AWOW MGI9 Mini PC Black 2023
Apple Mac mini M4 Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
AWOW MGI9 Mini PC Black 2023
The AWOW Mini PC is a surprisingly capable little machine that delivers fast performance, quiet operation, and ample connectivity for its size. Users praise its speed, ease of setup, and value, though some note limitations for gaming and dual-booting Linux. A few concerns about performance expectations and VESA mounting exist, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Fast boot and performance
- Quiet operation
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good value for the price
- Easy plug-and-play setup
Cons
- Not ideal for gaming
- VESA mounting issues
- Secure boot blocks Linux dual-boot
- Performance may not match i9 expectations
- Standard graphics limit gaming
Apple Mac mini M4 Silver 2024
The Mac Mini M4 is receiving high praise for its exceptional speed, especially with the M4 chip and the new 16 GB minimum RAM. Users migrating from older models report a seamless and noticeably faster experience, making it a powerful yet compact upgrade for home offices. While a few note the power button's awkward bottom placement, the overall satisfaction with performance and value is very high.
Pros
- M4 chip speed
- 16 GB base RAM is game changer
- Fast boot and app loading
- Compact size
- Front and rear ports
Cons
- Power button on bottom is awkward
- Requires adapters for older peripherals
Scores
Specifications
| AWOW MGI9 Mini PC | Apple Mac mini M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 11900H | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors | Apple M4 10-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| Weight | 1.52 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 5★ |
| USB Ports | 6★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
AWOW MGI9 Mini PC Black 2023
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong storage (73rd percentile)
- Strong port selection (70th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Apple Mac mini M4 Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 24 specs.