HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021
This HP gaming desktop offers excellent value for money, especially for video production and schoolwork, with a quiet SSD and ample storage. Gamers praise the 1660Ti GPU for solid 1080p performance, though the stock CPU cooler can get loud under load. A few users reported issues like failure to turn on or price drops, but overall it is seen as a reliable, fast machine for the price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great 1080p gaming performance
- Quiet SSD and ample storage
- Good for video production and schoolwork
- Plenty of USB ports
Cons
- Loud stock CPU cooler under load
- Limited expansion room
- Some units failed to turn on
- Price dropped after purchase
- Flimsy CD/DVD drive
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
| HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF | Apple Mac mini M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10400F | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 | Apple M4 Pro 16-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | micro-tower | mini |
| PSU | 180W★ | 155W |
| Weight | — | 0.68 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 5★ |
| USB Ports | 5 | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
- Below average gpu (29th 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
HP ProDesk 600G6 SFF 2021 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
