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AI Verdict
The Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 48GB, 512GB) leads with an overall score of 82/100, 5 points ahead. It scores higher invalue for money.
Overall Score
✓82/100
77/100
Gaming Score
80/100
✓82/100
Productivity Score
68/100
✓72/100
Display Score
N/A
78/100
Portability Score
N/A
72/100
Value Score
✓100/100
81/100
CPU Model
Apple M4 Pro
Apple M4 Pro
CPU Cores
14 cores
14 cores
Boost Clock
—
—
GPU Model
20-core GPU
20-core GPU
VRAM
48GB
48GB
RAM
✓48GB Unified
24GB Unified
Storage
512GB SSD
512GB SSD
Screen Size
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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
✓$1,599
$2,499
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 48GB, 512GB) scores 82/100 overall, 5 points higher than the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 48GB, 512GB) starts at $1,599 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) at $2,499. That's a $900 price difference.
Both laptops have similar panels. The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) has a higher 120Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 48GB, 512GB).
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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