The iPad may be mini but the deal is not – save 20% off the smallest Apple tablet in this Amazon deal
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The iPad mini is the best option if you want maximum iPad capability in the smallest, easiest-to-carry size. With the A17 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, and a high-quality 8.3-inch display, it’s a genuinely premium compact tablet – especially for reading, notes, and travel – so long as you’re happy with 128GB as your starting storage tier. This deal saves you a very nice $100 off the MSRP!
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro)
The A17 Pro gives the mini a fast, fluid feel in everyday use and enough headroom for creative apps, gaming, and multitasking within iPadOS. The smaller display naturally encourages single-app focus, which plays to the mini’s strengths – quick interactions, reading, sketching, and lightweight creation – while still feeling punchy when you do push it with heavier apps.
What we like about the iPad mini (A17 Pro)
The iPad experience in a more portable size
The iPad mini is all about one-handed comfort and actual everyday carry. The 8.3-inch form factor makes it feel closer to a premium notebook than a shrunken tablet, which is exactly why it’s so loved for travel, commuting, and sofa use.
A17 Pro brings proper performance to the small chassis
The A17 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) gives the mini enough muscle for demanding apps, faster editing than you’d expect from a compact tablet, and smoother gaming than older minis. It’s a nice match for people who don’t want to sacrifice speed just because they prefer a smaller device.
A sharp, bright Liquid Retina display
At 2266×1488 and 326 ppi, the mini’s Liquid Retina screen is excellent for reading, web browsing, and note-taking. With P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and an anti-reflective coating, it stays comfortable in a range of lighting.
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Modern connectivity in a tiny package
Wi-Fi 6E is a big plus for a device that often lives ‘out and about’, and USB-C with faster transfer capability makes the mini easier to use with external accessories and storage than older Lightning-based models.
Great for notes and marking up with Apple Pencil support
Support for Apple Pencil Pro (and Apple Pencil USB-C) makes the mini surprisingly strong as a pocketable sketchpad and annotation device – especially for people who review PDFs, study, or do quick ideation on the move.
Who is this iPad for?
This is the iPad for people who prioritise portability above everything else: commuters, frequent flyers, readers, students, clinicians, or anyone who wants a compact device for notes, reference material, and quick creative bursts. If a full-size iPad feels like ‘a thing you have to conciously carry’ the mini feels like something you can forget you have on your person.
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