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.

How does that size compare to other everyday objects? Perhaps these photos will provide a better point of reference for just how mini Apple’s new Mac mini really is. Here’s something you may have already: A Magic Trackpad.

The Mac mini (M4) is on sale from November 8, 2024. The Mac mini starts at £599, which is for the Apple M4 processor with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage. If you want to upgrade to the M4 Pro processor, which comes with 24GB memory and 512GB storage as standard, you’ll pay £1,399.

It’s easy to love Apple’s powerful little desktop computer, as long as you can avoid buying more RAM or storage.

However, there is one pretty controversial design choice with the new M4 Mac mini: The power button . Previously, the Mac mini was designed with the power button located on the back of the device alongside all of the computer's ports.

Apple's M4 Mac mini is facing backlash over an unusual design flaw. Apple finally responded, but it might not be what Mac users want to hear.

The M4 Mac Mini's power button can't be reached without picking up the entire computer, small as it is, and finding it on the underside. One of those comical "design" decisions that Apple makes now and again,

The Mac Mini's power button is oddly located on the bottom of the machine. Apple said the reason for its location is due to the size of the Mac mini. Most users rarely use the Mac mini's power button,