Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6 Raven Black 2025
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6 Raven Black 2025
The ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6 is generally well-received for its speed, compact design, and competitive pricing. However, several users report software compatibility issues, particularly with Windows 11 and QuickBooks, and some experienced long delivery times or problems with the adjustable stand. A few critical reviews mention hardware failures and a frustrating online payment system.
Pros
- Fast processing speed
- Compact and space-saving design
- Competitive pricing
- Smooth setup
- Good build quality
Cons
- Software compatibility issues with Windows 11
- QuickBooks desktop software hesitation
- Long delivery times (up to 10 weeks)
- Adjustable stand lacks sufficient adjustment
- Hardware failure (motherboard within 3 weeks)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac mini M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 4.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M4 Pro 16-core★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | aio |
| PSU | 155W | 180W★ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 6.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 5★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 5 | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI® 2.1 out (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz) & HDMI® 1.4 in (supports resolution up to AIO panel resolution 2560 x 1440@120Hz) combo |
| DisplayPort | 0 | DisplayPort 1.4 out |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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)
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6 Raven Black 2025
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (73rd percentile)
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Apple Mac mini M4 Pro Silver 2024 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 26 specs.
