iPad Air vs iPad mini

Trying to choose between them? We've seen both in real creator workspaces — here's who each is best for, based on actual usage across 535 interviews. Not sponsored.

#2 in Tablet

iPad Air

12 setups
2% of workspaces
Buy iPad Air
#4 in Tablet

iPad mini

9 setups
2% of workspaces
Buy iPad mini
The data says

Based on 535 real creator workspaces, iPad Air is the more popular choice — appearing in 12 setups vs 9 for iPad mini (33% more). 1 creator use both.

Which is more popular — iPad Air or iPad mini?

Based on 535 creator workspace interviews, iPad Air is more popular, appearing in 12 setups (2% of workspaces) vs 9 for iPad mini (2%). That's a 33% difference.

How many creators use the iPad Air?

The iPad Air appears in 12 of 535 Workspaces creator interviews (2% of workspaces), making it the #2 tablet in our database.

How many creators use the iPad mini?

The iPad mini appears in 9 of 535 Workspaces creator interviews (2% of workspaces), making it the #4 tablet in our database.

Do any creators use both the iPad Air and iPad mini?

Yes — 1 creator in the Workspaces database use both the iPad Air and the iPad mini in their setup.

Where can I buy the iPad Air or iPad mini?

You can buy the iPad Air on apple.com. The iPad mini is available on apple.com.