Mac mini · Apple Silicon · 2024
Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro)
The mini got radically smaller, a near-cube about the size of an Apple TV, with USB-C ports finally on the front and a 16 GB base. Tiny, mighty, and carbon-neutral.
First Mac mini redesign in 14 years: shrunk to a 12.7 cm cube with front-facing ports.
Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro): key facts
When was the Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro) released?
The Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro) arrived on November 8, 2024.
How much did the Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro) cost?
The Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro) launched at $599 in 2024, about $605 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M4 / M4 Pro at 4.40 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, External display.
Why does the Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro) matter?
First Mac mini redesign in 14 years: shrunk to a 12.7 cm cube with front-facing ports.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M4 / M4 Pro · 4.40 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 14 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (up to 64 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | External |
| GPU | Apple up to 20-core GPU |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4/5, USB-C front, HDMI, Ethernet |
| Weight | 0.67 kg |
| Dimensions | 12.7×12.7×5 cm |
| Operating system | macOS 15 Sequoia |
| Released | November 8, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $599 |
How the Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.40 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $599 in 2024, about $605 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It’s so small the power button moved to the bottom, to mild controversy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11