M4 Mac Mini

I used the base model M4 Mac Mini as a dedicated office machine because it’s ridiculously small and fits perfectly in a space-limited setup. Performance-wise, it handled my real workflow—Chrome, Lightroom, and a heavy Premiere Pro timeline—way better than I expected. The only real catch is that 256GB storage, so plan around it.

Pros

+Insanely compact form factor that fits anywhere
+Great price-to-performance for a Mac desktop
+Handled Lightroom and a heavy Premiere Pro project smoothly
+Supports multiple displays and has solid rear Thunderbolt 4 ports

Cons

-256GB base storage fills up fast for creative work
-Front USB-C ports are limited to USB 3 speeds
-Power button placement on the bottom is awkward for some users

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Highlights

+Insanely compact form factor that fits anywhere
+Great price-to-performance for a Mac desktop
+Handled Lightroom and a heavy Premiere Pro project smoothly

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