Apple
Apple Mac mini M4
A entry-level pick in the mini pcs line-up, with Apple M4 up front.
31/100
Apple M424 GB512 GB10 core GPUYesUnified Memory
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Why we rate it
- 3.5 mm jack
- OS pre-installed
- Above-average cpu cores
- Above-average thunderbolt ports
- No user-upgradable ram
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the mini pcs classWhere the Apple Mac mini M4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUApple M4
CPU cores10
RAM24 GB
RAM typeUnified Memory
Storage512 GB
Storage typeSSD
GPU10
Ports
USB-C ports1
ThunderboltYes
Thunderbolt ports2
HDMI1
Ethernet1
3.5 mm jackYes
Design
Weight1.16 kg
Software
Operating systemmacOS
OS pre-installedYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple Mac mini M4 vs Beelink Beelink Mini PC SER9
Apple Mac mini M4Beelink Mini PC SER9
| AppleApple Mac mini M4This page | BeelinkBeelink Mini PC SER9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31 /100 | 31 /100 |
| CPU | Apple M4 | Ryzen 7 |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| GPU | 10 | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM max | — | 32 GB |
Who it's for
Is the Apple 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 Apple Mac mini M4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 31/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.
What stands out on the Apple 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 NiPoGi E3B Mini PC AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS?
The NiPoGi E3B Mini PC AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS scores 32/100 versus this one at 31/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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