4.6
5
20 ratings
Apple Mac mini Review: 30 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Check all the 30 reviews find on Desktops Apple Mac mini, with the 20 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Desktops magazines and websites give 20 ratings, we get this average rating to this Apple product : 4.6/5.
Apple Mac mini review : With an average rating of 4.6/5, you can buy Apple Mac mini with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
This product got 5 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Desktops is extremely successful!
Apple Mac mini ratings
20 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.6/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 PCtipp | 5/5 ExpertReviews | 5/5 IT Pro | 9.33/10 Presse Citron |
| 9/10 Digital Weekly | 4.5/5 TechRadar | 4.5/5 Gadgets360 | 9/10 DigitalTrends |
| 4.5/5 Pocket-lint | 90/100 Engadget | 9/10 Numerama | 8.9/10 GeekCulture |
| 8.5/10 HardwareZone | 85/100 NotebookCheck | 8/10 The Verge | 4/5 01net |
8 Preview or review without rating: PCWorld.com, SlashGear, LaptopMedia, Press Start, Wired, FrAndroid, ComputerBase, Chip.de
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Pros and cons for Apple Mac mini List of reviews and ratings
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5
5
PCtipp
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 07/02/2019 - [read the full review on PCtipp]
5
5
IT Pro
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[5/5] reviewed at 19/02/2021 - Test Apple Mac mini (Apple M1, 2020): A miniature marvel [read the full review on IT Pro]
[5/5] reviewed at 18/04/2023 - Test Apple Mac Mini (M2): The pint-sized powerhouse [read the full review on IT Pro]
[5/5] reviewed at 18/04/2023 - Test Apple Mac Mini (M2): The pint-sized powerhouse [read the full review on IT Pro]
5
5
ExpertReviews
A lot of power for the money
Ultra compact chassis
Surprising amount of connectivity
Ultra compact chassis
Surprising amount of connectivity
Some non-native apps won?t work or may be buggy
No upgradeability
No upgradeability
[5/5] reviewed at 27/01/2021 - Test M1 Apple Mac mini (late 2020): Tiny but mighty [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 21/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac mini (2024): The best value Mac gets better [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 21/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac mini (2024): The best value Mac gets better [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
9.33
10
Presse Citron
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 08/12/2020 - [read the full review on Presse Citron]
9
10
Digital Weekly
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 22/04/2020 - [read the full review on Digital Weekly]
4.5
5
TechRadar
Hugely improved specs
Same small design
Four USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports
Good value
Same small design
Four USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports
Good value
Integrated graphics aren?t all that
Higher starting cost
Higher starting cost
reviewed at 11/12/2020 - [read the full review on TechRadar]
4.5
5
Gadgets360
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 16/12/2020 - [read the full review on Gadgets360]
9
10
DigitalTrends
Blistering CPU performance
Incredibly fast SSDs
Superb value
Compact, sturdy design
MacOS Big Sur is great
Incredibly fast SSDs
Superb value
Compact, sturdy design
MacOS Big Sur is great
Subpar gaming performance
[9/10] reviewed at 17/01/2021 - Test Apple Mac Mini M1: Miniature footprint, maximum performance [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 07/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro): a silver box of magic [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 07/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro): a silver box of magic [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
4.5
5
Pocket-lint
M1 optimised apps are ridiculously quick
Fans rarely heard
Most affordable Mac
Doesn't take up a lot of space
Supports up to 6K monitors
Rosetta works well for non-optimised apps
Fans rarely heard
Most affordable Mac
Doesn't take up a lot of space
Supports up to 6K monitors
Rosetta works well for non-optimised apps
Needs more ports
No SD card reader
Supports maximum of two monitors
Not all apps are M1 optimised yet
No SD card reader
Supports maximum of two monitors
Not all apps are M1 optimised yet
reviewed at 28/01/2021 - [read the full review on Pocket-lint]
90
100
Engadget
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 07/11/2024 - [read the full review on Engadget]
9
10
Numerama
The little design is great (and cute)
Many ports
The M4 and M4 Pro chips are extremely powerful.
The price of 699 euros is very aggressive.
Many ports
The M4 and M4 Pro chips are extremely powerful.
The price of 699 euros is very aggressive.
No SD card slot
the location of the on/off button
You need to buy a keyboard and mouse separately.
the location of the on/off button
You need to buy a keyboard and mouse separately.
reviewed at 07/11/2024 - [read the full review on Numerama]
8
10
The Verge
Blazing performance
Existing apps run very well on M1 chip
Appealing price for the power it offers
Now with Wi-Fi 6
Existing apps run very well on M1 chip
Appealing price for the power it offers
Now with Wi-Fi 6
Fewer USB-C ports than Intel model
Unified memory tops out at 16GB
Doesn?t support external GPUs
Truly awful speaker
Unified memory tops out at 16GB
Doesn?t support external GPUs
Truly awful speaker
[8/10] reviewed at 17/11/2020 - Test Apple Mac mini with M1: over-performer [read the full review on The Verge]
[9/10] reviewed at 07/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac Mini M4: a tiny wonder [read the full review on The Verge]
[9/10] reviewed at 07/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac Mini M4: a tiny wonder [read the full review on The Verge]
8.5
10
HardwareZone
Well-built and extremely compact
Excellent performance
Quiet operation
Many ports (for the M2 Pro version)
Attractive starting price
Excellent performance
Quiet operation
Many ports (for the M2 Pro version)
Attractive starting price
No ports on the front
No SD card slot
Base configuration is lean
Not upgradeable
Can get pricey if you go crazy on options
No SD card slot
Base configuration is lean
Not upgradeable
Can get pricey if you go crazy on options
[8.5/10] reviewed at 16/03/2023 - Test Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro): Small but mighty [read the full review on HardwareZone]
[9/10] reviewed at 29/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro): A compact powerhouse [read the full review on HardwareZone]
[9/10] reviewed at 29/11/2024 - Test Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro): A compact powerhouse [read the full review on HardwareZone]
8.9
10
GeekCulture
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/03/2023 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
85
100
NotebookCheck
Significantly more compact casing
M4-SoC very fast and efficient
Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E
Support for three external screens
In simple tasks, almost always silent.
complete software equipment
M4-SoC very fast and efficient
Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E
Support for three external screens
In simple tasks, almost always silent.
complete software equipment
No maintenance possibility
High additional fees for RAM and SSD upgrades
in case of heavy load, significantly stronger than its predecessor
Location of the power button
only 1 year warranty
High additional fees for RAM and SSD upgrades
in case of heavy load, significantly stronger than its predecessor
Location of the power button
only 1 year warranty
reviewed at 14/09/2021 - Apple Mac Mini Late 2020 im Test: Auch der günstigste M1 überzeugt [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
[85/100] reviewed at 15/11/2024 - Apple Mac Mini M4 im Test - Kleiner, schneller und lauter [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
[85/100] reviewed at 15/11/2024 - Apple Mac Mini M4 im Test - Kleiner, schneller und lauter [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
4
5
01net
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/04/2021 - [read the full review on 01net]
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not scored
PCWorld.comTremendous speed at a bargain price
Compact design makes it ideal for any situation
Compact design makes it ideal for any situation
Limited display support
Two Thunderbolt ports
Two Thunderbolt ports
reviewed at 19/11/2020 - [read the full review on PCWorld.com]
-
not scored
SlashGearMost affordable path into Apple Silicon
Astonishing performance
Third-party app support for M1 keeps getting better
Astonishing performance
Third-party app support for M1 keeps getting better
Fewer ports than Intel-based Mac mini
No user upgrades
No user upgrades
reviewed at 21/12/2020 - [read the full review on SlashGear]
-
not scored
LaptopMediaExceptional performance from the Apple M1 SoC
Arguably affordable
Extremely cool and quiet even under heavy load
Supports Wi-Fi 6 and features two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Great build quality
Arguably affordable
Extremely cool and quiet even under heavy load
Supports Wi-Fi 6 and features two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Great build quality
Ethernet is limited to 1Gbit
Soldered RAM and storage
Soldered RAM and storage
reviewed at 29/01/2021 - [read the full review on LaptopMedia]
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not scored
Press StartSuper Small And Aesthetically Pleasing
Quiet And Runs Super Cool
Fantastic Performance For Price/Size
A Huge Amount Of Connectivity Options
Apple Intelligence Is Already Fantasting
Quiet And Runs Super Cool
Fantastic Performance For Price/Size
A Huge Amount Of Connectivity Options
Apple Intelligence Is Already Fantasting
A USB-A Port Would Have Been Nice But That's Nitpicking
reviewed at 07/11/2024 - [read the full review on Press Start]
-
not scored
WiredNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 07/11/2024 - [read the full review on Wired]
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not scored
FrAndroidThe price of the basic configuration
The performances
The ultra compact size
The performances
The ultra compact size
Some software finishing issues
The price of options
Complex internal storage change
(No built-in microphone)
The price of options
Complex internal storage change
(No built-in microphone)
reviewed at 18/11/2024 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]
-
not scored
ComputerBaseVery high system performance
Fast GPU including Raytracing
The media engine processes the encoding.
Low consumption, high efficiency
Even smaller and lighter than before.
Generally operates very quietly
Very fast SSD
Wide variety of connections, also at the front
High quality finish
Fast GPU including Raytracing
The media engine processes the encoding.
Low consumption, high efficiency
Even smaller and lighter than before.
Generally operates very quietly
Very fast SSD
Wide variety of connections, also at the front
High quality finish
Card reader reserved for Mac Studio
Replaceable SSD module, but proprietary
Average quality internal speaker
Replaceable SSD module, but proprietary
Average quality internal speaker
reviewed at 25/11/2024 - [read the full review on ComputerBase]
-
not scored
Chip.deGood performance
Very low consumption
Quiet
Great working memory
Very low consumption
Quiet
Great working memory
No memory card reader
No accessory
Poor repairability
Only one gigabit Ethernet
No accessory
Poor repairability
Only one gigabit Ethernet
reviewed at 02/12/2024 - [read the full review on Chip.de]
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