Customer Ratings & Reviews

<3 (Love This!) I traded in my Mac Mini M2 for this new Mac Mini M4. It is an easy decision since I am already set up with double screens and everything I need for a Mac Mini - on a standing desk for my home office. Back when I first began using computers I was one of those who was ALWAYS an early adopter. After a while, computer technology has advanced so much - that for the most part, most can do well buy buying refurbished items instead of buying the newest-latest-greatest. This is an exception. The improvement provided by the combination of the M4 chip and the new minimum 16GB RAM is STELLAR!!! It's so small to be so powerful! And the price for this is great if you work at home or use a desktop computer. I could see companies small and large installing these small Mac Mini's in offices for their employees. It's close to 1/4 the size of the Mac Mini I'm replacing. The ports front and back are a plus, and useful for me since I also use a hub for expansion of the ports. Everything I've had before with my Mac Mini M2 works perfectly with the M4. The trade in value, plus Best Buy's $50 BLACK FRIDAY discount allowed me to step up to this model over the baseline model, and really fueled my decision to buy it from Best Buy and to buy it NOW. I'm also a MY BEST BUY TOTAL member, so the added free additional year of warranty included in the membership is one of the reasons I always check at BEST BUY first before making any tech or appliance purchase decisions. It always is a great benefit that outweighs the cost of the yearly "TOTAL" membership!!! I have a lot of peripherals. Two 24 inch screens, a CD/DVD player and expand connections with hubs designed for compatibility with the ports on most Mac Minis. I recently purchased a 1TB mini SD card to use specifically for storing videos - again at a deal price for the terabyte SD card due to an offer for My Best Buy Total members. --FIRST: The speed with the M4 and a 24GB processor is FAST! Moving forward the decision made by Apple to eliminate 8GB processors is great. (Last summer, I purchased a refurbished PC for my mother - from Best Buy - and specifically had criteria that it must have at least 16GB RAM and an ethernet port to replace her 8 RAM excruciatingly slower PC - so that I could plug her laptop directly into the mesh routers with Ethernet. THIS MAKES A DIFFERENCE NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE BUYING. No more 8GB processors! ) --TWO: I also upgraded to the Magic Keyboard with Touch Key! I am PASSWORD WEARY so the touch keyboard was 'a must' even before this new M4 Mac Mini came out. I purchased the keyboard (an "open box" item at Best Buy) before considering the M4, but literally the day after I received the keyboard, I read the announcement about the upcoming release of this new Mac Mini! I'm just a few days into using this new keyboard. Yes.It's.LIT!!! GREAT DECISION. If you don't have the Touch Keyboard, yet, you should! I'm enrolled in classes for AI certification so the timing of this new release is perfect for my studies in this. I already recommended the new M4 to my classmates! Like many people I did some decent upgrades for a home office during the pandemic for the "working from home" life we had to get accustomed to in those years. I have NO issues with the M4 Mac Mini. I'm finding it to be smoother and faster than my M2 Mac Mini and EXCEEDINGLY faster than my much older MacBook Pro. I handled the migration from my old Mac Mini to the new one by myself, using an Ethernet Cable to connect both Mac Mini's. The transfer took much less time than I expected! I really appreciate finding the suggestion to do the migration with the use of an ethernet cable between the two. My friends consider me a "techie". My other items include an iPad Air with WiFi + Cellular, also purchased at Best Buy, and an iPhone 12 mini. I have a 10 year old Macbook Pro. It was due for an upgrade a few years ago but the timing for me was affected by the introduction of the M1 chip by Apple. I hesitated to upgrade when the M1 came out. I'm not fond of buying into brand new technology made by anyone - so I waited. And waited. My work life has changed with less travel/mobility, so the Macbook upgrade hasn't been a priority. For now at least, the iPad Air I own is enough. My mother currently has the HP PC I purchased for her from Best Buy. I also purchased an HP Chromebook - again at Best Buy and again on one of those great sales I get notified for by being a Total Prime member. I selected an HP Chromebook on a Best Buy flash half price sale, when I began taking AI classes so that I could keep that information isolated from my Mac/Apple system and away from my mother's PC - JUST IN CASE to be safe from things I don't understand. As my understanding about AI grows I now use it across my devices. In general as far as "use" goes I don't have preferences by platform except for this -- I absolutely love the "connections" that exist with Apple devices. I love the FIND MY capabilities, and Apple's constant innovations. The M4 is an exciting upgrade and added to the new minimum RAM speed these are the best improvements made by any company recently. The quality of the build of the device, it's special new features and new capabilities, combined with its affordability is why I love this new Mac Mini. It's a great value! With it's small size one could *almost* make this a portable device. I'd recommend this!

I was told by Apple people that I might like the Mini. I said, "thank you and I'll remember that". We went to the Apple Store and cleaned up my all in one and got it back to the ranch and used it for a while and was better, but... So it got near to my birthday and my dear Joan said, "maybe you should get the mini for your birthday". So, I looked into it and decided what kind of fool would I be not to do this especially when someone wants things to be better for you. Don't be stubborn Wildman have something nice and make life easier. So along with the mini ordered up a 32" monitor and when it all arrived it was such a vast improvement from using the machine from 2017. Quick and did I tell you it was fast & quick? It's quick & fast and that includes booting up in the morning. Of course with progress comes changes like USB ports and those conversions for your peripherals so I would order something so you're right ready to go with those that carry power to your printer or cd burner (I'm old school). Thank you my dear Joan for an amazing gift which I get to unwrap every morning! <3

This is my first Mac mini. I have always used Mac laptops. The cost savings with this option especially including 24 GB of RAM is great. The one complaint that I have is that the power button is on the bottom, so you need to lift the Mac mini slightly to turn it on, but that is a minor issue. Overall I am very happy with this computer.

This Apple Mac mini is excellent. Meets what I wanted and expected, and beyond!

Seamless transition from my 2018 Mac Mini. Noticeably faster than the previous model.

Apple always makes a wonderful product and this one is particularly good

The Apple Mac mini with the M4 chip and 24 GB of RAM is an outstanding desktop that delivers incredible speed and efficiency. It handles multitasking effortlessly, allowing you to run multiple heavy applications at once without any slowdown. The system starts up instantly and responds smoothly whether you’re editing videos, managing files, or simply browsing the web. What makes it even better is how easy it is to use—setup is straightforward, and everything feels intuitive and responsive. Despite its compact size, this small device packs serious power. It fits perfectly on any desk, runs quietly, and performs like a high-end workstation. With the combination of the M4 chip and 24 GB of RAM, the performance and reliability are exceptional, making it an ideal choice for both professional and everyday use.

This Mac mini is an incredible little machine. I honestly can’t believe how much power Apple packed into something this small. The M4 chip with 24GB of memory and the 512GB SSD makes everything feel lightning fast, from everyday tasks to heavier workloads. It’s whisper quiet, stays cool, and handles multitasking effortlessly. I love how clean and minimal my desk setup feels now, especially paired with an external monitor and keyboard. It feels like a true desktop powerhouse without taking up any space. If you’re coming from an older Mac or even a higher-end laptop, this is a huge upgrade. Apple absolutely nailed it with this Mac mini. Highly recommend.

My Mac Mini is very introverted as I never once heard the fans kick on. It's the perfect computer for me for voice over as I never have to worry about the fans noise cutting into my recordings. - Size = WOW, this thing is SMALL. In terms of product dimensions, you'd sometimes have to get a magnifying glass for this thing because it occupies such a small space. It's a desktop, it's smaller than most laptops. On that note, you could easily throw this computer into your bag, bring a USB/HDMI dongle, and plug it into an external portable monitor along with a keyboard and you now have the same capability as a laptop. - Power = Powerful (for what I need) which is watching videos on YouTube at 4K. light editing of videos (Premiere Pro) and audio files (Audacity) for my acting and VO business, and shopping. Yeah, these tasks aren't too CPU intensive, but when running a bunch of tasks/tabs at once, I've never once had a slowdown. - Price: We're gonna ignore the internal storage matter for now (see below in Cons), but this thing has a blazing fast CPU, 16 GB of memory, a ridiculously small form factor, and a very reasonably priced Apple Care plan that you can buy separately. This computer is everything that most people will need for their everyday tasks. Would be a perfect computer for a college student or just someone like me who likes to have completely a completely overpowered machine to write a 500 word essay. - Quality: Despite it's small form factor, build quality of the Mac Mini is phenomenal and feels like it last a long time.

’ve been using the Mac mini for a bit now, and honestly, it’s way more powerful than it looks. It’s fast, silent, and handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat—from everyday tasks to heavier multitasking. Apps open instantly, and the whole system just feels smooth and responsive. I love how small it is. It barely takes up any space on my desk, yet it feels solid and premium. The port selection is great too—no dongle chaos, which is a big win for me. macOS runs beautifully on it, and if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem, everything just works. The only real downside is that you need to choose your RAM and storage wisely upfront since you can’t upgrade later. Overall, the Mac mini is one of the best values Apple offers. If you don’t need portability and want serious performance in a compact setup, this thing is a no-brainer.

I thought my conversion from stodgy desktop to agile laptop was a one way street but the Mac Mini completely flips the script on what it means to be a ‘stationary’ computer. At just over 600g and a footprint barely bigger than a beer coaster, I had a hard time believing the powerhouse computer I was eagerly expecting could really be packed into the minimalist unibody that arrived, and it hadn’t been stolen and swapped out for an empty box. But if seeing isn’t enough for believing, youll have to add hearing too, but what can you hear? Nothing! Even when throwing a 50 feed video conference, independent screen recording, (literally) hundreds of browser tabs and airplaying to an old intel macbook for an additional screen, this Mac Mini, this machine, didn’t even break a sweat and was only audible with my ear right next to the exhaust. Does it have its weaknesses compared to a laptop? Sure. Would it be great if it could come with magic mouse or keyboard and inbuilt microphone orTouch ID? Absolutsly. But you look at base models and you’ll soon see: MacBook Air? Twice the price. Macbook Pro? *TRIPLE.* So now think about how much youll have saved to get the mouse (or trackpad), keyboard and other accessories you really want. On mini desktops, Apple may have thrown the gauntlet, but it’s pribably going to float gently down.

I was hesitant to buy it because it implies a higher cost for the system (computer + display + keyboard) but I can say it was totally worth it. My 24GB M4 is fast, had zero issues (at least so far) and it works perfectly with the monitor and any device I plug in. The unit itself is so small and light, you can actually travel with it if you need to. The fan inside makes zero noise, I never hear it. If anything to wish for, I think they needed to have it standard with at least 1T of memory (mine is 512GB), as you end up buying also an external storage. There are 5 USB C plugs, 2 on the front and 3 on the back, I find it sufficient.I bought a Studio Display, a large Apple keyboard (black keys) and a white Logitech bluetooth 3S mouse, and I strongly recommend this combination.

The new Mac mini with the M4 chip is an absolute powerhouse, packing an astonishing amount of performance into its iconic compact frame. The speed is simply breathtaking; it handles everything from 4K video editing to complex software development without breaking a sweat. The enhanced Neural Engine makes AI tasks feel instantaneous. What's truly remarkable is how it delivers this pro-level power while remaining whisper-quiet and cool on my desk. For anyone seeking incredible performance and efficiency without the bulk or price of a larger machine, the M4 Mac mini is an unmatched value and an absolute triumph. Highly recommended!

A few weeks into my experience with it (specs: M4, 512GB internal SSD, 24GB memory), overall a great desktop computer and very happy with the purchase. I would like to give it more than 4 stars, but I don't think it earns a full 5 stars. Some observations: > ethernet-based data transfer/migration from previous Intel-based Mac mini with a 10GB ethernet port seemed slow; had expected it to be much quicker > otherwise, migration worked as expected > while there was significant performance improvement across most applications in previous desktop, not all saw this (e.g. not much perceived with MS apps) > I would have preferred the audio jack to be in the back to connect to exterior speakers > appreciate the two USB-C ports in the front but would have liked to see at least an additional USB-A port in the back > setting up Time Machine with external SanDisk SSD was problematic (formatting failure a couple of times, but eventually worked ok); periodically, I still get an error/failure message on backups (setup for daily) > occasionally, wired keyboard (from Macally) doesn't register first key press as if it had gone to sleep; this never happened with previous Mac mini > as (almost) always, excellent Apple customer service support > surprisingly, runs much cooler than previous Mac mini > price-wise, the incremental costs for the internal SSD and memory upgrades frankly almost seem onerous, particularly when compared to options for other competing desktops

Quite and invisible tiny mini computer. It's as if it's not even on my desk. Only way to know it is there is by the tiny little power light indicator which I must is kinda bright. Nice to have some located usbc connection on the front of the Mac mini. Power button is on the bottom in the back, but I almost never turn off and on my Mac's so it really not a deal. Plenty of ports on the back as well. Plenty of power for every day tasks and some photo, video and production work as well, especially for under a grand. M4 with 24gb RAM (unified memory) and 512gb storage is more than enough for none paid professional work and honestly even that to some degree with an additional external storage. Highly recommend!

This is a very powerful computer in a small package and its integration with other Apple devices is amazing. It could have a few more usb sockets built in, though, and I don't like the power button being on the bottom. I would highly recommend this computer!

Small but powerful! Clean & chic design. Will never go back to regular PC.

I love the speed and how small it is. Best purchase I’ve bought.

Amazing little box, so stuffed full of my apps, programs, letters and presentations! At my tender age of 'right at 80', it is a good size for me to move, to set up and not so heavy that I can't do so. And it doesn't take up much space on my desk! A great buy.

Amazing performance in such a compact form factor. In typical Apple fashion, pricing structure is anything but bang for your buck. Get the most RAM you can afford and get peripheral storage. After market display to keep cost down.