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Apple Mac mini (2018)

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Pros & Cons

Reviews

Price: $799

84

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 22 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    10
  • Good:
    12
  • Average:
    0
  • Bad:
    0

The Apple Mac mini (2018 model) is finally back, and it's better than ever, with a new look, rock-solid performance, and even a bit of upgradability. It's not just the best (and only) mini PC in the Mac lineup, it's also one of the best mini PCs we've seen.

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Last revision on February 11, 2019

Editors Liked

  • More power in confined dimensions
  • Four USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Speed is competitive with the 2017 iMac
  • New storage (2TB) and RAM (64GB) ceilings
  • Space grey looks great

Editors Didn't Like

  • Higher starting cost
  • RAM not technically a user upgrade
  • No graphics ability
  • You'll probably need a USB-C or HDMI video adapter

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TheStraitsTimes on January 08, 2019 80

The Apple Mac mini (2018) might be a tad under-powered for its price. But if you don't have much table top space or just need a basic Mac, the Mac mini is still the best thing to...

By Pocket-lint on December 19, 2018 80

The most obvious obstacle for the new Mac Mini is in justifying its price point. However, there's no denying that in updated spec it now feels like a fully capable Mac – whereas previously it didn't.The Mini is simple and doesn't pretend to be anything...

By TopNewReview on December 10, 2018 80

A cleverly compact quiet Mac that can connect at top speeds to whatever you choose to plug in - but its certainly not...

By CNET Australia on November 27, 2018 80

The Apple Mac Mini 2018 continues to serve as a satisfying, gets-the-job-done desktop system that delivers surprising value when you want something designed to be seen and not...

By Engadget on November 16, 2018 80

Apple's own marketing materials refer to the new mini as "part racehorse, all workhorse," and though they didn't go as far as branding this the "Mac Mini Pro" Apple is clearly positioning it as a high-performance computer. This makes the lack of a...

By The Verge on November 16, 2018 75

For years, the Mac mini has been the black sheep of Apple's computer lineup. It's not the preferred workstation of graphic designers or video editors. That's the iMac. And it's never been the versatile product of choice for the coder class, the modern...

By Expert Reviews on November 15, 2018 80

The updated Mac mini is faster, better connected and as stylish as ever – but the price is hard to...

By TechRadar on November 09, 2018 90

Many of us had been hoping that Apple would release an updated version of the popular Mac mini for years now, so we were excited when the Cupertino company finally announced the new Mac mini earlier this year. However, this isn't just an afterthought,...

By AppleInsider on November 06, 2018 90

Mac mini remains the cheapest Mac you can buy and it is more powerful now than it has ever been. While the "low-end" Mac mini packs a lot of performance in a small box and is a decent value assuming you don't need a ton of storage space internal, the ecosystem could use a less expensive one, at a $499 or $599 price-point.

By iMore on November 06, 2018 80

If you need ultimate portability, get a MacBook. If you need cutting-edge power, get a MacBook Pro. If you want something you can take everywhere, do everything on, and not have to pay... quite so much of a premium for it, then get the MacBook Air. It's the new normal.

By Tom's Guide on November 06, 2018 90

One major benefit of Apple's four-year gap between updates is that there's no confusion about the new Mac mini — it's better than any of its predecessors. And if you've been looking for a chance to upgrade from an older model, there's no reason to...

By AppleInsider on November 06, 2018 90

With the Mac mini finally refreshed after four years, we finally have our hands on the newest model. We've spent some time running it through the ringer to test Apple's mightiest mini yet.2018 Mac miniPrevious Mac mini (top) and 2018 Mac mini...

By Macworld on November 06, 2018 80

There are customers who lament the fact that Apple no longer offers a Mac for under $500, and that Apple went from offering three desktop Macs for under $1,000 to just one. But this is the new reality: $799 is the new entry point, and it's not going...

By zdnet.com on November 06, 2018 85

Between the number of ports, the types of accessories those ports allow for, and the customization options, the Mac mini is a computer that's no longer serving a niche market. It's designed for all types of users, whether you want to use it as a server...

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