What do reviews say about battery?

TechRadar measured about 10.5 hours; Tom's Guide calls battery life long.

What do reviews say about apple pencil?

Works with Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C, but not the Apple Pencil 2.

What do reviews say about size?

Portability is the most-praised trait among Best Buy buyers.

What do reviews say about refresh rate?

The screen stays at 60Hz; a few buyers wish it were smoother.

Phones & Audio · Tablets · 2,439 reviews · 3 sources

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Best for: reading and travelMid-range

A pocketable tablet with a fast A17 Pro chip and Apple Pencil Pro support. The design and 60Hz screen are carried over from 2021.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want a tablet for one hand
You read or travel a lot

Skip if

You multitask in split screen
You own Apple Pencil 2

How it scores

Battery7.5

Value5.6

Price

$499

You pay for: Same US price as the 2021 mini

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

PortabilityEasy to carry anywhere

Overall performanceA17 Pro feels fast

SizeCompact yet usable screen

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Pricey for the sizeCosts more than base iPad

No Pencil 2 supportNeeds Pencil Pro or USB-C

Reviewers disagree on

Small size is the appealCramped for long documents

Alternatives

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Sources

Best Buy
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

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