Testseek.com have collected 95 expert reviews of the Apple Mac mini - Late 2018 MRTR2 / MRTT2 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Mac mini - Late 2018 MRTR2 / MRTT2.
May 2019
(78%)
95 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
1647 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very quiet
Socketed RAM
T2 chip shows that Apple can be clever and innovative when it wants to be
Cheapest new machine that's able to run macOS
Small size
Large range of configuration
Deep connectivity for its size
Including four Thunderbolt 3 ports
Memory is SO-DIMM
Not soldered
Configurable up to six cores/12 threads
New storage (2TB) and RAM (64GB) ceilings
Top-notch pre-installed software
Good bang for the buck
Similar design as previous Mac mini
Speed is competitive with the 2017 iMac
Same compact dimensions with a space-gray finish
Upgradable RAM
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
Healthy 4K display support
Impressive performance
Improved Mac OS Mojave
Huge boost to speed and power
Sleek space grey finish
Excellent port selection
Updated across the board
Fans are impressively quiet
Compact design
Versatile port selection including USB Type-A and HDMI
Fast CPU performance
Least expensive Mac in Apple's lineup
The editors didn't like
Small size leaves no option other than mid-range CPUs and integrated graphics
RAM excepted
Any kind of upgrade is going to leave you with a plethora of Thunderbolt 3 enclosures
No discrete GPU
RAM not technically a user upgrade
No option for a 2.5-inch hard drive as internal mass storage
Scanty SSD on base model
Expecting a new
Radical design change? You didn't get it
Its two USBA ports may not be enough
You'll probably need a USBC or HDMI video adapter
Limited upgradability
Very limited internal access
Can get pricey
More expensive base model
Lacking GPU performance
Tough sell for your average Mac user
Starting storage is not enough
Limited graphics performance (and no meaningful way to improve it)
Updated across the board, Fans are impressively quiet
Starting storage is not enough
Between the number of ports, the types of accessories those ports allow for, and the customization options, the Mac mini is a computer that's no longer serving a niche market. It's designed for all types of users, whether you want to use it as a server in...
Published: 2018-11-06, Author: Roman , review by: macworld.com
Good bang for the buck, Similar design as previous Mac mini, Speed is competitive with the 2017 iMac
Expecting a new, radical design change? You didn't get it, Its two USBA ports may not be enough, You'll probably need a USBC or HDMI video adapter
There are customers who lament the fact that Apple no longer offers a Mac for under $500, and that Apple went from offering three desktop Macs for under $1,000 to just one. But this is the new reality: $799 is the new entry point, and it's not going t...
Published: 2018-11-06, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: To say Apple's (AAPL) Mac mini has been neglected over the years is an understatement. The last time the company updated its pint-sized desktop computer was back in 2014. In the years since it became so painfully underpowered compared to more modern deskt...
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Published: 2018-11-06, Author: Ben , review by: 9to5mac.com
Abstract: Reviews of the new MacBook Air may have been somewhat lacking in enthusiasm, but those for the 2018 Mac mini have been almost universally positive. The typical Mac mini review can be summarised as saying that the market for the device has moved on, and Ap...
Abstract: This thing is next level in terms of what it can do. It's a simple box, with ports galore and party tricks you've never heard of.It's all you want from a Mac, but with the flexibility of bringing your own screen, keyboard and mouse – because those are t...
Apple wrests excellent performance out of even the low-end Core i3 processor in the base configuration. The small system remains unobtrusive. The four USB-C/Thunderbolt ports and 10Gb Ethernet option provide for more storage with fast external data transf
You're stuck with integrated graphics unless you fork over the bucks and desk space for an eGPU. Relatively high entry price once you spring for the accessories and a display. It no longer serves as a budget option despite being the most affordable Mac
The Apple Mac Mini 2018 continues to serve as a satisfying, gets-the-job-done desktop system that delivers surprising value when you want something designed to be seen and not heard...
Abstract: The Mac mini may be the perfect desktop for graphic and UX designers who won’t mind its lack of 3D power. Updated 28/3/19 with Cinebench R20 results The Mac mini is another engineering marvel from Apple. Garlic bread-box sized, Apple has somehow managed...
Abstract: If you're looking for a desktop Mac, rather than the mobile charms of the MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, there are currently two obvious choices in the Apple range: the iMac and Mac mini. In this article we look at how they compare for features, s...
Published: 2018-12-19, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Lots of connectivity (USB and Thunderbolt 3), Runs quietly, Big power bump compared to predecessor
Built-in speaker is rubbish, Price point is now rather high
The most obvious obstacle for the new Mac Mini is in justifying its price point. However, there's no denying that in updated spec it now feels like a fully capable Mac – whereas previously it didn't.The Mini is simple and doesn't pretend to be anything th...
