Mac Mini M4; The ultimate performer on a budget!

Why is Mac Mini the best choice for you?

Mac Mini M4 is more than Strong and Fast. When you think about the best PC, you will think of Mini M4.

We have already seen how strong the iPad Pro M4 is, which was released in May 2024. The potential of the M4 processor is now in the Mac Mini M4. Key topics we will address

• Introduction
• Price 
• Processors
• Features 
• Efficiency
• pros and cons
• DMG buying advice 

Introduction

Mac Mini (M1) was launched in 2020 and received a varied response from consumers. Mac Mini 2024 is a compact desktop computer. It comes with two variants M4 and M4 Pro processors, features a compact design and is stronger.

Price

Apple introduced two M4 processor variants in the Mac Mini M4 and Mac Mini M4 Pro. The Mac Mini M4 has three variants, and the Mac Mini M4 Pro has one variant.

Mac Mini M4 Models	Price in INR
16 GB RAM with 256 GB SSD	59,900/-
16GB RAM with 512 GB SSD	79,900/-
24GB RAM with 512 GB SSD	99,900/-

Mac Mini M4 Pro Model	Price in INR
M4 Pro 24GB RAM with 512 GB SSD	1,49,900/-

Processors

Processor	CPU Core	GPU Core
M4	10- cores	10- cores
M4 Pro	12- cores	16- cores

Features

Apple Mac Mini M4

Apple Mac Mini M4 comes with a compact size of 5x5 inches, Apple clems that base model 6 times faster than Pc selling in the same price range. Design-wise it's very compact, easy to carry and easy to install. 

The front features two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack, while the back is equipped with an Ethernet port, an HDMI port, and three Thunderbolt ports, while the Pro has four. Interestingly, the power button is now positioned at the bottom of the device, which is an unusual design choice.

Efficiency 

Everyone wants to know if the Mac Mini M4 can handle multitasking, if it lags under pressure, etc.

So let me tell you, the Apple Mac Mini M4 is a mid-range workstation mini PC. The M4 can handle mid-range activities like coding, developing, and excellent photo editing with ease.  

Mini M4 can also handle 3D modelling, sound editing, and video editing (up to 4k), though it may have limits with large-scale projects 

Pros and Cons

Pro

• Strong performance 
• Lightweight and compact design 
• Easy to carry 
• The M4 chip with AI functions
• Budget-friendly

Cons

• Additional expenses for the monitor and accessories 
• The M4 Pro version is way too expensive.

Digital Magic Guru buying advice

Students, creators, and developers who need strong performance in coding, photo editing, video editing and multitasking.

If you are in heavy gaming or GPU-heavy tasks, or plan to do heavy workloads, I suggest you go for the Pro version or build a custom PC or you may see limitations and shortcomings.

According to my 59,900/- version is the best version, but choose your device according to your uses.