I won’t deny it, the Mac mini is a system that since its first generation It always struck me as absolute genius.. An engineering exercise that managed to pack into minimal dimensions a system that is more than capable of performing the vast majority of tasks we need in our daily lives… or even more. I may have mentioned this on occasion, but over fifteen years ago I had a Mac mini running MacOS X Server as a home server and the experience was second to none.

So if yesterday we told you that Apple renewed the iMac with an update to the latest version of its SoC, today it is the turn of the little one in the house, in an announcement that, like yesterday, they already expected a few days ago. The fact that we knew it was going to happen doesn’t diminish its importance or make it any less celebrated because I know that There are quite a few people who have been impatiently waiting for this moment..

The news is of course like that Apple has announced a new Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro SoCsthe long-awaited and already awaited renewal, which, as the name already tells us, is built on the new M4 and M4 Pro SoCs, which is the first team to bring to market the Pro version integrated from Cupertino. . Both developed with 3 nanometer technology, which promises significant increases in performance and efficiency, both chips improve CPU and GPU speed, with the M4 Pro offering twice the graphics capacity of previous versions. And of course, we also found a big jump in performance in its Neural Engine, a part integrated specifically for AI-based tasks.

The new Mac mini stands out not only with its SoC, but also with a number of technical specifications that improve the user experience. It integrates up to 64 gigabytes of unified memory, allowing efficient management of multiple tasks at the same time, and offers storage options of up to 2 terabytes. Besides, includes Thunderbolt 5 ports which provide very high-speed connections and the ability to connect up to three external monitors, ideal for those who want to maximize their workspace.

As for the difference between the M4 and M4 Pro, the M4 is aimed at users who require solid performance for everyday tasks and then some, while the M4 Pro is aimed at professionals and creatives who demand more graphics and processing capacity, thanks to its optimized architecture and twice the graphics performance. This distinction allows each model to meet the specific needs of different user profiles.

What they both have in common is, as hinted at the beginning, the smallest Mac mini model we’ve seen so far, with surface area only 12.7 cm² surface, in which a design optimized to the millimeter in terms of its energy efficiency stands out, a key aspect for such a surprisingly compact device.

The new ones new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro (2024) They can be pre-ordered now on Apple’s website and will be available from November 8. The price of the M4 model starts from 799 euroswhile the model with the M4 Pro chip is based on 1,699 euros.