Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB)vsApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB)
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Apple
Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB)
80
Overall Score
$1,399
Overall Score
80/100
80/100
Gaming Score
✓96/100
76/100
Productivity Score
✓82/100
64/100
Display Score
78/100
N/A
Portability Score
72/100
N/A
Value Score
72/100
✓100/100
CPU Model
Apple M4 Max
Apple M4 Pro
CPU Cores
✓16 cores
14 cores
Boost Clock
—
—
GPU Model
40-core GPU
20-core GPU
VRAM
✓64GB
48GB
RAM
✓64GB Unified
24GB Unified
Storage
✓1024GB SSD
512GB SSD
Screen Size
16.2"
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Panel Type
Mini-LED
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Refresh Rate
120Hz
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Resolution
3456×2234
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Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
Yes
No
Weight
2.14 kg
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Thickness
—
—
Battery Capacity
99.6Wh
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Battery Life
24hr
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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
$3,999
✓$1,399
The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) and Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) are very closely matched in our overall scoring. The right pick depends on which specific attributes matter most to you.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) starts at $3,999 and the Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) at $1,399. That's a $2,600 price difference.
Both laptops have Mini-LED panels. The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) has a higher 120Hz refresh rate vs. 0Hz on the Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB, 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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