That said, if all you need is a Mac for basic daily computing, you can always customise the Mac mini with 16GB of system memory and 1TB of SSD storage at a more affordable $2,739. Comparatively, you can get the top model of the21.5-inch Retina iMac (with 1TB SSD) for $4,008. While the review entry-level model costs only $1,179, a fully souped-up version with a better Intel Core i7 processor, 64GB of system memory and 2TB of SSD storage will set you back a staggering $5,819. The only real downer of the new Mac mini is its price-to-specs ratio. If you want use the Mac mini for serious video editing or gaming, consider getting the BlackMagic eGPU ($1,149) external graphic processing unit that features a Radeon Pro 580 graphics card with 8GB of video memory. In the Geekbench 4 benchmark tests, the review unit scored 4,723 points (single-core) and 14,436 points (multi-core) - better than a latest MacBook Air with comparable specifications which scored 3,690 (single-core) and 7,831 (multi-core).įor daily computing tasks like web surfing, word processing, backing up your iPhone and the occasional photo editing work with apps such as Pixelmator, the Mac mini is more than adequate. Nonetheless, performance is not too shabby. Not to mention, the new Mac mini only comes with the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics processing unit, which is not exactly a powerhouse. Both specifications are pretty meagre by today's computing standard. The review unit is the entry-level model, with 8GB of system memory and 128GB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage.

Mac mini 2018 rear ports