Apple Mac Mini M4 (2024)

considerably more compact case;very fast and efficient M4 SoC;Thunderbolt 4 & Wi-Fi 6E;support for three external displays;almost always silent during simple tasks;extensive software features

no maintenance options;high surcharges for RAM & SSD upgrades;a lot louder than its predecessor under high load;placement of the power button;only 12-month warranty

Apple has given its Mac Mini a completely new case that now fits its name better. Despite its much more compact dimensions, its connectivity has gotten better and there are finally ports on the front. However, the placement of the power button on the...

Great value for power ; Super small ; Excellent MacOS UX

No discrete graphics

Apart from the lack of high-power discrete graphics, the Apple Mac mini (M4) might be as close to the perfect computer for most people as any computer can get. It's tiny, but packs enough power for any creative task outside 3D processing or heavy video...

Very high performance level ; Small and compact ; Modern connections ; Low power consumption

Low price-to-performance ratio for the M4 Pro upgrade ; Difficult to upgrade ; Power button at the bottom is annoying ; No power supply via USB C/Thunderbolt

With the new Mac mini, Apple adding another feather to its crown, trending from the last few years of its sales strategy. With an asking price of $599, the Mac mini with M4 is an incredibly compelling deal. This is primarily due to the performance of...

Absolutely tiny design ; More powerful M4 chip ; Easier to reach front ports ; 16GB of RAM is now standard ; Now supports up to three external displays

Awkward power button placement ; Not user-repairable or upgradable

The Mac mini M4 is more than an iteration on previous versions of Apple’s smallest Mac. Its redesigned chassis is absolutely tiny, the base model doubles the amount of memory that comes standard, the M4 chip is even better in a desktop and you now have...

Really compact size, Low entry price, Can be specced up to serious power

No SD card slot, Could be unnecessary if you already have a Macbook and a monitor, Base level storage is limiting

Apple has shrunk the Mac mini to something only a little bigger than its TV device, and yet it sports the very latest M4 chip inside. At its base level it’s extremely affordable, while the higher specced models are mini powerhouses. Probably the best...

Wonderfully compact ; Excellent performance ; Silent operation ; Support for Thunderbolt 5 ; Good connectivity ; Attractive starting price

No Wi-Fi 7 support ; No USB-A port & SD card slot ; Upgrades are pricey

The TL;DR version: The Mac mini may be Apple’s smallest and most affordable Mac, but it delivers big performance and value. Note : You can find the Mac mini on Lazada , Shopee , and the Apple Online Store .