M4 Mac Mini The Best Desktop for Most People
A review of the 2024 Mac Mini with the M4 chip, comparing its performance, price, and drawbacks to other mini PCs.
The new M4 Mac Mini is generating significant buzz, and for good reason. This compact desktop boasts impressive power and efficiency at a relatively low price point. While it has some limitations, it may be the best value desktop on the market. Pros: Performance, Power, and Price The M4 Mac Mini excels in benchmarks, outperforming most competitors in CPU and GPU tests while consuming significantly less power and producing less fan noise. It offers ample performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, photo editing, and office work. Performance Benchmarks Device CPU (Multi-Core) CPU (Single-Core) GPU (Metal) GPU (OpenCL) Apple Mac Mini M4 15072 2000 12000 10000 Asus NUC 14 Pro+ 13848 (-8%) 1800 (-10%) 9500 (-21%) 8000 (-20%) Minisforum MS-A1 13741 (-9%) 1750 (-12.5%) 9000 (-25%) 7800 (-22%) Aoostar GEM12 13318 (-12%) 1700 (-15%) 8500 (-29%) 7500 (-25%) Geekom AX8 Pro 13162 (-13%) 1650 (-17.5%) 8000 (-33%) 7000 (-30%) Fan Noise Comparison (dB) Device Idle Avg Load Avg Apple Mac Mini M4 24.1 30.3 Asus NUC 14 Pro+ 29.6 47.7 Mini…