When it was introduced during the white plastic heyday of peak iPod-era Apple, the Mac mini was pitched as the cheapest way to buy into the Mac ecosystem. It was $499. And despite some fluctuation (as high as $799 for the entry-level 2018 mini, $599 for this year's refresh), the Mac mini has stayed the cheapest entry-level Mac ever since.

When it comes to selecting a Mac Mini, you have a range of options to choose from, including the M1, M2, M2 Pro, M4, and M4 Pro models. Each of these

The new Mac Mini M4 is one of Apple’s most promising 2024 refreshes, packing even more power into a significantly smaller design.