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Mac mini M4 Review:
Tiny Desktop, Serious Creator Power

The Mac mini M4 is Apple's most efficient desktop yet. A 5x5 inch powerhouse that handles 4K editing and heavy coding with ease.

4.6/5

Our Verdict

The best entry point into the Apple ecosystem for creators who already have a monitor they love.

Technical Specifications

CPU: Apple M4 (10-core)

GPU: 10-core Integrated

Memory: 16GB Unified (Baseline)

Storage: 256GB SSD (Standard)

Ports: 2x USB-C (Front), 3x Thunderbolt 4 (Rear)

Size: 5x5 inch footprint

Pros

  • Exceptional performance per watt
  • Front-facing ports are a huge UX win
  • Whisper quiet in 90% of workloads
  • Now starts with 16GB RAM as base

Cons

  • 256GB storage is tight for pro work
  • No user-accessible upgrades
  • Thunderbolt 5 limited to M4 Pro model

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