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
Abstract: Editor's note: this comparison originally appeared on our sister site TabTimes , your resource for tablets and convertibles running all operating systems.We've spent some time recently looking at the Nexus 7 , Nexus 9, iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 . As ...
Abstract: Editor's note: this comparison has originally been published on our sister site TabTimes , your resource for tablets and convertibles running all operating systems.There is a certain amount of mobility lost in attempting to carry around many of today's be...
Undeniably attractive design, Touch ID fingerprint-sensing authentication, Carrier-switchable SIM on cellular-capable models
Not a compelling value for many buyers, with iPad Mini 2 at $100 less
One of the nicest compact tablets you can buy, the iPad Mini 3 bears all the quality hallmarks of the iPad line, and it won't disappoint iOS-faithful buyers with the cash to spare. But the now-cheaper previous-gen Mini 2 model is a better value for most ...
Abstract: With the big new phones available now, does anyone who buys a big-screened smartphone like the iPhone 6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 still need a small tablet like the iPad Mini 3? Reviewers including Alastair Stevens of v3.co.uk are comparing the la...
The iPhone 6 Plus is definitely the better device. The iPhone 6 features a faster processor and a much better camera than the iPad mini 3. The optical image stabilisation on the iPhone 6 Plus is a huge boon to anybody who is serious about digital video. T...
All of Apple's tablets are great performers. Having five different models—in various sizes, both Wi-Fi only and with cellular—makes them more accessible than ever, since the price points range from $249 for the original iPad mini all the way to $829 for ...
Separated by only $100, it's really tough for us to recommend going with the iPad mini 3 – even though it's the cheaper of the two models, at $399. It's even tougher to swallow knowing that it doesn't see any major improvements, or differences, with its o...
High-resolution display, Excellent build quality, Good camera under daylight, Precise touchscreen, Free office suite, Very good GPS, Fast processor, Fast graphics unit, Low temperature development, Decent speakers
Hardly any new features, Sometimes very small controls, Depending on the configuration very high price, No 802.11ac WLAN, WLAN connection sometimes with signal issues, Proprietary connector, Only LTE Cat. 3
Mini update is really the correct term here Except for the fingerprint reader and a new color for the case, the third generation of the iPad Mini does not offer any new features or components. iOS 8.1 can also be installed on older devices via update and...
Touch ID, Gold color option, Improved 64GB and 128GB storage, Apple SIM lets you jump between cellular carriers,
No improvement in display or camera, $100 more expensive than its predecessor, which is near the same device, No improvement in weight
Image GalleryOverviewProsTouch IDGold color optionImproved 64GB and 128GB storageApple SIM lets you jump between cellular carriersConsNo improvement in display or camera$100 more expensive than its predecessor, which is near the same deviceNo improvement...
