The M4 Pro Mac mini is possibly the best deal in computing in late 2024, boasting an impressive amount of power for pros that rivals the Mac Studio and Mac Pro in a tiny package.

When it comes to choosing between the $1,600 M4 Pro Mac Mini and the $4,000 M2 Ultra Mac Studio, the decision often hinges on finding the right balance

Such is the classic simplicity of Apple design, if you’d been abducted by aliens two decades ago and taken to the peaceful planet Zog to hang out with and learn from an enlightened species, you’d still recognize this as a Mac mini when you returned. (Though you’d probably be disappointed at the state of enlightenment here on Terra Ferma.)

The M4 Pro Mac Mini is a compact, high-performance desktop computer designed to meet the demanding needs of creative professionals. With its innovative M4

This window is beneficial during the holiday season and allows you to consider the Mac Mini as a potential Christmas gift without the pressure of immediate decision-making. In the Mac Mini, there is Apple’s powerful and newest M4 chip which includes a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU.

The base model Mac mini M4 is a big step up from its predecessor and likely enough for most people without any expensive upgrades. It comes with Apple’s awesome M4 chip, double the memory with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.

If you’re looking to pair your Mac mini with an ultrawide display, the Dell U4025QW is one of the best options on the market. It features a 5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate packed into a 40-inch display. There’s also a vast array of ports, a matte screen finish, and more.

As of Nov. 20, you can get the Apple Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $499.99 at Costco. That's $80 off its normal price of $579.99, and the lowest price we've seen for this configuration yet.

They have four standard models, from the base machine up through a pretty nice M4 Pro model. For years, we ran Relay’s live stream on a Mac mini hosted by MacStadium. If you need a Mac in the cloud, it’s the only way to go.