Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) vs Apple iPad Mini (7th generation)

The 11-inch iPad is the better pick for most people: a larger screen, the newer A16 chip, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage make it a stronger long-term buy for schoolwork, streaming and split-screen multitasking. The iPad mini is the one to get if you want a tablet you can hold in one hand and slip into a jacket pocket. Both are well built and owners rate them highly, but the mini's older A15 chip, 4GB of RAM and smaller base storage make it the more limited device for the same kind of money.

• Choose the 11-inch iPad if you want a big screen for writing, watching and running two apps side by side, and you want the newer chip and more memory to keep it useful for years.
• Choose the iPad mini if portability matters more than screen size and you want a tablet that fits in one hand for reading, notes and travel.