UPDATE: After editing a number of videos on my new M2 (8GB+512GB) I have found that, as expected, it's much faster when working with 4K files. But 8GB RAM does struggle when Muti-tasking. So if I have a browser window open with my usual 15 pinned tabs and try to edit at the same time, I find it can get laggy, until I close the browser. For regular user 8GB RAM will not be an issue. But for multi-takers like me, 16GB RAM is a better choice. Saying that I don't feel like spending an extra 200 for the RAM, so Im going to keep what I got and make it work for me. Just means don't browse the web and edit at the same time. LOL

Finally, someone showing disk speeds for the 512GB mini model. Thanks!

Thanks dude !! I was looking for this to make a decision!

First video of yours that I’ve seen but I loved the variety of testing.

Great video showcasing this mate 👍. I ordered the m2 mini with the 16gb ram upgrade instead and an external 2tb ssd. Figured $200 for 512gb upgrade was a bit of a waste, given that I could get a larger external ssd for much less. Although the external ssd speeds are not as fast as the inbuilt ones, the ram upgrade just felt a bit more worth the extra $200 given the multitasking workload I’m used to

Great little box. Works with my video, mouse and (mostly) keyboard.

😁😁😁👍👍👍..awesome chigz...

The space grey makes the mac mini looks soo much better

does the base model of m2 mac mini not support 4k 120hz? im confused @9:46

So if I don’t do video editing the 256 is fine? I think I’d like to go for the 16 gb of memory over 512 ssd.

Looks great, nice job by you agin, could you please review formular Z11 pro max , everyone talking about it

I thought that increasing the memory to 16 GB is better than increasing the ssd because you can use an external ssd which is cheaper than apple drugstore prices.

I work on normal apps like MS Office and browsing and Google docs etc. In this case, shall I go for 16GB RAM or 512GB SSD. I have budget for one upgrade.

Dope Video! 👍 #chigz

Can you send the audio track from a movie that has a Dolby Atmos track to an avr compatible receiver via HDMI ?

Capcut video works Perfect on my M2 16gb 512gb😊

You can also buy a 2TB external SSD for about $250 and get ~3000 Gbps, and also you won't be wearing out the internal drive. The mac mini isn't going anywhere so I don't mind having an external hanging out of it

KRCS are an alternative store for Uk customers that offer custom configurations at slightly cheaper prices than from Apple direct. If you’ve access to the Apple education store then you can also get good savings. The cost of the ram and SSD upgrades are somewhat expensive. It’s a shame that RAM and SSD are not user upgradable.

I am looking for a Mac Mini Silicon. Just not sure should get the M1 or M2 that I seen use. Your speed testing and explanation of the 256GB vs 512GB is very helpful. Comparing to the other mini PCs, they might have better performance but the M2 MM would still worth more down the road. The advantages of those mini PCs are the cheaper cost and ability to expand ram and storage, which is such a shame they solder them in the newer MM.

Which is the model number of MAC MINI 2023 (512GB), MMFJ3 or MMFK3?

For creators I agree its the best bet, but for someone that prefers windows laptops, can you review some interesting decent ones for the buck? Great review as usual.

I just bought the M2 Mac Mini with 16gb of ram, 512 ssd and the Studio Display with the tilt stand. It’s a very nice upgrade from my 2018 MacBook Pro hooked up to my Thunderbolt Display, I’m really happy with it so far!

So do I need the PRO or can I just upgrade the base model to 16 RAM and 512 GB storage?

I wish they would give us mac mini colours. I miss the colour of the last intel one.

Im using a Mac mini Modell 2018, 3,2GHz i7, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD. Most used for picture processing (C1). In the last time the system is „slowing down“, that means the rainbow colored ball is often displayed with long delay times of working. The SSD is 90% full of data. So the question is: Is it worth to update to Mac Mini M2pro?

I think if you want 4 thunderbolt ports you'd need the Mac mini M2 Pro :)

I was thinkig to buyMac mini M2 with 16 GB memory.　You think no need 16GB memory for JUST EDITING VIDEOS with premier Pro?

New Macs with macOS Ventura are much more user friendly so don't be scared to ditch Windows. My new M2 Mini 512 (non-Pro) is crazy quiet as well. Fan noise is non-existent... even while watching multiple 4K KZfaq videos etc. Text is crazy clear even on my goofy 43" Samsung M7 4K HDR monitor. HDMI to HDMI 2.1 is the way to go for clean text. It's like I got a new eyeglass prescription.🤓

Unfortunately you will need to spend 2k to get nice Mac mini this time around. Mac mini m2 pro with 32 gb ram and 1 tb is the way to go.

By adding 16g ram and 512g ssd to a Mac 2 mini you are $300 away from Mac 2 mini Pro. At that point make the decide to upgrade or not. Keeping the Mac 2 On a 5 yr plan that is a $ 60 dollars a year upgrade. I Will sell this Mac mini pro in five years and recoup a higher return on the Mac mini Pro so it’s worth the upgrade investment to me. I upgraded to pro based on that

i confused when used mac not usual, low customization

Hmm an 8GB base model with just 512GB SSD? I'm not understanding the reason to get this model. It's not like the Intel Mac Mini in comparison is the base model (Core i3).

At the moment I have a 2021 system because I needed a setup for three minitors and it is just as fast or a little faster than M2/M2 Pro, so the Mac mini does not bring me any advantage. Apple as always two to three years late

Warranty is pretty much irrelevant, under consumer law you're covered for up to 6 years my mac mini 2012 went tits up after 5 years the motherboard/GPU went, and apple replaced it for free.

8GB Ram on a desktop in 2023. Apple sticking it to their customers time and again

I thought HDMI supports 4K @ 240HZ, so it's 2.1, not 2.0

Weird Apple is not fitting 2.5gbe as standard.

The fan boys get crazy. I really don't understand why people get crazy. It's just a naked computer for a lot of money. It even doesn't has a powersupply.

Wow I’m so supprised at you. I have been following you for years. And I’m gob snaked that you believe the 512 ssd is faster than the 256. You are going to find tha 8 gig too little for your editing so the machine will use the ssd as vram. Not good. Your better option was the 16gig ram and buy an 2tb ssd to plug into thunderbolt. I’ve got the classic 27 inch iMac i7 48 gig ram. I am running my windows setup and Ubutu at the same time using PARALLELS and I can drop and drag files from one is to another. It runs my window faster than my dell risen 7 did. The external ssd on thunderport slaughters your ssd for read and write. So my internal ssd has the os s on but my user folders are on the ext ssd with loads of space. The int ssd just has to load is and apps. Files are save external. I’ve been pc man for years. Trained as a MCSE but my son said get Mac. And everything just seems to work. Gone from Android to iphone. Again everything just seems to work. Apple are just being greedy charging crazy money for the upgrades. They can because the know nobody can upgrade themselves. Third party repair is made harder. But if you like the product you buy it. Ram is everything for speeding up a machine. This applies with pc and Mac. Storage can be added externally. I think your going to find your new machine start to slow as you pile heavy files through it

Sell me your 2018?

Can I use your Mac store reference in the US?

you want the 16GB RAM

Isn't ram non upgradable ? 8GB is not that much.

M2 mini has super slow ssd i disppointed

You should’ve emulated PS2 games on AetherSX2 instead

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Let’s go run Windows and compete with other mini pc performance

Why soldered SSD? Why 3x-4x overpriced Storage per TeraByte. Apple 2TB SOldered SSD ---> 800$. On Amazon , Easily replaceable 2TB Samsung 980PRO 200$. Why just 1 year warranty on something as important as a Personal Computer? Why the repair of a faulty Dead SSD is Replacing the whole guts of the computer likely resulting in the customer paying half the price of the machine? Why people dumb and ignorant as shit? Why Apple Evil?

Pathaan🇮🇳

You have money to burn?