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Apple 2020 Mac mini M1 Chip (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage)
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Brand | Apple |
Operating System | Mac OS |
CPU Model | Unknown |
CPU Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Specific Uses For Product | Multimedia, Personal, Business |
Personal computer design type | Mini PC |
Screen Size | 0.01 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
About this item
- Apple-designed M1 chip for a giant leap in CPU, GPU, and machine learning performance
- 8-core CPU packs up to 3x faster performance to fly through workflows quicker than ever*
- 8-core GPU with up to 6x faster graphics for graphics-intensive apps and games*
- 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning
- 8GB of unified memory so everything you do is fast and fluid
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Ratings | 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,812) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (460) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (902) |
Display | N/A | 21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Retina 4K display | 21.5-inch (diagonal), LED-backlit display |
Processor | System on Chip (SoC) Apple M1 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 8-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine | 3.6GHz quad‑core Intel Core i3 or 3.0GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz) | 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor; Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz |
Graphics | Apple 8-core GPU | Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of VRAM or Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of VRAM | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
Storage | 256GB or 512GB SSD | 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
Keyboard and Mouse | N/A | Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 | Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 |
Technical Details
Apple Mac mini with Apple M1 Chip
Processor |
Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 8-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine |
Connections and Expansion |
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for: DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately), Two USB-A ports (up to 5 Gbps), HDMI 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet), 3.5 mm headphone jack |
Wireless |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible, Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
In the Box |
Mac mini, Power cord |
Height |
1.4 inches (3.6 cm) |
Width |
7.7 inches (19.7 cm) |
Depth |
7.7 inches (19.7 cm) |
Weight |
2.6 pounds (1.2 kg) |
Release Date |
11/10/2020 |
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Customers like the performance of the computer. They say it's wicked fast, works instantly, and runs everything smoother than their existing PC. They also mention that it has a very fast WiFi 6 connection and loads native software very rapidly. Customers also say it works really well as a plex server and is a great machine for almost any level of computing.
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"...I love that it is machined out of a solid block of recycled aluminum now, and all the tin used in the solder on the logic board is also recycled...." Read more
"...read/writes to its custom memory at nearly 3000MBs and loads native software very rapidly, it really just isn't ready for prime time yet for a lot..." Read more
"...can work with either a wired Ethernet connection but also with a very fast Wifi 6 with good power...." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer. They say it's a great product for the price, and a steal for the money. Some customers also mention that the performance and price are great.
"...Sleek understated design- P O W E R F U L !- Best bang for your buck almost 4 years later..." Read more
"...more casual users because it seems like it would be an amazing value under that use case." Read more
"...to build around the Mac mini, but that’s what makes this budget friendly and a bit more customizable...." Read more
"...It was cheap and new tech to boot. It's a solid performer based on its price...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the computer. They say it's a great product from Apple, with an impressive M1 chip. They also say it is a useful computer for the home and most businesses. Customers also mention that it works well as a plex server and is perfect for small business needs.
"...rendering 4K video, or always working on the go; then this is perfect for everyday use and more...." Read more
"...It is a very solid and useful computer for the home, and most businesses...but for creative types, publishing, video editing, and such I don't think..." Read more
"...Great family computer. It also works really well as a plex server. Love it." Read more
"...too slow but still works great is why I purchased this one, loving the new M1 chip, really can tell a huge difference...." Read more
Customers like how easy it is to set up and use the computer. They say it's super simple, and the drivers for peripherals are easy to install. They also say it seamlessly integrates with the rest of their Apple gear, and that the compact nature of the box makes VESA mounting very easy. Customers also mention that devices are recognized and usable immediately without driver hunting.
"...it from the boot menu, the second time it didn't malfunction and installed properly and runs like a dream, its even faster than Big Sur because they..." Read more
"...The compact nature of this box makes VESA mounting very easy, and the computer can work with either a wired Ethernet connection but also with a..." Read more
"...As a first time macOS user, the setup was quite bumpy...." Read more
"...Simple and neat...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the computer. They mention that it is very quiet, has a small footprint, and runs cool. Some say that the audio plays right through their TV.
"...Reliable- Overall Long Term Value- Small- Silent- Sleek understated design- P O W E R F U L !-..." Read more
"...speakers, I got a 50 dollar set of stereo speakers and they sound incredible so you don't have to pay a lot. My DVD Writer was 24.99...." Read more
"...I also find that it's faster, quieter, and cooler than the 2014 Mac mini that I also have in the house...." Read more
"...It is silent when running. I really wish it had upgradable memory and storage, but Apple is not the only one making computers this way...." Read more
Customers like the size of the computer. For example, they mention it's small, compact, and quiet. Some say it fits under their monitor and doesn't impact working desk space. That said, some praise it as a beautiful tiny thing.
"The small form factor is great. This is a nice, powerful machine for normal home usage - I did not buy it for gaming...." Read more
"...Things are just intuitive and run fast, and for a compact desktop form factor, I thought the price on this was pretty reasonable considering what..." Read more
"This is a great little computer. Great for the price, compact, fast, lots of options. I only had one problem and this was kind of serious...." Read more
"...It is small, it is fast, and it is super simple. A PC a year old in the same price point is already slowing down...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the computer. They mention that it has a powerful M1 chip, an 8-core GPU, and efficient performance. Some say that it's an incredible machine that uses very little power.
"...The 8 core GPU is surprisingly powerful, blowing the best integrated graphics on a chip that intel sells out of the water by multiple times its power..." Read more
"...a wired Ethernet connection but also with a very fast Wifi 6 with good power...." Read more
"The small form factor is great. This is a nice, powerful machine for normal home usage - I did not buy it for gaming...." Read more
"...So it has power to spare and is indeed much smoother when changing context between apps...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the computer. They mention that it suffers from faulty Bluetooth connection, strange bugs with audio, and buggy wifi and bluetooth. Some say that having wifi enabled was causing interference with their bluetooth connections. Some customers also mention that the computer loses connections with the displays and that the mouse/keyboard does not reconnect.
"...Dislikes: (A stretch I know) My only gripe is the bluetooth headphones can be shaky...." Read more
"...nice to have a USB port in the front for convenience, not all connections are permanent...." Read more
"...First, it would seem that having wifi enabled was causing interference with my bluetooth connections...." Read more
"...(& somewhat of a Bluetooth issue as well - mouse/keyboard not reconnecting, after resets, without physically removing/reinserting them)...." Read more
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- Reliable
- Overall Long Term Value
- Small
- Silent
- Sleek understated design
- P O W E R F U L !
- Best bang for your buck almost 4 years later
Dislikes: (A stretch I know) My only gripe is the bluetooth headphones can be shaky. In my experience it happens every week and lasts maybe 10-15 seconds where the audio isn't great. But alot of electronics have his issue
It's the end of 2023 and I recommend this computer to anyone and everyone in the market for a computer. This compact machine does 90% of what the top tier computers can do but for $500. By no means is this a budget device at all. Unless you're doing 3D modeling, video editing with alot of after effects, rendering 4K video, or always working on the go; then this is perfect for everyday use and more. Other computers have come out since 2020 including the M2 Mac Mini and just recently the M3 Macbooks, but I still strongly recommend this device.
My Personal Use
I've had this device since the end of 2020. It has been my daily driver for the last 3 years. My first Mac. I've used this device for building websites, running ads and small businesses along with admin tasks, YouTube, some light gaming, Youtube, Netflix etc. At the highest usage it was about 10-12 hours per day. In 3 years I've had 3 hiccups from having multiple desktops open for coding websites, editing photos in photoshop and affinity photo, multiple spreadsheets and having over a dozen chrome-tabs open which is my normal workflow. 3 times in 3 years. I'm not planning on upgrading anytime soon but if I do, it will be the Mac Mini Pro or Mac Studio solely for the overkill memory and multi terabyte storage options.
ALL YOU NEED IS: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor. But feel free to trick it out.
I have had no issues with this machineAs a Mac user since 1984, this is a difficult review. I have always considered Apple products to be vastly superior to other personal computers on the market and their OS to be unquestionably the best. Well, this Mac mini may change my mind. First of all, if you simply want a computer to browse the internet, send email, etc., it is a speed demon expert at that. If you want other things, like normal dual monitors, external boot drives, etc., then this computer has its issues. Now running OS 11.3, I have no ability to boot from an external Thunderbolt 3 drive. I had that ability with 11.1 but lost it when I upgraded the system. Don't even think about booting from any sort of USB drive. It will NOT work. USB drives of any type (SSD, HD, Thumb) serve as file storage containers... not boot drives. The monitor situation is truly strange. A HDMI and a USB-C monitor will work together but it will not support two HDMI or two USB-C monitors. I finally settled on one HDMI and one VGA (through a USB-C VGA hub). They seem to work well together. I also attempted to use the Luna Display adapter for allowing my iPad Air to be a first or second display. You cannot use the VGA adapter or any type adapter when the Luna adapter is plugged into the USB-C port or the Luna will not work. There are sometimes costs to being early adapters and this seems to be the case with the M1 Mac mini. Though it does read/writes to its custom memory at nearly 3000MBs and loads native software very rapidly, it really just isn't ready for prime time yet for a lot of users. OK, maybe the base mini isn't considered a power user's machine but I'm not asking for things out of the ordinary. My Intel based Macs have no issues with adapters, monitors, SSD drives or anything else. They just work... and one is 12 years old. I admire Apple for their attempt to make a totally secure OS but when it creates huge issues for the end user, it becomes counterproductive. This machine has great potential but has to get over the peripheral hump before it is really a bargain. Maybe the next macOS Big Sur update............