Apple has finally officially announced the Mac Mini 2023 . The device will be Apple’s first and cheapest desktop PC with an M2 processor.
Features of Apple Mac Mini 2023
Unlike the 2023 MacBook Pro , the 2023 Mac Mini will only be available with the M2 and M2 Pro processor configurations only. There is no option with the M2 Max. Even so, the option with the M2 Pro processor is still very powerful in its class. The performance will be supported by a 12-core CPU and a 19-core GPU. Meanwhile, RAM is available with configurations of up to 32GB.
The use of the M2 and M2 Pro processors on the Mac Mini 2023 is able to offer a significant increase in performance when compared to the previous generation. From Apple testing, the performance is up to 50% faster for using filters and various functions in the Adobe Photoshop application. In addition, the video transcoding capability with the Apple ProRes format in Final Cut Pro is claimed to be up to 2.4x faster.
Mac Mini with M2 processor can also support scenarios of using up to two screens simultaneously. Meanwhile, those using the M2 Pro processor can have up to 3 screens and are the first to support the use of one 8K resolution screen.
All 2023 Mac Mini models come with a body design featuring recycled aluminum. Both also support Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 6E. Port connectivity there is little difference. There are only two Thunderbolt ports on the Mac Mini with an M2 processor and four Thunderbolt 4 ports on the Mac Mini models with an M2 Pro processor.
Apple Mac Mini 2023 prices
Mac Mini 2023 will be available on the market January 24, 2023. The selling price starts at US $ 599 and is the cheapest Mac desktop device.
