Designed for Apple Intelligence, the new Mac mini consists of an extremely small case while delivering excellent performance with the M4 and M4 Pro chip.
While Apple had just announced the release of new iMac computers and Apple Intelligence in several countries, the firm is now unveiling its new Mac mini equipped with the M4 chip. The latter has a small format and can fit in a small bag or briefcase, but don’t forget the performance.
The most obvious new feature on the Mac mini M4 is its design. This new Mac mini has the smallest size for a Mac computer to date with a 12.7 cm square format, which takes up 50% less surface area compared to the previous generation. Apple has still worked on a new thermal architecture to ensure that the heat emitted by the M4 chip is well ventilated through the Mac mini case.
The Mac mini M4 is, as its name suggests, equipped with a brand new processor: the M4 chip. This is the same chip that we find in particular on the latest iMac desktop computers unveiled in October 2024. This chip integrates a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU for excellent daily performance with a particular focus on video editing, music creation or writing code. The firm’s artificial intelligence, Apple Intelligence, is also highlighted with the features already available thanks to the MacOS Sequoia 15.1 update.
In addition to the M4 chip, the Mac mini is offered with an even better configuration and equipped with the M4 Pro chip which integrates a GPU twice as powerful as that of the M4 chip. An obvious choice therefore for larger resource-intensive applications such as audio renderings in Logic Pro or 3D drawings with Blender software.
In terms of connectivity, the Mac mini M4 includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports. The model with the M4 Pro chip also has a Thunderbolt 5 port for more performance. Both versions have an Ethernet port and an HDMI port for connecting a monitor.
What is the price and release date of the Mac mini M4?
The new M4 Mac mini comes in two distinct versions with the M4 chip or the M4 Pro chip. The choice is yours and to be made according to your power needs:
- Mac mini M4: from 699 euros.
- Mac mini M4 Pro: from 1649 euros.
The Mac mini will be available in France from Friday November 8. Pre-orders are open since Tuesday October 29.