Apple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) vs Apple Mac mini (2023)

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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)

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Mac mini (2023)

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Choose the iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) if

More RAM for multitasking (16 vs 8 GB)

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Choose the Mac mini (2023) if

Lighter in the hand (1,180 vs 4,420 g)

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theiMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)1 win

+100%More RAM for multitasking16 vs 8 GB

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Why pick theMac mini (2023)1 win

−3,240 gLighter in the hand1,180 vs 4,420 g

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Full specs

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Display1 difference

Screen size

24"

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Performance3 differences

RAM

16 GB

8 GB

Storage (max)

256GB SSD; configurable to 512GB/1TB (8-core) or 512GB/1TB/2TB (10-core)

256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB

Chipset

Apple M4: 8-core CPU (4P+4E) / 8-core GPU (two-port model) or 10-core CPU (4P+6E) / 10-core GPU (four-port model)

Apple M2

Design2 differences

Weight

4420 g

1180 g

Dimensions

Height 46.1 cm · width 54.7 cm · stand depth 14.7 cm

36 x 197 x 197 mm

Connectivity2 differences

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) · Bluetooth 5.3 · Gigabit Ethernet (std on four-port, optional on two-port)

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2

Ports

Two-port: 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4

Thunderbolt 4 ports (M2) or four Thunderbolt 4 ports (M2 Pro) with support for:

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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) vs Mac mini (2023)

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Key differences

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