After nearly a two-year hiatus, Apple just released their new Mac Mini desktop computer. And because it was such a long time between models, the tech company leapfrogged over an entire processor generation — going from M2 and M2 Pro to M4 and M4 Pro in a ...

To be fair, both of those other computers have significantly more memory bandwidth than the Mac Mini, and both have better GPU performance. If maxing out as many GPU cores as possible is important to you, you’re probably better off with an M4 Max, which means either a MacBook Pro or waiting for an updated Mac Studio.

The Mac mini M4 improves upon what was already a great mini PC with excellent performance, extra ports on both the front and back and a much more capable base model. Its smaller size also makes it a more compelling upgrade that takes up less space on your desk.