Chance Miller Reviews the New A20 Pro iPad Mini
Chance Miller, writing at 9to5Mac: Unfortunately, the new iPad mini’s screen has one limitation: it doesn’t support ProMotion, or a 120Hz refresh rate of any kind. Instead, it’s still locked to 60Hz. This is an incredibly frustrating decision that I can’t quite wrap my head around. Apple touts the iPad mini’s OLED screen as offering significantly faster pixel response time than the previous…
Chance Miller, writing for 9to5Mac, shares his thoughts on the new iPad mini. Miller expresses disappointment over the absence of ProMotion, a 120Hz refresh rate, in the device. He notes that Apple has opted to stick with the standard 60Hz rate, which he finds frustrating. Despite the faster pixel response time of the OLED screen, Miller finds that everyday tasks like swiping between screens and scrolling social media are not as smooth as on higher refresh-rate devices.
Apple's use of ProMotion is limited, only appearing in certain high-end models like the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and certain MacBooks. Miller raises a question about whether the new iPad mini includes Apple's new "acoustic display" technology. This technology features woofers to vibrate the display and produce low and midrange frequencies, with custom tweeters hidden for higher frequencies.
Apple claims it results in louder, punchier bass and clearer highs. Miller finds the new iPad mini's built-in speakers to be adequate for day-to-day use, though he suggests headphones or an external speaker may be better for serious music or video consumption.
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