[@wandiloch]

The new mini does output to monitors up to 4k via usb-c

[@jcfawerd]

@@wandiloch the old mini 6 can do that as well

[@wandiloch]

@ nice

[@mikeclark2248]

Personally I think the mini is perfect for what it is. Many of the things people want apple to add would likely not scale well on the smaller screen and then they would complain that apple did a terrible job. I just spent 1700 bucks to upgrade from my mini 6, would hate to know what the price tag would have been if it came with face ID, M chip, Pro motion etc. I wonder if the small form factor could handle the heat an M chip produces ?? I use my mini every day for writing and various other tasks, it is the one apple device I feel I could not do without. I was so happy to see the 7 announced, first time I have ever pre ordered anything. The only thing I wish for would be a larger battery though I would hate for them to change the size of the device even slightly to obtain that goal. Mine arrives today, I still have to wait at least 6 hours for Fedex to get here. The following comment is for potential buyers worried about Jelly Scroll. I have never noticed Jelly Scroll, I'm sure it's there, I'm sure I have seen it, but I have never "noticed" it and it has never once bothered me. Honestly if you are quickly swiping through something then you aren't reading it anyway so does it really matter ? Just picky people looking for something to gripe about. Buy the mini, you will love it IF you are buying it for the right reasons.

[@stephenbiggs3923]

I've went through a similar journey, buying the iPad Pro for years but being disillusioned with my use of it. Then moving to this iPad mini and loving it. It's the perfect size for what I use it for. Reading, web browsing, email, to do lists etc. At work we're noticing iPad mini is the form factor of choice in a lot of enterprise situations replacing a notebook or forms in a lot of scenarios and even rugged laptops in other situations

[@milind006]

I don’t care that the form factor is the same. What I would have preferred are the following: 1. The latest chip, not last year’s chip 2. Pro Motion

[@TheMaan2008]

Dude, the factor is the same because it's the MINI! 😂

[@JRMon27]

Then buy the pro. You are expecting pro specs with the same price?

[@MrMoogle]

After seeing Apple abandon the iPhone Mini, I'm just thankful the iPad Mini got an update at all. My expectations are low when it comes to Apple and small devices these days. I love both my iPhone and iPad Mini so I'm glad at least one of them is still in the lineup!

[@thirsteekid]

Agree. Mini everything Apple!🍎

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

What update? Its still 60hz and no diff in the battery capacity. All they did was put in a new chip and make people think its an "Upgrade".

[@rickkarrer8370]

I'm in IT, and I really appreciate it when manufactures write the exact product name on the product itself. I can't tell you how many times I'm on the phone with someone and they're calling something an "Apple Air", "Mini Mac", "MacBook" [everything is just a MacBook, right?], "I don't know, the iPad", "It's the new iPad" [but it's really a discontinued model from 3 years ago], "iPhone Pro Plus XL", and so on.

[@internationAL21]

I’ll be upgrading from my beloved iPad Mini 5 - it’s served me well for over 5 yrs.

[@joshualebowitz]

Am still using the 5. What is wrong with yours?

[@internationAL21]

The battery is beginning to fail on it sadly. I’ll look forward to having a new mini with a USB C and a bigger, better display.

[@ChaosandHavoc]

Just wish they had made a brighter screen. It’s the most portable device but outdoors the brightness lets it down. I’m fine with all the other mini updates but it really needed to be brighter since it’s meant to be a portable device so it should be usable in all lighting conditions.

[@RovexHD]

100%

[@jcfawerd]

I agree, pilots would benefit the most from the screen brightness upgrade

[@FancyxToast]

I use an ipad for procreate and streaming services exclusively. I don’t even use it for notes or anything, just watching and drawing. I had the 12.9 iPad Pro 5th gen. I really liked it, worked completely fine. The size just killed it for me. Absolutely killed it. It was huge, which is cool for art, but made it so impractical for anything else I wanted to do. I found out a new iPad mini was being released on October 20th. I sold my iPad Pro on the 21st. And I used the money to pay for the mini 7 on the 23rd. It’s only been a day, and while I will admit, the screen size is something I need to get used when I’m drawing, everything else about using was instantly easier. Reading? Easier. Gaming? Easier. Even just typing is easier now. I can actually sit back on the couch and hold this thing with one hand and watch something. I don’t need something to stabilize my arm so it isn’t fighting for its life after 10 minutes. I don’t regret the decision at all. It’s just so convenient

[@lpj55]

"I use an ipad for procreate..." The mind boggles!

[@FancyxToast]

@@lpj55 ?

[@lpj55]

@@FancyxToast Just pullling your leg... 'procreate' is a verb as well as a noun. 🙂

[@FancyxToast]

@@lpj55 😂😂 I forget that sometimes. What an odd app name

[@chrisnorth]

I’m inclined to agree that the iPad mini does not need the “Pro” features. For me, I have an iPad Pro 10.9 (M2) with Magic Keyboard and it’s my mobile work station. On the road or train I can edit documents, code etc. I have an older mini (gen 4?) which I use for personal stuff - morning coffee while I browse social media, read the news, do puzzles, make calls. I want a mini that fits in my hand and doesn’t break the bank. Since my old iPad mini’s battery is on the decline, I’ll likely ask Santa for a mini 7 this year…

[@aladdinswunderlampe]

love it - thank you. I will get my first iPad mini

[@jwbelt]

Love your video reviews. I understand, emotionally, why everyone keeps calling for a Mini Magic Keyboard. I am a short guy with small hands, so i should have no issues with what a KB that size would be. I’ve tested KBs sold for the Mini and they uniformly suck. They’re too frakkin’ small. Size matters and we’re running up against the limitations of size here. We will not & can not get the typing experience on this form factor that we experience with the larger iPads and that we long to duplicate here. I’m typing this on the Keys-2-Go - smallest KB I can bear typing on and still more than an inch wider than the Mini - as a reminder of the experience and it still sucks. Enjoy the Mini for what it is: a premium tablet that has no aspirations to be anything else.

[@sallytobin9096]

I’ve been using the IPad mini for years … I love to read and wanted it to replace my Kindle which was more than 15 years old. I have the Kindle app, but now I do so much on it that it has almost replaced my desk top … which is sitting in my office crying for lack of attention. Perhaps it … the desktop …will become a museum piece like my old Apple IIC which I have sitting next to it. (Yes, I’ve been an Apple user since 1985 … I originally had the old Apple IIE). I started with a Mini 4, upgraded to a Mini 5 because I wanted to keep the same holder, I don’t play games except Spider-Man and FreeCell, should I spend the money to upgrade to a 6 or 7? I am 85 years old. Who knows how much longer I will have to cart it around, as much as I love to pop it in my handbag when I’m running off for the weekend. I also have the smaller phone, so do everything on my IPad as it’s easier to read and operate, even talk on if I get interrupted while I’m reading.

[@thegolflife7565]

Why they didn’t put a pro motion OLED in this eludes me.

[@LetoxxIant]

06:37 Stage manager (+Mx chip) is the requirement to allow an external monitor. That is why many want it (me included). iPad Mini with Mx Chip + Stage Manager: connect external keyboard and mouse, plug in external Monitor and you have a small, compact, more mobile version of an iPad with the possibility to attach a full 4K monitor as PC replacement. THE perfect device! plus: It would also make the line up complete. iPad Pro can connect external monitors iPad Air can connect extern monitors iPad mini still can't I have worked a while with my iPad Pro as desktop replacement and it is awesome, you start to love the Stage manager on this device at this point. I personally know two people who completely switched to the iPad doing all their work on the device, even some video editing and they do not want to go back. If Apple (and I doubt it will ever happen) updates iPad OS to a full functioning multitasking device or hot switchable OS with an Pad mode and a desktop mode as many professionals want, I bet my a55 the mini will be excluded as it does not support external Monitors (even if this restriction is artificial the A17Pro is as capable as the Mx chip to support one)

[@jcfawerd]

It would never happen, iPad mini chassis can't handle 20W of SOC power usage and I doubt if there is enough space for SOC without sacrificing the battery

[@MC-ov8dr]

I think a big missed opportunity is using the iPad Mini docked. If they added an M1 or M2 chip into it and lets you dock and take to go it would be really cool. A device that I can use for casual reading / consumption and crazy portability, but can dock and get in some real work when needed.

[@Stanleydevi]

Your voice is soo relaxing. Idk how to say it lol

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Mine arrives tomorrow. Looking forward to having a play but had a lot of "yikes" moments watching this. Great content as always Mr E.

[@NVFlyer]

One place the mini is extensively used is aviation. It is the only iPad small enough to mount on the yoke of an aircraft. It holds all my charts, approach plats, etc.

[@definingslawek4731]

Are you satisfied then? 2x ram 2x storage, way better chip, USB3 and it costs the same.

[@vince1609]

@@definingslawek4731I am very hyped to upgrade to the 7. My mini 5 has taken an absolute beating over the past 4 years flying with me and im surprised it still functions after 1000+hrs in direct sunlight on full brightness while charging at very high temperatures.

[@mpetrides]

@@definingslawek4731 Actually the 256 GB model is $50 less for twice the RAM and faster CPU. I paid $649 for my 256 GB mini 6 on Release Day whereas my mini 7 cost $599. With trade in of an older iPad or after education or military discount, the price point seems quite compelling, especially coming from a mini 5 or older.

[@jcfawerd]

Medical as well as it is the only iPad small enough to fit in the pocket. Moreover, I heard that iPad Pro 11 / Air 11 are certified to be used as EFB as well and there are accessories coming for those iPads.

[@BatteryAddicted]

Jelly scroll didn't bother me when I used it when I had the mini 6. I keep going back and forth between an Air and the mini. I do 99% of what I want on a MBP and iPhone... but when I want to sit down and read for a few hours, I want an iPad. Air is too big, mini just about right - and this upgrade is about there. Great review, thank you for addressing the questions.

[@IamMrLebanon]

How well would you say the IPads mini 6 and 7’s brightness holds up in the sun ? I would like to use the device outdoors on sunny days. Thank you for another quality video.

[@elyt]

Apple added the features that this iPad doesn't even need and they don't make sense for this particular model. This iPad just needed a display and a chip upgrade. And if they want to add more upgrade, they can bring back the headphone port too since it can still fit.

[@JohnLusher]

Solid video as always Mark. I appreciate your take and explaining what’s new and what is not. My Mini 6 never leaves my side, but Apple Intelligence isn’t enough of a reason for me to upgrade. When my battery starts going I definitely will get a 7. Personally I have no need or desire for an iPad Mini Pro, but would welcome a Magic Keyboard for the Mini.

[@franceswatts4001]

Exactly my thoughts! I started with a 4th generation Mini, upgraded to 6th when it would no longer hold a battery charge and just yesterday looked into upgrading to this one, since I was upgrading my iPhone. But like you, I think I will hold on another 6 to 8 months until the battery life reduces (currently at 88% after 18 months of around 14 hours a day use, including a game running all the time.

[@techgum9743]

Heads up! Costco has a $90 off discount. Online only

[@muelfernandez]

Shame on you Apple for not supporting anymore Apple Pencil 2!

[@parster2010]

The mini is a great tablet for the price, if we start going into the “Pro” world it will get far too expensive for what it is. Think I’ll be keeping Mini 6s until the support finishes.

[@pjagasia]

iPad Mini only requires two upgrades - promotion display and an m-series chip to enable display output to a bigger screen. Existing camera hardware is sufficient, eSIM is acceptable, USB-C is great and the Apple Pencil support is great!

[@goldy_on_pc930]

mini is used as an electronic flight bag, it replaces that 3KG Bag of charts pilots carry, it fits really well in the pocket of a double Brest suit which many Arline pilots wear

[@denegrindal1248]

I would need to see a different display and a greater speed difference before I upgrade. The mini is a carry everywhere iPad and this thing travels with me everywhere. I’m sticking to see what Mini 8 looks like. If I need more muscle, I simply use my IPad Pro M4 for editing etc

[@andrewlau2939]

iPad Mini base model (2021, USD 500) vs iPad Mini 7 base model (2024, USD 500) Considering the spec differences of both models and inflation from 2021 to 2024, customers are getting better value for the mini 7 today compared to those who bought the mini 6 in 2021. Yeah, its still not up par to 2024 tech standards- but hey, the mini doesnt have a large demand and little competition to make it run for its money.

[@jcfawerd]

agree, I have to pay more in order to get more storage and cellular version when I bought mini 6, but this time I only need to pay extra for cellular version and it would already be enough for me.

[@nathangreen1795]

I was hoping it would have stage manager to dock it for multitasking. I think apple should consider the iPad mini having an ereading selling point. Like a setting that’s exclusively to the mini like aeroplane mode but for reading. Adjusting the screen to a mono greyscale, killing background processes, notifications. Extending the battery while reading for a while. I currently use the greyscale accessibility feature. But having a mini as a challenge to kindles/ kobo/ colour would be a selling point.

[@ihussain1011]

I like your delivery style and soothing voice. Favourite content creator at this moment. Always a pleasure to listen.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That's lovely - thank you!

[@jonathanallen9994]

Great content!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks!

[@SennaF1]

Great review Mark. Having watched your comprehensive review I have decided to keep my Ipad Mini 6 and second gen pencil. Its my most used iOS device. Its my note taker, newspaper, book, magazine, hands-free conference call device and bedside radio/alarm. As you say, apple need keyboard for this device.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Glad I could help, and thanks for watching!

[@timbukstu]

7:17. We didn’t get the mini screen update because it is on the roadmap in 2026-27 when it gets oled. Doesn’t make sense to update or change it.

[@roripocket6273]

thanks for Your review it make me decide to keep my MIni6 256gb with gen2 pen.

[@rickkarrer8370]

I think the majority of people just want the bigger screen, without ever actually having used an iPad mini (outside of looking at it at a store), to know how great it is to have that form factor. A couple years ago my friend bought iPads for her two older sons. I had an older iPad mini 4 that I offered to give her to give to her youngest son. While I was over at her house helping her set up parental controls on all of the iPads, without any provocation, she looked at the iPad mini and said, "wow, I honestly think this is the one I would personally want". I basically replied in agreement, as I've owned almost every iPad mini at this point, and love them. I bought an iPad Pro last year, but I've been fairly disappointed with it, I kind of wish I still had the iPad Mini 6 (I did keep my mini 5, though). I'm not sure the mini 7 of worth it to me just yet, but maybe Ill get one for cheap in 2 years.

[@underthegardenwall]

My biggest concern right now is that while I would love to buy the mini 7, I wonder if Apple made such minimal changes to rush this out now only for them to do some serious upgrades within a year or two (like fixing the jelly scroll, making design changes). I want to get the best bang for my buck, but I don't know if the time to buy is now or in the future. Agggh.

[@elijahdelacruz3204]

Agreed, a small percentage of people may want to see an iPad Mini Pro, but that’s not the main market that’s buying the iPad Mini. So not getting a magic keyboard for the iPad Mini and other pro features makes sense. I also agree that stage manager doesn’t make sense on the iPad Mini, I think that the small screen size of the iPad Mini will just make that experience too cramped and fiddly to use comfortably. Overall, I think the iPad Mini 7 is a good value especially with its quite massive spec bump. Though I would have loved to see at least a 90hz refresh on the Mini, but again that doesn’t make sense for now as even the more expensive iPad Air still has a 60hz refresh display. I think once the iPad Air line gets high refresh rate then we’ll see the Mini follow soon after. I think the way for this to make sense for Apple so as the Air won’t eat into the iPad Pro sales is for the iPad Air and iPad Mini to have a 90hz refresh rate and not 120. That will make most regular consumers happy while also making sense business wise for Apple. Then that would also potentially open the doors for 90hz on the regular non pro iPhones.

[@williammclean6594]

As a digital artist I hate sage manager. It doesn't work like a good life on a PC where are programs can float on top on another. When I'm drawing in a digital program I can't undo or you touch gestures without clicking on the program window and then when I do that it makes the other window disappear. They really need to make stage manager better for it to be useful

[@BryantOwens-f9u]

Battery life? Does the mini 7 improve battery life over the mini 6? I'm constantly charging my mini 6. If my iPhone 14Pro can last for a day and a half ... why can't the iPad mini do the same?

[@MrFubber]

OK Mark..you have persuaded me to buy my first mini ever….and the pencil and paper like

[@DrPositive1]

I was waiting for the iPad mini 7 but a couple of months ago I bought the iPad Pro M4 11 inch which is only slightly bigger than the iPad mini 7 But far more powerful and last much longer. Also A17 chip not enough for mini 7. This a is pathetic upgrade by apple for the iPad mini 7. I’m glad I made the right choice on the iPad Pro M4 11 inch a far superior better product and still very portable like the mini 7.

[@GrayRocking1]

I still love my 5, even though I have a 6, I just hate the touch button on the top. My 5 works fine.

[@alatorreluis]

Is it worth it to change from my iPad Pro m2 for this one ? Due to portability or the chip m2 is way better than A17

[@AllenBrimm]

Love my current mini but see nothing in new one to make to want to upgrade. Will not buy something for fantom AI features. Currently running beta version of 18.1 and have not seen any missing features that require me to upgrade.

[@mikoyeshiro963]

Agree. It's not worth to pay huge money for small improvements

[@lamar310]

Agree but Best Buy and Apple are offering a $260-$350 trade in credit for the iPad Mini 6. That's 50% off and basically $200 to upgrade. For the record...I'm running the iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence is over hyped and not a big deal. I own the GS23 Ultra as my business phone and AI on Android phones is all hype and not much substance. AI is not a reason to upgrade on either platform for any device

[@michael_c2]

I'm at the point where not having AI features seems like a feature

[@steviesmiler]

Funny as in my head I was thinking the words “ipad mini pro” is what we REALLY needed, whilst watching the previous iPad mini 7 video. 😊

[@anasofiapinho]

Question on the 2nd gen pencil: Can it still be used on the iPad mini 7, we just can’t charge it, or you can’t use it at all? I still have my M1 iPad Pro with 2nd gen pencil and I am not considering changing them for a bit.

[@tterb1979]

My biggest issue is how much it costs for the fact that it has a 60 hz screen, it's still an LCD, it also isn't water resistant like other brands and for the fact that all they did was really a few upgrades and there's really no redesign it's a little pricey versus the iPad mini 6 that I already have that's paid for.

[@IgorTFerreira]

I think it's a fair upgrade... about the decisiin to make apple pencil pro only (iple pencil usb is like a generic one, it doesn't count): it's the way of apple doing things, they always left something to make people with lasted generstion hardware complaning about the new product and to increase the rebenues... i have two Mac Minis 6 and probably will get the 7 sometime later... nice review!

[@connor25]

I’m on a mini 6 right now by the pool in Egypt, the biggest niggle I have is the brightness is not good enough for sunlight at just 500 nits, whilst the iPhone 16 is amazing at 1000 nits and more for peak brightness, the other issue is the battery does drain significantly when just left on airplane mode and not used for say a week, again compared to an iPhone or iPad Pro which keeps the battery life better.

[@anrn5303]

yup pffft; im keeping my iPad mini 6; I was hoping the 7 would improve their brightness and battery life... :(

[@LVang152]

I'm glad I purchased the iPad 10th gen for $275. I think you are correct that most people want an iPad mini Pro (I am one of those people).

[@misteryu6819]

I think the most important question that did not get answered was "did it fix the screen jelly scroll problem from the mini6". I am happy with the mini6, I don't need the 120hz display, but I wish they have a thinner bezel this time, and when it's plugged in to a screen, it acts like the ipads with the M chip.

[@mbizozo6271]

He does. Watch the video.

[@johnt.2000]

It was never a problem, it was barely noticeable and mini user never really cared, noone scrolls that way anyways

[@georgewashington3012]

10:03 may be slightly better…maybe

[@cmedeir]

For the first time ever… I purchased the iPad mini a couple years ago based on your review/recommendation. Also bought the Paperlike screen protector which is amazing.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nice!

[@lorem37]

You absolutely love the iPad MINI -it's your all-time favourite iPad! And you love your iPad PRO 11" just as much! A fun upcoming video idea would be to put these two iPads head to head... And the winner is ........ ? ......... I must admit, I’m torn between these two models! ;-) Cheers mate, from Montréal

[@deshmukh555555]

You mean Final Cut Pro for iPad which was supposed to be working on only m series iPads ? It works on this ?

[@vince1609]

The ipad mini is the backbone of a lot of aviation. My mini 5 has been strapped to my leg for years and beaten by the sun in a plane and I cant wait to upgrade.

[@jmunayer]

Every LCD has jelly scroll. All I really want from the mini is the too of the line phone processor, A18 line, and an oled with a brighter output. That’s it.

[@pug_63]

Mine’s coming tomorrow. Upgrading from the 5th Gen. Thanks for the content.

[@Anthony-x6q3w]

Bro mine hasn’t shipped ! I preordered and still nothing. I’m mad. I got the 256gb cellular space black

[@TheCdM1981]

It’s simple Apple wanted to keep the prices unchanged. You start giving it “pro”features you’re going to get increased prices. I don’t think Apple thinks the mini would sell well with an entry level at $599 or more. Apple should’ve added the current chip. The same way they did 3 years ago with the mini 6. They also should’ve changed the orientation position of the FaceTime camera and added Face ID to match the other iPads. The touch ID is terrible. When it comes to upgrade from the 6 if you have one Apple is pretty much giving you $230 for the 64gb model. So it’s a fairly cheap upgrade to keep it relevant if you have a trade.

[@nickmortis8229]

I’m really loving that blue colour.

[@LASoundCrafter]

Coming from an iPad mini 5, this is a great update. Use for me is as a reader (kindle, iBooks), KZbin videos and usually use it for around two hours per day. Even though my mini 5 is about 6 years old, it’s battery and general performance is great. Want the bigger screen and larger storage. Great initial review.

[@johnt.2000]

I love my mini 5 too! I have both 5 and 6, but i use the 5 more tbh

[@Mason_O]

I’m also using the 5 as a reader but thinking about going to the 7

[@Cubano2031]

Impressive wow And it included The Jelly scroll feature!

[@sewtritionistrdn1956]

My only wish is rotation cannot be set - when reclining or lying down (and working with patients/clients with limited/unstable movements) the rotation auto goes from portrait to landscape constantly and is frustrating. The original iPad I remember I could set the rotation to not have it rotate. Tim needs to talk to ME! and put this back in the iPad. Also, I should be able to turn on or off the auto shaping when pausing my pencil when taking notes - my irregular line should remain so and not go to a straighten line when I don't want it to (I'm note taking a resting my pen! - I don't need an auto shape change!).

[@MarbsMusic]

My oldest has an original mini that still works, he doesn't use it anymore but hasn't wanted another iPad because they are all too big for what he used it for back then. This one however will probably peak his interest after all these years. Very nice review!

[@MikesVegas]

I have the 2020 iPad PRO, and would LOVE a mini version 😎👍

[@Bernie-yu3ss]

I don’t have an iPad looking to get one though I do have a MacBook M2 air. All I want to use the iPad for is reading, paying some bills online, and responding to emails. Should I get the iPad mini seven or the iPad mini six?

[@BPe-ie9je]

How is it for reading books ???? white background???

[@peterh7824]

Yes keyboard for sure needed

[@cw1832-j5n]

1) Most consumers/corporate sector consider this the “true” iPad because of its ideal size 2) Consumers buy this device because of its size, making it popular. Because of this, there is an incentive to improve its use. This is on top of the popular use in the corporate sector (aka aviation). 3) Other iPad’s are almost turning into glorified Mac’s (size wise) with some features reserved to the Mac’s OS. 4) To the average consumer, this is a good update. Can features, that Apple does in the iPad; could have been added to improve its ease of use and consumer/corporate satisfaction? Yes! 5) An iPad mini pro is attainable, considering that many of the “pro” features are being implemented though the lineup of iPad’s 6) Selling an iPad mini pro will likely undermine sells in other iPad’s because of its ideal size and popularity. Therefore, Apple does not have an incentive to create such device. Their goal is for you to move up the latter and spend more $$$. 7) The cost can increase, that’s for sure. But, the demand for an iPad mini pro is there (corporate and consumers), not to mention that the features already exist in the other iPad’s. Therefore, people will buy it and it will sell (regardless of a price increase).

[@Referee583]

Best iPad Mini 7 review on KZbin! So glad I subscribe to this guy! THANKS BROTHER.

[@brucerider8361]

At the 10:00 mark in your video, you answer one question I’ve been waiting to hear. Many YT reviewers mention the 5th Gen Mini. Your passing response, “a massive upgrade” is the first specific comparison I’ve heard. Second, you mentioned the Gen 7 AI capabilities, assuring the Mini a long, low profile life. I’m a slow tech adopter, but I hate buying tech domed to early obsolescence. Thanks for your opinion on both questions! BTW, I also wanted a “Pro” version. Maybe in Gen 9?

[@MrVega820]

Would you recommend switching an M1 iPad Pro with the Mini 7 and a base spec Mac Mini? Don’t currently daily a Mac, currently use the iPad as a hybrid tablet/desktop with an external monitor.

[@beckbeckett4623]

I took the plunge and purchased an iPad Mini 7 and an iPad Air M2, I am getting a replacement for the mini 7 and I'm returning the Air. The reason is overheating, which I have experienced on both devices when using the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple notes. I would love to hear if you have experienced this on the recent apple devices, during your testing

[@Shinnzo1357]

personally, the thing it is missing most, is the old smart cover. the OG one where it just covered the front, and folds into a stand, and ocvers the back when you open it. LOVE that smart cover. it also keeps the ipads thing when on the go, and soooo easy to pull off when you wana use the ipad with no attachments. also, no magsafe? i dont think it needs it, but would have been a VERY nice to have feature as well. Its smal, light, and if you could just stick it to a car mount or something, man, it be nice. ps, had this had m chip with external display and everything support, mannnnnnnnnnn, i would have bought this in a heart beat. Portable workstation. ps, i REALLY want the old smart cover more than anything else. i'm hoping someone somehow designs it in china and has it on ali express or something. hate the back cover.

[@mpetrides]

Frankly, I'm quite content with my 11” M4 iPad Pro as my iPad mini Pro. The size & weight aren't all that much larger than the mini and the larger screen works as well or better than the mini for reading eBooks. That said, I love my iPad mini 6 for reading eBooks and taking notes on the go. So, when I got a really good trade in value on my ancient iPad mini *5*, I used that money to buy a mini 7 because of all the features you describe (most notably more RAM, faster CPU); it should arrive shortly and I'll be putting the 18.1 RC Public Beta on it as soon as I get it. FWIW, “jelly scroll” was never an issue for me on my mini 6.

[@Canoneosmiami]

modem which ? Qualcomm's 5G mmWave antenna ?

[@LawnJohnSilver]

Glad you brought up resident evil, this running the newer console like games was my first question

[@holdon4992]

Apple to Mini fans: you still here? Here’s some crumbs…

[@williamburns3823]

Idk.. i wouldn’t call a pro chip,double the ram and HDR 4 crumbs. They were trying to give iPad mini users an upgrade while still keeping the price low which I would guess is at least half the reason people buy the mini. A lot of people seem to be wanting a leap in upgrades without a leap in price and that’s just not gonna happen. So, they upgraded the essentials which are, the chip and the ram. I’d be grateful that they aren’t doing what Sony did and marginally improving it for almost double price like with the PS5 pro

[@lpj55]

Imagine how we iPhone mini fans feel! 🙂

iPad Mini Pro... YES!

[@ceemays]

you have a nice calming voice :) thank you for the video!

[@uofmtigertech1316]

Would love an M chip. I mainly want External display support and AI. A Pro mini would be awesome. I want this form factor, but want the features of a bigger iPad.

[@SkipPremium]

I’d have loved option without the rear camera for less rrp. I’ve owned iPad 6th for 8 years and thinking about trading in for this but I’ve never used the rear camera once in all that time. Also if only bezels were smaller to maximize screen size and usb-c out and I think I’d jump on this product

[@BarisTosunTurkey]

Hey, great videos, keep it up man. One thing: can you confirm if the ESR digital pencil pro is compatible with the 7? Thanks.

[@kevintaylor1626]

Is that the blue or silver? Here in north America the apple website shows the four colours but the “blue” looks more blue/green...

[@YoZasuke]

Do you think the 128 GB version is enough for normal use?

[@phutton]

Normal use is subjective, if you have an iphone or another ipad, look at your current storage and there is an option to stick stuff in the cloud. I would say 128gb is more than enough for me but then if you are using it for games, lots of videos, media etc then go bigger it really does depend on your use case and if you have some insights into your other devices it may tell you about your habits.

[@YoZasuke]

@@phutton Well I have 57 used on my Iphone. But I dont have games, movies or series on my Iphone currently. Im planning to install a few games maybe and sometimes downloading some movies or tv series for travelling.

[@phutton]

@@YoZasuke128 sounds reasonable in that case

[@michaelwoolcock5600]

Think of it this way. I have a 128 gig mini 4. People spent 499.00 for a mini 6 with 64 gig. There was a 150.00 difference between that and 256 gig. On the new I pad there is a 100.00 difference. I am going to buy the 256 gig as I plan to have this iPad a long time. My 128 gig mini 4 lasted 9 years. With AI, you don't know how much memory the other apps are going to eat up so you are covered in that regard.

[@sarvanm826]

Thanks and nice explanation. Love it 😊

[@Xva-i3n]

ipad mini 7 refresh is the confirmation of upcoming ipad mini pro, so let’s just wait…🍀

[@jacobfield4848]

Good time to buy a ipad Mini 6.

[@alexandraarnold1262]

love my ipad mini 6 for flights & travel the smaller size is great for watching videos, kindle substitute, magazines etc on a tray table & when I'm away with work in hotels for the same reasons as before but include bedside clock. Its an essential piece of my travel kit. I'd love, but don't need, a magic key board & a better camera (but tbf i generally use my phone for emails and msgs on the go & with 16 pro the iphone camera is great). However I would really to be able to attach it to a monitor when available. Not sure if the 7 is worth the jump having Apple intelligence on my phone... but we'll see!

[@hex6593]

I am happy with the current form factor. Dun need thinner bezels coz I think they are necessary for the thumbs. Dun fix something that’s not broken.

[@sergiohorcada5661]

Excellent as always Mark. Very clear and good theory about what Apple may look at when planning this new iPad Mini 7 and its upgrades. Thank you.

[@aamuse0095]

Never had an iPad before, dying to have the Mini, waited for Mini 7 to come out, but not sure if I should go for Mini 6 instead or 7, any thoughts?

[@hrq77777]

Does the screen flicker/use PWM? That’s all I care about. I had to send a mini back once.