Mac mini are characterized by being Apple‘s cheap computer. Although that expensive and cheap is relative, the truth is that it is the base that starts at a lower price. This is not incompatible with good specifications and therefore in this article we are going to tell you everything about the Mac mini 2020 and all its available specifications.
For which users is the Mac mini 2020?
In the end, a computer is a device that, despite being able to be purchased by everyone based on their purchasing power, the truth is that they are aimed at various types of users depending on the model and specifications. If with a Mac Pro we understand that Apple is aimed at users who perform high-performance processes such as professional video editing, with the Mac mini we see the opposite case a bit. It is not that with this type of computer you cannot edit videos, because by power you can, but you will do it with less efficiency and without being the most suitable device for it.
Aesthetically it is a very small CPU and therefore it takes up little space. There we already found a first clue of the type of users to which it is directed, but to complete it we will say that it will also need a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse , since they are not included in the box. Can it be a handicap? Perhaps, but in the end it is aimed at those who already have an ecosystem of accessories at home or prefer to purchase it separately and also want the fluidity and efficiency of an operating system like macOS.
Students, workers who perform office tasks or low demands and even people who need a second computer or equipment to connect to television to watch series, movies and other content. This Mac mini 2020 and all the previous ones that Apple has launched to date are aimed at all of them.
Components of the Mac mini 2020
The Mac mini stands out for being able to choose different configurations in terms of components. This will make the price vary more or less, but in any case it will serve to adapt the equipment to the user’s requirements.
| Mac mini 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Processor | -Intel Core i3 quad-core 3.6 GHz eighth generation. -8th Gen Intel Core i5 6-core 6 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.1 GHz). -Intel Core i7 six-core 3.2 GHz 8th generation (Turbo Boost up to 4.6 GHz). |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| RAM | -8 GB DDR4 at 2,666 MHz. -16 GB DDR4 at 2,666 MHz. -32 GB DDR4 at 2,666 MHz. 64 GB DDR4 at 2,666 MHz. |
| Internal storage | -256 GB SSD. -512 GB SSD. -1 TB SSD. -2 TB SSD. |
| Ethernet | -Gigabit Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 / 1000BASE-T via RJ ‑ 45 connector). -10 Gigabit Ethernet (NBASE-T supports 1 Gb, 2.5 Gb, 5 Gb and 10 Gb Ethernet via RJ ‑ 45 connector). |
| Others | Possibility of adding software of: -Final Cut Pro X. -Logic Pro X. |
Mac mini 2020 price
The price depends on the components that are chosen. In the most basic version it starts at 929 euros , while in the most advanced it reaches 4,223.98 euros. All this taking into account the official prices of Apple. The prices of each addition made to this basic Mac mini are as follows:
- Processor:
- Intel Core i7: 360 euros added.
- Intel Core i6: 260 euros added.
- RAM:
- 16 GB DDR4: 250 euros added.
- 32 GB DDR4: 750 euros added.
- 64GB DD4: 1. 250 euros added.
- Internal memory:
- 512 GB SSD: 250 euros added.
- 1 TB SSD: 500 euros added.
- 2 TB SSD: 1,000 euros added.
- Ethernet:
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet: 125 euros added.
- Pre-installed software:
- Final Cut Pro X: 329.99 euros added.
- Logic Pro X: 229.99 euros added.
Is it worth buying?
Knowing the specifications of this Mac mini we can say that it is a highly recommended equipment . Now for everyone? Obviously not. We would like to point out again the type of users to whom it is addressed. Even in its highest performance, supported even by good ventilation, it is a device that is not recommended for advanced users. For normal use and even very occasional demanding processes it can be used from the most basic version to the addition of intermediate components. Therefore, if you have analyzed your needs and think they fit this profile, this 2020 Mac mini will definitely be very useful for you.
