If you’re a fan of the iPad Air but prefer a smaller size, your best pick will be the refurbished iPad Mini 5 (2019) 7.9”. Tiny but mighty is the theme of this lineup. With the best in class features and battery life, you’ll find yourself reaching for this handy machine all the time.

The new iPadOS 16 will give you everything from other bigger lineups from Apple. Multitasking tools, widgets, mouse support, and keyboard...