Apple has re-engineered the Mac mini with 8th Generation Intel Core processors, giving it even more power for industrial-grade tasks, such as home automation, giant render farms, running a live concert sound engine, or testing your latest iOS or iPadOS app. Along with improved system and graphics performance, an all-new thermal architecture includes all-flash storage, a bigger fan, expanded vents, and a redesigned power supply, and Apple’s T2 security chip. This Mac mini is powered by 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 Quad-Core processor, while 8GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 RAM helps to ensure smooth multitasking and also allows the computer to quickly access frequently used files and programs.
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 delivers a sharp, clear picture, and you’ll be able to output video to an external display using the system’s Thunderbolt 3 ports, which feature native DisplayPort output, or use the built-in HDMI 2.0 port. Up to three 4K displays are supported between any two Thunderbolt 3 ports and the HDMI port, or you can connect one 5K display via THunderbolt 3 and one 4K display via HDMI 2.0.
For storage of your files, this Mac mini is equipped with a 256GB PCIe SSD that has a sequential read speed of up to 3.4 GB/s. If you want to add external peripherals, four Thunderbolt 3 ports support bi-directional transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s, while also supporting 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB 3.1), device charging, and an external GPU. Thanks to two 5 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) Type-A ports, you’ll still be able to connect other devices to this system. Gigabit Ethernet is built in for wired networking, or use dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for wireless networking. Bluetooth 5.0 technology will allow you to connect additional compatible peripherals, including keyboards, mice, and headsets. Sound is output using a 3.5mm headphone jack. Apple’s Mac mini operates using an internal 150W power supply that runs off 100-240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz.
This Mac comes preloaded with macOS. Updates can be downloaded for free via the Mac App Store. Please check Apple’s website for upgrade eligibility.
Marina Rempel (verified owner) –
This is my second Mac Mini and it’s great. It’s fast, silent, dependable. It is and does everything I need from a computer. My only issues are that I wish it had more USB 3 connections and card reader. Other than that, perfect.
Miller Kuhn (verified owner) –
Very happy with it so far. I’ve had Mac Minis for years now and this one is proving the same quality so far as all the others I’ve had before. 🙂 Plus it’s so fast and the price here was very good & B&H support has been excellent!
Karli King (verified owner) –
Don’t how B&H do, but they always have very competitive price. The price was even lower than Mac specializes This Mac is cost performance machine. Since it has only 256 SSD, I bought 1TB SSD USB3 enclosure. I can do video editing or most everything with it. Very good buy!
Julio Grimes (verified owner) –
I have been clinging to a 2012 quad core i7 and was delighted when Apple finally announced the new Mac mini. This is a great desktop Mac and will become my new workhorse.
Johnathan Nicolas (verified owner) –
Works great
Kip Wunsch (verified owner) –
I’ve had Mac Minis since they first came out in 2006. This machine is fast and stable and does everything it is asked to do. the only complaint i have is that I loose bluetooth connection to my apple magic mouse II sporadically. Never had this problem with my macbook pro.
Iliana Cremin (verified owner) –
This thing is a monster. So fast! And very fast delivery!
Brenden Vandervort (verified owner) –
Second Mac mini that just replaced a iMac that was having monitor issues. I am using this with a external GPU and also upgraded the Ram to 64gb from OWC. I primarily run Photoshop CC, LRC, and have no issues.
Harley Adams (verified owner) –
A great company to do business with. My package arrived sooner than I expected and I am very pleased with the product I purchased
Cesar Wiza (verified owner) –
We like the compact size and the ability to select a monitor of our choice. The sound, however, isnt as good as on our ancient iMac so we added a bluetooth speaker to the system.
Mike Gleichner (verified owner) –
I am very pleased with my Mac Mini purchase experience from B&H Photo. The ordering process was easy. Delivery was prompt and my Mac Mini was well packed. I searched over a few days for the best price and found myself returning to B&H website. Thank you B&H Photo team. Be well.
Maximillia Schowalter (verified owner) –
Use for Video Editing – more than fast enough. Rendering for hours barely warms it up. Couldnt be happier.
Rosalyn Robel (verified owner) –
This Mac model is a very capable machine for general productivity (Microsoft Office tasks), and can handle web video conferencing and other remote work essentials without suffering any slowdowns. This performance is achieved despite this Mac mini containing slightly outdated 8th generation Intel components. Overall, an excellent user experience. Shipping of the machine was much faster than promised or expected.
Era Swift (verified owner) –
Love my Mac Mini! it small and takes up only a little room. Run great.
Eula Parker (verified owner) –
using it as a hub for my in-home apple products. great features, and perfect if you already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Carli Davis (verified owner) –
I had a 2018 Macbook Pro for almost 8 months, and certainly loved it. It’s a powerful device, but it was definitely prone to heat issues, a loud fan, and with only 16GB of memory, some lagging at times of excessive multitasking (which I’m prone to do). Enter Mac Mini i7. With a manual upgrade from 8GB memory to 36GB, this blows the Macbook Pro out of the water for my needs. I’m a heavy multitasker with programs that often don’t need much CPU – 30-40 brower tabs, 10 Adobe PDFs, 5 Office documents open at a time. I found the RAM upside worth the lack of portability, and I have no need for more processing power. When I travel, I use an iPad pro and hook up my mini to a hotel TV if push comes to shove. Works out well!
Briana Hoeger (verified owner) –
Excellent value if you want to run the superb macOS. Even with the 8GB DDR4 option, it’s powerful. My use is for light photo editing and web development.
Justyn Mueller (verified owner) –
Very impressive machine. Fast, simple, elegantly packaged. Im using it with a DELL 34 monitor which is awesome.
Quinten Roob (verified owner) –
I like this device a lot. realistically its not conducive to hold onto a laptop form factor to accomplish tasks. the mac mini unit promotes peace of mind that updates will never not run on it. considering there are three OS a year from Cupertino. I love this thing s much. as well as its non oblique UI that works without faults 99% of the time. I think mac are uncrackable by hackers and newsboys out there . I also think its wonderful to use it which is always a pleaser. BIG sur, is a LAND purchase
Leola Marvin (verified owner) –
Been a long time coming, was looking for a general purpose/media machine and was about to pull the tigger on a NUC until I heard about the new Mac minis. I like to listen to music and watch movies at night with headphones and had been using my pc workstation for that purpose and was annoyed with the fan noise it made when running and now its so quiet with the Mac mini and it makes listening much more enjoyable especially with open-back headphones. The only way I can tell its even on is the tiny light at the front. This is simply a great update from Apple and I love it.