M4 Mac mini

[twosix]

can mac mini display 4k netflix? and disney+ 4k? amazon prime 4k?
currently only netflix 4k on windows by using ms edge browser, with a plugin from microsoft which i paid like $1.60++

i think it is due to the codec mac os is using. no 4k on my mac mini 2018.

actually on a small monitor, mine is 32inch 4k LG, cannot see the difference btw 4k and FHD, on youtube. Even on a 55" 4K TV, I also cannot see any difference in netflix. so i watch in FHD to save some electricity.

 

[MajiMax]

 

[sevensomerset]

i’m currently using 4k lg monitor, can see the difference, picture are more crisp, not very big difference though, but 4k netflix does noticeably looks better than fhd.

 

[Xihe]

Are you guys getting the base M2 or M2 Pro? The spec I am getting is 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. Is the M2 Pro 2 extra thunderbolt ports worth the 400 premium from M2 (upgraded to 16/512)? I am not counting the increase in processor and GPU core because not really doing video encoding.

 

[reddevil0728]

Are you guys getting the base M2 or M2 Pro? The spec I am getting is 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. Is the M2 Pro 2 extra thunderbolt ports worth the 400 premium from M2 (upgraded to 16/512)? I am not counting the increase in processor and GPU core because not really doing video encoding.

It really depends on the individual use case to determine which one to get right?

it’s not really a popularity contest to get based on what others get.

do you need so many thunderbolt ports? That should determine whether you need to pay the additional 400

 

[Showcase]

Are you guys getting the base M2 or M2 Pro? The spec I am getting is 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. Is the M2 Pro 2 extra thunderbolt ports worth the 400 premium from M2 (upgraded to 16/512)? I am not counting the increase in processor and GPU core because not really doing video encoding.

The M2 Pro supports 4K resolution at 240Hz too, if that matters to you.

 

[elvintay07]

The M2 Pro supports 4K resolution at 240Hz too, if that matters to you.

Really exaggerated. Next time 2000hz. 240hz already is 240 frames per second. By then our eyes are like avengers to see 2000 frames a second

 

[twosix]

Really exaggerated. Next time 2000hz. 240hz already is 240 frames per second. By then our eyes are like avengers to see 2000 frames a second

There will be people who claims they can see the difference. For me, 30fps and 60fps are the same. It was 30fps last time and nobody complains about it. Haha.

 

[stillgottheblues]

For iMac mini, no need to get Apple care. The risk is minimal compared to laptop and iPhone.

Other than that the others have suggested.

 

[elvintay07]

For iMac mini, no need to get Apple care. The risk is minimal compared to laptop and iPhone.

Other than that the others have suggested.

Yup. But the device may die. But unlikely kana accidental damage unless you drink coffee and spill on ur Mac mini

 

[stupidog]

I'm using M1 Mac Mini with 8Gb ram and 256Gb storage with external 1TB external HDD. Based on your usage which is similar as mine, I think the 8Gb is good enough. It's been 2 years since I bought it and I didn't encounter any lag issues.

ya me also no issues so far…
have been using for a good 2 years.

M1 Mac mini 8gb ram and 256gb storage with
external 2TB Thunderbolt SSD

Bigger files will go into my 24TB NAS

 

[daylight]

$849 for the new mac mini is very attractive price.
thinking of getting it to replace my very old macbook pro 2014 as i seldom move my laptop around.
mac mini should b more suitable for me.

 

[caterham7]

personally will wait for reviews, to see if there are bugs, etc.

embargo just lifted yesterday night, some reviews started to appear

to TS, think no need to worry about 8gb ram, do check online for video reviews of base model m1 mac mini, can even run video editing 1080p

as for storage, like what others mentioned, more value-for-money to buy external ssd and connect. if u want to save some more, can even buy a usb-sata cable and connect to a internal ssd, use it like a external ssd, am doing this on my windows mini pc

p.s. personally not in a rush, so maybe wait for sets to appear in apple refurbished store, will be discounted price
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/refurbished

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

For iMac mini, no need to get Apple care. The risk is minimal compared to laptop and iPhone.

Other than that the others have suggested.

I also don't bother to get for Mac Mini the applecare coz the risk of it spoiling is much much lower compared to macbooks. ipad and iphone when they have to be moved around. Been using it for 2 years and its still working like day 1.

 

[reddevil0728]

I also don't bother to get for Mac Mini the applecare coz the risk of it spoiling is much much lower compared to macbooks. ipad and iphone when they have to be moved around. Been using it for 2 years and its still working like day 1.

i think for "desktop" is ok.

but laptop then another matter

 

[Xihe]

Is the base 8gb ram enough for driving a 4k 60hz monitor? Not upgrading the base 256gb storage also doesn't matter (you get slower speed than 512gb)?

 

[caterham7]

Is the base 8gb ram enough for driving a 4k 60hz monitor? Not upgrading the base 256gb storage also doesn't matter (you get slower speed than 512gb)?

video output specs on product page
https://www.apple.com/sg/mac-mini/specs/

 

[Fellowes]

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/24/m2-mac-mini-256gb-slower-ssd/


Apparently Apple did some cost saving while SSD is so cheap nowadays, save a few cents by Cook to get record sales and profit but all these are not stated in the technical specifications page.

Overall M2 series CPU is faster but the slowness is due to it's SSD. Normal day to day shouldn't be an issue but when doing large file transfers or exporting contents yes you will feel it.

256GB using 1x NAND chip (1500MB/s)
512GB using 2x NAND chip (3000MB/s)
1TB and beyond using 4x NAND chip. (6000MB/s)

 

[Fellowes]

 

[reddevil0728]

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/24/m2-mac-mini-256gb-slower-ssd/


Apparently Apple did some cost saving while SSD is so cheap nowadays, save a few cents by Cook to get record sales and profit bit all these are not stated in the technical specifications page.

Overall M2 series CPU is faster but the slowness is due to it's SSD. Normal day to day shouldn't be an issue but when doing large file transfers or exporting contents yes you will feel it.

256GB using 1x NAND chip (1500MB/s)
512GB using 2x NAND chip (3000MB/s)
1TB and beyond using 4x NAND chip. (6000MB/s)

not sure if it is cost saving or more of product differentiation.