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iPad mini iPad Mini 6 vs iPad Pro 11 for media consumption [Youtube & Netlifx]
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The biggest things IMO would be the quad speakers on the IPP (which if you mostly would use earbuds/headphones is a mute point) as also stated in the earlier posts the display would be similar besides the brightness, the mini doesn't get that bright and when it does get as bright as possible the battery life falls hard (again if you mostly watch indoors this is a rather mute point).Both chips are relatively new and I imagine will have similar lifespans for support between the M1 and A15 (A15 being newer). I saw someone mention the "jelly effect" but if you are just using it for media consumption mostly you will not notice it unless you are scrolling through YouTube playlists fast, but casually scrolling to find what Netflix/YouTube video you want to watch nah.
I think it will ultimately come down to screen size vs. weight. If the device you want is truly mainly just for media consumption and you are not needing to hold it all the time then go for the 11" if it is a device that you will more than likely hold like on a train, bus, or similar then go for the mini.
I think it will ultimately come down to screen size vs. weight. If the device you want is truly mainly just for media consumption and you are not needing to hold it all the time then go for the 11" if it is a device that you will more than likely hold like on a train, bus, or similar then go for the mini.
I have both, and neither are great. The blacks are grays. Lower your expectations.
They are OK for typical YouTube videos, but for movies are very mediocre.
They are OK for typical YouTube videos, but for movies are very mediocre.
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For me personally I prefer the 11” over the 12.9”, the latter which I ended up selling shortly after.
I had the 11” since 2018, so maybe I just got used to to that screen.
But I am actually curious about the mini for media consumption as well, I just don’t like that it lacks Face ID, and the bezels seem huge.
Teeny tiny screens kind suck for watching movies, period, brand doesn't matter. Give me a large screen TV any day
Most drops are due to RAM, the A15 Mini 6 has 4GB and the M1 Air 5 8GB. The Pros would expect longer support and the M1 is a Pro chip. The A15 might go into the base iPad in time, but the clock will be ticking from that point - and the variant in the Mini is downclocked.
I have both, my mini 6 collects dust. iPad Pro 11” is much more fun for media consumption (my opinion).
The only benefit of the mini is the size when out and about, but I never bring it anywhere like I thought I would.
The only benefit of the mini is the size when out and about, but I never bring it anywhere like I thought I would.
Good point on the RAM. I forgot about that. I doubt the slight down clocking will have any affect. The mini 6 is still wicked fast. Its almost as fast on single core as the M1 (about 10% slower).
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I have an iPad mini 6 and a regular iPad (6th Gen). I keep the larger iPad to use as a 2nd screen to watch sports. Sometimes there are 2 games I want to watch at the same time or have baseball on passively while I watch other things on the main TV. It pretty much just stays by the couch propped up on its stand.
The iPad Mini travels with me on the subway, planes, etc. I use it for notes, reading, light email/work when I[m not carrying my MBP. I find I like it better in bed as well over the larger iPad but I have small hands so it's just easier for me to hold in bed.
So it really depends on your personal use case and what you're comfortable holding. That said, if it's just media consumption, why do you need a Pro? Is it for the size? You could get an Air for a compromise in the middle size.
The mini is still bigger.
I don't have a pro so can't compare signals but I don't have that issue on my Mini at all. It's pretty fast and the connection is quite solid even in tricky areas of my apartment.
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For watching 16:9 videos, the Mini is almost the same as the 11" iPads. The Mini has a wider aspect ratio.
Did you meet any trouble for watching sports on iPad Mini 6?
Cant see the ball (Tennis, Soccer) on such tiny display (former iPad Mini 4/5)?
Maybe its same for bigger iPad (Pro) as well?
On the Mini, I would only "watch" sports on it in a passive way or when I'm traveling. I usually watch it on TV or the big iPad otherwise. I do feel it's too small to be your primary ay to watch anything, especially sports with a ball
If the iPad is going to be your primary way to watch or consume TV, movies, sports etc - you should get the biggest iPad available. For me, they are secondary consumption devices for TV, movies & sports.
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I had a Pro 12.9" that I was using strictly for media consumption. Sitting in bed, sitting in the recliner, sitting at a desk, watching Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, etc. I found that after long periods of time, the 12.9" iPad was too heavy and bulky to hold.
I've since sold it and bought a Mini 6 and it has been perfect for what I use it for. It's much easier to hold and the screen real estate is still better than my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Yeah, the jelly scrolling is a disconcerting though and that's my biggest gripe with it.
I've since sold it and bought a Mini 6 and it has been perfect for what I use it for. It's much easier to hold and the screen real estate is still better than my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Yeah, the jelly scrolling is a disconcerting though and that's my biggest gripe with it.