For a long time, the Mac Mini has been the cheapest way to own a Mac. Even now, the model remains a low-cost, high-performance alternative to pricier Apple computer options.
What You’ll Love About the Mac Mini
The Mac Mini is everything you love about an iMac, but in a smaller form.
We’re talking a solid, fast Intel Core processor. The latest version uses a Core i7, but you can find older versions for a lower price with many of the same features, like a hard drive with great memory and good Wi-Fi connectivity performance. They’re not kidding when they say mini--this model number is truly small as Macs go, but you don’t lose any performance from the loss of size.
That said, it keeps the same basic performance by shedding the unnecessary extras, so if you want things like an optical drive, you’ll have to use an external device. Still, the power you get from the processors is excellent, and you can use the same computer you love in a streamlined model.
- Key specs can include:
- 3.0GHz 6-core Intel Core i5
- 8GB memory
- 512 GB storage
- 4GB onboard RAM
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Video support for up to two or three displays, depending on configuration
- Thunderbolt 3 digital video outputs
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
- 4 Thunderbolt 3 USB ports
The Best Refurbished Apple Desktop Computers
Ready for a sleek version of the computer you love? Keep scrolling to check out our available refurbished Mac Mini models.