Apple iPad mini 5th Gen (7.9-inch, 2019)

48 reviews

Jun, 2025

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size (15)
usability (11)
performance (11)
portability (10)
design (10)

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GPS navigation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Apple iPad mini 5th Gen (7.9-inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the usability and performance are generally positive. The portability and design are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the GPS navigation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPad mini 5th Gen (7.9-inch, 2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Matt Swider (techradar.com)

iPad mini (2019) review

If you're looking for the iPad mini 5, this is it. It's called the iPad mini (2019), and it's Apple's new best small tablet.

Perfect size to tote around Works with the Apple Pencil Surprisingly powerful specs

Unchanged, bezel-heavy design Uses the older Apple Pencil Costs more than the iPad 9.7

The iPad mini 2019 is Apple’s most totable iPad, and it’s deceptively powerful for its small size. It has a bright 7.9-inch display that works with the Apple Pencil and a chipset that smokes the small tablet competition. Its price is equally deceptive,...

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (t3.com)

Apple iPad mini (2019) review: a tiny creative powerhouse

The new iPad mini is less versatile for work than the iPad Air, but it's incredible for creative endeavours and gaming

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple iPad Mini (2019) review

The iPad Mini gets better sound and picture quality

Bright, punchy and vibrant ; Lots of dark detail ; Crisp sound

Blacks could be deeper ; Speaker placement

The looks haven't changed, but under-the-skin improvements make the latest iPad Mini even better than before

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Dan Grabham (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPad mini review (2019): Small but mighty

Supreme power ; Best-in-class for the size ; TrueTone screen welcome ; Apple Pencil support

Design hasn't moved on ; Bezels are still huge ; Not a cheap option - it's pricier than the 9.7in iPad

There’s simply no better tablet at this size, with ultimate portability and unparalleled power for its price point.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell, edited by Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

iPad mini (2019)

Well over a year after its release, the 2019 iPad Mini remains the go-to small tablet for most people

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Craig Grannell (stuff.tv)

Apple iPad mini (2019) review

It turns out the iPad's mini-me is good for more than just a bit of gaming and Netflix

Light and portable ; Powerful and fast ; Display is excellent ; Surprisingly versatile

Design feels dated ; Cameras aren’t amazing… ; … and neither are the speakers ; Uses the older Apple Pencil

Dated design aside, the best small tablet money can buy, with an excellent mix of portability, power and apps.

Apr, 2019

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Apple iPad Mini (2019) tablet review

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The fourth-generation iPad Mini is the first new small iPad in more than three years. Despite the length of time between updates, the Mini is actually very similar in design to the old model. That's great news for anybody who has an older model that's...

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Martyn Casserly , Contributor (macworld.co.uk)

Apple updates the iPad mini, but can it beat the cheaper iPad 9.7in?

Apple has given the iPad mini a long-awaited update. We see what it has to offer against the excellent value of the iPad 9.7in (2018)

Apple's surprise update to the ailing iPad mini line brings it bang up to date with high-end processors, increased storage options, various little improvements, and Apple Pencil support.

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Victoria Woollaston (RadioTimes.com)

Apple iPad mini 5 review (2019)

Despite the various larger, more expensive, more powerful iPads, Apple has remained committed to its iPad mini, and we're very glad it has.

Impressive performance and battery life for a smaller tablet ; Bright, sharp and vibrant display ; Easy to setup and use ; Beautiful design with easy-to-use controls ; Support for Apple Pencil

Expensive ; Feels fragile/not very robust ; No microSD support ; Oddly placed speakers dull the sound

When Apple launched the iPad mini 5, many questioned whether there was still a place for a smaller tablet from the tech giant. Not just because tablet sales have been on the decline, but because the increasing size of Apple’s iPhones is blurring the...

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by : Adam Shepherd (itpro.co.uk)

Apple iPad mini 5 (2019) review: If it ain’t broke...

Almost four years on, the new iPad mini is still every bit as good as always

Outstanding speed; Portable and convenient size; Beautiful display; Apple Pencil support

Few added features over the mini 4; reduced battery life

The 5th-generation iPad mini might not massively shake things up compared to its predecessor, but massive performance improvements combined with the mini's near-perfect form factor make Apple's diminutive tablet an absolute joy to use.

Apr, 2019

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