Latest iPad Mini drops $100 to best price and includes AppleCare+
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The iPad Mini with the A17 pro chip was only released in October 2024 and is one of the best small tablets ever. But markets march on, and here we are in 2025 with a still great tablet now available for less.
That’s right, a $100 saving makes the iPad Mini (in any color) with AppleCare+ support available for $468, instead of its regular $568 price. That’s great news if you’re after a smaller tablet or have had your eye on the Mini for a while waiting for a discount. After all, this Mini ‘bundle’ didn’t even drop in price during Black Friday.
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) with AppleCare+ (2 Years)
Why we love the Apple iPad Mini
We don’t all need large high-end tablets, and we like the Mini because it’s smaller, compact, and has a good array of features but doesn’t have (or need) the bells and whistles of the more expensive iPad models. It’s a more niche item, but great nonetheless.
- Display – The Apple iPad Mini 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display provides ‘P3 wide color’, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity to deliver a vibrant, engaging screen that can work well in direct light.
- Performance – The A17 Pro chip is far ahead of other small tablet processors and just behind the Apple M2 chip – used in past MacBooks and larger iPads – in terms of performance. However, the A17 Pro is reportedly better in terms of energy efficiency for battery life when compared to the M2.
- Storage – The model in this deal provides 128GB of storage for games, pictures, and media. However, the 256GB model is also $100 off (and $100 more expensive).
- Battery life – The iPad Mini should deliver an ‘all-day battery life’, which could be up to 12 hours for video and 10 hours for multi-app usage. This will naturally vary based on usage and display brightness.
- Apple Intelligence – Access to a personal AI assistant tool, to help with writing, creativity and productivity
- Wireless connectivity – Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO4, simultaneous dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3
- AppleCare+ – This deal includes AppleCare+cover for 2 years, which offers unlimited repairs for accidental damage, service at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers, or Express Replacement Service. 24/7 priority tech support from Apple experts.
Who is this Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) deal for?
The Apple iPad Mini is ideal if you want a high-quality tablet to take with you, for entertainment, productivity, or organizational purposes. Regarded by many as the best small tablet on the market, there’s plenty of performance and features to enjoy.
With the current deal being the best price we’ve ever seen on the Mini with AppleCare+ covered included, it’s a really good option if you want a tablet for travel or more mobile use. While not a replacement for a full laptop, the Mini can keep you connected, entertained, and productive too.
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