A Portable and Lightweight Tablet

The iPad Mini is, as the name suggests, mini.

With an 8.3-inch display, it is significantly smaller than its 13- and 11-inch counterparts.

My iPad Mini fits in all of my bags, even smaller crossbodies and fanny packs.

Hand holding an iPad mini showing its back and front sides.

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It is practically weightless, and the attached Apple Pencil makes it a perfect on-the-go productivity machine.

Apple’s Best eReader

The iPad Mini’s size makes it a perfect eReader.

A Notetaking Powerhouse

I used my iPad Mini in every single one of my college classes.

An iPad mini peeking out of a green crossbody bag.

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The iPad Mini is in that perfect sweet spot size-wise.

I can thumb throw in on my iPad Mini with minimal stretching, making it a true one-handed gear.

Better Than an iPhone for Gaming

My iPad Mini is my absolute favorite rig for mobile gaming.

Person holding an iPad mini reading a book, highlighting passages.

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It works great with my favorite Apple Arcade games, likeCityscapesandMini Motorways.

The iPad Mini also works well with a range of Bluetooth controllers.

Person holding Backbone game controller connected to iPad mini, with Stardew Valley playing on screen.

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