$499 · A17 Pro · 1y 9m old
Positive consensus
Critic score · 4 publisher ratings
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Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
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Value 73Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
Recent products usually age better, but older Apple gear can be compelling refurbished.
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Review takeaways
The A17 Pro iPad mini offers exceptional performance in a compact form, though some reviews highlight its premium price as a potential value concern.
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Publisher ratings
4
Median score
90
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4
Score range
60-95
Publisher rating distribution
Highest-rated review
“The best iPad mini yet”
Tom's Guide · 90
Lowest-rated review
“Apple’s smallest tablet might be the worst value in the entire iPad lineup.”
The Verge · 60
Alternatives
“The iPad mini is still a great tablet, perhaps the best at its size and better than larger, non-Apple tablets. But if you own a 6th-generation iPad mini, you don’t need to rush to upgrade to it unless you want Apple Intelligence.”
Publisher rating: 4/5 · 8mo ago
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Publisher rating: 4.75/5 · 20mo ago
“Apple’s smallest tablet might be the worst value in the entire iPad lineup.”
Publisher rating: 6/10 · 8mo ago
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