That said, if you start using more memory-hungry features like Content Aware Fill, things can start to slow down, as our review sample was only equipped with 8GB RAM. Photoshop performance is equally rapid, with little-to-no sign of lag when working with high resolution, multi-layer PSD files. But more remarkable is how close the Mini M1 gets to the 8153 score (opens in new tab) achieved by an all-guns-blazing 8-core Intel Core i9-10980HK-equipped Asus Zephyrus Duo GX550 - a gaming laptop that really isn't designed for thermal or energy efficiency, and is significantly more expensive than the Mac Mini M1. A Geekbench 5 Multi-core score of 7611 puts it on par with the M1 MacBook Air and Pro - no surprise there. When it comes to overall system performance, the M1 Mini performs superbly. Given that the SSD is now an integral part of the M1's SoC design, it's no surprise that application loading times are extremely rapid, though the speed difference between this and today's standalone m.2 SSDs is minimal. We'd have expected the M1's extra efficiency to translate to lower power consumption.
Strangely, the M1 is rated at a maximum 150w continuous power draw, which is the same as the old Intel Core-i5 Mac Mini. Naturally, the M1's power efficiency is less evident than in the M1 MacBook Air and Pro, as of course battery life isn't an issue with the Mini. To all intents and purposes, the M1 is a silent computer. Even when continuously running hugely intensive benchmarking software, you'll need to have your ear pressed against the casing to hear the internal cooling fan running. The first thing that strikes you about the Mini M1 is how impressively quiet it is. The same goes for the unified memory (RAM), which is just 8GB in both Mac Mini M1 models, though it can be boosted to 16GB at the time of purchase for an additional $200/£200.Ĭonnectivity is the same across both M1 versions, and includes two USB 4/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt ports, two USB Type-A ports, a Mini HDMI 2.0 port, plus a single Ethernet port and a 3.5mm headphone jack to supplement the basic built-in speaker. Both models can however be specced at the time of purchase with 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSDs, though as the SSD is also an integral component of the SoC architecture, it cannot be user-upgraded at a later date. The primary difference between the two models is storage, with the cheaper Mini containing a 256GB SSD, and the high-end model incorporating a 512GB SSD. Two variants of the Mac Mini M1 are available at launch, though both share the same 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M1 SoC. Storage: 256GB/512GB SSD (configurable to 2TB)Ĭonnectivity: 2x USB 4/Thunderbolt/DP, HDMI, headphone socket, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth (Image credit: Apple) (opens in new tab) Specifications
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