But again, remember that this model is equipped with 16GB RAM, so using memory-hungry features wasn't an issue. At one point I was running Premier Pro (with 8K video) alongside After Effects, Freeform and an anxiety-inducing number of browser tabs, many playing YouTube tutorials, and the mini did it all not only with ease, but silently.Īfter that, I knew it would have no problem dealing with high res, multi-layer PSD files in Adobe Photoshop CC (opens in new tab). Really, really quick.īut what does that translate to in use? To be honest, in the short time I've been using this machine, I've yet to find anything that slows it down. They show this model mini to be almost 10% faster than the MacBook Air M2 (2022), and faster than the Apple Mac Studio M1 Ultra (opens in new tab) with the M1 Max chip (Geekbench score 12,500). It's quick. It's important to first remember that I am testing one of the highest-spec Mac Mini M2 Pros money can buy, but I have to say these numbers are nothing short of amazing. To many, this set of numbers won't mean much, so let me give you a bit of context. I think it's fair to say it's unlikely Apple will reinstate it now, which is a shame as it would no doubt be welcomed by many photographers. It disappeared back in 2018, which feels like a lifetime ago. I was also wondering if, by some miracle, this iteration might see the return of an SD card slot.
The M2 Pro mini has more ports than ever before, so I can see how shaving anything off its dimensions could cause an issue from that point of view. The boards Apple uses now mean there is surely scope to make the mini even more, well, mini? But I'm guessing the connectivity options are the driving factor in its overall design. I can't help but wish it had been made even the tiniest bit smaller, be that in overall size or simply with some clever bevels or more rounded edges.
And that's coming from a big fan of Mini's small form factor. The overall design and weight of the Mac Mini remain the same as the last few iterations, which, honestly, is a little disappointing.
There's very little to say here, which I'm a bit sad about. The Mac mini M2 Pro comes with enhanced connectivity, boasting two more Thunderbolt 4 ports than the entry-level model (Image credit: Future) (opens in new tab) Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro (2023) Build and handling
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