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iMac 24-inch (M6) vs Mac mini (2018)

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iMac 24-inch (M6)
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The short verdict

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iMac 24-inch (M6)
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Mac mini (2018)
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Choose the iMac 24-inch (M6) if
  • More RAM for multitasking (16 vs 8 GB)
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Mac mini (2018)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theiMac 24-inch (M6)1 win
    +100%More RAM for multitasking16 vs 8 GB
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    Why pick theMac mini (2018)0 wins
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    Full specs

    Side-by-side specifications

    Display1 difference
    Screen size
    24"
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    Performance3 differences
    RAM
    16 GB
    8 GB
    Storage (max)
    256GB SSD; configurable to 512GB/1TB (10-core) or 512GB/1TB/2TB (12-core)
    128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
    Chipset
    Apple M6: 10-core CPU (2 super, 3 performance, 5 efficiency) with 10-core GPU
    Intel Core i3
    Design1 difference
    Weight
    4420 g
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    Connectivity2 differences
    Wi-Fi
    Apple N1 wireless chip · Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 6
    Wi-Fi
    Ports
    10-core: 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4
    Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
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