Apple unveils tinier Mac mini refresh with M4

Following the new iMac announcement, Apple has unveiled the 2024 refresh of Mac mini. It’s tinier and yet packs more powerful internals.

A notable change is the revamped design. Apple reduced the Mac mini’s size to a mere five inches from each side.

It now runs on the latest Apple M4 and M4 Pro chips and finally comes with a starting 16GB of unified memory. Apple Intelligence is also present here.

There’s also a decent selection of ports here including two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm combo jack at the front; three Thunderbolt4 or Thunderbolt5 ports, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet at the back.

Apple Mac mini M4 (2024) specs:
Apple M4/ M4 Pro
Up to 12-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Up to 16-core GPU
M4 Pro configurable to 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU
Maximum continuous power: 155W
Apple Intelligence
16GB starting unifified memory
256GB starting SSD storage
Up to 64GB unified memory, 8TB storage (M4 Pro)
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
I/Os:
– 2x USB-C, 3.5mm combo jack
-3x Thunderbolt4/ Thunderbolt 5 (M4 Pro)
– HDMI 2.1, Ethernet
Built-in speakers
macOS Sequoia
5.0 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm
0.67kg (M4) | 0.73kg (M4 Pro)
Silver (colorway)

Price and availability

According to the official Apple PH website, the starting price of the M4 Mac mini is PHP 36,990. This base model includes a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 256GB of SSD storage.

The M4 Pro variant is priced at PHP 84,990 and comes with a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of unified memory, and 512GB of SSD storage.

Apple Premium Partners and authorized retailers in the Philippines have yet to announce its availability in the country. Stay tuned!

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