Apple
Mac mini M4
A entry-level mini pc for everyday users and creators, leading with Apple M4 with 10 core CPU.
29/100
Apple M4 with 10 core CPU16 GB512 GBApple M4 with 10 core GPUThunderboltUnified Memory
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Why we rate it
- 3.5 mm jack
- OS pre-installed
- Above-average cpu cores
- No user-upgradable ram
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the mini pcs classWhere the Mac mini M4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUApple M4 with 10 core CPU
CPU cores10
RAM16 GB
RAM typeUnified Memory
Storage512 GB
Storage typeSSD
GPUApple M4 with 10 core GPU
Ports
USB-C ports1
ThunderboltThunderbolt
Thunderbolt ports1
HDMI1
Ethernet1
3.5 mm jackYes
Design
Weight1.16 kg
Software
Operating systemmacOS
OS pre-installedYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMac mini M4 vs Beelink Beelink Mini PC SER9
Mac mini M4Beelink Mini PC SER9
| AppleMac mini M4This page | BeelinkBeelink Mini PC SER9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29 /100 | 31 /100Better |
| CPU | Apple M4 with 10 core CPU | Ryzen 7 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| GPU | Apple M4 with 10 core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM max | — | 32 GB |
Who it's for
Is the Mac mini M4 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need user-upgradable ram, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Mac mini M4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 29/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.
What stands out on the Mac mini M4?
Its 3.5 mm jack stands out, whether you can monitor audio straight from the device.
How does it compare to the Apple Mac mini M4?
The Apple Mac mini M4 scores 31/100 versus this one at 29/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
