Apple Mac mini (M4, 24GB / 512GB)
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Overview
Desk-bound Mac users who want a quiet 24 GB workstation at clearance prices. Skip it if you want the newest chip or need heavy GPU work.
The second mini: the always-on AI and automation box that runs background jobs so the main machine stays clean. Bought 2025-05-18 from Apple.ca for C$1,399.
Pros
- Fast and near-silent in a tiny chassis
- 24 GB is the right amount for multitasking and smaller local models
- 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Ethernet, front USB-C
- Now well below Apple's price for the M6 equivalent
Cons
- Power button on the underside
- No USB-A
- Not upgradeable
- Discontinued at Apple; stock varies
Price
| What the owner paid | C$1,399 · Apple.ca · 2025-05-18 |
|---|---|
| List price now | US$999 |
| Price history | US list was US$999; Amazon ran it US$100-130 off through 2025 (US$869.99 Black Friday 2025). Apple replaced the M4 mini with M6/M5 Pro models in Aug 2026, so remaining M4 stock is clearance. |
Where to buy
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Specs
| Model | Mac mini M4, 10-core CPU/GPU, 24GB, 512GB, Gigabit Ethernet |
|---|---|
| Key specs | M4: 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU |
| 24 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD | |
| 3x TB4, HDMI, GbE, 2x front USB-C | |
| 5 x 5 x 2 in | |
| Check before ordering | Memory and storage are not upgradeable; 24 GB is the sweet spot; power button is underneath |
Out of the box TBD
What came in the box, first setup, and the first thing that went wrong. Coming from the owner.
Daily use
Is a second computer better than a bigger one?
The second mini: the always-on AI and automation box that runs background jobs so the main machine stays clean. Desk-bound Mac users who want a quiet 24 GB workstation at clearance prices.
“This was the only computer on the desk from May 2025 until the M5 Pro arrived in autumn 2026. Now it is the machine that keeps running when I close the lid on the day: scheduled research, background agents, experiments.”
Shape, ergonomics and features TBD
The negatives, the positives, and the things nobody mentions in the listing. Coming from the owner after a longer stretch of use.
On the desk
The verdict on the Apple Mac mini (M4, 24GB / 512GB)
Buy it if: Desk-bound Mac users who want a quiet 24 GB workstation at clearance prices.
Skip it if: You want the newest chip or need heavy GPU work.
Main drawback: Power button on the underside
Would he buy it again? TBD The owner's answer is coming.
Check price on Amazon.ca Apple.ca (current models)
Sources
- MacRumors — Mac mini M4 review roundup
- 9to5Toys — Black Friday 2025 prices
- Apple — Mac mini (2024) tech specs
Reviewed by T.R., Chief Growth Officer, Direct To Growth Co.. Evidence: Owned and used by the owner. Spec and price checks last run 2026-10-19. Corrections: tell us.