The BEST accessories for your iPad Mini 6

Here are my 10 favourite accessories for the marvel that is the iPad Mini 6 (2021).
PURCHASE LINKS
dbrand Swarm skin: bit.ly/3j9F4Jr
Benks Infinity Magnetic iPad Stand : (use code ThatMarkGilroy15 for 15% off anything on Benks' site) : bit.ly/3XA0tL3
Apple Pencil Gen 2 : geni.us/IMOJk
Paperlike iPad Grip : paperlike.com/thatmarkgilroy
Paperlike Screen Protector : paperlike.com/thatmarkgilroy
Apple Smart Folio case : geni.us/aPqVI
Keychron K3 v2 keyboard : bit.ly/4dkVo1e
Keychron K3 Pro keyboard : bit.ly/4aRcX7J
Logitech MX Master 3 mouse : logitech-emea.pxf.io/Kjv07A
INIU B61 powerbank : bit.ly/3ZMSJqh (use code INIUThatMark for 15% off)
INIU B63 powerbank : bit.ly/3QPmd2J (use code INIUThatMark for 15% off)
Nomad Universal Cable : bit.ly/3Dblrqo
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller : geni.us/54Oh6y
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⌚️TIMESTAMPS
0:00 : Intro
0:46 : Skin
1:10 : Stand
1:58 : Pencil
2:25 : Paperlike grip and screen
2:55 : Folio case
3:23 : Keyboard and mouse
3:53 : Power banks
4:49 : All-in-one cable
5:08 : Gaming
5:32 : Conclusion
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[@Paperlike]

🙌🙌🙌 Love this, thanks Mark!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GOPANNGG]

ALL THESE ARE PRETTY HELPFUL ACCESSORIES TO BE HONEST

[@nancyshouseofdolls]

Just ordered mine!

[@angelazanga2426]

Immediately subscribed after you said hello - lovely energy and presence. And very informative video! Cheers 😌

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks Angela! That's really kind. I also made a recent 'how I use my Mini' over at kzbin.info/www/bejne/q524faN6rNOko5Y

[@kennyhanlon3487]

Brilliant plain and simple brilliant I need a few items you shared thank you I was actually going to purchase a new iPad but will buy accessories and get Mose use out the mini I love it as it is to travel with 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks Kenny! Enjoy 😊

[@thebiosoilcompany]

Thanks Mark, gave me a few ideas as a gift for my wife's birthday. She is going to love her new setup!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Happy to help Ryan! You’ll be in the good books 😊

[@amymuta2248]

Awesome video Alex! I can’t believe how user friendly the mini seems for everything. Very informative. 👍

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

It’s Mark! But thanks anyway 😁

[@thonguyen3867]

I very love you energy, keep going Mark

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Appreciate that Tho! ✊

[@dodger1x]

Nreal Air! AR glasses you can connect directly to the usb-c port on the ipad mini 6 and you will get a 130inch external monitor. The image quality is amazing and it really is like a cinema experience in you backpack. Perfect combo for the ipad mini 6

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

That sounds awesome!

[@keepitgrimy]

The portable charger looks sweet at a good price

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I just went away for a couple of nights and charged my MacBook, airpods watch and phone from the B63, and only took it to 40% - it’s a beast.

[@keepitgrimy]

@@ThatMarkGilroy ordered the b61 as I usually take an iPad mini with me on the go and prefer the smaller size for easier carry the b63 will definitely be on my list when looking for something for when I’m traveling or going on longer trips.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

@@keepitgrimy Nice. Hope your discount worked OK?

[@bbhdd6181]

high-key I thought you had way more subs than you do - you definitely deserve more! This was a great video too. I’m debating about the paperlike - is it true that it wears out your apple pencil tip?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks buddy! I’ve heard that too but I’ve been through three iPads and one Apple Pencil since using them and have not seen this happening. Paperlike’s ‘feel’ comes from microdots on the surface of the protector that mimic the effect of paper - it’s not paper but it’s MUCH better than the feel of the pencil on glass. The new Paperlike covers have much smaller microdots so if the claims about the tips were true I’d imagine it’s far less likely than before.

[@Hero1117a]

Really nice, thanks

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thank you sir - glad you liked it.

[@jvenema86]

so wonderful beautiful video friend Mark

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@msun3182]

ooooh, so any good ideas, thank you!!!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Glad you like them! Let me know how you get on if you go with any of them!

[@msun3182]

@@ThatMarkGilroy I will, thank you!!!

[@colinrenfrew48]

Great video!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks Colin! 👍🏻

[@shaheenuddin8256]

Im already loving the ipad mini but i dont have it yet about to get it in 6/7 days

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Enjoy Shaheen!

[@GameSquirt]

Love your videos mate. Top tier content and quality. You deserve a lot more subscribers. Keep putting out those videos !

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Thanks buddy!

[@Quet_Weilan]

Hey there. I am now considering whether to buy mxmaster3s. does he have any defects in use. Also, my screen refresh rate is 175hz, is the return rate of 125 so low that the picture is not smooth

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Honestly - the MX Master 3S is the best mouse I’ve used. All my colleagues think it’s hilarious that I carry it around with me between home/office as I won’t use any other mouse! Couldn’t recommend it enough. Re refresh rate: I’ve not found this an issue (I previously had an iPad Pro with pro motion) - I only really notice if you’re doing heavy scrolling up/down which is rare/unusual for a device this size.

[@The.EnergyShark]

Thanks for the review … do you know if the iPad mini can work with the Benks Infinity Pro Magnetic iPad Stand ? Could not find the answer to that

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hi - the Mini won't fit the Infinity Pro stands as these are for the larger iPads- the magnets won't line-up.

[@The.EnergyShark]

Many thanks

[@Connor51440]

Hi, can you comment to how well the skin does in improving grip? Specifically when holding the iPad and thumb typing. I find mine slips a lot. I have a clear plastic case but I’d prefer something less bulky.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

The textured ‘swarm’ skin improves grip enormously. I sometimes just have it without the case on.

[@Connor51440]

@@ThatMarkGilroy Thanks Mark

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Like it all except apple cover

[@Unrea1_toes]

Nice❤

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

👍🏻

[@congapraise]

Do you mind sharing where you got that nice wallpaer? Thanks!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

No probs. They’re made by an awesome creator called Oliur: store.oliur.com/b/Kawly They’re the colour waves collection but his recent space collection is 🤌🏻

[@Ohkeh640]

Do you use a screen protector? If so which one

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Sorry to be super predictable, but I love Paperlike's protectors! More at paperlike.com/thatmarkgilroy

[@ky_channel_84]

I ordered my dbrand skin, but how come it doesn't come with the side skins?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

You must have ordered the ‘classic’/basic skin. The deluxe skin is full-frame. Try contacting them and mention this video- they might let you off and send you one out. 🤞🏻

[@kenesufernandez1281]

❤️♥️

[@aSheepy]

So maybe a weird question but does anyone have the problem that when they use bluetooth headphones or earbuds the lowest volume is still way too loud? I see a lot of people who have this problem and cant fix it. I was hoping this video had a sound accessoire but sadly it didnt.

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

If you’re using any kind of AirPods there is a safety feature you can turn on in Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Headphone Safety

[@aSheepy]

@@ThatMarkGilroy I dont. I use JBL headphones. From the research I did I found out that Apple is really nice to airpods and Beats but not other accessoires. It makes me kinda sad.

[@ARMON-bt1md]

Do you think it's still okay to buy the mini 6 now?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I would hold on for this week at least. Rumours are (nothing official) that we might get new iPads this week, which in the Mini’s case would be in line with the two year cycle. If the Mini doesn’t get a refresh this week there are plenty of good bargains in the Apple refurbished store.

[@ARMON-bt1md]

@@ThatMarkGilroy Great news! 🤩I hope we would see a 128gb variant or even 90hz or 120 display.

[@eclecticaro]

I wish there was a Pro version of Mini with Lidar and more memory. But knowing Apple this won't happen until 2030 and until then we will ge 1% spec boost every 2 years:)

[@milanfan81]

Ill be fine with adaptive ProMotion like in iphone pros too

[@octaviojimenez2481]

This tablet is just one update/refresh away from being one of the best tablets in the market for size wise

[@eclecticaro]

@@octaviojimenez2481 we are one step away from getting essentially the same iPad mini, just with new model name and perhaps new cpu from older iPhone. Wait and see if I was far wrong.

[@octaviojimenez2481]

@@eclecticaro you gotta be trolling. The iPad has one gen old processing chip 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@octaviojimenez2481]

@@eclecticaro and it came out the same time as the iPhone 13 Pro 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣

[@anshulkummar]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

You hated it right?! 😉

[@hoytoy100]

So I spend $450 on the mini then about $700 on accessories?

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

That’s for the 64GB version. Add a portable SSD on to the list as that’s nowhere near enough storage for most use cases. And yep, I see I’ve just proved your point. 🫠

[@steveriley2258]

Great video. Maybe it's time to leave the Google ecosystem for some Apple products. :)

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Steady on Steve don’t be too hasty! 😉

[@BostonTerrierDad623]

If this video is a year old, how are these the best for 2024?! Very confusing or it's cheating & misleadiing

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Don’t how how that crept on there 👀- have amended accordingly!

[@ksatriabatanghitam-pr1px]

Not gonna lie the shape of you head and the bald hair remind me of my passed father🎉

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Hey hey less of the bald!!! I’m clinging on to my buzz cut for a little while yet.