Apple Mac Mini: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage MGNT3X/A review

If you thought Apple was crazy for moving away from Intel in the Mac, you weren't alone. It sure seemed crazy. The Mac just had its best year of sales ever, and yet Apple couldn't possibly rock that boat harder than this.

Great performance across the board; Legacy x86 macOS app support and performance are generally rock solid; Low footprint in every respect: size; power; thermals; Everything that was good about the Mac mini before is still good; RAM and port options are limited; The iOS and iPadOS app experience is a...

RAM and port options are limited; The iOS and iPadOS app experience is a mess; The path for emulating x86 Windows is still unclear; and that’s an essential part of a lot of people's workflows

Apple Mac Mini: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage MGNT3X/A review

If you're after a small-form-factor computer that performs superbly, runs almost silently and exudes quality, the new Mac Mini M1 is a terrific buy. It also represents excellent value for money, but you should give serious consideration to paying extra for the 16GB RAM upgrade at purchase to ensure...

Stunning performance; Ultra-quiet; Reasonable cost for such high speed

Only configurable to max 16GB memory; Fewer Thunderbolt ports than before; Few fully compatible apps at present

Apple Mac Mini: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage MGNT3X/A review

Today’s piece was less of a review on the new Mac mini as it was testing out Apple’s new M1 chip. We’ve had very little time with the device but hopefully were able to manage to showcase the key aspects of the new chip, and boy, it’s impressive.

Apple Mac Mini: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage MGNT3X/A review

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Apple’s stunning new M1 iMac is finally available to order on Amazon and despite the fact that it’s the most powerful iMac ever, prices start at just $1,299.

Apple Mac Mini: Apple M1 Chip with 8 Core CPU and 8 Core GPU 512GB storage MGNT3X/A review

Apple’s first M1-powered Mac mini is short on flaws and big on promise, and it absolutely sells the company’s migration to its own Apple Silicon processors on its own.