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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1331 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are pleased with the Mac mini's performance, ease of use, price, and compact size. The design and M2 chip are also well-received, along with its simple setup and power. However, some customers feel the RAM and storage are insufficient, and there could be more ports.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little mini computer!

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

    Great product for the value. User friendly platform and love having a smaller computer that is still powerful and meets all my needs for functionality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Mac mini

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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.

    Just purchased and really enjoying. Not sure where you can buy a desktop computer better yet a Mac with an M2 for $599 that has this amount of power. I purchased an LG ultrafine 27 inch monitor and the set up is beautiful. For daily task, emails, YouTube, browsing the web it is smooth as butter. I did try some games that used decent graphics and it handled it perfect. I edited multiple 4k videos, had tabs running in the background and saw no hiccup what so ever. Unless you are some company or professional needing every inch of power there is no need for the m2 pro which is over $1000 more?! Makes no sense. Buy this. It will handle 99% of the things an average person will throw at it plus some. Again find a better deal for a mac or a windows computer with this amount of power and features. I absolutely love this Mac and would recommend it to anyone that is a Mac fanboy/girl or is just getting into the Mac world. It’s a great computer you can’t go wrong. As a side note I did try my own stress on it, trying to make it hiccup or lag and couldn’t with what I threw at it. LOVE IT! And with the m2 chip you can have a peace of mind knowing you will have updates for many years to come to get your $599 worth.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The desktop of the future!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fits all my needs without taking up more room than necessary. This computer fits perfectly on my desk and connects perfectly to my non-Mac display. Goes well with any workspace, regardless of size or room this computer features all basic functions one would expect with any product along with the ability to upgrade in advance. I would suggest for any user who wishes for more connectivity within their home as well as a sit-down desk desktop experience. Connect with all Apple products to bring a sense of unity among your electronics and connectivity. Super easy to use and set up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact Yet Mighty: my Mac mini M2

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

    I recently upgraded to the Apple Mac mini Desktop with the M2 Chip and 256GB storage, and it’s been a revelation for my home office setup. The compact size is perfect for my limited desk space, yet it packs a punch with the M2 chip, handling all my tasks from youtube shorts editing to music production without breaking a sweat. The 256GB storage is ample for my projects, and the speed of the SSD means everything loads in a flash. I’ve connected it to my monitor setup, and it’s like having a powerful, silent workhorse that just gets the job done.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Product

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

    This has been an amazing purchase and saved me so much money! Not only does it exceed my expectations, but I also love that it is so compact and is such a space saver! This Apple - Mac mini Desktop slides perfectly under my tv which is also my monitor and is almost unseen. Add a wireless keyboard and mouse for no tangled wires and the ability to move things out of sight when not in use, you can't get anything better!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best budget computer out there!

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

    This mac is so versatile I love it! I hooked mine up to an off brand monitor (one that isn’t mac brand) and it still has beautiful picture and runs extremely fast. This is a great option for people who don’t want to spend the over 1200 on a full apple desktop. With this product, you get an apple computer at a fraction of the price! I love it so much and I wish I had purchased it sooner. It has changed my desktop experience for the better :)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    I’m loving this Mac mini. It is so easy to use and set up. It doesn’t take up much space and is very fast. I am enjoying using it .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great entry level Mac.

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

    Device works well and Apple makes it super easy to transfer over data from your old device. Latest M2 chip should mean this Mac Mini will continue to receive OS updates for many years. You can't beat this price point for a Mac device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great machine at a good price.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first Mac. I love it. I was looking for a new computer and I love how this one is just the computer and I don't have to replace my existing external hardware and I don't have any extra hardware that comes with it. Just plug in all my old stuff and I'm good to go. I love how compact it is and saves me so much space. $500 is a good price for Apple quality and does what I need it to do so fast and reliably. I love all the little features that I'm discovering and how my iphones, ipad, and airpods all can connect to it to do other things like a webcam or instant audio connection/microphone, or second screen with an ipad. Or airplay screenshare my phone on the desktop and control with my keyboard and mouse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Memory, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MERRY X-MAS!

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

    So happy with it. I'm regretting being cheap and not spending the extra $bucks for the better model. I'm glad Best Buy is so cool with returns. I am going to return this and grab the one with more storage and memory. Look for one of these in open-box. Mine is going back in perfect condition. I even used the cables from my old Mac mini to test, so, it looks like it hasn't been touched. Everything still perfect in the box. Also get ready to hear all the crybabies claiming they cannot say a particular holiday phrase. Also Starbucks(tm) put SIREN on their coffee cups for a REASON! - MERRY X-MAS! and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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

    Amazing little computer.So many wonderful features

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent little computer. Bought this for my 93 year old grandmother and she absolutely loves it. She's had her iPhone 11 for 6 or 7 years now and is somewhat familiar with ios system so it wasn't a huge learning curve for her to learn this computer. She does everything that she wants on it like check Facebook, email, twitter/X listen to YouTube music & jam out. I highly recommend this computer it's so easy for her to use. I like the fact that it syncs up with her iPhone for iMessage & picture transfers. She can now easily print photos with her computer that she takes on her iPhone. 5 out 5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy peezy setup

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

    amazing fast. great price. no complaints. The m2 chip does everything you need for the average user. super easy to setup especially if youre already on apple ecosystem

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Mac mini

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

    I really like this Mac Mini. It doesn't take up any room on my desk with all the same power of the Apple brand and performance. Not to mention the look of an updated device. Super cool!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy can’t beat the price

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

    Love this, great value, use it with a samsung curve monitor. Can’t beat it for the price. I am fine with the minimal gb and ram and i use it daily for video editing and podcast. I only wish there was more apps which I am sure in time will happen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't Disappoint

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

    Space Saver. Easy Set Up. Fast Speed. Great for creative workflow. Doesn't Overheat. Great Value & Quality. Durable. Easy to transport I can take it anywhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The Standard Mac mini Does Not Run 120Hz (only 60)

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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.

    This is a great machine for those who will run a standard setup. The 4 stars is perhaps unfair for the weight this is punching in but I also want to note the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars for me personally is video output. I have a MacBook M2 Pro and when I plug it into my monitor via HDMI I get 120Hz refresh rate. The standard Mac (non-Pro) is limited to only 60Hz. There's no where on the Best Buy site that states this so I'm doing a public service to let people know - if you need the higher refresh rate you will need to step up to the Mini Pro. The difference ultimately coming down to that the Mac mini uses HDMI 2.0 and the Mac mini Pro has HDMI 2.1. As stated in the beginning, if refresh rate doesn't matter to you this is a solid machine. It's fast, quiet, and doesn't run hot. It runs MacOS well. It also doesn't do everything I need it to do in terms of video output so it doesn't get my full endorsement for those with higher end monitors. For everyone else, this is a great value.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mac mini m2

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

    Superfast and very powerful in a little package I recommend this product for everyday task Like work from home and other things you might want to do

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Eazy Set up

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

    Love how small it is. Easy to set up. Really fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wanted to love it...

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i just cant grow to love apple. wife convinced me to get an iphone, so this eventually replaced my pc... i don't know. just not a fan. vpn issues, app issues, file format issues etc... and no noticeable difference in speed from my 5 year old dell. love the sleek design and build quality though, wish i opted for the higher storage but that's on me, added an external ssd that works fine for now. gonna keep it - but wish i had just stuck with my samsung ultra and windows pc setup.

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

    I love it

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

    Hands down the best desktop computer I have ever owned. I am a little newer to the Apple ecosystem, and have had a MacBook Air for about a year. I wanted something with a little more horsepower than the Air, but didn’t want to break the bank. For the cost, there is nothing higher quality than Apple products.

    I would recommend this to a friend