The Mac mini M2 trumps the iMac for most people.
, particularly for those who don’t need a powerful workstation PC. But do you really need an all-in-one? The current base iMac has an M1 chip with a 7-core GPU, which means the Apple Mac mini M2 may be turning your head – particularly with its new low price tag.
The iMac 24-inch and Mac mini are, of course, two entirely different beasts. The iMac is still hard to beat for no-hassle convenience, thanks to its stunning 4.5K Retina display, impressive speakers and 1080p FaceTime webcam. If all of those things are important to you , the iMac may still offer better value than cobbling together a similar setup around a Mac mini.
The M2 chip gives you a higher ceiling of performance for demanding tasks, like photo and video editing. For example, Apple says the M2's performance is 40% better than the M1 when working with raw images, and you'll be able to convert video projects to the ProRes format up to three times faster. If you do lots of content creation , the Mac mini M2 offers excellent value – particularly if you already have a favorite monitor.
This versatility and flexibility is the Mac mini M2's calling card. If you already own accessories like a keyboard and mouse – like the ones that came with your older iMac – and would rather choose your own monitor or webcam, then you can customize a Mac mini in a way that just isn't possible with the iMac. And you can do it for a lot less, too.
It's possible to build a budget Mac mini setup for under $1,000 / £1,000, if you shop around. Or you can go the other way and load one up with 24GB RAM and 2TB internal storage , neither of which are possible on the current iMac.
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