Highlights
- Key Specs
- Processor Model: Apple M4 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 24 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- Graphics: Apple M4 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MCYT4LL/A
- Product Name: Mac mini Desktop - Latest Model - M4 chip - Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- Color: Silver
- Year of Release: 2024
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Apple
- Processor Model: Apple M4 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Apple M4
- Number of CPU Cores: 10-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 24 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): Not provided (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Apple
- Graphics: Apple M4 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: macOS Sequoia 15.1 (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 3
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 2
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.0 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.0 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 5.0 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Keyboard Included: false
- Mouse Included: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Warranty - Labor: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Other
- UPC: 195949942969
The far mightier, way tinier Mac mini is 5 by 5 inches of pure power. Built for Apple Intelligence.Redesigned around Apple silicon to unleash the full speed and capabilities of the spectacular M4 chip. With ports at your convenience, on the front and back.
Whats Included
- Mac mini
Disclaimers
- Configurable options are available.
- ¹Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to U.S. English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December. Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.
- ²Apps are available on the App Store. Software and content may be sold separately. Title availability is subject to change.
- ³Available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. Requires that your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication, your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and your Mac is not using AirPlay or Sidecar. Some iPhone features (e.g., camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.
- ⁴FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.
Q: What is the total storage capacity of this Mac Mini?
A: This Mac Mini comes with 512GB of SSD storage.
Q: Does this Mac Mini come with a keyboard?
A: No, this Mac Mini does not include a keyboard.
Q: How many Thunderbolt ports does this Mac Mini have?
A: This Mac Mini has 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Q: How much does this Mac Mini weigh?
A: This Mac Mini weighs 1.5 pounds.
Q: What type of graphics card does this Mac Mini have?
A: This Mac Mini uses an integrated Apple M4 graphics solution.
Q: Does this Mac Mini have an optical drive?
A: No, this Mac Mini does not have an optical drive.
Q: Does the Mac mini come with Word
A: undefined
Q: What is the resolution on Mac mini?
A: The Resolutions dependent on the monitor you use. Mac Mini doesn't come with a display. It's like a desktop PC where you have to bring your own or apple peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, monitor, speakers.
Apple - Mac mini Desktop - Latest Model - M4 chip - Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the Mac mini's M4 processor, calling its performance spectacular. They also appreciate the amount of memory included, with many opting for the 24GB RAM option. The small size of the Mac mini is another positive aspect, with customers saying it takes up minimal desk space.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
M4 plus minimum 16 GB RAM is a game changer!
<3 (Love This!) I traded in my Mac Mini M2 for this new Mac Mini M4. It is an easy decision since I am already set up with double screens and everything I need for a Mac Mini - on a standing desk for my home office. Back when I first began using computers I was one of those who was ALWAYS an early adopter. After a while, computer technology has advanced so much - that for the most part, most can do well buy buying refurbished items instead of buying the newest-latest-greatest. This is an exception. The improvement provided by the combination of the M4 chip and the new minimum 16GB RAM is STELLAR!!! It's so small to be so powerful! And the price for this is great if you work at home or use a desktop computer. I could see companies small and large installing these small Mac Mini's in offices for their employees. It's close to 1/4 the size of the Mac Mini I'm replacing. The ports front and back are a plus, and useful for me since I also use a hub for expansion of the ports. Everything I've had before with my Mac Mini M2 works perfectly with the M4. The trade in value, plus Best Buy's $50 BLACK FRIDAY discount allowed me to step up to this model over the baseline model, and really fueled my decision to buy it from Best Buy and to buy it NOW. I'm also a MY BEST BUY TOTAL member, so the added free additional year of warranty included in the membership is one of the reasons I always check at BEST BUY first before making any tech or appliance purchase decisions. It always is a great benefit that outweighs the cost of the yearly "TOTAL" membership!!! I have a lot of peripherals. Two 24 inch screens, a CD/DVD player and expand connections with hubs designed for compatibility with the ports on most Mac Minis. I recently purchased a 1TB mini SD card to use specifically for storing videos - again at a deal price for the terabyte SD card due to an offer for My Best Buy Total members. --FIRST: The speed with the M4 and a 24GB processor is FAST! Moving forward the decision made by Apple to eliminate 8GB processors is great. (Last summer, I purchased a refurbished PC for my mother - from Best Buy - and specifically had criteria that it must have at least 16GB RAM and an ethernet port to replace her 8 RAM excruciatingly slower PC - so that I could plug her laptop directly into the mesh routers with Ethernet. THIS MAKES A DIFFERENCE NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE BUYING. No more 8GB processors! ) --TWO: I also upgraded to the Magic Keyboard with Touch Key! I am PASSWORD WEARY so the touch keyboard was 'a must' even before this new M4 Mac Mini came out. I purchased the keyboard (an "open box" item at Best Buy) before considering the M4, but literally the day after I received the keyboard, I read the announcement about the upcoming release of this new Mac Mini! I'm just a few days into using this new keyboard. Yes.It's.LIT!!! GREAT DECISION. If you don't have the Touch Keyboard, yet, you should! I'm enrolled in classes for AI certification so the timing of this new release is perfect for my studies in this. I already recommended the new M4 to my classmates! Like many people I did some decent upgrades for a home office during the pandemic for the "working from home" life we had to get accustomed to in those years. I have NO issues with the M4 Mac Mini. I'm finding it to be smoother and faster than my M2 Mac Mini and EXCEEDINGLY faster than my much older MacBook Pro. I handled the migration from my old Mac Mini to the new one by myself, using an Ethernet Cable to connect both Mac Mini's. The transfer took much less time than I expected! I really appreciate finding the suggestion to do the migration with the use of an ethernet cable between the two. My friends consider me a "techie". My other items include an iPad Air with WiFi + Cellular, also purchased at Best Buy, and an iPhone 12 mini. I have a 10 year old Macbook Pro. It was due for an upgrade a few years ago but the timing for me was affected by the introduction of the M1 chip by Apple. I hesitated to upgrade when the M1 came out. I'm not fond of buying into brand new technology made by anyone - so I waited. And waited. My work life has changed with less travel/mobility, so the Macbook upgrade hasn't been a priority. For now at least, the iPad Air I own is enough. My mother currently has the HP PC I purchased for her from Best Buy. I also purchased an HP Chromebook - again at Best Buy and again on one of those great sales I get notified for by being a Total Prime member. I selected an HP Chromebook on a Best Buy flash half price sale, when I began taking AI classes so that I could keep that information isolated from my Mac/Apple system and away from my mother's PC - JUST IN CASE to be safe from things I don't understand. As my understanding about AI grows I now use it across my devices. In general as far as "use" goes I don't have preferences by platform except for this -- I absolutely love the "connections" that exist with Apple devices. I love the FIND MY capabilities, and Apple's constant innovations. The M4 is an exciting upgrade and added to the new minimum RAM speed these are the best improvements made by any company recently. The quality of the build of the device, it's special new features and new capabilities, combined with its affordability is why I love this new Mac Mini. It's a great value! With it's small size one could *almost* make this a portable device. I'd recommend this!
Posted by PhillyKat
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast, cost effective
This is my first Mac mini. I have always used Mac laptops. The cost savings with this option especially including 24 GB of RAM is great. The one complaint that I have is that the power button is on the bottom, so you need to lift the Mac mini slightly to turn it on, but that is a minor issue. Overall I am very happy with this computer.
Posted by TimO
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computers by Apple
Apple always makes a wonderful product and this one is particularly good
Posted by StephanG