Apple computer

Mac Mini M4

Compact desktop Mac, often the machine behind a secondary edit or livestream setup. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 10; From 17 reports.
Released: 2024; First cited here by Oliur, March 2025. Last reported 4 days ago.
Reviewers: Praised for performance and build & handling; Pushback on ports & connectivity. From 2 reviews. What they said

$1,499.00

Checked Sep 20, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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“I This is the M4 and the M4 is like plenty fast for everything I do.”
Jon Adams October 2026Watch the video at 1:13
“So I traded in my M4 Mac Mini for this computer and I got over $500 on that tradein.”
Tech DadOctober 2026Watch the video at 7:59

8 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest November 2024

What YouTube reviews of the Mac Mini M4 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Performance
Build & handling
Value

Where reviewers push back

Ports & connectivity

PerformanceMostly positive: Leans positive.Fastest desktop Mac CPU yet, though M2 Ultra still leads.2 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “the main thing you need to know is this base M4 chip is great, it's super solid and power efficient at everyday normal activities like web browsing and music streaming and multitasking like crazy”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch at 5:47
- “it runs like a dream, it's great”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch at 6:25
- “this runs up the highest CPU score of any desktop Mac ever.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch at 10:05
- “This is by far the most powerful single core we've ever seen by a lot.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch at 10:14
- “it keeps up and this is all real time like it's being recorded and encoded off of that device”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 5:49
Complaints (1)
- “granted the M2 Ultra Does It Better there's more Headroom on it”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 6:20
DisplayNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Ports & connectivityMostly negative: Leans negative.Good display support, but no SD slot or USB-A.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “the base model though already has really good connectivity for external displays you get three of them”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 3:41
Complaints (3)
- “So still no SD card reader.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch
- “there's not a lot of utility to Thunderbolt 5 outside of displays”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 3:24
- “there are no usba a ports at all on this device”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 2:22
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Tiny, light build praised; power button placement criticized.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “It is just a hilariously unnecessarily tiny computer. It's great.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch at 2:51
- “having used this for a week it's such a light and small device that just to like tilt it up and hit it it's effortless”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 0:53
Complaints (1)
- “There are so many better places to put a power button, like at the front or the side, or literally anywhere on the back”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch at 3:32
ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Base model called a great deal, but RAM upgrades overpriced.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “I think it's actually one of the best deals in tech.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · November 2024Watch at 4:51
- “I'd argue that it's one of the best valued products that Apple has ever put out at least for the base model”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 0:39
- “at the base price it's a very good deal”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 7:39
Complaints (1)
- “the ram is horrifically overpriced”
  VideoDave2D · November 2024Watch at 8:20