When Apple’s latest Mac mini went official, we had a hunch that its $599 starting price was going to be an extremely attractive variable that would force consumers to pick it up. Well, in this review roundup, that is what the majority of critics talk about, and though some of them have called out Apple for sticking with its older design, its performance greatly impressed many.
Dan Ackerman from CNET believes that the base model, which costs $599, is going to be the right choice for the majority of consumers, as the M2 Pro variant is a little expensive. If consumers want a little performance, they should opt for the pricier variant.
Alex Wawro did his piece for Macworld, claiming that while you can get more raw performance out of other options, such as the M1 Ultra Mac Studio, or the Intel-based Mac Pro, both machines are costly, making this the ideal upgrade for many.
The Verge review done by Chris Welch says that the latest Mac mini is Apple’s best version yet, and though the company stuck with the same design, it properly harnesses the power of the M2 Pro, along with other noteworthy upgrades such as Wi-Fi 6E. Its multitude of I/O, which includes Thunderbolt 4 ports, is a plus when attaching multiple high-resolution monitors.
As for the review published on Six Colors by Dan Moren, he shares the same majority sentiment as other reviewers, calling the M2 Mac mini an extremely capable machine that will cater to most people’s needs. However, he does point out how much of a market Apple has left for its more powerful upcoming offerings, such as the Mac Pro. It looks like we will find out when that product actually launches. If you want to check out video reviews of the latest Mac mini, you can view the links below.
