Apple iPad Mini 6

The new Apple iPad Mini is powerful, compact, and finally also receives a modern design. But there are also some small points of complaint.

The iPad Mini 6 is easily the best small tablet around, although the price will likely make it a very niche device. If it’s the size that matters, however, then the design, performance and accessory support are all fantastic here.

The iPad mini 6 is much better looking, more powerful and more versatile than its predecessor, and the portable nature will appeal to many - you just need to decide whether the price increase is worth it for your needs.

The new Apple iPad mini is a great little tablet - it has a bright 8.3-inch display with good contrast, proper stereo speakers and one of the most powerful chipsets - things that make the iPad mini a superb multimedia and gaming device.

The iPad mini's diminutive form factor won't be for everyone, but those in the market for an ultra-portable tablet can do no better.

With a modern design, USB-C, and the power of the A15 Bionic chip all packed into a super-portable form factor, fans of the iPad mini should rejoice at the sixth-generation model.

Apple's sixth-generation iPad mini tablet delivers Pro-level power in a smaller size that's better for reading, taking notes, and slipping in a jacket pocket.

Whether that idea of another device to join, rather than replace, your laptop, phone, and other gadgets strikes you as ridiculous or charming may well be the biggest factor in deciding if the new iPad mini is for you or not. For some it’ll absolutely occupy a sweet spot in their life; others will find themselves served just fine with a bigger iPhone. I doubt it’ll be the iPad with the greatest demand in Apple’s line-up, but for those in the fairly exclusive “small tablet lovers” club this update satisfies a lengthy wish-list of features that makes the 2021 iPad mini a no-brainer purchase.