M2 Mac mini One Year Later | An HONEST Review!

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[MinimalisTech]

Hey that’s me!!! Thanks for the shout out my guy haha.

[kraigbailey]

As it’s a Desktop, I’d advise spending more on memory as it’s very easy to hang an inexpensive SSD off the back to increase your storage.

[ericbaluya]

I had my M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM and 256 GB base storage for future-proofing when it was released, and it was worth it. It still performs well for my daily needs and occasional photo and video post-processing. I don't see it slowing down anytime soon.

[niabanks]

I just got one, I love it. I had to replace my late 2015 iMac. This was a good option. I am finding that I am not doing a lot in my workflow for home and this is perfect for me.

[joeyjoe]

8gb of memory might be a concern for some people who need to do heavy video editing while having a bunch of other programs openat the same time. BUT for an average user (10 open tabs), word, Canva or chatgpt open at the same time, the computer runs smoothly! It even does some serious gaming (for example i play Shogun 2 total war at high settings with huge unit size at around 40-60 fps via steam)! Yes, sometimes you might see disk swapping but that happens when you have 10 programs open simultaneously, and besides the memory usage pressure, you don't see any serious decline in performance! Well done apple!

[SRX]

I've had my M1 for 3 years. Still going strong.

[MinimalisTech]

Mac Mini might just about be my next Mac if they have an M4 PRO soon. I’m torn between that and the Mac Studio

[TechYourNeeds]

I’m thinking of getting a Mac Mini. I started saving my coins for it. By time I get it I thinking the next model will be out. That way I can spend more on the previous model.

[kiwanacabrera]

Thanks for this review. I was trying to decide between the Mac Studio or Mini, and now I know what I want. Thanks.

[markockwell]

I Use the M2 Mini Pro and if I transport it, I slip it into BackPack with 16" usb-c Screen kb & M ext SSD tB4 Drive Perfect little travel Companion and edits my Videos Easily

[bassyey]

I have a 16GB RAM version of this. I gave my custom build to my brother because I quit gaming already. I used his name for education discount lol. Anyway, I like it. I play and record guitar and bass. I found this mac more stable for my audio interface than Windows. I encounter like one or two blue screen on Windows with the audio interface but in Mac it just works. Saves electricity too. My bill dropped when I started using this. Then I bought a Dell Thunderbolt 4 dock.
You should've gotten RAM though. I have a 4TB SSD in an enclosure.

[clydedigital]

Had you upgrade the ram along with the SSD capacity, you’d have something that’s rock solid for most video editing and photo processing jobs…

[Chingster]

I would just switch upgrading storage for upgrading memory, because storage is externally expandable but memory is not. I just ordered a 16gb/256gb spec with education discount

[vik]

Hey Andrew, M2 mini user here as well. have you had any bluetooth connection issues with your keyboard/ track pad? thinking of getting a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard to go with it. Thanks!

[The_Cali_Dude_]

And about that monitor I'm doing the same as I love the look. The pcreen image quality is awesome. Only difference of what your periferals are is I like the full keyboard with the calculator.

[TheMetalMag]

thx for this review, I own the M1 8g mac mini and after three years I can say i'll buy another computer with more ram! this is definitevly the worst thing Apple has done to give us the minimum RAM we can't upgrade since browsers are taking it all! I love the Mac mini cos it has HDMI while I'm a MAC user for years, I just plug my TV screens that are wider than the Apple displays and they cost anything since I own them for years! I bought an external hub the size of the MAC mini in which I have an external HD to get more space for content. I don't know really the difference between M1 and M2 and I'll probalby get another M3 or 4 device just with more RAM. I think Apple made a great device we all waited for years to get rid of Intel Macs. I'd love to get a Mac Studio for video editing and such as my Intel Imac is very noisy but prices are still high.I agree with you, it's enough for normal task such as browsing the net and watch youtube videos but it needs more RAM!

[perknowitzki]

Im thinking of buying one as a student but instead of that expensive monitor im just going to hook it up to my 70 in tv

[DosBlade]

I don't know about the 512GB ssd but the 256gb speed 1750 vs M1 256gb 2520 speed. So when people say the drive on the M2 is slower.. they are right. Yet that being said seems quicker for sure.

[SimplyBrilliant]

My only concern after using the M2 Mac Mini is that my external monitor has response issues when connected via HDMI, and the Type-C port doesn’t seem to work with non-Apple monitors.
Yes i regret buying it

[needmoneyforCorvette]

I’ve been bored with Windows lately, and I don’t really game much and honestly need the basics, so I think this would be a great introduction to Mac for me. I’m not concerned with the Apple ecosystem because I am a Samsung Galaxy user, but Apple computers have always fascinated me since I was young. Looking forward to getting the entry level Mac mini soon.