Apple‘s new Mac mini brought a much-needed upgrade to a powerful, compact device that is perfect for users who need a high-performance desktop computer in a small form factor. The latest iteration of the Mac mini comes with the option of Apple M2 and Apple M2 Pro SoCs, which offer improved performance and efficiency over the previous generation Apple M1 SoC.

Teardown videos of the M2 and M2 Pro versions of the device have now appeared online. The videos show that the Mac mini is just as easy to take apart as before. The process involves removing the plastic plate on the bottom of the device, which reveals the Wi-Fi antenna and fan module. These components remain unchanged from the Apple M1 edition. The heatsink also appears unchanged on models powered by the Apple M2. Conversely, versions equipped with the Apple M2 Pro ship with a longer heatsink and a larger logic board.

The main difference between the Mac mini machines with Apple M1 and Apple M2 Pro SoCs is the size of the logic board and the heatsink. The Apple M2 Pro models have larger logic boards, which allow for more powerful components, such as more RAM and storage. They also have a longer heatsink, which helps dissipate heat more efficiently.

The teardown also shows that the Apple M2 generation models ship with 256 GB SSD modules, instead of two 128 GB modules as found on the Apple M1 models. This change results in 30-50% slower read and write speeds for SKUs equipped with 256 GB of storage. However, purchasing a model with 512 GB of storage resolves this shortcoming.

Overall, the new Mac mini is a powerful and versatile device that offers improved performance and efficiency over the previous generation. Its compact size and easy disassembly make it a great choice for users who need a high-performance desktop computer in a small form factor.

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Apple has just announced the release of a new Mac Mini, which will now feature the M2 chip, including the Pro version of the chip. This marks the first time that Apple has brought Pro-tier chips to the Mac Mini, which was previously only offered with the entry-level M1 chip, the same one used in the MacBook Air.

According to the press release, the new Mac Mini’s baseline configuration includes the M2 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, with an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet, and a standard headphone jack, alongside two USB-A ports and two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, which is an upgrade from the Thunderbolt 3 ports on the previous generation. This configuration will be priced at $599 and will be available to order today, with availability beginning on January 24th.

For those who need more power, the Mac Mini will also be available in an M2 Pro configuration, which includes 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and an additional two Thunderbolt 4 ports alongside the ports already available on the standard M2 model. This configuration will be priced at $1,299, more than double the price of the baseline model.

The M2 Max chip, which is one of Apple’s more powerful chip series, is currently only being offered in the MacBook Pro. Apple last revised the Mac Mini in 2020 but did not update its specs when the M1 Pro and M1 Pro Max debuted in late 2021. The M2 chip was first introduced in June 2022 on the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro and later expanded to the iPad Pro, this is the first time it has come to a desktop device.

Overall, the new Mac Mini is a significant upgrade from its predecessor and offers a powerful, compact and versatile device that is suitable for both personal and professional use. It’s also a great option for those who are looking to upgrade their Mac Mini and want to take advantage of the latest technology from Apple.

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