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.
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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
Abstract: Apple has announced, as expected, two new iPads. The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are now available but older iPad models remain on sale so which one should you buy? See also : Best iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 deals . Not only are there various different c...
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Published: 2014-10-24, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
The best small tablet experience, Touch ID for unlock and iTunes, Gorgeous build, stunning Retina screen, All-day battery life
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
Open Gallery This is essentially an iPad Mini 2s or more accurately still, an iPad Mini 2 with Touch ID. The changes are comically minimal and the most interesting new features are available via a software update to iOS 8.1 if you have a last-g...
Published: 2014-10-23, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great size, good screen, TouchID integrated
Same as last year, iPad mini 2 offers far better value for money
Put simply the iPad mini 3 demands an extra £80 for TouchID and the option to choose the gold colour finish. That's a significant premium over the iPad mini 2, which is the better buy. If you like the idea of the iPad mini's sub-8-inch screen size t...
Published: 2014-10-23, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great size, good screen, TouchID integrated
Same as last year, iPad mini 2 offers far better value for money
Put simply the iPad mini 3 demands an extra £80 for TouchID and the option to choose the gold colour finish. That's a significant premium over the iPad mini 2, which is the better buy. If you like the idea of the iPad mini's sub-8-inch screen size t...
Touch ID sensor, High-quality retina screen, Great size for reading, As good as any
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
If you've made it this far, you've probably noticed that there's almost no incentive to buy the iPad Mini 3. In fact, it's a much better deal to buy the second-generation Mini instead, since Apple cut its price by $100. You can get an iPad Mini 2 with 32...
Published: 2014-10-22, Author: David , review by: digitalspy.com
If you want a small-screen tablet, it's still hard to beat the iPad mini. The first edition is now highly affordable, last year's model is good value and the new version is the most attractive yet, with the arrival of Touch ID, the fingerprint sensor.And...
Published: 2014-10-22, Author: Tim , review by: CNET.co.uk
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
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
One of last year's best, the iPad Mini 3 is still a compelling choice despite the lack of upgrades. However, the nearly identical and significantly cheaper iPad Mini 2 is a smarter buy....
Amazing display, excellent battery life, fast processor, great 3D graphics, easy to use, app store still number one for quality and variety
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
Apple originally took its landmark miniature tablet and made it significantly better. There's no doubt the iPad mini 3 is the best small tablet on the market, and should budget not be a primary factor in a buying decision then it's the device to go for w...
