Apple unveiled the new Apple Mac mini, powered by the M4 and M4 Pro CPUs and developed around Apple silicon, to deliver excellent performance in a 5 by 5 inch compact size. M4 Mac mini features 1.8x quicker CPU and 2.2x better GPU than M1. Innovative M4 technology are scaled up for severe workloads with M4 Pro. Front and back ports improve communication, and the M4 Pro supports Thunderbolt 5 for faster data transfer. New Mac mini features Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that boosts productivity, communication, and self-expression while safeguarding privacy.
Mac mini m4 Release Date
The first carbon-neutral Mac, Mac mini, reduces greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 80% in materials, manufacture, transportation, and consumer usag The new Apple Mac mini with 16GB of memory costs $599 and ships November 8.
Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, said Apple silicon’s power efficiency and unique thermal architecture give the new Apple Mac mini enormous performance in a little package. M4 and the new M4 Pro chip, expanded front and back connectivity, and Apple Intelligence make Apple Mac mini the most competent and adaptable device yet.
What is a mac mini?
Apple makes a little desktop called the Mac mini. It’s known for its compact size, packing power inside a sleek, square body a few inches broad. The Mac mini can be used in the home, business, or media production and development studios since it performs like a desktop but takes up less space.
Small, but Fierce
The new 5×5-inch Apple Mac mini takes significantly less desk space than the old one. Apple silicon’s power efficiency and a new thermal architecture that feeds air to different system levels and vents through the foot enable the super-compact system.
At 20% the size, Apple Mac mini is 6x faster than the best-selling PC desktop in its price category. The Mac mini with M4 is powerful for students, creatives, and small businesses. The Mac mini M4 includes 16GB of unified memory and a 10-core GPU and CPU. Work app multitasking, video editing, music composition, and code writing and compilation benefit from M4’s performance.
When compared to the Mac mini with Intel Core i7, Mac mini with M4:
- Increases Logic Pro audio effect plugins by 2.8x
- Accelerates Warcraft: The War Within 13.3x.
- Photomator image upscaling speed increases 33x.
When compared to the Mac mini with M1, Mac mini with M4:
- In Microsoft Excel, the Mac mini with M4 calculates spreadsheets 1.7x faster than M1.
- On-device AI speech-to-text MacWhisper transcribes 2x faster.
- Combines panoramas 4.9x faster in Lightroom Classic.
Introducing M4 Pro for Pro-Level Performance
Mac mini with M4 Pro features the fastest single-threaded CPU core for pro performance. With up to 14 cores 10 performance and efficiency M4 Pro excels at multithreading. For the first time, the Apple Mac mini supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing with the M4 Pro GPU, which has up to 20 cores. Apple Intelligence models operate quicker on M4 Pro’s 3x faster Neural Engine than Mac mini with M1. For AI task acceleration, M4 Pro supports 64GB of unified memory and 273GB/s of memory bandwidth, twice as much as any AI PC CPU. M4 Pro supports Thunderbolt 5, which doubles throughput and speeds Apple Mac mini data transfers to 120 Gb/s.
Upgraded Connectivity and Display Support
New Apple Mac mini offers multiple ports for every setup. Two USB-C ports with USB 3 and a high-impedance headphone jack are front-facing for quicker access. Back of Apple Mac mini with M4 has three Thunderbolt 4 ports, M4 Pro has three Thunderbolt 5. Mac mini includes Gigabit Ethernet, configurable to 10Gb, and an HDMI port for connecting to a TV or display without an adapter. Mac mini supports two 6K screens and one 5K display with M4, and three 60Hz 6K monitors with M4 Pro for over 60 million pixels.
A New Era with Apple Intelligence on the Mac
An era of personal intelligence on the Mac begins with Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence helps Mac users work, communicate, and express themselves with powerful generative models and industry-first privacy protections using Apple silicon and the Neural Engine. It supports U.S. English in macOS Sequoia 15.1. Systemwide Writing Tools let users rewrite, revise, and summarize almost anywhere.
Siri now answers thousands of Mac and Apple product questions and effortlessly switches between spoken and typed requests to speed up daily tasks. December will bring new Apple Intelligence features, with more planned. Genmoji generates innovative emoji in seconds, and Image Playground allows users create fun graphics. Siri will perform system-wide tasks and deliver individualized insight using user context. In December, Siri and Writing Tools will incorporate ChatGPT, letting users apply its expertise without switching tools.
Apple Intelligence safeguards privacy. Private Cloud Computer gives advanced operations access to Apple’s larger server-based models and breakthrough data protection. On-device computing is its foundation. ChatGPT is free, IP addresses are hidden, and OpenAI doesn’t store requests without an account. Data use by connected accounts must meet OpenAI’s rules.
The First Carbon Neutral Mac
Apple Mac mini helps Apple 2030 reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Apple-designed printed circuit boards are gold-plated, the Mac mini shell is 100% recycled aluminum, and all magnets use rare earth elements. Powering Mac mini is 100% renewable. Apple has invested in global sustainable energy initiatives to power Mac minis with 100% consumer electricity. Apple prefers ocean freight to cut pollution. These approaches reduced Mac mini’s carbon footprint by 80%. Apple offsets residual emissions with high-quality carbon credits from nature-based projects like its innovative Restore Fund.
The Apple Mac mini fiber-based packaging is another first, bringing Apple closer to eliminating plastic packaging by 2025.
An Unrivaled Experience with macOS Sequoia
The new Apple Mac mini comes with iPhone Mirroring, which lets users wirelessly connect with their iPhone, apps, and notifications from their Mac. Safari, the world’s fastest browser, contains Highlights, which quickly retrieves site information, a smarter, redesigned Reader with a table of contents and high-level summary, and a distraction-free Video Viewer. Hide irritating webpage elements using Distraction Control. Personalized Spatial Audio, Game Mode improvements, and intriguing games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows enhance immersion. Customers can customize their windows with easy window tiling. The new Passwords app collects passwords, passkeys, and credentials. Users can upload photos or use the new, appealing built-in video call backgrounds, including color gradients and system desktops.
Pricing and Availability
- Customers can pre-order the new Apple Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro starting today, Tuesday, October 29, on apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 28 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will start arriving to customers, and in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, beginning Friday, November 8.
- Mac mini with M4 starts at $599 (U.S.) and $499 (U.S.) for education. Additional technical specifications are available at apple.com/mac-mini.
- Mac mini with M4 Pro starts at $1,399 (U.S.) and $1,299 (U.S.) for education. Additional technical specifications are available at apple.com/mac-mini.
- New accessories with USB-C including Magic Keyboard ($99 U.S.), Magic Keyboard with Touch ID ($149 U.S.), Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad ($179 U.S.), Magic Trackpad ($129 U.S.), Magic Mouse ($79 U.S.), and Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable ($69) are available at apple.com/store.
- Apple Intelligence is available now as a free software update for Mac with M1 and later, and can be accessed in most regions around the world when the device and Siri language are set to U.S. English. The first set of features is in beta and available with macOS Sequoia 15.1, with more features rolling out in the months to come.
- Apple Intelligence is quickly adding support for more languages. In December, Apple Intelligence will add support for localized English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K., and in April, a software update will deliver expanded language support, with more coming throughout the year. Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and other languages will be supported.
- With Apple Trade In, customers can trade in their current computer and get credit toward a new Mac. Customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in to see what their device is worth.
- AppleCare+ for Mac provides unparalleled service and support. This includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage, battery service coverage, and 24/7 support from the people who know Mac best.
- Every customer who buys directly from Apple Retail gets access to Personal Setup. In these guided online sessions, a Specialist can walk them through setup, or focus on features that help them make the most of their new device. Customers can also learn more about getting started with their new device with a Today at Apple session at their nearest Apple Store.
