The major thing that is going on for the 24-inch iMac that the Mac Mini could not possibly catch up is the design. Go to the website for the most accurate pricing.ĭesign is the key win for the 24-inch iMac Option to customize is very attractive, but if you don't want to do it, better get the iMac Recommended to get at least the middle tier $1,499 version as it is more worth it. If you want a desktop Mac, nothing beats this. M1 might be the limiting factor, It's a good chip, but can only do so much.You have to buy a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
#Mac mini as a server for home upgrade
No option upgrade RAM or CPU down the road.White bezels might not be it for everyone.The mouse charging scheme is still there.Option to customize your build to your heart's content.Can actually beat a $5,000 Mac Pro in some tasks.The screen, mouse and keyboard are quite good.M1 Processor, up to 16 GB or RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB-A ports, HDMI.$1,499 option has ethernet port, TouchID on Magic Keyboard, 4 USB-C ports instead of 2.M1 Processor, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, 4.5K 24" LED-Backlit screen, up to 4 USB-C Ports, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse.Now for this comparison, I’ll be using the mid-tier iMac which right now retails for $1,499 and compare that with a $699 with $800 of accessories which also bring the total cost of the Mac Mini system to $1,499. In most cases, you will be right, but now both the Mac Mini and iMac is pretty much running with the same hardware but with different accessories, one would wonder how similar or different the Mac Mini and the iMac if both of them are similarly priced? At the glance, the M1 Mac Mini and the newly redesigned M1 iMac 24" looked they are two completely different product that cater to two different Apple user demographics.