Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB)vsApple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB)
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
AI Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB) leads with an overall score of 79/100, 4 points ahead. It scores higher ingaming, productivity, display quality, portability.
Overall Score
✓79/100
75/100
Gaming Score
✓86/100
64/100
Productivity Score
✓84/100
61/100
Display Score
73/100
N/A
Portability Score
77/100
N/A
Value Score
78/100
✓100/100
CPU Model
Apple M4 Max
Apple M4
CPU Cores
✓16 cores
10 cores
Boost Clock
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GPU Model
32-core GPU
10-core GPU
VRAM
✓36GB
16GB
RAM
✓36GB Unified
16GB Unified
Storage
✓1024GB SSD
256GB SSD
Screen Size
14.2"
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Panel Type
Mini-LED
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Refresh Rate
120Hz
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Resolution
3024×1964
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Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
Yes
No
Weight
1.62 kg
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Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
70.8Wh
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Battery Life
22hr
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WiFi
WiFi 6E
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
—
—
USB-A Ports
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✓1×
USB-C Ports
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✓1×
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
Yes
No
Starting Price
$2,499
✓$599
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB) scores 79/100 overall, 4 points higher than the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB) starts at $2,499 and the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB) at $599. That's a $1,900 price difference.
Both laptops have Mini-LED panels. The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB, 1TB) has a higher 120Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 256GB) — better for gaming and smooth scrolling.
Weight data is not available for both models. Check individual spec pages for portability details.
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