Mac mini with M2 gives you all the speed you need to do more, faster. M2 takes performance to a whole new level, bringing a professional chip to Mac mini for the first time. And combined with its wide range of ports, you've got a desktop ready to go all out, on any set-up, with any chip you choose.
Supercharged by M2
The next generation of Apple silicon makes this the hardest‑working Mac mini we’ve ever built. From rich presentations to immersive gaming, M2 flies through work and play.
8-core CPU
10-core GPU
Up to 24 GB of unified memory
Memory bandwidth 100 GB/s
Compatibility
With macOS Ventura, your go‑to apps run lightning fast on Mac mini — from Microsoft 365 to Adobe Creative Cloud to Zoom. And over 15,000 apps and plug-ins are optimized for M2 and M2 Pro. Organize your apps and windows with Stage Manager, so you can stay focused while seamlessly moving between tasks. Dive into a multiplayer gaming session with SharePlay. Or start a to‑do list on your iPhone and pick it up on Mac mini without missing a beat.
Fast SSD storage
Mac mini comes with all-flash storage — up to a whopping 8TB SSD for all your photo and video libraries, files, and apps. That’s up to four times as much as the previous generation.
Privacy and security
M2 and macOS Ventura give Mac mini industry‑leading privacy and security features beyond anything in its class, including built‑in protections against malware and viruses. And the next‑generation Secure Enclave helps keep your system and your data protected.
Versatility - All systems go.
With its next-level performance, wide array of ports, and compact size, this mini desktop is perfect for an impressive range of uses — and ready to take on whatever you do.
Connectivity - Take it all in.
With two or four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB‑A ports, HDMI, Wi‑Fi 6E, and Gigabit Ethernet, Mac mini connects to just about anything. And if you want even faster networking speeds, you can configure Mac mini with 10Gb Ethernet for up to 10 times the throughput.
3.5mm Jack, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB 3.1, USB 4.0, WiFi
Card Reader
No
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I have completely forgotten about Windows and Linux. It's super fast in everything and the operating system is excellent as it has been all these years. The unified memory makes a difference as you don't notice the workload when it struggles and the swap fills up. OK, it's not upgradable but I care little about that. When the time comes, it will have more than paid for itself.
NO, it's not worth it for me. The speed of the read & write on the SSD is disappointing. The M1 has double the speed! On the other hand, the ports are not fast, which is also strange. Yes, it has a good price, but due to the M1 disk..
The disk is relatively slow but okay. The biggest problem (besides MacOS) is that it has an issue with the wifi. After a while, it starts to lag with high ping (I tested it with 2 different 5G APs). However, it is very small, quiet, and stable (except for the wifi) with decent speed.
The basic version with 8GB of unified DDR5 RAM, the 10-core unified GPU, and the slow unified 256GB NVme disk easily surpasses any competitor's implementation and exceeds the expectations of a mini-sized machine in terms of performance.
Not upgradeable, few USB-A and USB-C ports, all unfortunately located on the back side.
The Satechi accessory, a USB hub that perfectly fits as a base, solved my problems in this case.
The built-in speaker is terrible to the point where I don't even notice its existence. The absence of a microphone and camera is a downside, partially fixed by using an iPhone (for those who have one) which works seamlessly with the Mac mini for USB tethering and file, page, and other exchanges.
An extra feature is the Screen Mirror, which works without lag! This allows me to turn my iPhone into a gaming console on the Mac mini with the addition of an Xbox controller!
One of the USB-C ports provides both video and high-speed HDMI, with 4K resolution (I think it even supports up to 6K, but I'm not entirely sure), as well as touch input for compatible panels!
The speed of the machine is excessive for my needs, and Apple will support it with upgrades for the coming years. Its compatibility with other Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad enhances the user experience and facilitates seamless integration between devices.
It has never overheated, even after intense use for gaming at full graphics or video editing, rendering, and exporting. I don't even know how the fan sounds.
I should also mention its portability, with a smaller footprint than a laptop, a height roughly equivalent to two laptops, a power cable, and a display cable. With a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, everything fits in a small bag and you can take it wherever you want (as long as there is power and a screen). In my case, I have an external battery panel with USB-C and a Powerstation 220v socket, so I occasionally turn it into a laptop.
With the moves Apple is making, it will dominate the computer, mobile, tablet, and smartwatch categories in the near future. Microsoft will focus on gaming, and Sony will be acquired by Nintendo?
Relatively fast machine, but its 8 memory is a bit low, of course it depends on what you need it for, if you are going to use it professionally you need 16. Very positive that it doesn't heat up at all.
We miss the old Macs where you could add memory.
Fantastic machine! However, I had an issue with the warranty. It showed that the warranty expires in 3 months. It seemed very strange to me because I bought it brand new from a store here in Scroutz. Fortunately, I contacted Apple by phone and they fixed the issue for me.
Very fast, quiet, and does not raise temperature. The only downside is that it does not have a microphone while it has a good speaker. Apple could have a webcam with a microphone as an extra specifically for this model.
I was looking for a PC for video editing at a reasonable price. For its price, it is perfect, but it is not for gaming. You can comfortably edit 4k60 videos (I have tested it up to this resolution). I use DaVinci Resolve (free) without any issues. The ecosystem works perfectly (continuity camera with iPhone 13 mini, sidecar with iPad 2019 as a wireless or wired second screen). The hard drive has about 230GB of free space and the ports are limited. Of course, there are hubs for extra ports and external SSDs. Completely silent and space-saving. At 640 euros and for the purpose I want it for, I believe it is unbeatable.
Unbelievable machine! Very fast and quiet. I work remotely as a programmer and it fits perfectly in the office. I highly recommend it. Even with multiple docker containers running in the background, it doesn't seem to struggle anywhere. I haven't even heard the fan yet!
Transition from a powerful Windows machine with audio/photo/video editing. I have no words. It doesn't lag anywhere. It doesn't overheat, it doesn't freeze, it's completed with the Satechi docking station. The only downside is the minimal USB A & C ports, AND IT HAS THEM AT THE BACK. Anyway, it's worth it.
It's a great tool, you just need time to get used to it if you're coming from Windows. Don't give up on it.
m2 pro 10-core 16GB RAM 512 SSD: It replaced a worthy iMac 27 5k 2020 and more. The Mac mini m2 pro is silent and can handle any task you assign it in record time. For the best image quality, combine it with a studio display.
I have plenty of experience with Apple computers as I have twelve machines in my office that are mainly used by graphic and motion designers. It's the first time I tried the Mac mini and I can say that it has exceeded my expectations. The machine is very fast (M2 & 16GB RAM) and quiet. The programs it runs are quite heavy, but it manages them very well, working with at least two of them open simultaneously (for example, After Effects and Photoshop). In terms of performance, I think it's the best one I have in the office right now. On the negative side, you have to buy the rest of the setup (monitor, keyboard), something that Mac users are not used to, but it's worth it. The machine is definitely worth it and can easily last for eight years, and I'm speaking from experience.
I just received it today! The 8GB/256GB one. I have installed lightroom, photoshop, and a photo studio emulator! Its main use will be photo editing and programming. For now, it is extremely fast! Faster than my macbook air m1! I will come back with more when I work with it enough!
27/2/23
Owner of the Mac Mini M2 8/256 for a week now, coming from a 15-year history of Windows computers. The first thing you notice and like is the size. Where my midi tower used to annoyingly take up space under my desk, now I have it tucked away at the edge of my desk after doing some cable management, and everything is now clean and organized. +1 for the volume.
Starting with the negatives. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the ports of a regular PC. I bought the Satechi docking station that also has space for an M.2 drive. I've also ordered a 970 EVO 2TB for 120 euros. I know it's an extra 250 euros right off the bat, but the good thing is that the dock fits perfectly under the Mac, and now I can say that I'm comfortable. I also need to buy a keyboard with a Mac layout because my Windows keyboard doesn't fit perfectly.
Now for the positives.
Functional!!! You don't know how convenient it is to take a photo with your phone and see it on your computer right away. To copy an address on your phone and then just right-click and paste it on your computer. To see something on the internet on your phone and send it to your computer to continue reading. To use your phone as a webcam!!! They don't stop there in Cupertino!
It's lightning fast. It opens applications unexpectedly quickly and without any lag no matter how hard I tried to push it. My hobby is photography, and Photoshop runs like a charm. As many tabs as I want on Chrome now, and it doesn't struggle at all.