Acer Nitro 50 DG.E2HAA.004 Black 2021
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro 50 DG.E2HAA.004 Black 2021
The Acer Nitro 50 is widely praised as an excellent starter gaming desktop, with users highlighting its smooth performance in games like Fortnite and CS:GO, quiet operation, and easy setup. Verified buyers note it handles multitasking well and comes with useful pre-installed software like NitroSense for fan control. However, some reviewers caution that it struggles with demanding modern titles like Elden Ring, and the advertised four memory slots may actually be only two. Overall, it is seen as great value for entry-level to mid-range gaming.
Pros
- Smooth gaming performance for entry-level titles
- Quiet operation during light use
- Easy setup and out-of-box experience
- Useful NitroSense fan control software
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- Struggles with demanding modern games
- Advertised 4 memory slots but only 2 on motherboard
- Pre-installed Norton security software
- Limited storage capacity for many games
- Requires RAM upgrade for heavy gaming
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
The Mac Mini M4 Pro is widely praised as a compact yet powerful machine, ideal for creative work like video editing, music production, and app development. Users highlight its silent operation, impressive speed, and seamless integration with other Apple devices. A few note the lack of USB-A ports as a minor inconvenience, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Compact size
- Silent operation
- Powerful performance
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Handles creative workloads easily
Cons
- No USB-A ports
- Requires adapters for legacy devices
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro 50 DG.E2HAA.004 | Apple Mac mini M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11400F | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | Apple M4 Pro 16-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 500W★ | 155W |
| Weight | 7.52 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 5★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Port | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro 50 DG.E2HAA.004 Black 2021
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average reliability (31st percentile)
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
