iPad Mini VS iPad Air! Why PAY MORE?!

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Today its time to compare two of my favorite tablets of recent memory. The iPad mini VS the iPad Air! Which one ends up being the better value for those looking for a small yet might companion?
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[@MC4K]

i’ve been using the iPad Mini since launch and i love it, but it simply cannot do all the things other iPads can because of the size. I bought it to take notes and be a companion to my macbook, which it does really well. If you have to carry a macbook around like me, get the mini. the weight savings are very nice and your wallet will also thank you. If you are using it to draw, consume content, use word or office, get the air. Neither can replace a laptop, the air is just closer to doing so.

[@orlybabe]

I’ve been using the Mini for sketching, browsing, KZbin etc, even watched a movie on it - the screen size didn’t bother me as it was on my lap in bed, when it’s small it can be that close to your face size doesn’t matter. I would say everyone who needs a truly portable tablet should have the Mini 6, and a big iPad or MacBook for work stuff.

[@nilaomugexi]

macbook isnt heavy nowadays

[@orlybabe]

@@nilaomugexi 1.2kg is very heavy for most people. the Mini is so light, you can dump it in your bag or pocket and won’t even notice the extra weight

[@mukundgupta1533]

Is the mini good for taking notes for the small scree? Coz I've been ignoring the mini and was thinking about getting the gen 9, my only use is to take notes!

[@03cobrah]

I concur with this statement. Just downgraded from ipad pro to mini. I usually use my macbook for school and typing. The ipad mini is just supplemental and i like thr weight savings

[@fightnight14]

Depends on your usage. The Air is better if your ipad sits mostly on a desk while the Mini is for handheld use

[@DrAbhinavKumar]

Simplest and clearest explanation. Thanks

[@crabbynebula]

@@DrAbhinavKumar haha tru3

[@JohnHorneGuitar]

I would’ve preferred the larger screen of the iPad Air, but ordered the mini for the sole reason that it has the wide aspect option on the selfie camera. I teach guitar lessons online and belong able to fit the entire guitar into the frame with the wider cam makes teaching and recording tutorials so much easier!

[@ducktape-3470]

I mean, can be a good idea if in the future when Apple will refresh the Air 4 to Air 5, you can just trade in the mini for that Air 5 with the same camera as the mini and bigger display

[@orlandomunoz1028]

are you able to share your screen from a macbook to your ipad mini?

[@theriseoftony]

I got 9the gen iPad cheaper I use to own iPad mini 4 and 7th gen

[@stonksagent9040]

@@ducktape-3470 the mini is better for conferences, it’s very portable and not very heavy

[@joetheclown1]

@@theriseoftony dang you have a 7th gen iPad mini?

[@minismalls3096]

the mini is also a social media beast! if you're coming from editing/watching content on an iphone then the mini is a huge step up. editing tiktoks, instagram photos, youtube videos. creating youtube thumbnails - it can handle it all. this thing is perfect for social media, both for creators and consumers.

[@pixelatedrevolt17]

The mini is by far the better option for portability. The air is great if you want something bigger but don’t want to invest or need the power of a Pro. I’m loving my mini for its size and the weight, I want to carry it everywhere!

[@AaronJohnson1969]

A little bit of online shopping you can get the iPad Air 4 for $499 and Best Buy does a great job at price matching. This is why I went with the Air 4. Great comparison and a realistic one also. Too many people look at numbers and graphs but not for the uses.

[@happydarkbggaming4761]

What website

[@dar7279]

Writting on a big ipad on the go is too hard

[@andy_t6349]

@@dar7279 writing on a bigger screen is a lot easier though, and it’s not like u can’t put it in a bag when traveling

[@sjrkn2590]

I’ll go for the iPad Mini for that “pocketable” size and the updated processor. This size is the perfect portable tablet for mobile gaming, watching content and browsing social media; an ultimate portable entertainment machine basically, whereas the 11’ and 12.9’ feel more like the professional work laptop replacements. I’m intending to use an iPad like an actual tablet, a bigger extension of the iPhone basically, and the new Mini with the A15 fits that description perfectly. Can’t wait for it to be available in stores here!

[@hrutvikabpatil.4220]

Rip if u didnt wait for ipad air 5

[@Lloyd01]

@@hrutvikabpatil.4220 iPad Mini 6 is still okay even versus with iPad Air 5. There are actually some better things about iPad Mini 6 than iPad Air 5…

[@ben2808]

Jesus Christ loves you.

[@ben2808]

@@Lloyd01 Jesus Christ loves you

[@ben2808]

@@hrutvikabpatil.4220 Jesus Christ loves you

[@CGav26]

This video is what I was looking for, telling it how it is. I was deciding between these two but when I saw the Apple iPad Air 4th gen, 256GB Wi-Fi, on sale for $549 at the Air Force Exchange, saving $200, it was a no-brainer and got it.

[@Luft_Waffels_]

I did the exact same thing. It’s a steal!

[@yuqisfavsong]

Wait when was this sale- 👀 I mig it have to go back to the Base Exchange just to see if they have one similar

[@ameZn86]

im not an ipad user but i think for students out there who are mainly wanting an ipad should go for the mini. mainly for taking notes and if you want to have some time editing, you also can edit pics on mini too unless ure an art student who need the sketching and drawing stuff. like i said, if you just want to take notes, id recommend to go for mini. save money, less weight and portable especially if u already have a laptop.

[@alekseikharchenko7246]

iPad Mini is probably more convenient to carry and use to just watch some content and reading the book. Keyboard is a definitely useful accessory, but it costs and weights, also it most comfortable to use when putting the device on the table so if one need a device with keyboard for daily use the full power of MacBook with less cost and less weight might be a better option (unless touch is needed). It is also possible to have a combo of multiple devices.

[@5iveshot170]

There’s not much point in comparing these at face value because they are so similar apart from their size. It totally comes down to what you are using it for, there is no ‘wrong choice’ no matter what you decide to go with. Both are great devices! I got the iPad Air because I need the larger screen real estate for note taking, typing documents (hence I need it to be compatible with Smart Keyboards as this review stated) and I prefer the Air’s size for watching videos and general content consumption. If you plan to use it kind of like an extension to your iPhone and you don’t really need the larger screen or like a Kindle, then the mini is great! Just doesn’t fit into my reasons for needing an iPad.

[@hmoataz2011]

I believe the mini is the one for me as I need it for video conferencing and note taking it is the size of my favourite A5 notebook, also it is perfect for reading books . I also love the way I can put it in my fanny bag.

[@vizender]

Sometimes a smaller screen can actually be better. Taking an exemple they used in the keynote, but which is really true, is for pilots for exemple. Many pilots (be it Boeing/Airbus professional pilots or small Cessna enjoyers) use tablets to plan their trip, have meteorological data… and you usually strap the tablet to your lap or somewhere in the small space you have in the cockpit, and having a smaller screen is really a huge plus. I’m talking about personal experience, but I’m sure there’s a lot of other domains where this os also true

[@jobicek]

It's definitely true for small aircraft and even helicopters, but airliners have huge cockpits and can accommodate an Air on a mount. Sure, if you want a yoke mount or strap one to your thigh, Air is going to be too large. But I don't think I have ever seen an airline pilot with something strapped to his thigh. That's something military pilots do and again, it's a function of a small cockpit with nowhere to put things (and in a helicopter, a factor is that you need both hands to control it). In an Airbus, you can easily use a laptop. There are two other important factors I think. Airliners generally fly only on instruments while small planes and helicopters do a lot of visual flying where you need different maps and you need to watch airspace (which is very complicated in some places). And even if you have fancy digital avionics suite in your aircraft, subscriptions to keep charts up to date are expensive and so some people choose to display them on a tablet where you can get it cheaper.

[@vizender]

@@jobicek yep I totally agree. However, even if there is more place in a Boeing or Airbus cockpit, you must also remember that there are a lot of instruments everywhere. Okay f using a laptop for exemple, you’d want to have it close most of the time, or for a yoke mount, the screen could easily cover some instrument being it. It’s mostly some analogic instruments being (as a backup is the screens still working) but it does create blind spots.

[@philip1065]

My father is a Dreamliner pilot and he has a standard iPad that’s company issued and comes with a mount for flight deck use…. When he flies his piper arrow he uses a iPad mini that is clamp mounted to the yoke

[@Jwatchdizzledrip3003]

Written: October 5, 2021 I’m going to get the Mini 6 in November at Max 256gb storage. I know I won’t need that much storage for just two games, Divinity 2 and Xcom 2, but they both require 4GB ram. Another reason is that whatever future games that require 4GB ram or movies I want, I’ll have 216gb storage left for it.

[@Crasho327]

the Center Stage tech on the Selfie-Camera is awesome. I love that on my Pro. For me, the one thing that would be the difference maker is the lack of a keyboard case for the Mini. I know they can't really make one because the keys would be way too small. I agree with you that the Magic Keyboard is the best accessory for the Air and Pro. Also, I'm willing to bet that USB-C is coming to the iPhone sooner than people may think because the EU is trying to put a law in place that would standardize USB-C for mobile devices .

[@breannawilliams2195]

but what is their objective for doing that? Too many people trying to make laws and force people to do things they have no say on.

[@StoicPhilosophyyyy]

Usb c won't come to iphone. iPhone will go portless but won't bring usb c.

[@WEOFFNDR]

@@StoicPhilosophyyyythat aged pretty bad lol

[@DanteCoding]

I ordered the mini, planning on using for mental modeling and general productivity things like finance, scheduling, email, etc. Kind of want an ipad with a smart keyboard thing, but i’m really buying this because the small size is intriguing.

[@Its_Edd_Plays]

i´ve had the magic keyboard Package thing on my air 4, ended up selling the whole package. iPad ends up being almost my 15" gaming laptop, not so portable and it always looks like a book on your hand when closed (nevermind the extra weight from the keyboard), unfolding the whole damn thing looks like you´re just showing off. Get the mini

[@Mally620]

I want to use it for the same did it work for you

[@DanteCoding]

@@Mally620 yeah it’s been amazing, i love how it’s the size of a book so it’s perfect for reading. i’ve used it for math classes a lot and it’s great for that too, i use goodnotes. aside from that I don’t really use it much, just reading and math

[@Maverick00555]

I just bought a mini over the air for 1 main reason and that was the size, I mainly use it for content consumption. And that’s coming from a pro max user

[@Itz_Raahool]

Did you ever regret that decision of buying the mini over air in this 2 years ?

[@Maverick00555]

@@Itz_Raahool I wouldn’t say regret but came to realise. I’m looking at getting 12.9 pro

[@willgiles6848]

I love my mini, but it’s just too small for any serious work. Definitely more of a consumer product, which is king of expected. I love travelling with the mini

[@JILLIANCP12]

Hey Gary! I’ve been loving the iPad mini content lately! I would love to see a review on the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio when it comes out and a comparison between that device and the current iPad and MacBook lineup! Thanks so much!

[@maxbrennock1003]

The Mini displays the same amount of content as the Air on safari and apps. Pretty cool for a smaller display

[@abeldaking]

I went with the mini, I sold my 2018 11 iPad Pro for it. I wanted to minimize the footprint and lighten my backpack. Lighter and just as powerful. I don’t need a keyboard for LumaFusion 🤗

[@xmeng137]

The Smart Keyboard is so crazy heavy. That also defeats the point of an iPad. Just bring a MacBook at that point. Team mini all the way!

[@Pichipieify]

Exactly, i sold my ipad pro cause its heavier than a macbook when paired with the keyboard. It cannot replace a laptop if it can't do half of what i do on my laptop and is more of a hassel to bring than an actual laptop. At that point stick with a macbook. I wish theres a macbook with touchscreen alread

[@AwesomeMan2696]

whats the point of a ipad mini? The only things I can think of is doing ipad gaming in a handheld device.

[@mpetrides]

To me, size is everything when comparing the Air to the Mini. I personally want a device I can use comfortably as an eReader, one that fits in a hip pack I can wear while hiking. Disclaimer: I also have a 12.9 inch iPad Pro that I use with a Magic Keyboard when I want the productivity features associated with a larger screen iPad. I would have difficulty choosing between the two (which is why I have both) but if forced to do so, I’d probably pick the Pro despite the fact that in every day use I find myself using my Mini way, way more often.

[@joannamoon9888]

Listen, I have a collection of mini backpacks… that iPad mini is calling my name 😂

[@Dee_Lopez]

I have a MacBook Pro 15 inch, iPad Pro 12.9 inch with keyboard, and I’m getting the iPad mini 6 soon. The best explanation I can give for having had a mini as well in the past is the laptop is best tool for all around stuff that need major power and multiple uses for processing and such. The iPad 12.9 is the best laptop replacement when you don’t want to take your huge laptop everywhere Bc it can be heavy and cumbersome. The iPad mini is a true tablet experience replacing your phone when you want something with more screen but still portable. I like having options so I have them Bc they have a use for everything. But for someone who can only buy one or two. See what your needs are first

[@yanuardhana6457]

in Indonesia for now, the price if converted to local currency new iPad mini have price 100usd more than iPad Air :D

[@solshab5650]

Same here in Pakistan

[@sunshinesuen6998]

wow.

[@Rexaccessories]

@@solshab5650 kitni price he Pakistan me or market me aagia?

[@ANGGA107]

+62 People, 🤣 Pay More, get nothing

[@ZaimChannel]

lol malaysia pun sama aj

[@GeorgeArce96]

This is exactly the video that I needed! Thanks!!!

[@michaelsanders5938]

Gary, thanks fofr the great video. I was deciding between the Air and Mini for my daughter who is in college. Decided to go with the Air. I even briefly considered the other IPads, but the Air , in my humble opinion, is the best value.

[@kristenmoon4405]

I just have my 12.9 iPad right now. I got it with cellular because I wanted the portability and options, but in hindsight, I only keep it at home because it’s so big. For this reason, I’m considering the mini. Something that’ll fit in my purse to give me a larger screen than my iPhone 14PM. It’s just more portable, which means I’ll actually carry it with me, lol.

[@OpasgegenLinks]

I never understood the keyboard argument considering the iPad mini. It is meant to be a tablet. It is too small to replace a laptop, but has just the right size to be a great tablet.

[@nyrubin]

I know Luma fusion allows you to edit directly from an external drive now, my question is can you also export directly to an external drive if so that 64gb would be so worth it lol

[@lifewithoutborders1348]

You still hv to import it

[@nyrubin]

@@lifewithoutborders1348 awww man I thought the new update allowed you to edit directly from a drive smh

[@lifewithoutborders1348]

@@nyrubin you can browse through directly from Luma, but if you need to edit, it will copy files first in device. I am currently in dilemma weather to buy iPad Air 64 or 256/iPad Pro M1 :(

[@nyrubin]

@@lifewithoutborders1348 wow that's how it always used to be it's why I got rid of the iPad and got m1air. But I could've swarn Luma fusion released a video saying you can edit directly from the drive on one of their coming soon software update smh. Let me look for it.. 64gb you won't be able to edit too much, you'll have to constantly delete imported songs and effects loaded into Luma. I had this problem with the 512gb iPad pro.

[@lifewithoutborders1348]

@@nyrubin I am mostly looking to use Lightroom,Photoshop and may be pickup a hobby in Procreate..only for Image editing.

[@BenSATX]

Thanks for the comparison! I bought an iPad Air 4 which I haven’t opened yet since I’m still trying to decide. I appreciate your insight! Hey you didn’t say, “thanks for watching” at the end. 😆 I kinda got used to that.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah that's going to be a tough one, I think they are both really good tablets.

[@JasonLewis42]

I don’t know if it really needs the Smart connector. I have the ipad 8th gen and i have never used it’s connector i just use a Bluetooth keyboard and I only had to pair it up once. Now when i turn on the keyboard it’s connected so it seems just as easy to me.

[@leoc544]

Spot on with your thoughts man! My mini 6 arrived this morning and yeah it might be a shame I won’t get that awesome window management the M1 the larger iPads are getting this years but as soon as I picked the mini up from its box I knew I made the correct choice here. Missing out on that is a small compromise in favour of a delightful device to hold and use. It’s size feels amazing and it wouldn’t be such a joy to use it if it wasn’t small and one-handable as this one.

[@TejTec]

On the practicality note - the Air does help with taking notes/annotating because there is more information on the screen at a time.

[@sddrx6000]

I love how he addressees his audiance as team like we are all employees. I feel professional already.

[@justmeeagainn]

That makes a Gen. X like myself grit his teeth. You must be a Millennial. Millennials like that kind of dumb $hit. Zoomers are even worse.

[@bibasik7]

I like to use a keyboard case with my iPad, and the iPad Mini’s small size means that keyboards will be worse. The 9th gen iPad would’ve been OK, but I can’t get past the non-laminated screen. Non-laminated screens on iPads feel flexible, which I don’t like.

[@chrisb9475]

Thank You For Telling Him About A Mini Keyboard Being VERY UNNECESSARY SMDH

[@aozora_2k]

I pre ordered my air when it was launched and my brother bought one in March this year. I think the touch ID in the first batch had some flaws. My brother's touch ID is faster, snappier and much more reliable while mine needs wiping after practically every use

[@justmeeagainn]

It’s probably your finger that’s the problem.

[@james.shafiei]

In my personal use, carrying the Air and the Mini are definitely not the same. Pretty specific to me, admittedly, but my iPad mini 5 fits in my Aer City Sling or Alpaka Atom X sling with my other small EDC easily for day trips whereas my iPad Pro 11 would need a backpack with a tonne of wasted space if I were to take that around. I only bring the Pro when I know I will need it at my destination whereas I will take my mini with me almost every time I leave the house.

[@arlenemartin8362]

I appreciate your voice. You deliver information with enthusiasm. Your voice is easy to listen to and the content is helpful. Ty

[@dante93nero]

My only issue with the smart keyboard is the money involved. If I'm going to spend that much more I might as well get a regular laptop (imo) or at least spend tad bit more and buy the ipad pro that's alot more powerful than the air

[@berelentless2572]

Do the base iPad 9 vs iPad Air. Both machines are very similar and they seemingly do the same thing. But that $300 ish price difference is the real decision making factor

[@wilduwu5987]

If you're goin' to use the pen then got fpr the Air. If not the iPad 9 it's all you need and more

[@TheEverydayDad]

I did one for the iPad gen 8, I'm not sure if there are enough differences to warrant a whole other video, but I'll give it a look. Thanks for the comment!

[@AaronJohnson1969]

I went with the Air 4 and Best Buy did a price match for $499 so if you can do that then the iPad Air 4 is definitely the one to get. I was debating between the 9th gen and Air 4 and really I just did not like the big bezel around the 9th gen and it does not use USB-C. Now if I could not get the Air 4 at the price I did then I probably would have gotten the 9th gen for it would have been easier on my pocket book but I reach a little deeper and decided the Air 4 was worth the extra $$. Also I am holding off on getting iOS15 (too many bugs) and that Air 4 works perfect on 14.8. My next get is the Logitech keyboard (maybe next payday)

[@nothingtoseeheremovealong...]

@@AaronJohnson1969 I have the Air 4 with the Logitech Folio Touch, use it almost every day for the last couple months and I love it. I use an M1 Mini at home and nothing I do daily warrants a laptop - plus I use it as a monitor for my drone so its the perfect all in one kinda tool. Well worth it imo.

[@scottodonnell9821]

Mini is my favorite. I just got the new one upgrading from my 5th gen mini and it is great!

[@robertguinn1272]

I just bought the iPad Air because best buy was having a sale on almost all apple devices and accessible. The air was only $50 more than the mini so it was a no Brainer for me.

[@jobicek]

It depends on the bag. For example, some reporter-style bags are too small for the Air. Others fit it with room to spare. I've got one that is a tad too small even for the mini - a real shame. I think the reason for the lack of a smart connector is that Apple has no intention of making a keyboard for it. And I think they have zero interest in providing it if they have no use for it. I find your insistence that this is a problem while you're not sure such a small keyboard would work baffling. It's definitely possible to make a keyboard that small. And they exist. I have never used one. When I need a keyboard, I carry the MacBook Air.

[@miggylast7856]

"There's almost a 3 inch difference between these two. That might not sound like a lot. That's actually pretty substantial" 🤪

[@carlstanford7607]

I own an iPad Air and a mini and the mini is far far far more comfortable to hold and use. I sold it and I miss it. I’m a designer and got the air for the apple pencil 2. I’m going to downsize. I use my computer for large screen stuff anyway. The mini is perfect for on the go sketches

[@kenziiixxx3628]

As a artist who’s been drawing on a iPhone 7+ for years the mini is a big upgrade and it’s a great price I’m totally buying one.

[@DevineDigital]

The decision was simple for me, I want to pull out something to enjoy during downtime with my kids and their activities. I see the mini as a bigger phone, it acts to save my battery on my phone and allow for all/multi day use if need be. I’m starting to see now that my reasons to get the mini are nowhere near the reasons for others. Also I’m not pulling an 11” tablet out on the bleachers vs something small and enjoyable that I can multitask with. The mini is an ADHD dream of watching KZbin and browsing Reddit 😂

[@hamedrezazadeh4288]

I have MacBook Air m1 so I think if I buy iPad with large screen it is just like paying extra money for nothing, because I always need my MacBook for it's OS and Functionality and can't go anywhere without it or can't use some of my works with iPad instead... iPad mini is small and can be used just like a book or notebook whenever I tend to...By the way, who needs keyboard for that small screen?!

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

Sorry Gary, I’m team Mini. It’s going to be my kindle replacement, teleprompter, and external monitor for grabbing photos out of random folders while using Final Cut Pro.

[@OhAzanChannel]

I liked the idea of ipad mini being small just fit in a palm of hand. The screen is enough for me to do my illustration and design works. But it best only on single task works, not comfortable for multitask works. That's why i choose ipad air because the screen is larger and at least comfortable for 2 split screen. With the help of grip holder on my ipad air, i can still work on portable just like an ipad mini. Ipad air is just suit with my needs and my satisfaction.

[@gamgam9468]

Thanks for the great review. Hope you can help me out with my situation. Here are my choices: Option 1: Get an iPad Mini 6, retain my iPhone 11 or Option 2: Get an iPhone 13 mini, sell my iPhone 11 and get an iPad 9th gen. Do you think the iPhone 13 mini’s cinematic mode is a game changer to upgrade vs. retaining my iPhone 11 for photo /video purposes only? For the other usage cases (browsing, media consumption, email) will be using an iPad. Appreciate your inputs. Thanks

[@luke25]

I have the 11 and it is still a very good phone. There aren't that many features enticing me to upgrade to the 13 mini so I would just get the iPad mini 6. You might enjoy the smaller size a lot

[@gamgam9468]

@@luke25 Thanks for the reply.

[@asdf51501]

I ordered the Mini to use as a highly portable media consumption device for use away from home, where I want a larger form factor than my 12 Pro Max. So mostly KZbin, Safari, Apollo, and Kindle. I think it’ll work out really well. 👍🏻

[@JB3LL89]

I was given an iPad Air for work and it is a really good tablet. Also the size makes it really easy to carry and use. I am wanting to purchase one to replace my older Mac Book air as my daily driver

[@naples853]

I was undecided between Air abd Mini and this your video helped me and I chose the iPad mini. Thank You. Greeting from Napoli.

[@123theprodigy5]

They are both great, the iPad Air just need centerstage and a better front camera.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I would love an iPad Air with those updates!

[@_AmericanDad_]

Got my new Mini on Friday and I love it!

[@fernandoc5683]

Great video as always Gary! But actually I think the iPad Air is the worst iPad you can buy. If you want to use an iPad to watch content, browse the web, play games, etc, just buy the iPad 9th generation. It does the same as the iPad Air with the same 64 GB storage, has keyboard accessories and only cost half the price. If you don’t like the form factor with the home button then go with the mini or the iPad Pro 11”. If you are going to buy an iPad Air with the Magic Keyboard, believe me you have the money to spend for an iPad Pro. It has much better features with a much better processor and starting with 128 GB storage. Also, you can get one with the m1 on discount on amazon or even a refurbished 2020 on the apple website. When you take into consideration all these factors, then the iPad Air is not a great option in my opinion.

[@leafourthtv]

Bro I have a question I'm 11 years old but my hands are big as 15 I'm a KZbinr I will use it for editing and gaming alot And I will use that for Google meet I have money but I'm so confused to choose which one to buy air ,mini or pro I'm so confused plss reply bro And tell me how much is you are choosing is

[@bayleaf5726]

@@leafourthtv The air can cover most needs but if it’s the portability you need, go for the mini.

[@yuqisfavsong]

@@leafourthtv Ok, I agree with the commenter’s comment, and I never thought I’d say this, but go with the air. Based on your age, usage, etc, the Air will accomplish EVERYTHING you need it to. The mini might be too small for you, the Pro is just overkill and unnecessary unless you’re using it like HARDCORE and pushing it to the limits. The Air is the PERFECT in-between and a cheaper option than the Pro. If anything, I’d suggest the Air over the Pro any day because the Pro is ABSOLUTE overkill and should be used to replace a MacBook. TL;DR: Go with the iPad Air

[@leafourthtv]

@@yuqisfavsong yea bro it was a old plan and my akka just lost she's job so she say she cant get me she can't afford that thing right now and thanks for the reply,☺️

[@Dev-hv4pt]

The keyboards for the 11" tablets are already somewhat cramped. Your hands might literally be on top of each other on a tablet this small. No thanks, not everything needs a smart keyboard.

[@zuria07]

I agree. I have the Air 4 and a magic keyboard and I find the magic keyboard to be too cramped to really enjoy.

[@Spamsgood]

I just grabbed the magic keyboard for my iPad Air 4. The only thing I wish my air had was center stage. Other than that I think the smart pin feature set outweighs the smaller benefits. But that’s just me.

[@mihailoaleksic3330]

You can trade-in it and pay $200 for an Air 5, but most people who have the Air 4 don't need the M1

[@aceml7644]

Watching this on my air

[@WidePhotographs]

Plan on reading books/comics, web browse and mostly watch KZbin/movies, the iPad Air 4is easily the winner. Always on sale at Amazon for $539. Not in a hurry to buy one, wait two more months in case a new iPad Air version is released.

[@yosmuc]

My thoughts as well, let's see if there is soon an update of the Air, which won't be announced in an event but will get an update dome day directly on the Apple page. And I thought no one is reading anymore :)

[@BlindedBraille]

iPad Air is probably getting an minor update next year. I would recommend just buying iPad Air 4 because it's best value.

[@WidePhotographs]

@@BlindedBraille I believe the updates would be the A15 chip and the 1080p front facing camera. Price staying at $599

[@BlindedBraille]

@@WidePhotographs Apple updated the iPad Air every two years. Plus, there's been rumours of iPad Air OLED next year.

[@yosmuc]

I wish there would have been a comparison of READING on it. No one care about reading anymore nowadays? :)

[@ChristianOngky]

I turn on the night shift mode when reading on my ipad air 4 and it helps me read more comfortable. I guess the mini are more convenient for reading thanks to its size.

[@markmoncera5010]

i was just wondering about this comparison and here is this video, just uploaded. thanks everyday dad!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I try to be where I'm needed.

[@kaka9216]

Why pay more for the iPad Air?? Probably, because it's worth it. More possibilities, bigger screen, better battery and last, but not least - you can use external keyboard. Also, the price difference does not make me wanna buy iPad mini at all, because it's not that really much of a difference, to be honest. If you have rather big smartphone, there's also no need to buy iPad mini.

[@mad0214]

Amazon had a discount last week and I was able to get the Air 4 for $500 so that made the decision even easier for me.

[@tannerdeal]

Surely the iPad Air is going to be updated soon to have the A15, new front facing camera, 5G, and flash on the back. It is a year old at this point. I imagine it will be a website refresh....

[@dansanger5340]

For me, a small tablet with no keyboard isn't different enough from a phone to justify its existence. So, the Mini is out. But, a part-time, situational laptop replacement that isn't significantly smaller and cheaper than a laptop also doesn't justify its existence. So, the Air with Magic Keyboard is out. The iPad 9 with a Logitech keyboard is maybe barely cheap enough and capable enough to justify its existence, although it is a little on the heavy and chunky side. What puts it over the finish line is SideCar.

[@Invictus-Solaris]

O k .

[@AwesomeMan2696]

@@Invictus-Solaris your mom

[@treyostarly2902]

You said you don't see any practical difference between form factor... But holding the mini is significantly easier and holding it with one hand, you can read and take notes without need for a table/lap.

[@bradleyseelal1885]

Patiently waiting on Gary's "Can you use the ipad mini as your only editing tab"

[@mohsenshahhosseini9758]

If you already have a mac and want ipad only for note taking, buy mini

[@devilsadvocate22289]

Honestly, they’re both really good. If I didn’t already have my Air 4, I would nab the new Mini!

[@DannyMexen9]

You like starlight because as a kid playing Sonic, Starlight Zone was your favourite level. I'm on to you, ED. Muahahahaha

[@swedenball8589]

I have the IPad Air 4, in fact I’m watching this video on it cuz my phone is at the tech store. The Touch ID works but it’s slow and sometimes doesn’t works. But generally the IPad Air is so good for my work and university. You basically get the power of a MacBook Air in an IPad.

[@SPG685]

Can you please do a comparison between the 9th Gen iPad and the 6th Gen iPad mini? I’m really torn between the two.

[@xiao_xiann]

Thanks! Now I know which one should I buy for study/drawing ❤️✨

[@benjaminmathew4108]

Waiting for a mini pro version with better camera and processor..I like the mini size and it’s very handy

[@justmeeagainn]

If you’re buying the Mini, you don’t need a keyboard. Bad point for comparison. If you really need a keyboard, you should get a laptop anyhow. The Air has old technology. Buying old technology is unwise. It only gets older.

[@innocent2908]

Got my iPad air 4 last July....and I am totally loving it. I agree with this review.

[@fuckone]

It either ipad air or mini but I don't want to compromise storage for IOS 15 but I want the smart connector and a bigger screen And I also need that center stage

[@sanchopad]

Gary should start getting review units for these videos. They are just great, keep it up man!!

[@devaughnsalter6264]

I recently got the Mini so I would not always have to unplug my laptop. I can stream my 15" laptop with a smaller device that is big enough to game yet small enough to not have a bunch of weight.

[@olliedaniels6485]

Going to be getting the iPad mini 6 as a companion device to my 12.9 iPad Pro. Wasn’t sure whether to get the Air but I think the Pro and Air are too similar as i need something smaller as a student for class that isn’t my 12 Pro Max.

[@darthnox4914]

I made the same mistake by buying I pad pro 12.9 with magic keyboard. Now sold by keyboard, and gonna change my i pad with an i pad mini 6 after some months past sinceI bought my mac air.

[@jeffhale1189]

I enjoyed and appreciated your video. Blessings on your day.

[@pug_63]

Currently using the 5th Gen Mini, and waiting for the 7th before I upgrade. Looking forward to losing the Touch ID (which I never liked), and gaining USB-C, plus whatever else Apple decides to 'give' us. It'll probably be overly expensive for its form factor but - having just upgraded to an iPhone 13 Mini - it's the size that meets my needs. Anything bigger might end up unused in a drawer. Thanks for the content.

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Ipad Air is best all in one value for money , has a keyboard makes it very easy for sending emails and other works , better screen size for multitasking , drawing , photo editing or video editng etc. We cannot do all this in ipad mini due to is tiny size, only can used for content consumption only. No need to have multiple ipads , better buy a one ipad which is better value for money , that is ipad air.

[@rahulmr]

There’s no student offer for iPad mini but for iPad Air it’s there and makes you eligible for a free Airpod. Here in india iPad mini with student offer is somewhere 44k and air is 50k but with Airpod worth 14k. I think going for air before 27th September is a good choice

[@ALLoveMath]

QUESTION: What if they have the same price? Is iPad air 4 will be worth purchasing more than the iPad mini 6? I hope you can notice my question because I’m torn in between the two and I need to purchase one tomorrow.

[@eduardomachado8854]

The Magic Keyboard is great and really does transform the ipad into a unique work monster

[@Wusyaname_]

You said that the size difference between the 8 and 11 inches doesn't matter because they both need a backpack. By that logic, the difference in size between the 8 and 12 inch won't matter either because you need a backpack for both still.

[@scyswerscydal7848]

thsi is the best video ever - an indecisive person

[@krisli273]

One important thing: iPad mini is not on the list of educational sales! It does have a $50 educational discount but it doesn't come with the AirPods. So if you are buying the AirPods (Pro), it's cheaper to get the Air4, or you can add 100 to get the Pro.

[@stephenhavilland]

If you need GPS for location purposes, be sure to get the Cellular version. Otherwise, applications such as Maps will not work.

[@TerryManitoba]

The large variety of productivity uses for the Mini demonstrates how versatile it can be. A Master of Non - But Good at a lot of stuff - Fine by me!!! 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%) That's after over 150K miles of road trips - when I need a GPS around town - my iPhone works fine. #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%) This might change with the pencil. I will likely buy the new Mini 7 when it comes out @ year end. The Mini is simply a great portable complimentary high performance device that sits between an iPhone & Laptop (my MBA M2 being my favourite most used Apple)

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Personally I'd go for the mini since I know I'm never buying the smart keyboard. Although once the Air gets updated next year, I'll probably get that.

[@King_K_Rool_]

definitely worth waiting for a spec bump on the air if you want the bigger screen

[@DerVagabundli]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I cannot for the life of me fathom why anyone would buy a keyboard for the price of basically an iPad to accompany their iPad. Yeah, it's neat, but at the end of the day it's a keyboard.

[@amysnewlife84]

I have to pay an arm and a leg for this. I have never used an Apple product before and wanted to just start with an iPad. Still trying to figure out which one I should buy, because they're expensive in my country and rarely on sale. I liked the ipad air but the pencil has to be purchased separately and that's costly! Would I be able to transfer files, download ms office documents, outlook and other work related applications on this? I'm totally unfamiliar with the Apple ecosystem by the way.

[@flamengotorcida31]

Depends what you’re looking for, honestly if you’re looking for something to organize files and other things of that nature I would go for the M1 MacBook Air.

[@Belak-gq3wt]

The answer is but an apple refurbished 2020 iPad Pro. New battery, new chassis, 600 dollars.