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The Apple Mac Mini is aimed at users who are looking for a compact desktop computer for everyday use, business, and multimedia, but do not want to compromise on performance. Thanks to its small housing, it can be used flexibly, for example on the desk, in the home office or in the living room. Typical for Apple is the close integration of hardware and macOS, which is reflected in performance and smooth processes.
The M4 Apple Mac Mini is currently available on Amazon for just $479. That’s 20 percent off the usual $599 price. So if you order directly from Apple, you pay significantly more.
The Mac Mini M4 is extremely popular, with over 10,000 orders in the last month alone, making it the number 1 bestseller among Mini PCs. And our colleagues at Macworld adores the beefier M4 Pro version of the Mac Mini they reviewed.
What the Apple Mac Mini M4 has to offer
Under the bonnet is Apple’s M4 chip with a 10-core CPU consisting of four performance and six efficiency cores, as well as a 10-core GPU. The system is supported by 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. This configuration is primarily designed for everyday tasks, productive work, multimedia applications, and light creative work.
The Mac Mini remains true to its lineage as a particularly compact computer. With dimensions of 5 inches by 5 inches and a height of 2 inches, it takes up hardly any space and weighs just 1.5 pounds. This means it can easily be placed under a monitor or in small work environments without dominating your workspace.
There are two USB-C ports with USB 3 support and a 3.5 millimeter headphone connection on the front. Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet are available at the rear. 10 Gigabit Ethernet is also available as an option. This makes the Mac Mini suitable for both modern peripherals and wired networks.
You can operate up to three monitors simultaneously, including resolutions of up to 6K or even 8K at 60 Hertz (if only 2 monitors are connected). This also makes the Mac Mini interesting for multi-monitor setups in the work environment. This is complemented by extensive video and audio functions, including support for common HDR formats, Dolby Atmos and numerous audio and video codecs.
For users in the Apple ecosystem, collaboration with iPhone and iPad also plays a role. Content can be copied across devices, messages can be answered and Facetime calls can be made directly on the Mac.
Why the offer is worthwhile
At the current price of $479, the Apple Mac Mini M4 is positioned well below MSRP and only just above the previous lowest price during Black Friday week. Between the compact design, the modern M4 platform, and the solid core specifications, you’ll be very satisfied with the price-performance ratio.
If you’re looking for a powerful, space-saving desktop computer for everyday use and can get by with the basic configuration, the Amazon offer is a significant saving compared to Apple’s price.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
Author: Viviane Osswald, Autorin
Viviane Osswald ist freie Redakteurin und Tech-Enthusiastin mit einer besonderen Leidenschaft für Mobile-Tech. Egal, ob Smartphones, Gadgets oder die neuesten Trends aus der Welt von Apple und Android – sie ist in beiden Welten zu Hause. Neben Technik widmet sie sich gerne Lifestyle-Themen, kulinarischen Entdeckungen sowie Filmen und Serien. Mit ihrer Begeisterung für moderne Technologien liefert sie gerne praxisnahe Tipps und spannende Einblicke, die den Alltag bereichern.
