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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 102 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are enthusiastic about the performance and speed of the Mac mini Desktop, highlighting its powerful capabilities in a compact size. Users appreciate its quiet operation and ease of setup. The main concern expressed is the limited port selection.

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    Processor speed, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Port selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Little Powerhouse!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The M4 Pro is an upgrade from my previous M2 Pro and so far I can say that I'm very impressed with the new model. The size is tiny compared to the M2 model but very quick and is in fact more powerful than the M2 Pro. That's not to say there aren't some challenges in getting it. First, there are no USB-A ports, they're gone. If you have legacy equipment that use USB-A ports then you will either have to use a hub or use an adapter. I bought an adapter for my Apple SuperDrive so that it can connect directly to the Mini which is the only way it'll work. Second, I have a HD, a webcam and a printer that need USB-A ports. I have 2 HUBs that have internal storage made for the M2 Mac Mini but are still usable with the M4 Mac Mini. Everything works just as it should. All in all I'm very pleased with the new M4 Mac mini. For my needs it is overkill but that also means I won't feel the need to upgrade for a very long time, if ever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet Beast for Creative Work

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Mac Mini M4 Pro is straight-up a sleeper powerhouse. As a comedian who also edits video, records podcasts, and manages a bunch of projects, this thing handles it all without breaking a sweat. Final Cut Pro runs like a dream — even with multiple camera angles, effects, and audio tweaks happening at once. It chews through exports like it’s bored. The best part? It’s dead silent. No fans kicking in, no heat pumping out — just smooth, quiet performance. That matters when I’m recording voiceovers or working late at night and don’t want a jet engine on my desk. I pair it with my Sony ZV-1 and an ATEM Mini or use OBS with a plug-in that records each source separately, and it handles all that without flinching. No hiccups, no lag, just clean workflow from start to finish. If you want desktop-level power without the bulk or the Mac Studio price tag, the M4 Mac Mini is a no-brainer. It’s compact, cool, and crazy fast — perfect for content creators, performers, or anyone who needs pro tools in a clean setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For music production

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Switched from using a Windows based (Core I9/RTX 3080) to this for music production. Absolutely awesome machine. No noise at all. Handles everything perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mighty Mini

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Whisper quiet machine that is a powerhouse. I use the Mac mini mostly to build iOS apps with Xcode as well as some small production projects with Logic Pro X. This gets the job done and then some. I know they say the base model Mac mini is great, but I'm so glad I got this one. 24 months financing through Best Buy is a no brainer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First mac desktop product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing rips! Supports my 240mhz gaming monitor and my 2 office monitors . Graphics are stunning and it's amazingly easy to set up. Ladtly , it talks and integrates with your phone so well, you dont need it on you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    M4 Pro Mac mini is a beast in a tiny box.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great performance in a tiny little package. Huge improvement over the M1 Mac mini especially in heavy duty tasks. Slightly larger in size than the Apple TV. Built-in power supply.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dream Machine!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a 2010 Mac Pro this is a dream. More than enough power. I probably should have went with the base model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BIG things in small packages!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this new mac mini! Its a BEAST in such a small box! (5 x 5 x 2 inches) I highly recommend this! Can easily take this anywhere on rhe go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer great price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Powerful and efficient. Thunderbolt 5. Works great with tb3 docks and drives I already had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game changer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best computer I ever had. Compact, powerful future proofed .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but Effective

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted to move away from laptop but still wanted something smaller than a full desktop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for creatives!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, so good. Although, either FedEx or Best Buy had an issue with shipping because the box showed up damaged and the bottom of the machine was popped out in two places. Other than that, machine runs flawlessly and really helps my workflow!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mac mini M4 Pro

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Device has been working great. I use its for work and emulating some old games and its been working like a champion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loving the New Mac Mini M4 Pro. Im running 3 Monitors and it is working great. The smaller size is nice. Very happy with this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer, terrible shipping

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thanks for packing my $1,400 computer just thrown in a box loose, with zero packing material. Great job Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Port selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    How is it so small??

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first mac as a longtime windows user- this machine is used exclusively for audio engineering/music production. No matter how many tracks, plugins, virtual instruments, etc I have going at the same time (Ableton live 12 + apollo x4), I have not been able to slow this thing down. This is a crazy powerful computer, especially for the physical footprint. Downsides: Only one hdmi out- you'll need a hub/dock or adapters to use multiple monitors, and none of the options for this are even remotely cheap No usb-a ports No upgrade capability for memory or internal storage, versions with more of either or both skyrocket the price (pro tip, pair this with the satechi stand & hub with the nvme enclosure) Overall a big ole 9/10 for me, it's a powerhouse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Performance, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best small computer on the market

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded my Mac Studio M1 to this M4 Pro Mac mini. For my use cases this computer seems a bit faster and I haven't missed a thing from my old Mac Studio. I love the small size and light weight. I never hear the fans on this unit as it runs whisper quiet (even when the fans are spinning). Running Mac OS on this unit is buttery smooth. Have not had any issues/lockups since I spun this up. I restored a backup from my MacBook Pro and saved all of those setup nightmares. Love this computer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Port selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just get it...you won't regret it!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic value for what you get in this little package. You will need a hub if you need extra ports for Thunderbolt/USB C, etc...but that is a given for any computer nowadays. Super easy setup, everything transferred over from my iMac (of which I had for over 12 years...and its still running!!!). Can't go wrong with this little puppy...throw anything at it...I dare you! I double dare you! You won't be disappointed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh. Inconvenience at its finest from Apple.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great machine as far as power, speed, memory, etc. go. However, there are many issues and inconveniences. First. Mac desktops are just inconvenient in general. Using dual monitors is a pain. You can’t go full screen without changing settings and jumping through hoops. The desktop interface is so annoying unless you buy their awful keyboard (the least ergonomic keyboard on the market) and their awful mousepad (same). Moreover, the screen randomly twitches and tweaks out. Boxes appear. The sleep function is HORRIBLE. It has trouble going to sleep; trouble waking up; wakes up instantly upon the slightest movement or noise at times; won’t sleep with ANY program remotely related to video running; etc. It’s fast. It can handle a lot of work at once. But it is a pain in the you know what. I love my MacBook. Wish I got a PC for my desktop, though. Overpriced nonsense.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Processor speed, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powefull machine a a nice small package

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my mac mini m4 pro. It works great is very fast and i live how small.it is

    I would recommend this to a friend
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