Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB)vsApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 1TB)
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Apple
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 1TB)
75
Overall Score
$2,899
Overall Score
75/100
75/100
Gaming Score
64/100
✓82/100
Productivity Score
61/100
✓75/100
Display Score
N/A
78/100
Portability Score
N/A
72/100
Value Score
✓100/100
71/100
CPU Model
Apple M4
Apple M4 Pro
CPU Cores
10 cores
✓14 cores
Boost Clock
—
—
GPU Model
10-core GPU
20-core GPU
VRAM
16GB
✓48GB
RAM
16GB Unified
✓24GB Unified
Storage
256GB SSD
✓1024GB SSD
Screen Size
—
16.2"
Panel Type
—
Mini-LED
Refresh Rate
—
120Hz
Resolution
—
3456×2234
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
Yes
Weight
—
2.14 kg
Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
—
99.6Wh
Battery Life
—
24hr
WiFi
WiFi 6E
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
—
—
USB-A Ports
✓1×
—
USB-C Ports
✓1×
—
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
No
Yes
Starting Price
✓$599
$2,899
The Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB) and Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 1TB) are very closely matched in our overall scoring. The right pick depends on which specific attributes matter most to you.
The Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB) starts at $599 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 1TB) at $2,899. That's a $2,300 price difference.
Both laptops have similar panels. The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 1TB) has a higher 120Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB).
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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