iPad Air vs. iPad Mini 2: Which is best?
In our iPad Air vs iPad Mini 2 review, we compare specs, battery life and pricing...


Pricing
The iPad Air starts at 399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi-only model, with the price jumping by 80 every time you bump the storage up a level. The iPad Mini starts at 319 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only edition. Like the Air, each additional storage tier adds another 80 to the price.
Winner - iPad Mini 2 is the cheaper option, as it's smaller.
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Keumars Afifi-Sabet is a writer and editor that specialises in public sector, cyber security, and cloud computing. He first joined ITPro as a staff writer in April 2018 and eventually became its Features Editor. Although a regular contributor to other tech sites in the past, these days you will find Keumars on LiveScience, where he runs its Technology section.
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