M1 vs. M2. vs. M4 Mac Mini Buyer's Guide: 25+ Upgrades Compared
Oct 29, 2024 · The M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini represent the most significant update to Apple's compact desktop in years, marking an evolution not only in performance but in design and functionality as well. The new, dramatically smaller enclosure, improved thermal design, and front USB-C ports are standout changes that make the M4 Mac mini much more versatile.
Mac Mini M1 as a Plex server - MacRumors Forums
Sep 15, 2021 · I've read the M1 Mini draws about 20w even at load, so to me, it's a no-brainer from a power efficiency POV, and at just 450eur (refurbished 256GB/8GB M1 Mini), it seems like a nice replacement. The question is if Plex and file serving work well on MacOS, and how well it works left on all day long.
Base M1 Mac Mini in 2024. - MacRumors Forums
Apr 27, 2024 · I have a Mac Mini M1, 16gb ram, 1 TB ssd. 3 monitors. One SSD for docs, and one HDD for backup. Keyboard and mouse are logitech, and a Caldigit TS4 Doc. Definitely like Fishrman says, 16 is the new 8.
Mac Mini M1 H.265 encoding? - MacRumors Forums
Nov 19, 2020 · I tested GPU-accelerated video encoding on M1 Mac Mini (H.264 VideoToolBox) in Handbrake Beta and constant quality mode (new feature for M1 Macs, it works like -crf in libx264). With the same file size and options (FullHD, 60p), visual quality much worse than with libx264 or with nvenc (NVIDIA).
Mac mini M1 compatible monitor list - MacRumors Forums
Jan 31, 2021 · With the threads multiplying about monitor choices for the Mac mini M1 and since I got many likes about my proposition to create a wiki thread listing compatible monitors, I decided to create a wiki thread where everyone could contribute. If you have a monitor which is compatible with the Mac mini, please list it here below.
27" Apple Cinema Display and M1 Mac Mini - MacRumors Forums
Nov 19, 2020 · Anyone successfully connect an old 27" Apple LED Cinema Display (Mini DisplayPort model) to the new M1 Mac mini via a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter? There is a post on the Apple forums about a 24" model working fine when connected to a 2019 MacBook Pro, but doesn't work when connected to...
When will Apple drop macOS support for M1 systems?
Mar 12, 2023 · A similar thing happened with Ventura (which requires, at a minimum an Intel Mac with HEVC-hardware decoding on the processor). Apple could also draw the line at requiring DDR5 (which M1 doesn't have, but M1 Pro, M1 Max, …
Daisy Chain Dell monitor on M1 Mac Mini? - MacRumors Forums
Nov 25, 2020 · Since the M1 Mac Mini only supports 1 display with each port type, would it be possible to use dual Dell monitors through 1 USB C/Thunderbolt port by using daisy chaining of the DP 1.2 port? HDMI has been causing major issues with black screens and flashing so I am looking to use just the USB C port.
How to prevent Mac Mini M1 from sleeping / disable sleep?
Jan 14, 2021 · It looks like my Mac Mini M1 goes to sleep even if I set 'Preven computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.' Any chance to disable sleep at all? - I prefer it keep working 24/7 Also, in the last few days when Mac Mini wakes up, my external drive - Sabrent NVMe - detaches and I had to re-plug it which is very annoying!
External NVMe Enclosure Recommendations for M1 Mac Minis, …
Mar 3, 2022 · I would like to know the general consensus regarding external storage options for Silicon-based Mac Minis and/or laptops. I am putting together a system that will mostly be used for audio recording/engineering and might potentially include the prospect of using extensive sample libraries (drums, orchestral). Here are the criteria I am considering: