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One Month with the M4 Mac Mini: Build, Performance, & Who It’s For

Big Performance in a Small Package

Melih Gungor
Writers’ Blokke
4 min readDec 19, 2024

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It’s been a month since I started using the M4 Mac Mini, and I’ve had enough time to put it through its paces. This machine is a solid update to Apple’s lineup, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on its build, performance, and who I think it’s best suited for.

Build Quality and Design

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The M4 Mac Mini has a solid, reliable build that sticks to Apple’s minimalist design philosophy. On the outside, it’s simple, compact, and feels premium. On the back, you’ll find plenty of ports to work with:

  • M4 model: 2 USB-C, 3 Thunderbolt 4, 1 HDMI, 1 10Gb Ethernet, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • M4 Pro model: Slightly upgraded with 3 Thunderbolt 5 ports but otherwise identical.

When it comes to display support, the M4 Mac Mini can handle up to three monitors: two through Thunderbolt and one via HDMI. And yes, unlike some of Apple’s fanless devices, the Mac Mini comes with a fan, which keeps it cool and quiet even under load.

Performance in the Real…

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Melih Gungor
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