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M2 vs M2 Pro Mac mini: Is the Pro worth $700 more?

Mute PC
2024 ж. 18 Мам.
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In early 2023, Apple updated the Mac mini from the M1 chip to the M2 chip, and also introduced the option for an M2 Pro chip. Let's take a look at what the similarities and differences are between the 2 chip options, and see what that $700 price premium actually gets you to help you make a better purchase decision.
00:00 Intro
00:29 Design
00:58 Communications: Wireless, Bluetooth, and Ethernet
01:11 Audio
01:39 Ports: Thunderbolt and HDMI
02:25 Display Support
04:05 M2 vs M2 Pro Chip
05:55 Media Engine
06:17 Unified Memory
07:51 Storage
09:38 SSD Speeds
11:55 Should You Go M2 or M2 Pro?

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  • One of the better reviews on KZhead.

    @smgumbycat@smgumbycat Жыл бұрын

    • 100%

      @DanielAuriemmaOfficial@DanielAuriemmaOfficial Жыл бұрын

    • Facts

      @carloslopezdesign27@carloslopezdesign275 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for a No-Hype, clear, complete and fact based review. Surely an example to be followed!

    @robertcote5398@robertcote5398 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you for the kind words!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

    • couldn't say it better myself!

      @moonbearshop@moonbearshop Жыл бұрын

  • That was hands down the best comparison video of the M2 Mac Mini to the M2 Pro Mac Mini that I have seen. You did an amazing job of being clear and concise while describing options and the pros and cons of each. I don't know what you do for a living, but teaching would seem to be a great fit. I have been using my M1 MacBook Pro for the heart of my recording studio for the last year. I decided that I wanted to get a Mac Mini to replace the laptop so I could have the laptop ready for remote recording. This video help to clarify what it is I need vs what I want. I have decided to go with the M2 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 32 gig of memory and a 1TB SSD storage. The reason for the increase in memory is the amount of audio plug-ins I use with Cubase Pro. I checked my MacBook Pro M1 and I am using 400 gig of my 1 TB drive so a 1 TB drive over a 512 gig is a no-brainer for me. I keep all of my samples, video editing and non essential data on one of my 2 TB external Thunderbolt 4 drives. You are correct the external are much less expensive than upgrading the Mac Mini to a 5 TB machine. Thanks for making this video it is excellent.

    @billschnake6378@billschnake6378 Жыл бұрын

    • Is the $1,899 Mac Mini upgraded price worth it over the Mac Studio with same ram and storage for $2,199?

      @maebacas4655@maebacas465511 ай бұрын

    • @@maebacas4655no

      @nexugabino5359@nexugabino53592 ай бұрын

  • From my perspective the reasons to go for the Pro over the base model are: (1) 4 vs 2 thunderbolt ports, (2) 512 vs 256 base storage, (3) HDMI 2.1 vs 2.0 display ports ... in that order.

    @PhillProbst@PhillProbst7 ай бұрын

  • I went with the M2 Pro, and honestly feel like I'm not using the extra power at all. Mostly wanted the extra I/O and display capabilities, but from a performance perspective the base model probably would have met my needs just fine.

    @laughyourashevilleoff2546@laughyourashevilleoff25467 ай бұрын

  • Easily one of the most straight forward and well explained reviews on this topic I’ve seen, really well done!

    @Golden-pm8sn@Golden-pm8sn Жыл бұрын

  • Great video. It was very pleasant to listen to, and I like the straight forward way you explain things. No dramatic editing or bad jokes, just informative. I appreciate that.

    @OnkelBermuda@OnkelBermuda Жыл бұрын

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      @JAFOpty@JAFOpty Жыл бұрын

  • Great detail on the exact two and three monitor combinations, I had not seen this explained as well elsewhere. Also the cost per GB storage was nicely shown in a graphic 👏🏽

    @mxnrg@mxnrg Жыл бұрын

  • Best analytical review without any fluff I've seen, just facts. Helped me a lot, thanks.

    @ayfj4572@ayfj4572 Жыл бұрын

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  • Incredible video, well articulated and highly valuable information. Thank you!

    @BurtonAllen@BurtonAllen11 ай бұрын

  • Thank you very much! In my view the most helpful comparison! Much appreciated! Great job! 🙂

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  • Great review dude, you’re straight to the point with zero fluff. Well done.

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  • Great and thorough - data/test supported - review. Much appreciated! Thank you!

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  • great video. very informative. i like how you talk about upgrades. thank you.

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    @smoke362@smoke3625 ай бұрын

  • super useful and everything is lucidly presented and the summary is very sensible!! thanks!

    @BL-ju9ns@BL-ju9ns4 ай бұрын

  • If only I could like this twice.. This has been the most helpful video. You are very well read on this subject and I appreciate this video.

    @mr_red13@mr_red13 Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome wisdom, advice and overall summation guidance sir! I’ve seen about 12 of these comparison videos and you bring up some very valuable insights. Thanks again

    @georgespindler1430@georgespindler14304 ай бұрын

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    @Mathimilou@Mathimilou3 ай бұрын

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  • Excellent job of the comparison, your explanations have made my decision easy.

    @explorewithdrew@explorewithdrew Жыл бұрын

  • I think the M2 Pro mini is ideally situated for folks who want more power than the base model mini but don't need the extra power and expense of the Studio Max.

    @bryans8656@bryans8656 Жыл бұрын

    • True that!

      @flexairz@flexairz Жыл бұрын

  • Clear and informative! thanks

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    @KaitavSapreMusic@KaitavSapreMusic11 ай бұрын

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    @SteveUrich@SteveUrich18 күн бұрын

  • Very precise. Thanks man 👍

    @mohammedazeem1700@mohammedazeem17006 ай бұрын

  • You pretty much covered all the points that I wanted to know. Thanks for this detailed review!

    @IDonShipCh@IDonShipCh Жыл бұрын

    • Glad it was helpful!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for sharing your knowledge ;)

    @yaxa0601@yaxa060111 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for going in detail with the pricing!

    @NikolasBerlin@NikolasBerlin Жыл бұрын

  • Great video…well done!

    @keithplucker4779@keithplucker477911 ай бұрын

  • Finally someone that shows the reasons why we should go one or the other option, instead of just saying "it depends on your usage".

    @semeano@semeano Жыл бұрын

  • wow! great review. i will use this information to decide which model to purchase. thank you.

    @toddushiroda2778@toddushiroda27789 ай бұрын

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    @AustinJDF@AustinJDF4 ай бұрын

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    @JackDanielVO@JackDanielVO3 ай бұрын

  • Best video on youtube about this topic, thanks.

    @JohnSmith-zl8rz@JohnSmith-zl8rz Жыл бұрын

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    @JamesJosephFinn@JamesJosephFinn Жыл бұрын

  • Very thoughtful & logical review. Thank you for sharing. I would like to see a video explaining cpu & gpu & real life samples of what the differences in those sizes would mean.

    @Dulcilady@Dulcilady Жыл бұрын

  • Hi, just found and subscribed to your channel, great video's, addictive watching! What would be great to see is if you could do a video advising about what screens to buy to add to a mac mini. Currently I have two x 22 inch old NEC screens on an old Mac Mini (2013 with upgraded ram and storage and ssd disk but after 8 years its time is up) but as a web designer/developer I definitely need more screen space. I don't know whether to go for 3 x 27 inch or to get a single wide monitor or even two wide monitors stacked. And can a Mac Mini handle two wide monitors? And do wide monitors have software built in on how you can size windows on the screen or is it all just drag to resize? There are other video's out there about display port hubs for Mac Minis. The options are endless and confusing. I need a lot of screen real estate, I commonly have five or six different things open to complete one process task. I need good quality screens that represent the website colours well that will not break the bank! Thank you for your work and content. It is really valuable.

    @DenisMcCaul@DenisMcCaul Жыл бұрын

  • Insightful, Precise, & Detailed Comparison Review! ❤ Thank You 😊

    @holykarmaaus@holykarmaaus9 ай бұрын

  • Very Useful well done.

    @carlmannino6360@carlmannino63603 ай бұрын

  • Loved the unique analysis perspective

    @nirmalhruday1@nirmalhruday12 ай бұрын

  • Excellent, very helpful!

    @peedrowchan-man102@peedrowchan-man102 Жыл бұрын

  • Clear, easy-to-understand and revelatory comparison. Thanks, you’ve got a new subscriber in me. Looks like I’ll be getting the M2 Pro

    @CescoCDN@CescoCDN11 ай бұрын

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    @JAFOpty@JAFOpty Жыл бұрын

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  • Great job and thanks...

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    @plant52_@plant52_ Жыл бұрын

    • Glad it was helpful!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • Great comparison, you make easy for me to take a decision which one I should buy. 👍🏻

    @prymeleader7827@prymeleader7827 Жыл бұрын

  • great review!

    @lostintranslation03@lostintranslation037 күн бұрын

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    @iGobyy@iGobyy Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you for the compliment!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • I want to thank you for such a good and through review. I have been vacillating back and forth for a couple weeks trying to decide which to get or even if I should get the studio and this review was direct and to the point. You zeroed in on what the differences "truly" are and quantified what the cost differences actually paid for. Thanks, this is one of the BEST reviews on the net I have seen. You have helped me make the decision. Thanks. 🙂

    @darthwalker007@darthwalker007Ай бұрын

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    @flappospammo@flappospammo9 ай бұрын

  • Great review/comparison! You should consider doing audiobooks haha

    @SklnW_Sudd@SklnW_Sudd8 ай бұрын

  • That was very good explaining the two Mac Minis

    @Malcolmlgrant@Malcolmlgrant Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you so much for your comparison!

    @alejandrogvrr@alejandrogvrr Жыл бұрын

    • My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • An excellent, clear video!

    @EElgar1857@EElgar1857 Жыл бұрын

  • Very very very well thought out and well presented video. Thank you.

    @cyclingmaven@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • A great overall summary. Now is there a video from you on M2 Pro vs M1 Studio?

    @stevenwaldstein2249@stevenwaldstein2249 Жыл бұрын

  • You provided exactly the information I was searching for to make my decision on whether to buy the mini or mini pro. Thank you!

    @PovertyPear@PovertyPear6 ай бұрын

  • Just excellent! Detailed information clearly and professionally presented. I’ll be purchasing the Mac Mini M2 Pro

    @stephenschulte3996@stephenschulte399611 ай бұрын

  • first time in your channel and after such a sober, detailed and insightful review, I guess I am staying. One more subscriber.

    @rodolfot9583@rodolfot958310 ай бұрын

  • Extraordinary mac mini review I have watched on KZhead till now🙏

    @DrMaddineniSrinivasDerma_DrMSD@DrMaddineniSrinivasDerma_DrMSD11 ай бұрын

  • Outstanding review!

    @scarbelly521@scarbelly5215 ай бұрын

  • Your videos are awesome! Great graphics and editing, straight to the point on explaining tech which is very refreshing compared to some other goofy videos out there. Happy new subscriber here. also a big thumbs up! Can’t wait to tell my son and others about your channel. Cheer to you, Brian in SoCal.

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    • Thanks so much for the compliment!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent comparison! Thank you

    @bryanwelch766@bryanwelch766 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • Great review, gained a sub

    @forzaski@forzaski4 ай бұрын

  • Top notch information. Thank you, bro.

    @Sunday_Morning570@Sunday_Morning5706 ай бұрын

    • You bet!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom6 ай бұрын

  • This is excellent. Thank you.

    @andrewlnguyen@andrewlnguyen2 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom2 ай бұрын

  • This was a really good video thank you I'm currently trying out the base model Mac Mini from Costco which is awesome because I have up to 90 days to use it

    @unpluggedfreedom1@unpluggedfreedom13 ай бұрын

  • This channel deserves more views and subs. Great video again!

    @TomiTakamaa@TomiTakamaa Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! And your continued patronage is much appreciated!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • Hola, enhorabuena por tu canal. Cual es más potente en Mac mini? El M2 de 512 ssd y 24Gb de Ram… o el M2 Pro de entrada? Gracias.

    @SMM1976@SMM1976 Жыл бұрын

  • GREAT and informative video.

    @FollowTheJohn@FollowTheJohn Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @MutePCdotcom@MutePCdotcom Жыл бұрын

  • Very informative thank you. I am leaning towards the m2 Mac mini pro thanks to your video.

    @minakerunleashed@minakerunleashed13 күн бұрын
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