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| M2 CPU/256GB
Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine sku MMFJ3LL/A MSRP $599 |
M2 CPU/512GB
Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine sku MMFJ3LL/A MSRP $799 |
M2 Pro CPU
M2 Pro chip with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine sku MNH73LL/A MSRP $1299 |
Apple offers the three base M2 configurations listed above. Available custom options for each configuration include the following:
| 256GB Model: | Apple | Apple EDU |
|---|---|---|
| 16GB RAM: | $200 | $180 |
| 24GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 512GB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 1TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 2TB SSD: | $800 | $720 |
| 512GB Model: | ||
| 16GB RAM: | $200 | $180 |
| 24GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 1TB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 2TB SSD: | $600 | $540 |
| M2 Pro Model: | ||
| M2 Pro 12-Core: | $300 | $270 |
| 32GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 1TB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 2TB SSD: | $600 | $540 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2400 | $2160 |
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Apple’s January 2023 Mac mini update introduces Apple M2 Silicon CPUs giving the mini another huge leap in power. The addition of the M2 Pro gives the mini ‘Pro’ levels of performance. Our most recent review:
November 2020 Models:
| M1 CPU/256GB
Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine sku MGNR3LL/A MSRP $699 |
M1 CPU/512GB
Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine sku MGNT3LL/A MSRP $899 |
Apple offers the two base M1 configurations listed above. Available custom options for each configuration include the following:
| 256GB Model: | Apple | Apple EDU |
|---|---|---|
| 16GB RAM: | $200 | $180 |
| 512GB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 1TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 2TB SSD: | $800 | $720 |
| 512GB Model: | ||
| 16GB RAM: | $200 | $180 |
| 1TB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 2TB SSD: | $600 | $540 |
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Apple’s November 2020 Mac mini update introduces Apple M1 Silicon CPUs giving the mini a huge leap in power. Our most recent review:
March 2020 Models:
| 3.6GHz/256GB
3.6GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i3 processor sku MXNF2LL/A MSRP $799 |
3.0GHz/512GB
3.0GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor sku MXNG2LL/A MSRP $1099 |
Apple’s 2020 4 and 6-Core Mac minis now come standard with twice the SSD storage. Our most recent review:
October 2018 Models:
| 3.6GHz/128GB
3.6GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i3 processor sku MRTR2LL/A MSRP $799 |
3.0GHz/256GB
3.0GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor sku MRTT2LL/A MSRP $1099 |
Apple introduced a new 2018 Mac mini in October 2018 with a similar form factor but significantly upgraded internals. The new mini comes in a darker Space Gray color and features Intel 8th generation Quad-Core i3 CPUs standard with optional 6-Core CPUs available. Available memory ranges up to 64GB, and internal SSD storage is available up to 2TB. Gigabit ethernet, 4 Thunderbolt 3/USB C ports, HDMI 2.0, 2 USB-A ports, and 10GB ethernet are all included. Our most recent review:
Apple’s new 2018 Mac mini is the most powerful mini yet with up to 64GB RAM and 6-Core CPUs
Previous Models:
| 1.4GHz
1.4GHz Intel Dual Core i5 processor sku MGEM2LL/A MSRP $499 |
2.6GHz
2.6GHz Intel Dual Core i5 processor sku MGEN2LL/A MSRP $699 |
2.8GHz
2.8GHz Intel Dual Core i5 processor sku MGEQ2LL/A MSRP $999 |
Apple’s refreshed Mac mini includes modern Intel Core processors, better graphics, and faster networking, as well as a price drop to $499.
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 5000 and Intel Iris Graphics deliver up to 90 percent faster graphics performance than the previous generation. Two Thunderbolt 2 ports, each delivering up to 20Gbps of bandwidth to each port, are included as well as next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi that is up to three times faster.
Mac mini comes in three standard models: a 1.4 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.7 GHz, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 5000 and a 500GB hard drive starting at a suggested retail price of $499; a 2.6 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz, 8GB of memory, Intel Iris Graphics and a 1TB hard drive starting at suggested retail price of $699; and a 2.8 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3 GHz, 8GB of memory, Intel Iris Graphics and a 1TB Fusion Drive starting at a suggested retail price of $999.
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| Model | Processor | Graphics | RAM | Storage | Ports | Networking | Dimensions (HxWxD) | Weight | Price at Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mac Mini (M2) | Apple M2 (8-core CPU) | Apple M2 (10-core GPU) | 8GB/16GB/24GB Unified Memory | 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB SSD | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 inches | 2.6 pounds | $599 |
| 2023 Mac Mini (M2 Pro) | Apple M2 Pro (10-core/12-core CPU) | Apple M2 Pro (16-core/19-core GPU) | 16GB/32GB Unified Memory | 512GB/1TB/2TB/4TB SSD | 4x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 inches | 2.8 pounds | $1,299 |
| 2020 Mac Mini (M1) | Apple M1 (8-core CPU) | Apple M1 (7-core/8-core GPU) | 8GB/16GB Unified Memory | 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB SSD | 2x Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 | 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 inches | 2.6 pounds | $699 |
| 2018 Mac Mini (Intel) | Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (8th Gen) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB DDR4 | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB SSD | 4x Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 | 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 inches | 2.9 pounds | $799 |
| 2014 Mac Mini (Intel) | Intel Core i5/i7 (4th Gen) | Intel Iris Graphics | 4GB/8GB/16GB LPDDR3 | 500GB/1TB HDD or 256GB SSD | 2x Thunderbolt 2, 4x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SDXC, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.0 | 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 inches | 2.7 pounds | $499 |
| 2012 Mac Mini (Intel) | Intel Core i5/i7 (3rd Gen) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3 | 500GB/1TB/2TB HDD or 128GB/256GB/512GB SSD | 1x Thunderbolt, 4x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x SDXC, 1x FireWire 800, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack | Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.0 | 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 inches | 2.7 pounds | $599 |