Testseek.co.uk have collected 240 expert reviews of the Apple iPad Mini 3 7.9 inch and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad Mini 3 7.9 inch.
October 2014
(78%)
240 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
179 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
780100240
The editors liked
Great
Sharp finish
TouchID
Fantastic build quality
IOS 8 operating system
Touch ID fingerprint reader
IPad mini 4 has better internal specs
IPad mini 3 is cheaper for same external design
Pretty much exactly the same as last year's model
Save for the new Gold colour option and TouchID
Sleek design
Good app access
Touch ID for security
Gorgeous design
Touch ID fingerprint sensor
New gold colour option
More affordable 64GB model
Great size
Good screen
TouchID integrated
Stylish design
Touch ID
Though we're disappointed by the lack of upgrades
Apple's smaller iPad is still a great choice. Both the display and battery life are excellent
And the addition of Touch ID takes care of our biggest complaint from the previous version
The best small tablet experience
Touch ID for unlock and iTunes
Gorgeous build
Stunning Retina screen
All-day battery life
Good handling
Great finish
Allround responsiveness
Quality screen/excellent resolution
IOS 8 features (e.g. Handoff)
As good as ever for mobile gaming
Great battery life
Remains one of the best compact tablets around
Excellent screen
Fast performance
Adds fingerprint reader
Superb screen
Good colour balance
Rhythmic sound
Strong app selection
Premium design
‘Touch ID'
Touch ID sensor
High-quality retina screen
Great size for reading
As good as any
Good hi-res screen
Solid design
Amazing display
Excellent battery life
Fast processor
Great 3D graphics
Easy to use
App store still number one for quality and variety
The editors didn't like
Not much upgrade
Same as last year in nearly every way
Poor power
High price considering
Price is high compared to some rivals
The iPad mini 2 is still available for much less
IPad mini 3 has slower performance and will age faster
No updated camera
No updated CPU
None of the iPad Air 2's screen improvements included
No NFC
Too similar to mini 2
Pricey compared to last year
Not as powerful as Air 2
Almost identical to the now £80 cheaper iPad mini 2
Misses out on iPad Air 2's great processor & specs
Same as last year
IPad mini 2 offers far better value for money
Underpowered
Very similar to mini 2
Expensive
Other than a gold option and Touch ID
The iPad Mini 3 is identical to its predecessor. It lacks the processor and camera upgrade of its big brother
The Air 2
And it's still priced at the high end for midsize tablets
The Mini 2 is now much better value
No spec bumps like the iPad Air 2
Non expandable
No 32GB
Slightly inferior colours next to Air 2
No improvements whatsoever
Except for the addition of TouchID
A reduced weight and a smaller border wouldn't have gone amiss
Holds less appeal than the iPad Mini Retina (iPad Mini 2)
And the latter is still available
Few improvements over iPad Mini 2
Very similar spec to last year
Limited upgrade over iPad Mini 2
Last year's specs offer little incentive to upgrade
Entry-level model's 16GB of storage doesn't cut it
Essentially the same tablet as the iPad mini 2 but a lot more expensive
The addition of TouchID and gold colour option just doesn't seem to justify such a premium over the iPad mini 2
Cameras and processor not improved in line with other iPads
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Abstract: The iPad Mini 3 stuck out like a sore thumb during its year-long existence. Whereas the iPad Mini 2 was the equal of the original iPad Air in every way but size, the iPad Mini 3 lagged behind the iPad Air 2. Apart from its Touch ID fingerprint sensor, it...
I think in certain situations the mobile data aspect of this model does provide added functionality if you can't get access to a Wireless Hotspot. However I did have a few concerns over the heat when using it for longer periods.Additionally the lower refl...
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Gorgeous design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, new gold colour option, more affordable 64GB model
Almost identical to the now £80 cheaper iPad mini 2, misses out on iPad Air 2's great processor & specs
The iPad mini 3 is by no means a bad tablet. In fact, it's a rather great one that we've thoroughly enjoyed using for the past few months. But, it's a bit of a rotten deal, and we have found it extremely difficult to recommend buying the iPad mini 3 when ...
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Published: 2014-12-31, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
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Abstract: Apple has recently unveiled its new iPad mini, the iPad mini 3 , which is essentially the same as the iPad mini 2 but with a new colour option and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Earlier this year, Tesco also unveiled a new tablet -the Hudl 2 - which is am...
Published: 2014-11-27, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalversus.com
Good handling, Great finish, Allround responsiveness, Quality screen/excellent resolution, iOS 8 features (e.g. Handoff), As good as ever for mobile gaming, Great battery life
No improvements whatsoever, except for the addition of TouchID, A reduced weight and a smaller border wouldn't have gone amiss, Holds less appeal than the iPad Mini Retina (iPad Mini 2), and the latter is still available
The iPad Mini 3 probably deserves five stars overall, just like its predecessor. However, apart from the addition of Touch-ID, Apple hasn't done anything to distinguish the Mini 3 from the iPad Mini 2. Certainly not enough to merit the extra £80. For this...
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