#Mac mini 2011 vs 2012 upgrade
#Mac mini 2011 vs 2012 pro
#Mac mini 2011 vs 2012 Pc
#Mac mini 2011 vs 2012 Bluetooth

First of all, you’re able to configure the Apple Mac mini (2018) quite extensively, allowing you to upgrade various components before you make that purchase to make sure that you get a Mac mini that best suits your needs and budget. There’s also a few things Apple has done to mitigate the user’s inability to easily upgrade. For anyone used to Apple’s way of doing things, it won’t be too surprising.

#Mac mini 2011 vs 2012 Pc

This means when the Mac Mini starts to show its age, you won’t be able to open it up and throw in more powerful components – besides the memory.įor anyone transitioning from a PC environment where upgradability is essential, this will be frustrating. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the Apple Mac Mini isn’t easily upgradeable, unlike mini PCs like the Intel NUC or Zotac ZBox range. As per usual, the keyboard and mouse aren't included, so there's another two accessories to factor into your budget.Īll these ports are kept at the back of the Mac mini for a minimalist look and to keep the wires from sprawling all over the place. On the upside, with Thunderbolt 3 you'll be able to run two 4K displays at once and still have two ports leftover – maybe one for an external graphics card (eGPU) solution, which the Apple Mac mini (2018) supports. Since the Mac mini is built as a creator's tool, multiple monitors are often a must, so many users will have to buy additional peripherals. With only one HDMI port, you'll have to either upgrade to a Thunderbolt 3 monitor or make do with an adapter if you want to connect to more than one monitor. On the back corner, there’s a power button as well as the increasingly rare (for Apple products, at least) 3.5mm headphone jack. Ports-wise, the Apple Mac mini (2018) comes with four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, two USB-A ports, audio jack and Gigabit Ethernet, alongside a 10Gb Ethernet option. It means that it runs cooler and quieter as well – essential for a small form-factor PC. The move to a PCIe solid state drive (SSD) for storage doesn’t just make the Mac mini faster. Apple also asserts that the new Mac mini is made of 60% post-consumer plastic, mostly in the base, with the chassis made from 100% recycled aluminum. Within the same dimensions, the Mac mini affords a more powerful hardware than ever before, thanks to a redesigned thermal architecture that features a bigger fan, expanded vents and an overhauled power supply.Īpple has made some small changes to the Mac mini’s design – it now comes in the same Space Grey as the iMac Pro, though it’s the only color option this time around.

#Mac mini 2011 vs 2012 pro

If you plan on utilizing your Mac for creative applications, the new Mac mini is a more affordable route, compared to something like the iMac Pro, which sets you back a whopping $4,999 (£4,899, AU$7,299) for the base model – though if you do have a lot of cash to shell out and you require a ton of power for things like video edting, we'd wait until the new Mac Pro 2019 rolls out in Fall 2019 starting at $5,999.įans of the compact, no-nonsense designs of previous Mac minis will be happy to learn that the new Mac mini inherits the same small, square-ish metal design that measures 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches (19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6cm) and weighs slightly heavier than the last Mac Mini at 2.9 pounds (1.3kg), compared to the older Mac mini’s weight of 2.6 pounds (1.19kg). If you switch any of the components, the price also change, which gives you some flexibility when it comes to balancing power with budget. Size: 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches (19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6cm W x D x H) Price and availability

#Mac mini 2011 vs 2012 Bluetooth

Ports: 4x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x USB 3, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit EthernetĬonnectivity: 802.11ac Wi-F, Bluetooth 5.0 Here is the Apple Mac mini configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: 3.6GHz Intel Core i3-8100 (quad-core, 4 threads, 6MB cache)