Apple’s iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip is down to $399, a savings of $100 and matching the best price we’ve seen in months. While it used to be fairly regular, a discount this size on Apple’s most portable tablet doesn’t come around very often anymore.
While the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro all have 11-inch displays, the mini features an 8.3-inch screen that’s big enough to comfortably read, stream, browse, and take notes. At the same time, it’s still small and light enough to slide into your bag or pocket. When we reviewed the iPad mini A17 Pro, we gave the tablet a 4-star rating, appreciating the performance, size, and battery life.
Even though this is a tiny tablet, it’s still powerful. The A17 Pro chip is fast enough to handle just about anything a larger iPad can, and it even supports Apple Intelligence now and the new Siri AI coming this fall with iPadOS 27. That means you’ll be able to take advantage of smart tools for writing, editing, and automation. The battery life on this tiny tablet lasts just as long as the larger tablets, so it’s perfect for commutes, traveling, and so on.
When buying yourself a new tablet, you have to keep in mind that the iPad mini A17 Pro really is tiny and that a small display may not be enough if you plan on multitasking or want to split the screen between apps. You’ll probably want a larger iPad for that, but if you crave portability, games, and reading, the mini is perfect.
At $399, the iPad mini is a great pick for those who want a speedy tablet that’s incredibly easy to carry.
