Estimate92
“Meet the new Mac mini—for the first time in the last fourteen years, not the same as the old Mac mini.”
Publisher did not issue a rating. This estimate is excluded from the Critic Score. · 7mo ago
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Mac mini M4
$599 · M4 · 1y 10m old
92
Outstanding consensus
Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
Quick recommendation
Shortlist
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
desk setupshome serversbudget Mac buyers
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Value 81Consensus92/100
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
Lifecycle1y 10m old
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Value score81/100
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Key specs
Spec sheet
Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $599
- Chip
- M4
- Released
- Nov 8, 2024 (1y 10m old)
- Product family
- Mini
- Category
- Mac
Buying context
- Best matched buyers
- desk setups, home servers, budget Mac buyers
- Review coverage
- 4 critic reviews
- Value score
- 81/100
- Buying call
- Shortlist
Review takeaways
Compact Powerhouse
The new Mac mini M4 offers the best value in Apple’s lineup, with a fresh, smaller case, upgraded ports, and powerful performance in a compact footprint.
Critics agree on
Best valueNew caseImproved connectivityCompact
Best for
Home usersSmall businessDevelopers
Watch-outs
- No caveats
- No caveats
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Decision
- Buy for best value.
- Consider alternatives if you need more ports.
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
3
Median score
90
Full review links
4
Score range
85-100
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“This is now the best value of any Mac in Apple’s lineup.”
The Verge · 90
Lowest-rated review
“Apple has given its Mac Mini a completely new case that now fits its name better. Despite its much more compact dimensions, its connectivity has gotten better and there are finally ports on the front. However, the placement of the power button on the underside of the case is a clear design mistake.”
Notebookcheck · 85
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The VergeRead review ↗
“This is now the best value of any Mac in Apple’s lineup.”
Publisher rating: 9/10 · 7mo ago
85
NotebookcheckRead review ↗
“Apple has given its Mac Mini a completely new case that now fits its name better. Despite its much more compact dimensions, its connectivity has gotten better and there are finally ports on the front. However, the placement of the power button on the underside of the case is a clear design mistake.”
Publisher rating: 85/100
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