TabletRocket recommends the Apple iPad mini 2 for those concerned with getting the most for their dollar.
Apple iPad mini 2 vs Air |
Released November, 2013
Apple iPad mini 2
- 7.8"
- 16 GB
- WiFi 3G
- iOS 7
8.2 Out of 10
by PhoneArena (Nov, 2013)No longer must we agonize over pixelization, just because its 7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 IPS LCD Retina Display is glorious for its sharp visuals and strong details.
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Released November, 2013
Apple iPad Air
- 9.7"
- 16 GB
- WiFi 3G
- iOS 7
7.8 Out of 10
by TrustedReviews (Apr, 2012)Despite not seeing a boost in resolution, the iPad 2's display is still the best we've seen on a tablet with bright and vivid colours, impressive black levels (making videos look that much better), and of course all important superb viewing angles.
TabletRocket Review Our evaluation of iPad mini 2 vs Air
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Processing power and speed | |
| Passmark, Geekbench and Sunspider 0.9.1 | |
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3D and 2D graphics | |
| AnTuTu 3D, GLBenchmark 2.5 and GLBenchmark 2.7 | |
Battery Life | |
How long will the battery last | |
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How do our trusted review sites rank these products? | |
| Reviews from phonearena.com, techradar.com, reviews.cnet.com, trustedreviews.com and 1 more | |
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Benchmarks Real world tests of iPad mini 2 vs Air
geekbench Processor and memory performance
passmark Processor performance including multiple coresData courtesy Passmark
sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark Web browser and javascript performance
Differences What are the advantages of each
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| Much better overall performance | 750 | vs | 261 | More than 2.8x better geekbench score | |||
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| Faster javascript execution | 1,426 ms | vs | 1,808 ms | More than 20% better sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark score | |||
| Much sharper screen | 326 ppi | vs | 131 ppi | Around 2.5x sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Lighter | 331 g | vs | 610 g | More than 45% lighter | |||
| Much higher resolution | 2048 x 1536 | vs | 1024 x 768 | 4x higher resolution | |||
| Smaller | 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm | vs | 241 x 186 x 8.6 mm | Around 50% smaller | |||
| Thinner | 7.5 mm | vs | 8.6 mm | Around 15% thinner | |||
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| Bigger screen | 9.7" | vs | 7.8" | Around 25% bigger screen | |||
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Reviews Word on the street
| iPad mini 2 | vs | Air | ||
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 | iPad Air | |||
Overall | Out of 10 | Out of 10 | ||
Specifications Full list of technical specs
display | iPad mini 2 | vs | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 7.8" | 9.7" | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 1024 x 768 | |
| PPI | 326 ppi | 131 ppi | |
network | |||
| Wi-Fi | |||
| 802.11n | |||
| 802.11a | |||
| 802.11g | |||
| 802.11b | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 | |
| Supports 3G | Yes | Yes | |
processor | |||
| Cores | Dual core | Dual core | |
| Clock speed | 1.3 GHz | 1.3 GHz | |
sensors | |||
| Has a GPS | Yes | Yes | |
| Has a compass | Yes | Yes | |
| Has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes | |
| Has a gyroscope | Yes | Yes | |
| Has a light sensor | Yes | Yes | |
storage | iPad mini 2 | vs | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| RAM capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB | |
| Supported card formats | |||
| Maximum capacity | N/A | N/A | |
photo & video | |||
| Adobe flash support | No | No | |
| Webcam | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
ports | |||
| USB support | None | USB 2.0 | |
| Hdmi support | None | None | |
| Has a headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Has a microphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Has a built-in microphone | Yes | Yes | |
form factor | |||
| Weight | 331 g | 610 g | |
| Size | 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm | 241 x 186 x 8.6 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm | 8.6 mm | |
| Battery life | 10 hour | 10 hour | |
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