iPad Mini
Apple’s latest iPad Mini is a perfect iPad. It has flagship features like Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, a USB-C port instead of Apple’s normal (annoying) Lightning, a Touch ID sensor embedded in the power button for a larger display, and even support for 5G.
If you want a tablet that is simply a tablet—i.e. an ereader that runs your favorite apps and can sit on your nightstand or be tucked in a bag—it’s impossible to find a better option than the iPad Mini. The only thing I don’t like is the fact that you can’t really get work done on it if you need to in a pinch, and the $499 price tag is much higher than past iPad Mini models.
But we’re splitting hairs here. The new iPad Mini isn’t trying to be a laptop replacement, it doesn’t cost a fortune, and it’s a delight to use in every single way. It’s the best tablet for most people. —Caitlin McGarry
