Apple iPad Mini 6 review: Not extravagant but practical for its size, price
The iPad Mini has been through five cycles
of generational refreshes, yet its design has not been as radically improved as
it has in the recently launched sixth-generation upgrade. Called the iPad Mini
6 or iPad Mini 2021 by technology enthusiasts, the new iPad Mini looks modern
and in line with Apple’s most other big-screen tablets.
The design refresh boasts trimmed display bezel areas, which
allowed Apple to accommodate a tad bigger screen than the last-generation
model, without compromising on the compact ergonomics the iPad Mini is known
for. Other design changes include flat sides and back, both of which aid
handling and improve overall usability. Speaking of handling, the iPad Mini has
a fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) embedded in its power button mounted on the
top side. It takes some time to get comfortable with it, especially if you are
a user of the iPhone X or higher models. Once accustomed, the Touch ID feels
natural to use for unlocking the device, logging in to apps, etc.
Coming to the display, the iPad Mini sports an LCD panel of modest
contrast and brightness. It is no match to OLED panels seen in premium Apple
and Samsung tablets, but is not bad, either. However, I wish it had better
sunlight legibility because this display is hard to read in bright outdoors.
Aspect ratio is another thing I wish the iPad Mini had done better on. Though
optimised for most apps and user interface elements, the iPad Mini’s boxy
aspect ratio leaves a thick patch of empty spaces on the top and bottom sides
of the window while rendering content with a wide aspect ratio, such as movies
and television shows available on most over-the-top platforms.
The iPad Mini has a modest display, but it sure does have a solid
audio set-up powered by four speakers – two each on the top and bottom sides.
The speakers are loud and have fuller output, supported by stereo effect in
both vertical and horizontal orientations.
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