Apple Mac Mini (2023) M2 vs Mac Studio M1 Max (2022)
Comparing 2 products
| Processor | ||
| Processor Type | Apple M2 / M2 Pro | Apple M1 Max chip |
| Processor Speed | 8/10-core CPU with 4/6 performance cores | 10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores |
| Processor Cores | 16-core Neural Engine | 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine / Up to 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Processor Modal | M2 / M2 Pro | Apple M1 Max |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16/32 GB | 32GB unified memory |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM |
| RAM Max | Up to 16GB (M2) or 32GB (M2 Pro) | Up to 64GB |
| Storage | ||
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity | 256/512 GB / Up to 8TB | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB 512GB |
| Technology | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | Unspecified |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | No Display | No Display |
| Features | - | Support for up to four Pro Display XDRs (6K resolution at 60Hz and over a billion colors) over USB-C and one 4K display (4K resolution at 60Hz and over a billion colors) over HDMI Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately) Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately) |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | M2 / M2 Pro 10/16-core GPU | 24-core GPU Up to 32-core GPU |
| GPU Memory | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Operating System | ||
| OS | macOS Ventura | macOS Monterey |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 wireless technology |
| Wi-fi | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking / IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) / 1 x MagSafe 3 / 1 x HDMI / 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack | On Back > 4 x Thunderbolt 4 ports / 1 x USB 4 / 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 / 2 x USB-A ports / 1 x HDMI / 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack / On front > 2 x USB-C ports / 1 x SDXC card slot |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | No Battery | No Battery |
| Placement | No Battery | No Battery |
| Capacity | - | No Battery Desktop (Power cord 100–240V AC) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height | 1.41 inches (3.58 cm) | 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) |
| Width | 7.75 inches (19.70 cm) | 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) |
| Depth | 7.75 inches (19.70 cm) | 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) |
| Weight | M2 - 2.6 pounds (1.18 kg)3 / M2 Pro - 2.8 pounds (1.28 kg)3 | 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg)2 |
