The new Mac Minis were one of the most anticipated Apple innovations, since they would foreseeably incorporate the M2 processor that performs so well in other models, such as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
Finally they come with this M2, yes, but there is also a version with M2 Pro and another with M2 Max that really are a beast of power, although the standard model of Mac Mini (2023) It is one of the best computers of the moment in quality price.
There has been no price increase as it happens with all other Apple productsand it officially stands at $719 for the 256GB model, so that’s very good news and puts it ahead of even other Windows PCs.
Mac Mini (2023)
With an ARM-based M2 processor, this is the most powerful Mini PC to date, with macOS as the operating system and a design similar to previous models.
There are more reasons why we can say that it is a great computer for working, editing and whatever you want, except perhaps for playing due to lack of compatibility with the main video games on the market.
We’ve rounded up some of the reasons why the Mac Mini with M2 is worth buying over even other laptop models.
Price that stays even low Plenty of power for any application Unmatched value for money Keeps the design compact Resale value will stay high
The price officially remains at 719 euros, a real bargain
The previous Mac Mini that was for sale, the one that came with an M1 processor, had an official price of 719 euros. Its successor maintains that same price and in a context of inflation it is excellent news.
It is because the 2023 model is obviously more powerful and complete than its successor, but there is another feature that we must point out: those 719 euros at this time buy you a Mac Mini with 256 GB and not with 128 GB.
It is a win-win for the user, who gets more power and more storage capacity paying exactly the sameand that in the case of Apple is strange, a few months after greatly increasing the price of the new iPhone 14.
The M2 processor goes like a shot and also guarantees long-term fluidity
Mac Mini (2023)
With an ARM-based M2 processor, this is the most powerful Mini PC to date, with macOS as the operating system and a design similar to previous models.
Since Apple took the step to manufacture its own processors with ARM architecture, it has gradually gained more followers for its computers, and there is no doubt that they are a true revolution.
Apple Silicon chips are more powerful and efficient, with lower power consumption (and that’s longer battery life in laptops) and less heating, so it’s all good news.
It is true that at first some macOS applications were not completely ready for ARM, but that has been changing and is now fully resolved.
In all our tests with the M2, especially with the MacBook Air, we have achieved truly spectacular results. The operating system and all its services are going like a shot, and that on a PC for just 700 euros is excellent news.
There is no other desktop or Mini PC that offers more for less
While it is true that there are many Mini PCs for sale, the Mac Mini M2 today has no rival. Neither offers more power for less money in the Windows or Linux world, and that’s true.
Normally Mini PCs with Windows are oriented above all to the input range, to people who want them as a miniature console or media server to watch series and movies on TV. There are few models for professional use, much less those capable of editing 4K video without problems, for example.
That’s why the value for money of the new Mac is outstanding and without equal, because it offers something that no one else has at a very reasonable price.
It is not a laptop, but if you travel you can take it with you
The Mac Mini is not and never has been a laptop, that’s clear, since it requires peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, and screen. That said, if you go on vacation or travel and you have a monitor or television to connect it to, why not take it with you?
It weighs 1.18 kg, practically the same as a MacBook Air, and it fits in any backpack without a problem, so it’s versatile, without a doubt.
We must not lose sight of the fact that right now the cheapest MacBook Air costs practically 1,200 euros, so as a cheap alternative it is not bad.
In the future you can sell it recovering a good part of the investment
Another reason the Mac Mini with M2 is worth buying is that it’s just been introduced, and like all Apple products, it’ll see few future sales, especially since it’s already pretty cheap.
This means that if in a few years you want to change it for another model, you can surely get a good price for it on the second-hand market, another incentive to make the investment to buy it.
