But between the M2 MacBook Air and the Mac Studio, is it time to retire the neglected mini?

“We heavily rely on the current version of Mac minis at myphoto studio.

And its alsodont forgetmini.

M1 Mac mini partially hidden behind a display

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“For those with small desks, size matters.

And with Apple’s M1 chip, it’s an absurdly capable machine.

The Competition

The Mac minis competition is not small PCs.

M1 Mac mini under a display

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With the advent of Apple Silicon, theres no such thing as a low-end Mac.

This meant that, finally, there wasno performance compromise for people who prefer the mobility of a laptop.

But an M2 Pro Mac mini would be good for more than just upgrading legacy installations.

And the mini is already a very capable machine.

Its like the plucky underdog that keeps coming back, and some users will always love it for that.