Apple's M4 Mac mini with 16GB RAM is available at Best Buy for $649

Published Nov 10, 2026, 2:26 PM EST Sign in to your XDA account Apple's M4 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM is now available for $649, $150 off MSRP. If you're looking to replace a traditional tower with something that fits behind your monitor and runs macOS natively, this is a capable machine to consider. Apple Mac Mini (M4, 2024) Brand Apple Storage 256GB CPU Apple Silicon M4 Memory 16GB Operating System macOS Ports 2 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-C This Mac mini is powered by the M4 and new M4 Pro chips, and redesigned around Apple Silicon to pack an incredible amount of performance into an even smaller form factor of just 5 by 5 inches. With the M4, the Mac mini delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 2.2x faster GPU performance over the M1 model.1 What's great about the M4 Mac mini? A small computer with a big chip The M4 chip features a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, giving you plenty of headroom for web browsing, office apps, and even video editing. You get 16GB of unified memory running at 120GB/s, which handles multitasking without breaking a sweat. The base 256GB SSD keeps the system responsive, though you might want to rely on cloud storage or an external drive for heavy files. At just 5 x 5 inches, the Mac mini slips behind any monitor without taking up desk space. Connectivity is surprisingly robust, as well. You get three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, two front-facing USB-C ports, an HDMI output, and a headphone jack. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep your peripherals connected without taking up ports with dongles, which is always great. You can even drive up to three external displays simultaneously. Credit: the tiny corp You can set this up as a lightweight home server, a dedicated media player, or a quiet workstation for writing and coding. The integrated power supply means you don't need a bulky external brick, and it runs virtually silent during everyday tasks. The recycled-aluminum chassis also makes it carbon-neutral, a nice bonus for environmentally conscious buyers. However, the Mac mini isn't a perfect fit for everyone. The base storage fills up quickly when working with large media files, so you'll want an external drive at the ready to save them while you work. But compared to Windows mini PCs that sometimes offer higher raw specs on paper, the Mac mini wins on silence, power efficiency, and the polished macOS ecosystem. The Mac mini is available at Best Buy right now for $649. If you've been waiting to upgrade from an older desktop or want a clean setup for your home office, it's worth a look before stock shifts. Just keep in mind that macOS handles apps differently than Windows, so make sure your essential software is fully optimized for Apple Silicon before pulling the trigger.