Why it matters: As we reported back in August, Apple has reimagined the Mac mini with a dramatically smaller footprint and powerful new M4 chips while achieving carbon neutrality for the first time in a Mac product. This isn’t just another upgrade – it’s Apple showing us they can pack more punch into less space while helping save the planet.
The Design: The new Mac mini is radically more compact, with a footprint 50% smaller than its predecessor. The device’s new 5-inch square design makes it even more versatile for various desk setups while maintaining professional-grade connectivity.
- Measures just 2 inches tall
- Features innovative thermal architecture (MacRumors)
Performance Leap: We knew Apple was all about the M4 in Next-Gen MacBook Pros and iMacs. The M4 and M4 Pro chips deliver substantial improvements. Appleosophy reports that the base model offers 1.8x faster CPU and 2.2x faster GPU performance compared to the M1. The Pro variant includes up to 14 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, with Thunderbolt 5 support enabling 120 Gb/s data transfer speeds.
- M4 Pro offers a 3x faster Neural Engine
- Supports multiple 6K displays
Pricing and Availability: Starting at $599 with 16GB unified memory as standard, the new Mac mini maintains its competitive pricing while offering significantly improved specifications. The device will be available in stores and begin shipping to customers on November 8, with configurations ranging up to $1,399 for the M4 Pro model.
