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2024-10-15T08:02:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast and silent

Fantastic hardware!

JOHN S.

2024-09-26T03:22:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Computer for music production

Works great. I'm really enjoying this computer. I use it for music production and it has the power I need.

JOE P.

2024-08-21T08:41:34

Rated 5 out of 5

M2 MacMini Pro Just Fine as pretty poweful desktop.

This replaced an 11 year old MacPro(trashcan). New MacPro's are out of my league cost wise and overkill for what do. This MacMini does everything I need for amature photography workflow and recreational editing of GoPro and Insta360 videos. Have yet to see anything I throw at it slow it down at all. As is standard with Apple, really easy to migrate from another Apple computer to this one.

ROBERT V.

2024-05-03T19:26:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Little footprint, BIG, BIG POWER.

From the moment I ordered this unit, I was treated like the "King" I envision myself to be. Buy with confidence . . . . I upgraded from an M1 iMac with 8 GIG of RAM to the Mac mini M2, with more cores than I seem to be able to count, and 32 GIG of RAM. I opted for the 1 TB of SSD space, I should have gotten 2 or greater with all the video files and parts that Final Cut Pro creates etc. Overall performance is superb. Far superior to my M1 iMac and much more so than my former work-horse, a Late 2012 -2.3 GHz i7 Intel Mac mini with 16 GIG RAM with SSD storage. Processing power, at this price point seems to be 2nd to none. This mini cuts thru FCPro rendering etc. better than a hot knife thru melted butter. If you like the simplicity of the Mac mini footprint, this is the model for you. I hope you find this helpful!.

GARY L.

2024-01-27T05:09:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Mac Mini M2 Box

Best deal in Apple's capable but expensive line. Works like a champ and of course not enough USB ports.

TOM F.

2023-11-08T03:38:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value

Blazing speed and capability in a tiny efficient package. The M Series mac minis remain a great value choice for our individual workstations.

JOHN S.

2023-10-21T12:46:14

Rated 5 out of 5

The best price-to-performance for a Mac

This is the Mac to get. M2 CPU that will be very good for many years, 16GB of RAM (with Apple's optimization, this is even better than it seems), and a 512GB SSD. That's more than enough specs for your typical Creator's machine. I wouldn't get the 256GB because not only is it using a slower SSD, but that will fill up too quickly. 512GB is enough breathing room to work comfortably, and any other space needed can use an external SSD. There's always rumors that the Mac Mini will be discontinued, so get it while you can. A much better deal than a Macbook with the same specs.

RYAN M.

2023-08-03T09:22:35

Rated 3 out of 5

Mac minor Apple's mistake.

Are used to work in manufacturing and design, looking at the Mac mini I can understand how APPLE could afford to give Tim an $800 million bonus It should never have had so few ports a gross mistake on APPLE's part.

WILLIAM R.

2023-07-27T23:29:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Meets my needs

Meets my needs by extending the use of my existing monitor while improving desk top functionality.

GARY R.

2023-07-17T12:29:47

Rated 3 out of 5

Mac mini M2 chip 16 g

Adorama provided great service but this computer is rather slow for the tasks. I should've spent more money as 16GB RAM isn't near enough and I feel the M2 chip is overrated

TONY D.

2023-06-29T07:40:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Mac mini

Nice small footprint computer, extremely fast. The only thing it lacks is the camera and microphone, and poor sounding sound. Do miss the quality of the iMac display vs the LG and the speakers on the LG isn't near the quality of the iMac.

CARL L.

2023-05-10T08:33:21

Rated 5 out of 5

The Computer I Always Wanted

Best computer I have ever owned. I had the M1 Mac mini prior with 16gb of ram and 256gb Hard Drive. This will definetly last me for some years. The speed is amazing. I went with the 1tb hard drive because of the issue with the speeds of the two lesser sizes. Add the 30 GB's of RAM and my machine is blazing fast now. I use mainly for Studio One and when exporting files the time is a lot faster then on my M1.

DAVE S.

2023-05-02T15:04:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Bang for your buck

The M2 is great, and a major step up from legacy MacBook Pro. I purchased an extra SSD to store large files. Seamless workflow for Adobe suite. For amateur/ semi-professional work I recommend this product.

Robert L.

2023-04-18T02:34:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Apple Mac Mini. Apple Mac Mighty

My second computer was an Apple II C (My first was a TRS80 Model 1). After that, I used MS Dos based computers for work. Later, I dabbled with a Mac Performa from Sears (!), but still did the majority of my work on a windows computer. Last year, I renewed my interest ion Mac with a refurbished 2015 Mac Mini i5 with 8GB of Ram and a 1 TB Hard Drive to store the photos from my wife's and mine iPhones. Clunky slow. This year, I upgraded to this M2. All I can say is wow. Fast. Easy to use. Compact (takes up little desk space). A major leap forward.

SCOTT B.

2023-04-12T10:53:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Mac Mini build and even better customer service!

What a perfect little powerhouse! I was recommended this version of the Mac Mini by an Apple Store employee who suggested I buy from Adorama. It's really rad that Adorama stocks these custom builds and ships so quickly! The order arrived perfectly packaged with all needed parts and no damage, and it arrived super fast. Since Apple doesn't stock these types of builds, I strongly recommend you grab your Mac Mini from Adorama if you want a more powerful machine within a few days rather than a few weeks. The customer service was also amazing. I wasn't aware of the rewards program until after I placed my order, and being the penny pinching vulture that I am, I reached out to see if I could retroactively have the purchase points added to my account. The service rep was prompt and helpful, and got me hooked up with my reward points. I am so grateful that the Apple employee recommended Adorama for my Mac Mini. I'll be using Adorama in the future for sure!

Kace S.

2023-03-24T04:00:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Big upgrade from the M1 Mac Mini

Big upgrade from my old M1 Mac Mini with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage! I didnt necessarily need all of the extra storage (nice to have) but the 16GB RAM makes things run a LOT smoother. I run Firefox with 10 windows of 50+ tabs and dont get any sluggishness like I did before. Highly recommended!

JASON B.

2023-03-17T11:36:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Purchase of New Mac Mini M2

Gray company! Awesome sales and service. Best price around. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

KEVIN O.

2023-03-14T08:35:27

Rated 5 out of 5

An Affordable Power House

Probably our 20th Mac over the years, and it is a little power house. And, an outstanding purchase with the Adorama special. Couldn't be happier.

RANDY S.

2023-03-13T04:40:43

Rated 5 out of 5

easy purchase and prompt delivery

easy purchase and prompt delivery

DAVID S.

2023-03-12T15:06:29

Rated 5 out of 5

MacMini M2 - GREAT!

Great product, great price, shipped and received promptly, great protective packaging. What more could you ask?

JAMES P.

2023-02-24T23:50:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Mac for non intensive work

Well, it's a Mac obvious. What I love about the Mac Mini compared to the previous model - more ports available. The price is excellent. I have had no problems hooking up my external monitor, apple wireless keyboard with Touch ID and wireless mouse, and it works well with my printe. I also love that the Mac Mini has a nice mix of available ports: HDMI, USB plus the Thunderbolt ports. No need for the more expensive desktops now. I am loving my Mac Mini!

Dmitry M.

2023-02-23T10:01:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little box

Phenomenal value - computer works great, is very fast, and is extremely powerful for the low price. The base model (which I got with a coupon) is such a great system. Adding a larger/slightly faster HD or even more RAM is definitely not worth it unless you have special use cases as Apple drastically overcharges for these things. Get the base model and if you need more space get an external 2 TB SSD that is super fast for like $100.

Tom S.

2023-02-21T00:49:33

Rated 5 out of 5

I'm glad I got this configuration?

Very Fast mini!?love the 4 thunderbolt ports!

ROBERT K.

2023-02-20T16:45:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Mac Mini is a winner

The Mac Mini arrived earlier than projected and has worked flawlessly. The Apple migration assistant makes the set up a breeze.

JUMA T.

2023-02-18T13:54:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Super value at $499

Terrific price for performance. For trading and minor graphics alterations this little box is perfect. Add an SSD to expand data storage. Great graphics and can drive 2 monitors.

CHRISTIAN M.

2023-02-17T15:06:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little desktop

I love it, sleek simple and the M2 chip is incredible. Still shocked that Apple reduced the price s compared to the M1 Mac mini

CHRIS G.

2023-02-17T08:41:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Mac mini M2 is a real sweet computer

A real sweet computer. Fast, low power, silent. Fully up to speed with all of Apple's technology.

RICHARD B.

2023-02-14T02:15:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Deal Ever

Delivered quicker than expected. The Mac itself is perfect. There is simply nothing that can compete at this value.

BRENDA S.

2023-02-10T03:47:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Mini But Definitely Pro

As expected, the M2 Pro provides significant performance & features, particularly coming from my Intel Mac. For me the biggest reason to choose the Pro over the standard M2 is I/O. The four thunderbolt four ports make a big difference for my workflow, and the added cores in the chip are at nice plus. I have the base Pro configuration; 16 GB RAM, 512 storage, but it handles multiple streams of 4K video with ease. First time buying from Adorama, but I got a good deal and good service. Will buy here again and would recommend.

Michael T.

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Apple Mac Mini Early 2023 Specifications

  • Color

    Silver

  • Chip

    Apple M2 chip:
    8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
    10-core GPU
    16-core Neural Engine
    100GB/s memory bandwidth

    Media engine:
    Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
    Video decode engine
    Video encode engine
    ProRes encode and decode engine

  • Memory

    16GB unified memory

  • Storage

    512GB SSD

  • Display Support

    Simultaneously supports up to two displays:
    One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI

    Thunderbolt 4 digital video output
    Support for native DisplayPort output over USB-C

    HDMI display video output
    Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz

  • Video Playback

    Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes
    HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

  • Audio Playback

    Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

  • Audio

    Built-in speaker
    3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
    HDMI port supports multichannel audio output

  • Connections and Expansion

    Two Thunderbolt 4 ports (M2) with support for:
    DisplayPort
    Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
    Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)

    Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s)
    HDMI port
    Gigabit Ethernet port
    3.5 mm headphone jack

  • Communications

    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

    Bluetooth 5.3

    Ethernet:
    10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

  • Line voltage

    100-240V AC

  • Frequency

    50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

  • Maximum continuous power

    150W

  • Operating temperature

    50 Degree to 95 Degree F (10 Degree to 35 Degree C)

  • Storage temperature

    -40 Degree to 116 Degree F (-40 Degree to 47 Degree C)

  • Relative humidity

    5% to 90% noncondensing

  • Operating altitude

    Tested up to 16,400' (5000m)

  • Typical acoustical performance

    Sound pressure level (operator position): 5 dBA at idle

  • Operating System

    macOS

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new Mac mini. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things

    Features include:
    Voice Control
    VoiceOver
    Zoom
    Increase Contrast
    Reduce Motion
    Siri and Dictation
    Switch Control
    Closed Captions
    Text to Speech

  • Built-in Apps

    App Store
    Books
    Calendar
    Contacts
    FaceTime
    Find My
    GarageBand
    Home
    iMovie
    Keynote
    Mail
    Maps
    Messages
    Music
    News
    Notes
    Numbers
    Pages
    Photo Booth
    Photos
    Podcasts
    Preview
    QuickTime Player
    Reminders
    Safari
    Shortcuts
    Siri
    Stocks
    Time Machine
    TV
    Voice Memos

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75" (3.58 x 19.70 x 19.70cm)

  • Weight

    2.6 lbs (1.18kg)

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Little footprint, BIG, BIG POWER.

By GARY L.

From the moment I ordered this unit, I was treated like the "King" I envision myself to be. Buy with confidence . . . . I upgraded from an M1 iMac with 8 GIG of RAM to the Mac mini M2, with more cores than I seem to be able to count, and 32 GIG of RAM. I opted for the 1 TB of SSD space, I should have gotten 2 or greater with all the video files and parts that Final Cut Pro creates etc. Overall performance is superb. Far superior to my M1 iMac and much more so than my former work-horse, a ...

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Mac Mini M2 Box

By TOM F.

Best deal in Apple's capable but expensive line. Works like a champ and of course not enough USB ports.

When it comes to compact yet powerful computing, the Mac Mini Desktop Computer, equipped with the advanced M2 Chip, stands out. This early 2023 model boasts an 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, ensuring swift performance and exceptional graphics. With a generous 16GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD, this Mac Mini is designed to handle demanding tasks with ease.

The M2 Chip, the next chapter in Apple silicon, is the powerhouse behind this Mac Mini. It's a system on a chip (SoC) architecture that integrates the CPU, GPU, unified memory, and Neural Engine on a single energy-efficient chip. This innovative design allows for faster processing, superior graphics, and higher memory bandwidth.

The M2 Chip is packed with over 20 billion transistors, 25% more than its predecessor, the M1. It also offers 50% more memory bandwidth, enabling smooth workflows and effortless app switching. The Mac Mini's performance is further enhanced by the next-generation 8-core CPU, which is up to 18% faster than the M1, and the 10-core GPU, which delivers up to 35% faster graphics performance.

The Mac Mini runs on macOS Ventura, ensuring lightning-fast operation of your favorite apps, from Microsoft 365 to Adobe Creative Cloud to Zoom. Over 15,000 apps and plugins are optimized for the M2 and M2 Pro, offering a seamless user experience.

Despite its compact 7.7-inch-square frame, the Mac Mini delivers performance that rivals larger desktops. Its unified memory system moves data more efficiently than traditional RAM, resulting in fluid operation. The 512GB SSD storage offers ample space for your files, photos, videos, and apps.

The Mac Mini is not only powerful but also secure. With M2 and macOS Ventura, it offers industry-leading privacy and security features, including built-in protections against malware and viruses.

The Mac Mini is versatile, perfect for a range of uses from productivity to gaming to content creation. Its connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6E, and Gigabit Ethernet, allowing it to connect to virtually anything.

In summary, the Mac Mini Desktop Computer with M2 Chip is a compact powerhouse, offering impressive performance, versatility, and security. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or just need a reliable desktop for everyday tasks, the Mac Mini is ready to deliver.

Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M2 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD , Early 2023, OS:VENTURA Features

  • Apple M2 chip with 8-Core CPU & 10-Core GPU
  • 16GB Unified Memory
  • 512GB SSD Storage
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • 2x USB-A ports, HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone jack