4.4
5
21 ratings
Apple Mac mini M2 Review: 36 Ratings, Pros and Cons
Date: (Last saved review: ) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr
Check all the 36 reviews find on Desktops Apple Mac mini M2, with the 21 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Desktops magazines and websites give 21 ratings, we get this average rating to this Apple product : 4.4/5.
Apple Mac mini M2 review : With an average rating of 4.4/5, you can buy Apple Mac mini M2 with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
This product got 3 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Desktops is extremely successful!
Apple Mac mini M2 ratings
21 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.4/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 T3 | 5/5 ExpertReviews | 4.7/5 LoBaratoSaleCaro | 4.5/5 PCMag |
| 4.5/5 Tom's Guide (US) | 9/10 Creative Bloq | 4.5/5 Digital Camera World | 4.5/5 Laptop Mag |
| 9/10 SlashGear | 4.5/5 PhonAndroid | 9/10 AndroidPit | 87/100 NotebookCheck |
| 8.67/10 Presse Citron | 86/100 Engadget | 4.3/5 01net | 4/5 Labo Fnac |
| 8/10 The Verge | 4/5 Tech Advisor |
10 Preview or review without rating: Tweakers, Focus-Numerique, PCtipp, Wired, Les Numériques, FrAndroid, ZDNet, Trusted Reviews, ComputerBase, Android Authority
Pros and cons for Apple Mac mini M2 List of reviews and ratings
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5
5
T3
More processing power than you'll ever need
Plenty of ports on the back for connections
Takes up very little desk space
Plenty of ports on the back for connections
Takes up very little desk space
No SD card slot for photographers
Would be nice to make the case a little smaller
Would be nice to make the case a little smaller
reviewed at 29/01/2023 - [read the full review on T3]
5
5
ExpertReviews
Fast, powerful and quiet
M2 variant is cheaper than last year
Four Thunderbolt 4 ports in M2 Pro model
M2 variant is cheaper than last year
Four Thunderbolt 4 ports in M2 Pro model
256GB SSD in base model is quite slow
Nothing else
Nothing else
reviewed at 03/02/2023 - [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
4
5
Labo Fnac
Simply stunning performance
The contribution of the M2 Pro chip
The price-performance ratio of the M2 chip
WiFi 6e and Bluetooth 5.3
The contribution of the M2 Pro chip
The price-performance ratio of the M2 chip
WiFi 6e and Bluetooth 5.3
No SD card slot
Options (RAM, storage, Ethernet) always overpriced
Options (RAM, storage, Ethernet) always overpriced
[4/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Prise en main du Mac mini M2 Pro : une vraie bête de course au format mini [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
[5/5] reviewed at 04/11/2024 - Test Labo de l'Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 16 Go : tout ce qu'il faut où il faut ! [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
[5/5] reviewed at 04/11/2024 - Test Labo de l'Apple Mac mini M2 Pro 16 Go : tout ce qu'il faut où il faut ! [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
4.5
5
PCMag
Classic Mac mini design
Snappy performance in either configuration
Extra Thunderbolt ports with M2 Pro model
M2 Pro adds peak 8K-resolution, 240Hz-refresh-rate display options
Snappy performance in either configuration
Extra Thunderbolt ports with M2 Pro model
M2 Pro adds peak 8K-resolution, 240Hz-refresh-rate display options
Memory and storage are not upgradable (and upticks at time of purchase are pricey)
True value pricing only on lowest-end model
No accessories or peripherals included
True value pricing only on lowest-end model
No accessories or peripherals included
reviewed at 23/01/2023 - [read the full review on PCMag]
4.5
5
Tom's Guide (US)
+
Powerful, especially with M2 Pro
+
Small, quiet and looks good on a desk
+
$100 cheaper than predecessor
Powerful, especially with M2 Pro
+
Small, quiet and looks good on a desk
+
$100 cheaper than predecessor
-
Not user-repairable or upgradable
Not user-repairable or upgradable
reviewed at 23/01/2023 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
9
10
Creative Bloq
Blisteringly-fast performance
Great value
Classic design
Great value
Classic design
Still can?t use eGPUs
reviewed at 23/01/2023 - [read the full review on Creative Bloq]
4.5
5
Digital Camera World
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 27/01/2023 - [read the full review on Digital Camera World]
4.5
5
Laptop Mag
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 30/01/2023 - [read the full review on Laptop Mag]
9
10
SlashGear
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test 5 Thingsers Liked And Disliked About Apple's 2023 Mac Mini [read the full review on SlashGear]
[9/10] reviewed at 02/02/2023 - Test Apple Mac Mini (2023, M2 Pro): One Key Option Makes It An Easy Decision [read the full review on SlashGear]
[9/10] reviewed at 02/02/2023 - Test Apple Mac Mini (2023, M2 Pro): One Key Option Makes It An Easy Decision [read the full review on SlashGear]
4.5
5
PhonAndroid
The minimalist and elegant all-aluminum design
The incredible performance of the M2 Pro SoC
macOS Ventura, an operating system that improves
Reduced energy consumption
The controlled noise of the cooling system
The ultra complete and current connectivity
The incredible performance of the M2 Pro SoC
macOS Ventura, an operating system that improves
Reduced energy consumption
The controlled noise of the cooling system
The ultra complete and current connectivity
The impossibility of improving the configuration a posteriori
.... And pricing policy on configuration improvements
Two fewer Lightning ports on the M2 version
The absence of a native memory card reader
.... And pricing policy on configuration improvements
Two fewer Lightning ports on the M2 version
The absence of a native memory card reader
reviewed at 14/03/2023 - [read the full review on PhonAndroid]
9
10
AndroidPit
Great value for money
Elegant design
Impressive power
Sufficient connectivity
Usable with up to three external screens.
Elegant design
Impressive power
Sufficient connectivity
Usable with up to three external screens.
The pairing of the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse only works easily with Apple products.
The ports are all located at the back, which can sometimes be inconvenient for ergonomics.
The ports are all located at the back, which can sometimes be inconvenient for ergonomics.
reviewed at 23/05/2023 - [read the full review on AndroidPit]
87
100
NotebookCheck
faster and more efficient M2-SoC
Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E
almost always silent in everyday life
complete software equipment
high-quality casing
Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E
almost always silent in everyday life
complete software equipment
high-quality casing
high additional fees for RAM and SSD upgrades
no connections in the front
only 1 year warranty
no connections in the front
only 1 year warranty
reviewed at 31/08/2023 - [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
86
100
Engadget
Excellent performance
Sleek design
Tons of usable ports
Near-silent under load
Sleek design
Tons of usable ports
Near-silent under load
Upgraded M2 Pro model costs too much
Upgrades are too expensive
No front-facing ports
Upgrades are too expensive
No front-facing ports
reviewed at 28/01/2023 - [read the full review on Engadget]
8.67
10
Presse Citron
Design as elegant as ever
Compact size
High-flying performance
Silent
Attractive call price
Compact size
High-flying performance
Silent
Attractive call price
No SD card slot
Exorbitant option prices
Exorbitant option prices
[8.67/10] reviewed at 28/01/2023 - Test Mac mini M2 Pro : vraiment taillé pour les professionnels ? [read the full review on Presse Citron]
[8.33/10] reviewed at 07/02/2023 - Test Mac mini M2 : le moins cher des Mac est-il vraiment une bonne affaire ? [read the full review on Presse Citron]
[8.33/10] reviewed at 07/02/2023 - Test Mac mini M2 : le moins cher des Mac est-il vraiment une bonne affaire ? [read the full review on Presse Citron]
8
10
The Verge
Terrific performance in a small package
So many ports, including upgraded HDMI
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 10Gbps ethernet
So many ports, including upgraded HDMI
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 10Gbps ethernet
No ports on the front
Setup can get tricky if you have wireless peripherals
No SD card slot
Setup can get tricky if you have wireless peripherals
No SD card slot
reviewed at 23/01/2023 - [read the full review on The Verge]
4
5
Tech Advisor
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 14/02/2023 - [read the full review on Tech Advisor]
4.3
5
01net
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[4.3/5] reviewed at 02/02/2023 - Test du Mac mini M2 Pro, Apple offre une alternative puissante et moins coûteuse au Mac Studio [read the full review on 01net]
[3.3/5] reviewed at 20/03/2023 - Test de l'Apple Mac mini M2 : que vaut le Mac pour tous à 699 euros ? [read the full review on 01net]
[3.3/5] reviewed at 20/03/2023 - Test de l'Apple Mac mini M2 : que vaut le Mac pour tous à 699 euros ? [read the full review on 01net]
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not scored
TweakersRemarkably affordable for a Mac
Good graphics performance
Energy-efficient and quiet inaudible
Good graphics performance
Energy-efficient and quiet inaudible
The base model lacks memory and storage
Upgrading is impossible
Configuration options are very expensive
Upgrading is impossible
Configuration options are very expensive
reviewed at 09/02/2023 - Apple Mac mini (2023) - Kleinste Mac krijgt nu ook een klein prijsje [read the full review on Tweakers]
reviewed at 15/03/2023 - Apple Mac mini (2023) met M2 Pro - Nu ook de krachtigste versie getest [read the full review on Tweakers]
reviewed at 15/03/2023 - Apple Mac mini (2023) met M2 Pro - Nu ook de krachtigste versie getest [read the full review on Tweakers]
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not scored
Focus-NumeriqueNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Apple Mac Mini M2 : toujours plus musclé, toujours plus polyvalent [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]
reviewed at 29/01/2023 - Actualité : Le test de l'ordinateur Apple Mac Mini (M2) a rejoint notre comparatif [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]
reviewed at 04/02/2023 - Actualité : Le test de l'ordinateur Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro (12/19) a rejoint notre comparatif [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]
reviewed at 29/01/2023 - Actualité : Le test de l'ordinateur Apple Mac Mini (M2) a rejoint notre comparatif [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]
reviewed at 04/02/2023 - Actualité : Le test de l'ordinateur Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro (12/19) a rejoint notre comparatif [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]
-
not scored
PCtippWaist
Speed
Conceive
Virtually silent
Software
Connector
No external power supply
Speed
Conceive
Virtually silent
Software
Connector
No external power supply
No AV1 hardware support
reviewed at 23/01/2023 - [read the full review on PCtipp]
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not scored
WiredNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 25/01/2023 - [read the full review on Wired]
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not scored
Les NumériquesExemplary finishes.
Performance.
Compact housing.
Ultra quiet.
Low power consumption.
Excellent quality headphone output.
Performance.
Compact housing.
Ultra quiet.
Low power consumption.
Excellent quality headphone output.
RJ45 Gigabit port.
Not scalable.
No SD drive.
Not scalable.
No SD drive.
reviewed at 29/01/2023 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]
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not scored
FrAndroidThe price!
Finishes
Very compact size
Performance
Silence
MacOS out of the box
Finishes
Very compact size
Performance
Silence
MacOS out of the box
No dismantling
256 GB is not much
Very few video games available
The speaker is not crazy
256 GB is not much
Very few video games available
The speaker is not crazy
reviewed at 06/02/2023 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]
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not scored
ZDNetNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/02/2023 - Test Apple M2 Mac Mini: Faster, cheaper, better [read the full review on ZDNet]
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - Test Apple Mac Mini (2023): Faster, cheaper, better [read the full review on ZDNet]
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - Test Apple Mac Mini (2023): Faster, cheaper, better [read the full review on ZDNet]
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not scored
Trusted ReviewsNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
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not scored
ComputerBaseVery high system performance
Low consumption, high efficiency
Small dimensions, low weight
Low or no operating noise
Very fast SSD
Relatively high connection diversity
Improved image output with M2 Pro
Very high quality manufacturing
Low consumption, high efficiency
Small dimensions, low weight
Low or no operating noise
Very fast SSD
Relatively high connection diversity
Improved image output with M2 Pro
Very high quality manufacturing
No card reader available
No front ports
Can become very expensive very quickly
Poor internal speaker
No front ports
Can become very expensive very quickly
Poor internal speaker
reviewed at 22/02/2023 - [read the full review on ComputerBase]
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not scored
Android AuthorityNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 22/02/2023 - [read the full review on Android Authority]
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