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“The Mac mini M4 pairs a 10-core (base) or 14-core (Pro) Apple M4 SoC with unified RAM and very fast internal NVMe storage (Apple-measured ~6 GB/s read, ~5 GB/s write). It delivers substantial single-thread and multi-thread gains versus prior Macs and adds Wi‑Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.3 and improved I/O, but Apple locks internal storage upgrades and charges steep SSD upgrade prices — good for users who prioritize compact, high single-core and GPU performance, less so for those needing cheap internal upgradability.”
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Small desktop footprint with high single-core and multi-core CPU performance
macstadium.comraw CPU compute performance
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Built‑in Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 provide modern wireless connectivity
howtogeek.comThe Wi-Fi 6E chip functions perfectly
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Internal NVMe delivers very high sequential throughput for local tasks
appleinsider.comabout 6 gigabytes per second read speed max
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Internal storage is non-upgradable by users (Apple-centric upgrade path only)
geeky-gadgets.cominternal storage is non-upgradable
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Apple charges high premiums for factory SSD upgrades compared with aftermarket drives
appleinsider.comApple's SSD pricing
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No memory card slot limits media workflow flexibility for photographers and videographers
techguide.com.auNo memory card slot
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The GPU falls short of the RTX 3070, which is somewhat disappointing but not surprising comparing an integrated GPU with a dedicated card.
medium.comThe GPU falls short of the RTX 3070, which is somewhat disappointing but not surprising comparing an integrated GPU with a dedicated card.
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M4 Mac mini review - wider monitor support The main complaint from _AppleInsider_ readers about has been the lessened monitor support, versus the last Intel Macs.
appleinsider.comM4 Mac mini review - wider monitor support The main complaint from _AppleInsider_ readers about has been the lessened monitor support, versus the last Intel Macs.
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Reply The only thing holding me back is the soldered SSD.
tomshardware.comReply The only thing holding me back is the soldered SSD.