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
Published: 2014-10-29, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
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Still great, now with more storage options and Touch ID
You should save your cash and get the iPad Mini 2
We're in a quandary of sorts here.The Apple iPad Mini 3 is a fantastic tablet. and we'd happily use it every day. It's great for watching movies, getting creative, playing games, staying connected with your mates and everything else you'd possibly want a...
Published: 2014-10-27, Author: Daniel , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: ReviewApple's latest iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 incorporate Touch ID and support for Apple Pay within apps, with the same 10 hour battery life of previous models. The full size iPad Air 2 is also now 18 percent slimmer with an improved, antireflective dis...
Published: 2014-10-27, Author: Phil , review by: ilounge.com
It makes little sense to run down everything in Apple's iPad mini 3 ($399-$729) that's the same as what you'll find in last year's iPad mini with Retina display — a model that thankfully was renamed "iPad mini 2." Why? Because almost everything's the same...
The addition of Touch ID for securing the tablet & Apple Pay, Premium design that's solidly constructed, Very snappy with its performance, Continues to take some excellent photos and videos
No notable changes with the hardware, $399 cost doesn't seem appropriate given the changes, The display's brightness output is less than the iPad mini 2, Shorter battery life than the iPad mini 2 in our battery benchmark test
As we try to think dearly about Apple's intent with the iPad mini 3, we're still having trouble rationalizing the reasoning behind its $400 cost. In all fairness, it's a pricey investment considering that the only notable new addition is the Touch ID fing...
Excellent screen and design, iOS 8/8.1 features, including time-lapse and Apple Pay, Touch ID fingerprint scanner adds convenience
Minimal updates over last model, Relatively pricey
The iPad mini 3 is a great tablet, but so was the iPad mini With Retina Display. Can Apple really justify the premium price for last year's (slightly updated) model...
The iPad mini 3 is just as good as its predecessor, but its lack of feature upgrades doesn't justify its price and places it behind the Air 2 in specs. Unless you love Apple's fingerprint sensor and Apple Pay, you may want to opt for last year's model in...
Published: 2014-10-21, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
The value in upgrading to the iPad mini 2 from the original was clear; the improvements in stepping up to the iPad mini 3 from its predecessor are more granular. That's not so much a critique of the new model as it is recognition that the iPad mini 2 simp...
Published: 2014-10-21, Author: Tim , review by: cnet.com
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....
