Then, you should consider getting the new M4 Mac mini and save ... So, if you're not going to be regularly traveling with your computer, why get a laptop? Yes, the MacBook Pro also comes with a built-in keyboard, mousepad, and display.

Apple's Mac mini might not always be the star of Apple's show, but it made a major leap this year. Like the rest of Apple's lineup, the Mac mini got an M4 upgrade, which is significant given that the last iteration used the M2 — aka two generations behind the current chips.

The new M4 MacBook Pro makes it easier to pick the model you want by making the entry-level option better by adding more memory and a valued port.

Just like iMac M4, the pricing is staying the same. The standard M4 Mac mini will set you back $599, whereas the M4 Pro variant will come in at a starting price of $1,399. Pre-orders are available now, with a launch date of November 8.

By that, I mean people are going to poke and prod at these new devices until every single facet has been tested. That starts with benchmarking, and the first Geekbench 6 benchmarking scores for the new Mac devices have been published.

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