Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB)vsApple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 512GB)
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, 128GB, 1TB) leads with an overall score of 86/100, 10 points ahead. It scores higher ingaming, productivity, display quality, portability.
Overall Score
✓86/100
76/100
Gaming Score
✓96/100
64/100
Productivity Score
✓87/100
64/100
Display Score
73/100
N/A
Portability Score
77/100
N/A
Value Score
100/100
100/100
CPU Model
Apple M4 Max
Apple M4
CPU Cores
✓16 cores
10 cores
Boost Clock
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GPU Model
40-core GPU
10-core GPU
VRAM
✓64GB
16GB
RAM
✓128GB Unified
16GB Unified
Storage
✓1024GB SSD
512GB 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
$3,299
✓$799
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) scores 86/100 overall, 10 points higher than the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 512GB). 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, 128GB, 1TB) starts at $3,299 and the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 512GB) at $799. That's a $2,500 price difference.
Both laptops have Mini-LED panels. The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 128GB, 1TB) has a higher 120Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB, 512GB) — 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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