Apple Mac mini M4 Silver 2024
Powered by the Apple M4 10-core chip and 24GB of unified memory, it delivers fluid performance inside a 5x5-inch, 0.68kg aluminum chassis. Front-facing USB-C and Thunderbolt ports, plus iPhone mirroring with a shared clipboard, make multi-device workflows notably seamless. It’s best for business professionals and home office users needing compact macOS power, not for gaming or component upgrades.
Resumen
The 30-Second Version
The Mac mini M4 is a tiny titanium fist of a computer that makes Windows desktops feel old and slow. Skip it only if you need a real GPU for gaming, otherwise this is your next computer.
Pros & Cons
Ventajas
- Absolutely screams in everyday tasks and creative workflows 100th
- Front-facing USB-C ports are a revelation for cable management 99th
- 16GB base RAM finally makes the entry model a no-brainer 97th
- Dead silent and sips power compared to any desktop tower 89th
Desventajas
- The power button on the bottom is a baffling design choice
- Integrated GPU is a non-starter for modern gaming
- 512GB storage fills up fast and upgrades are pricey
- You'll need dongles for USB-A and HDMI if your gear is older
Opinión de los propietarios
The Word on the Street
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Basado en 103 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.
Las pruebas
Performance
The M4 chip here is a weird beast. In CPU tasks, it's solidly middle of the pack compared to big desktop towers, which is honestly incredible for a computer you can palm like a basketball. But the real story is single-core speed. Apps open with a snap that makes Windows machines feel like they're thinking about it first. The integrated GPU is the weak spot, landing near the bottom of our database. For photo editing, coding, and running a dozen browser tabs, it's a champ. For 3D rendering or gaming, it's a letdown. The 24GB of RAM in our review unit is plenty for most people, but the 512GB SSD is a bit stingy at this price.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 |
| Cores | 10 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M4 10-core |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 24 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 5 |
| USB Ports | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
Stacked against the Lenovo Legion 34IAS10 or the HP Omen GT22, the Mac mini isn't even playing the same sport. Those towers are big, loud, and built for gaming with dedicated GPUs that demolish the M4's integrated graphics. If you want to play Cyberpunk, buy one of those. But for everything else, the Mac mini is smaller, quieter, and faster in daily use. The ASUS ROG GM700TZ is a beast of a gaming rig, but it's also the size of a small suitcase. The Mac mini's real competition is the iMac, and honestly, unless you need that built-in screen, the mini is the smarter buy.
| Spec | Apple Mac mini M4 | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS | ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 | MSI MEG Vision X AI VisXAI2NVZ9045 | Dell Tower ECT1250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 9 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| RAM (GB) | 24 | 32 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 3072 | 2048 | 2048 | 2000 |
| GPU | Apple M4 10-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower | mid-tower | desktop | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | - | 850 | 1200 | 850 | 1300 | 180 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | CPU | GPU | RAM | Puertos | Almacenamiento | User Sentiment | Fiabilidad | Valoración social |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac mini M4 | 54.2 | 57.9 | 52 | 96.6 | 31.1 | 88.6 | 99.4 | 99.6 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 96 | 88.9 | 78.7 | 93.2 | 91.6 | 75.6 | 70.5 | 87.3 |
| Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Compare | 97.5 | 88.9 | 96.4 | 91.7 | 96.4 | 0 | 70.5 | 84.2 |
| ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 Compare | 98.8 | 79.5 | 93.9 | 97.2 | 91.6 | 98.3 | 37.9 | 74.2 |
| MSI MEG Vision X AI VisXAI2NVZ9045 Compare | 97.5 | 90.7 | 97.4 | 98.2 | 91.6 | 0 | 37.9 | 87 |
| Dell Tower ECT1250 Compare | 89.5 | 30.9 | 82.4 | 86.3 | 82.7 | 98.3 | 70.5 | 99.1 |
Precio
Value & Pricing
The price spread on this thing is wild, ranging from $954 to $1199 depending on where you look. At the low end, it's a steal for the performance. At the high end, you're getting gouged. Shop around. Best Buy seems to have the most consistent pricing right now. For a home office or creative workstation, the value is outstanding. Just don't pay over a grand for this specific 24GB/512GB config.
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Overview
The new Mac mini M4 is basically Apple showing off. They took a chip that already embarrassed most desktop CPUs, shrunk the whole computer to the size of a sandwich, and then had the audacity to put ports on the front. It's the best compact desktop you can buy right now, period. The base model finally starts with 16GB of RAM, which means the old 'Apple tax on memory' argument just got a lot weaker. If you're coming from an Intel Mac or even an M1, this thing will feel like a teleportation device. Just don't expect to play any serious games on it, and maybe invest in a USB-C hub if your desk still looks like 2015.
Common Questions
Q: Can the Mac mini M4 handle video editing?
Absolutely. For 4K editing in Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, it chews through footage without breaking a sweat. The media engines on the M4 handle h.264 and ProRes like a champ. Just don't expect it to be a 3D rendering monster.
Q: Is 512GB of storage enough?
For most people, it's tight. The OS and basic apps will eat up a chunk of that. If you have a large photo library or want to install a few big games, you'll be leaning on an external SSD pretty quickly. The 1TB upgrade is pricey but worth it if you hate dongles.
Q: Does it work with my old monitor and keyboard?
Probably, but you might need an adapter. The Mac mini has HDMI and Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. If your monitor is older HDMI or DisplayPort, you're fine. For old USB-A keyboards and mice, you'll need a cheap USB-C to USB-A adapter since the front ports are all USB-C.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a gaming rig, this ain't it. The integrated GPU is one of the worst we've seen for modern titles. Go grab an HP Omen or a custom-built PC with a real graphics card instead. You'll get way more frames for your dollar, even if the computer is ten times the size.
Verdict
Buy it. Unless you're a gamer or a 3D artist, this is the desktop to beat. The M4 Mac mini is the best combination of price, performance, and size we've seen in years. The move to 16GB of RAM in the base model fixes the one thing that made the old one a tough sell. The power button placement is dumb, and you'll need to budget for a dongle or two, but those are minor annoyances on an otherwise brilliant machine.
