this is actually a MUCH BETTER review of the mac mini than any other "expert" reviews - because we see what it can do with those minimum specs much better than other reviews.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. The goal was to share what it's actually like in day-today use. I'm using it right now in fact and I still love it. The only time it's lagged for me is if I'm editing more than 3 or 4 layers of compressed 4K video in Final Cut- which makes sense. And even then it just needs time to render and everything works great.
Interesting. You don't do computer reviews, but this is by far the best M1 review I have seen in terms of practical use. If I didn't already own one, I would buy one. Great job!
Lol, I second you on this. This is a heck of a review. I am not even looking for a computer. But after watching your review, I started wondering if I should buy one because... Love from Morocco
@@tombuck Just wanted to tell you I just bought a mac mini and is it still the best M1 review. They way you speak about the tech is really easy to connect to
@@tombuck Awww you guys ... get a room! lol! Great job on the review Tom ... I was already convinced on the M1 but somewhat on the fence about the version. Your review has reiterated my initial decision to get the base model ESPECIALLY since I do no work online. All I do is email and browse! lol.
I recently did a long term review of the Mini here: ruclips.net/video/-PceeQjmBL0/видео.html Chapter Markers: 0:00 - My M1 and Only 1:20 - Why Switch from the 16" MacBook Pro? 2:14 - MacBook Pro Fan Noise 3:44 - Ports and I/O 4:34 - USB Dock & Hard Drive 6:57 - Dock Interference Issue 8:03 - M1 Speed/Stress Test 9:04 - Final Cut Pro 4K Editing 10:38 - Photoshop Lag 11:41 - Adove Audition Audio Editing 13:48 - Cheap & Powerful 15:22 - The Best Computer I've Owned
Don’t get annoyed from my previous comment. I am just being honest. I really love your content. I actually bought RCP because of your videos, I learned a lot of things from your videos and I think you are really awesome. Your students must really look up to you, an awesome great teacher. But I learned to be honest and not say something that I do not believe in. I am also a teacher :D
Basically, this has been my experience with the Base Mini.... Fastest and cheapest NEW Mac I have ever owned.... I ordered mine the day after the Keynote and never looked back. I have sold or given away my "legacy" x86 MacBook, iMac and Mac Pro Cheese Grater and don't miss them a bit. My Mobile Machine is the current iPad Air. As a practical matter, the on-going convergence of Apple products is the most interesting aspect of consumer digital technology.... I am certain that in 3-5 years, we will cease to think of our (Apple) phones, tablets, laptops and desktops as individual devices but rather as access points, each actively moving our data seamlessly, securely and unobtrusively while improving both workflow and personal habits.
Hey Tom, great video! You just help me made my decision on the base model mini! I do have a question for you, what monitor are you using? That the only thing I have to decide now. Your opinion or recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks
X It's sad I have 3 devices that takes forever to get my projects rendered the window 10 8gb (i5) laptop/tablet takes all night to render fottage I'm behind with my basketball tournament games fottage output
oooh it's @Eliseo Way YaY! 2 of my favorite "go-to" Creators on RUclips when I've got questions. I just got my M1 this weekend... did you get the 8GB or 16? and are you still loving it? no problems? or would you recommend i go get the upgraded 16GB as some of "the others" are saying to do? i plan to use this mainly to Stream w/ the ATEM Extreme + RCP
I have been doing some research on the M1 Mini and your video has sealed the deal! I MIGHT go with the 16GB version, but you proved that I do not need to. I really like that external you have as well! Great video!!!
If you've got the budget, I don't think you'll regret the 16gb version, but this one has been great for me so far. When I got it there was a two month wait for 16gb versions, so that's what pushed me to give the 8gb model a try.
I purchased one when really my laptop needed an upgrade more than my desktop, but I was just so curious about the M1 chips and then saw it listed on sale for $650 so I jumped at it, thinking it would be a nice secondary computer to my used but new to me iMac with a 3 ghz quad core processor and spec'd up to 16gb of ram and a 512gb ssd. I had just purchased it for close to $800 less than a year ago and within a week, the Mac Mini was outperforming it and I sold the iMac. I was worried about the base model only having 8GB of ram, but I regularly run Final Cut, Photoshop, Affinity Designer etc... and have not once run into any slowdowns or performance issues. The upgrade price for 16gb of ram or more storage was a little more of a premium than I was willing to pay, but again no problem there, and I plan on buying the same hub and adding an ssd. Those two items alone will allow me to extend the ports available on the mini and add even more storage for less than the $200. This is seriously the best value in a desktop computer currently IMO, and it's now my M1 and only too lol. Great review. Loving the consistently great content.
I just randomly came here after having watched tons of videos about the M1 Mac Mini and I think this is by far the best one yet, because you seem to really have experience with the PC and the gadgets and not just talk about some stuff you read or had to quickly test within a week before the video had to be uploaded! Lol
Thank you! I try to keep my reviews based in the "real world" so I'm glad that came across here. This is still my main computer and it's still absolutely awesome.
@@tombuck You Are welcome! I have been wanting to order one with 16 GBs for a while, but sadly that upgrade with preinstalled software and maybe cheaper because I am a student only really works through Apple‘s website and in my country I can only pay with credit cards there and not use PayPal and I don’t even have a credit card, which is why I have not been able to order the one I want yet! 😂
Great video!!!! Thanks a lot! You are the first right to the point without blabbering all the technical stuff everybody does! I want this Mac Mini M1!!!!!! I also have 16 inch Pro and it is crying for help with it's fan when I render a video!!!
I loved this Review, it felt so relatable and gave a great idea how it is to work with a MacMini. Other Videos they talk about rendering some 8k Videos and why you should absolutly go with 16RAM, this is the best Review for average consumers
Thank you! I do a lot of video work, but like you said, someone who's doing those huge 8K workflows probably knows they don't need the base model Mac Mini 😁
I’d been pretty sold on the idea of a Mac Mini as an “admin” second Mac for a while, but this ridiculous.mp4 just got me fully excited on the possibility of it being the main player 😧 I also can’t help but imagine what a new iMac will achieve…
I just ordered my Mac mini to hook up to an older imac display. I will be using teaching on Ecamm and was using my Macbook with the same issues. I wasn't sure how much that mac mini could handle but you answered all my questions. Great information - Thanks!!!
Whoah, that's crazy fast! I've seen some benchmark tests, but this stress test really demonstrates it. I'm a bit tempted to get one, but I think I'll wait for the 14" MacBook Pro that's supposed to come later this year as I like to work remotely.
@@tombuck What do you plan on doing once the SSD fails on those machines? I'm a little disappointed to hear that my MacBook will be bricked after 2 years of swap usage...
I agree 100%, got one, 16gb ram, 512 ssd, 3000 MB/s, a 4k and qhd monitors, editing in fcpx, rendering is a breeze, does not go over 40 Celsius, silent, no fans of any kind anymore, another dimension, with the 16ram I do everything I did before with the Imac, a few inconveniences regarding Bluetooth, an OWC thunderbolt Dock and two hubs and can not be happier!!!
Pun Markers: 0:04 - 5/10 Good start 4:45 - 8/10 Superb 14:34 - 5/10 bad one but your expression saved it 16:14 - 6/10 good enough ending Sorry the delay on these ones, I've had a few busy weeks. Great video as always!
Thank you so much for this review. I’m a virtual music teacher just starting on Ecamm Live and I snagged an M1 Mac Mini at Costco last month for $599. No regrets. I had some weird stuff with Bluetooth which was easily solved with a classic Apple wired keyboard I already owned. Coming from a late 2013 MacBook Pro with 16g of ram which is very noisy., The M1 works like a dream and is portable because of its size! I will eventually upgrade my laptop to a M1X version, but I’m good for now!
I agree. I also had my MacBook 2014 for 7 years and I thought it was fine. Then it started to have some keyboard problems, etc and the fan noise was crazy - that's why I got base MacBook Air M1. I don't even want to go back to Intel x86 after all that. Efficiency and lack of any noise is just phenomenal. M1 is the future. I was skeptical about it, but I was just plain wrong. After some compatibility issues are resolved - it will be a top notch machine.
Great video Tom, just ordered an M1 Mini but will hang onto my MacBook Pro 16 for a few years yet as I love being able to use Bootcamp to run it as a Windows 10 machine when I need to. This is the best M1 Mac Mini review on RUclips.
BEST REVIEW EVER!!!!! We don't need a long list of Star Trek technobable. This is what people need to see. The most important question...HOW MUCH CAN IT TAKE? That's the only geekbench most of us care about. You threw the kitchen sink, the entire property and the swing set at this thing and it never stopped!!! Adobe Software is not fully optimized, so it's gonna hiccup. Affinity Software is optimized so I'm gonna be just fine. You've just sold me!! Thanks for keeping it real.
This thing is an absolute beast of a machine! I would never say "don't get more RAM" or anything if it's within your budget, but the absolute base model is wildly capable.
Great news! I'm using a 2012 Macbook Pro and it's time to replace the battery again. I also use an external monitor now. I'm definitely thinking about the Mini. I mainly use FCPX. Thanks for this video!
After watching a couple dozen videos about M1 Mac Mini benchmarks and the like, your simple real-world look into its capabilities is what has given me the confidence to go ahead and purchase one. You also get my thumbs up and subscription. Now I'm excited -- thanks :)
I really loved this video, I was cracking up - bc every. time I edit in final cut and open up other stuff it goes sooooo slooooooooow, like a fat old dog not moving. I am going to buy my mac mini m1 today. CAN'T WAIT!!
When the slim iMac machines started coming out years ago I decided to by one (mostly for the 27" display) and stop using laptops. I had much better performance with the iMac for sure and just like you mentioned I felt guilty for still having a fairly new laptop. I eventually went back to a laptop for the portability of it all. For the longest time the experience between laptop, mobile, and desktop across Apple devices was not super great, but they have made it a million times better. The amount of friction you have with moving between devices is so much lower now that he idea of having a dedicated M1 Mac Mini for my desktop work and a laptop for portability is SUPER enticing now. I may look into this with the next iteration of the M1 chip set. Great review and awesome example of just how ridiculous you can get with the new chips.
Your video is saving me a lot of money. I can't believe the performance you're getting out of a base-model Mac mini. I'm still not going to buy a base model (I just can't!), but I'm not going to spend a fortune for a high-end model, either. Thank you!
Same. I have the same 16” MBP and have to hidE it under my desk. I use a Shure SM7b with the gain turned down and that’s just enough avoid the fan noise.
I have the same setup. It’s so annoying, I’d suggest adding Turbo Boost Switcher Pro, it helps to turn off Turbo Boost to keep the CPU from boosting up and adding even more heat.
I’ve had my doubts AFTER buying the base model Mac Mini M1, and thank God I bumped into this video, and reaffirmed my faith to my purchase! Great runthrough of real-life (sort of) use!
The standard of punage is at the incredibly high levels that I have come to expect from Tom. This kind of review appeals to me because I’m not really interested in the minutiae of technical specifications, I want to see how it performs in the kind of scenarios that I might potentially use it for. I think it’s fair to say I’m fast becoming your number one “fan”.
One good reason I have heard for getting the 16GB version is to limit the amount of swapping to the internal SSD. Now no one knows how many writes the SSD will handle before it goes bad, so in this sense it makes sense to go for the 16GB. That will help prolong the life of the 256GB SSD.
Actually, buying a 16 gig model won't fix this at all. MacOS uses BSD-style memory management, meaning that it will write to the SSD even when physical memory is free (See: memory pressure). This isn't an issue on Linux or Windows, which virtualize their memory for greater efficiency and safety. Considering this BSD-styled memory management is baked in at a kernel level, I also doubt it will be patched out without a significant overhaul to how MacOS addresses memory.
Dial 2 yes, but with 8g and using several apps you will swap much more. The good/bad thing about the m1s is that the ssd is so fast you may not notice. Unfortunately, when the ssd has written enough it will die and take your mini with it. I recommend 16gb for anyone heavily utilizing the system. Ymmv, but as miraculous as the m1 systems are they don’t change the principles of the operating system.
@@roverdad 16 gigs will kill the computer even faster since it has a larger swapfile. MacOS is based on BSD, which will create a system partition equal to the size of the currently installed memory when setting up, and use that for swap. If you increase the amount of memory, you also increase the amount of swap being used, decreasing the size of your drive and halving the lifespan
I just ordered one with 16Gb of ram for video editing as my 2017 MacBook Pro is about to go to the moon and back with its fans. Super excited for it to come, it’ll be the first desktop computer I’ve personally owned myself
Man I remember when you first started your channel inspired by Heather and you're killing it my man. Congrats :). Its all about the personality and you got it my man. Rock ON.
Loved your review. Does more RAM help? Yes, if you have a specific video, photo workflow. And even then in seconds. Most will not. Performance is imperceptible between the two versions in regular usage. Apple hit a 10 with the M1s. No more fan noise. Powerful enough to do some hardcore multitasking. I have an 8 GB Mini and it runs circles around my other Macs. So glad I didn't buy a new Mac in the last few years, I would've been p**d after watching all of these reviews. Also, not worried about the swap. SSD endurance tests show most SSDs from years ago run hundreds and hundreds of Terabytes past their failure specs. Apple wouldn't be selling 8 GB versions if they were all just going to break in a year or two. And even if mine imploded I'd just go buy a new one. It was cheaper that my iPhone 12 Mini!! The speed, the silence, it's worth it, totally worth it. To think this is just the beginning?
Probably the first RUclipsr who advocates the lowest spec machine. This is the first video of yours I am ever watching so I don't know what kind of videos you make, but I assume you are not a typical gear review channel. All the tech channels always hawk the most expensive, the highest spec stuff which is almost always an overkill for an average consumer. Very informative review. I am not in the market for a M1 Mac yet but if I even am, I will give Mac Mini a try.
Thanks for the kind words! I normally focus on audio/video production stuff and things related to podcasting/streaming, but the computer is a super important part of that workflow 👍
Apple isn't the first to bring ARM architecture to desktop computing, but they are certainly the first to get it right with M1. With the M1, we are getting both the power efficiency and performance, without needing to compromise on either aspect.
Thanks Brett! To take it even further, the other day my wife was using her base model M1 to play Final Fantasy on a dual monitor setup, edit in Final Cut, export a video, and have multiple browser windows open with no issues 🤯
@@dougscott188 i started using it yesterday. you were right. I absolutely love it. different experience from windows but its so much easier to use and the UI looks more polished.
Fantastic video and review Tom. I had the 8GB RAM / 512 GB SSD M1 Mac Mini...I had a fraction of what you had open and I was getting a system error dialog saying that I needed to quit applications b/c I was out of memory. I returned that one and got the 16 GB RAM version. Same thing happened. Must have been a “me problem” b/c clearly you and others aren’t seeing anything like that. Thanks again for the video.
That's so strange, I wonder what the issue was. I didn't do anything special before this, this is just how everything works after being installed 🤷🏻♂️
The good thing about any amount of extra RAM is that modern operating systems aim to use all the RAM as cache when not otherwise in use, so your frequently accessed apps, data, and files are much more instantly readable when you have more RAM, and the SSD gets hit far less.
So you're saying it's better than our 2013 MacBook Air? Fine. Fine. I'll go get it. Tom this is literally an outside in marketing ad. Like I know that wasn't your intent but u identified our problems and boom here's my solution.
WHAT??? This is crazy! Max Yuryev should do (has done...? I don't think so...) a video on this. This is really incredible IMO. Even adding the monitor (how does the one you link to connect? USB to the Mini?) you're still coming out cheaper than most of the options I've seen. First time I've considered this unit. Thanks, Tom! You are so full of great content and info.
I agree I thought the same thing. I am able to stream and edit and much more with the base mini. A good in between for me while I build out my Vmix Server
I can't hear your fans, cause my fans are so loud.... trying to hold out for next release.... Im on a PC and it is workkig right now but would like to get a mac to give finial cut a go and for adobe to update their software to work on the chip a little better
Great video man...sadly, your experience has not been mine at all. All I have is regret in buying one. In fact, to give a ton of credit to Apple, they’ve agreed to allow me to return it because of my issues. In short, final cut editor here...all I get is 2-3 crashes per hour that Apple can’t identify and the way I edit (proxies only and lots of effects) grinds this computer to a halt. Apple even told me over the phone that if you are pushing the limits of a loaded 16” MBP or 27” iMac, then you’ll bog down this computer too and that has been my experience. I only leave this comment here for video editing “power users” that may be considering a purchase.
Thank you! Great demo. I'm a Musician and going to be working with Logic Pro and Final Cut, just debating between the Mac Mini vs the Laptop with the M1
It's a tough call. I'm definitely excited to see whatever the rumored 14" MacBook turns out to be. Also, just a heads up, double check Logic's performance on the M1. U've had no issues with audio editing on mine, but I feel like I read somewhere that some apps weren't fully compatible yet.
Of course the power in the Mac Mini doesn’t have to be mini, because the Mac Mini is not supposed to be a downgraded miniature Mac, but rather just a regular iMac without a screen for people, who already have a screen at home! Lol
Thank you Tom! Very informative as always! Same here, my 2017 MacBook Pro (16Gb Rams) frustrates me at the moment. Not the noise, but the rendering takes all the juice out of this laptop and I'm on the edge of getting the M1 instead. Plus my MacBook is docked 100% of the time.
The M1 is a total game changer. I'm not sure when Apple will release the next version, but I'm sure that will be even crazier. It seems like the biggest limited factor currently is how many i/o ports the chip can support.
"would you do this on a regular basis?" yes and then some! Though this is why I am sooooo excited about the upcoming proline! opens wallet and buys M1 mac mini any way ;)
i sold my MBP16 pro and bought an Air M1 und Mac Mini A1 … best choice ever. the MBP fan noise, heat and battery life drives me the past 16 month complete crazy.
These computers are madness. I just picked up an M1 Pro for grading a project. It can play 8k Redcode Raw at 8:1 back with 0 stuttering at full resolution on a 4k Davinci timeline. Certainly a step up from my old 2015 Intel Pro.
@@tombuck Luckily it is one the apps that has been very well optimized for Silicon. Good to know since it is the main program I use. I heard great things, but I can say from experience it delivers! Amazing machine. Apple has really become more than a "glorified" student or work computer!
Least expensive and most powerful, good said. And it is a good note that 8Gb is more than enough for Mac, but I have 32Gb for PC and it is less than enough. I looks like Apple went ahead for a century.
regarding the macbook sound, all you need to do is open the backplate and carefully vacuum the dust that has caught up. it then works super silent. has done wonders for me
Mine with the i9 has been like this since it was new. The processor runs super warm and really kicks in the fans. I always keep my computers free of dust 👍
Crazy to see this uploaded just last week. I just purchased the exact same computer probably around the exact same time as you. Of course, I agree - it's a real "wow" experience. Before, I had a 2017 5k iMac and a 2015 MacBook Pro (I couldn't give up the ports 🤷♂️). It's just astonishing how much of a night and day difference it is, and it costs a small fraction of what I paid for those other Macs.
Interesting, I was actually considering maybe a 2015-2019 imac over the Mini. So you would go with the mini for sure over even a higher spec-d imac/macbook that is a couple years old
I bought the base model purely to run Logic Pro but since then I’ve bought Final cut and the Mac mini is now my main machine for production project’s, I literally only use Windows for gaming, the Mini is an amazing machine
Hello Tom, really huge thank you for this content, i will repeat others but it is definitely the most informative and providing most real life experience material which opened my eyes for "only" 8GB of ram situation, will go for it as you have done with base model plus external drive. All the best!
I have also some problem with my 2019 macbook pro with 2.4 GHZ intel i5 - it's soo hot even just watching youtube on Safari. I'm considering to buy m1 mac mini for gaming. I'm convinced by this video!
Great Review Tom! I agree, the M1 macs are awesome, I purchased the Macbook pro 13 inch M1 and love it, it's the first time I've purchased the base model of an apple product, and super happy!
@@tombuckI write and record music at home, so its going to be a great addition to my recording stable. Your video was great, so subbing and clicking then bell. :) Hope your week is awesome. Thank you again!
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this is actually a MUCH BETTER review of the mac mini
than any other "expert" reviews - because we see what it can do with those minimum
specs much better than other reviews.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. The goal was to share what it's actually like in day-today use. I'm using it right now in fact and I still love it. The only time it's lagged for me is if I'm editing more than 3 or 4 layers of compressed 4K video in Final Cut- which makes sense. And even then it just needs time to render and everything works great.
Never in history have been so many Mac mini reviews on RUclips
Interesting. You don't do computer reviews, but this is by far the best M1 review I have seen in terms of practical use. If I didn't already own one, I would buy one. Great job!
Thank you! That really means a lot since it's exactly what I was going for. I really appreciate the feedback!
Lol, I second you on this. This is a heck of a review. I am not even looking for a computer. But after watching your review, I started wondering if I should buy one because...
Love from Morocco
Same I’m in the market for a new computer my old 2016 iMac is running really slow so with this only being $699 I’m shocked lol
@@tombuck Just wanted to tell you I just bought a mac mini and is it still the best M1 review. They way you speak about the tech is really easy to connect to
Im fact i've been watching reviews around m1 laptops and computers for someday now and this has been the most helpful review so far!Good job.
It's such a relief to listen to your presentation. Your voice is clear and diction is great.What a change from some!
Thank you! It means a lot to hear that.
I totally know what you mean! I think my Macbook decided to become an astronaut last year. Definitely looking into this!
If it’s any help, I’m planning to sell my MacBook and save the money for the rumored 14 inch M1 version that’s supposed to come out later this year.
Just want to say that I’m so proud of you babe 🥰💜 Also, I LOVE MY NEW COMPUTER!
I love you and your computer.
@@tombuck Awww you guys ... get a room! lol! Great job on the review Tom ... I was already convinced on the M1 but somewhat on the fence about the version. Your review has reiterated my initial decision to get the base model ESPECIALLY since I do no work online. All I do is email and browse! lol.
Can you pls tell me is it good for gaming
@@mrfx7011 Nobody plays games on a Mac… watch VLDL‘s videos! Lol But for real, there aren’t even as many games for macOS as for Windows!
Go to the HOME app and get a room 😂😂
I recently did a long term review of the Mini here: ruclips.net/video/-PceeQjmBL0/видео.html
Chapter Markers:
0:00 - My M1 and Only
1:20 - Why Switch from the 16" MacBook Pro?
2:14 - MacBook Pro Fan Noise
3:44 - Ports and I/O
4:34 - USB Dock & Hard Drive
6:57 - Dock Interference Issue
8:03 - M1 Speed/Stress Test
9:04 - Final Cut Pro 4K Editing
10:38 - Photoshop Lag
11:41 - Adove Audition Audio Editing
13:48 - Cheap & Powerful
15:22 - The Best Computer I've Owned
Don’t get annoyed from my previous comment. I am just being honest. I really love your content. I actually bought RCP because of your videos, I learned a lot of things from your videos and I think you are really awesome. Your students must really look up to you, an awesome great teacher. But I learned to be honest and not say something that I do not believe in. I am also a teacher :D
Basically, this has been my experience with the Base Mini.... Fastest and cheapest NEW Mac I have ever owned.... I ordered mine the day after the Keynote and never looked back. I have sold or given away my "legacy" x86 MacBook, iMac and Mac Pro Cheese Grater and don't miss them a bit. My Mobile Machine is the current iPad Air. As a practical matter, the on-going convergence of Apple products is the most interesting aspect of consumer digital technology.... I am certain that in 3-5 years, we will cease to think of our (Apple) phones, tablets, laptops and desktops as individual devices but rather as access points, each actively moving our data seamlessly, securely and unobtrusively while improving both workflow and personal habits.
Really great job on demonstrating the attempted overload. What an incredible integrated M1 demo display. Thanks Tom.
Hey Tom, great video! You just help me made my decision on the base model mini! I do have a question for you, what monitor are you using? That the only thing I have to decide now. Your opinion or recommendations would be appreciated!
Thanks
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It's sad I have 3 devices that takes forever to get my projects rendered the window 10 8gb (i5) laptop/tablet takes all night to render fottage I'm behind with my basketball tournament games fottage output
Very helpful for those of us with questions about 8 vs. 16 GB of ram.
I'm glad to hear it! If 16GB is in your budget I don't think you'll regret it, but the 8GB is super capable.
So dope! My M1 arrives today! Great video bro. Thanks for dropping by the livestream last night! 🙌🏾
Perfect timing- it’ll change everything man!
oooh it's @Eliseo Way YaY!
2 of my favorite "go-to" Creators on RUclips when I've got questions.
I just got my M1 this weekend... did you get the 8GB or 16?
and are you still loving it? no problems?
or would you recommend i go get the upgraded 16GB as some of "the others"
are saying to do?
i plan to use this mainly to Stream w/ the ATEM Extreme + RCP
I have been doing some research on the M1 Mini and your video has sealed the deal! I MIGHT go with the 16GB version, but you proved that I do not need to. I really like that external you have as well! Great video!!!
If you've got the budget, I don't think you'll regret the 16gb version, but this one has been great for me so far. When I got it there was a two month wait for 16gb versions, so that's what pushed me to give the 8gb model a try.
I purchased one when really my laptop needed an upgrade more than my desktop, but I was just so curious about the M1 chips and then saw it listed on sale for $650 so I jumped at it, thinking it would be a nice secondary computer to my used but new to me iMac with a 3 ghz quad core processor and spec'd up to 16gb of ram and a 512gb ssd. I had just purchased it for close to $800 less than a year ago and within a week, the Mac Mini was outperforming it and I sold the iMac.
I was worried about the base model only having 8GB of ram, but I regularly run Final Cut, Photoshop, Affinity Designer etc... and have not once run into any slowdowns or performance issues. The upgrade price for 16gb of ram or more storage was a little more of a premium than I was willing to pay, but again no problem there, and I plan on buying the same hub and adding an ssd. Those two items alone will allow me to extend the ports available on the mini and add even more storage for less than the $200.
This is seriously the best value in a desktop computer currently IMO, and it's now my M1 and only too lol. Great review. Loving the consistently great content.
We're basically twins in this experience. I thought this would basically be my Zoom computer, but now it's my main machine.
Bro did you got. 16gb ram or 8gb ram
@@garvbatra7 he got the Velcro
@@Mr.BobsDog ohh okay bro
I just randomly came here after having watched tons of videos about the M1 Mac Mini and I think this is by far the best one yet, because you seem to really have experience with the PC and the gadgets and not just talk about some stuff you read or had to quickly test within a week before the video had to be uploaded! Lol
Thank you! I try to keep my reviews based in the "real world" so I'm glad that came across here. This is still my main computer and it's still absolutely awesome.
@@tombuck You Are welcome! I have been wanting to order one with 16 GBs for a while, but sadly that upgrade with preinstalled software and maybe cheaper because I am a student only really works through Apple‘s website and in my country I can only pay with credit cards there and not use PayPal and I don’t even have a credit card, which is why I have not been able to order the one I want yet! 😂
I switched to the M1 mini when my tower had a problem, now I just tell everyone to get the M1 it’s amazing and I love it too.
Can I buy it for my gaming pls tell me bro pls tell me pls
Great video!!!! Thanks a lot! You are the first right to the point without blabbering all the technical stuff everybody does! I want this Mac Mini M1!!!!!! I also have 16 inch Pro and it is crying for help with it's fan when I render a video!!!
I'm glad I could help out a bit! The technical stuff is important, but I love seeing how it actually performs in the "real world".
I loved this Review, it felt so relatable and gave a great idea how it is to work with a MacMini. Other Videos they talk about rendering some 8k Videos and why you should absolutly go with 16RAM, this is the best Review for average consumers
Thank you! I do a lot of video work, but like you said, someone who's doing those huge 8K workflows probably knows they don't need the base model Mac Mini 😁
The pun at 4:44 is criminally underrated.
Is it wrong to say how proud I was of it?
I’d been pretty sold on the idea of a Mac Mini as an “admin” second Mac for a while, but this ridiculous.mp4 just got me fully excited on the possibility of it being the main player 😧 I also can’t help but imagine what a new iMac will achieve…
I'm so interested to see the new updates!
you bought one?
I just ordered my Mac mini to hook up to an older imac display. I will be using teaching on Ecamm and was using my Macbook with the same issues. I wasn't sure how much that mac mini could handle but you answered all my questions. Great information - Thanks!!!
It works SO well with Ecamm, I'm sure you'll love it. 👍
I’ve had a 2012 Mac mini for all my workflow for years. Replaced the hard drive with an SSD and this thing is a beast.
Agreed bro! That crazy loud fan noise has been a big problem while playing game late in night... M1 Mac Mini is a king
So good! I’m still amazed by it.
Whoah, that's crazy fast! I've seen some benchmark tests, but this stress test really demonstrates it.
I'm a bit tempted to get one, but I think I'll wait for the 14" MacBook Pro that's supposed to come later this year as I like to work remotely.
I’m planning to sell my 16” and save up for that one too. I do enjoy having a desktop and laptop combo.
@@tombuck What do you plan on doing once the SSD fails on those machines? I'm a little disappointed to hear that my MacBook will be bricked after 2 years of swap usage...
@@dial2616 Lol that's a myth.
@@utubekullanicisi Which part? SSD failure is inevitable, which means all of these devices will get bricked eventually...
@@dial2616 The Mac mini will be outdated long before that happens. If it happens before that it has an faulty SSD.
I agree 100%, got one, 16gb ram, 512 ssd, 3000 MB/s, a 4k and qhd monitors, editing in fcpx, rendering is a breeze, does not go over 40 Celsius, silent, no fans of any kind anymore, another dimension, with the 16ram I do everything I did before with the Imac, a few inconveniences regarding Bluetooth, an OWC thunderbolt Dock and two hubs and can not be happier!!!
It's such an awesome tool and I'm sure the 16gb will be more than enough to last you for years to come!
One of the best reviews i have ever seen. The next computer I get is this!!
Thank you!
Pun Markers:
0:04 - 5/10 Good start
4:45 - 8/10 Superb
14:34 - 5/10 bad one but your expression saved it
16:14 - 6/10 good enough ending
Sorry the delay on these ones, I've had a few busy weeks. Great video as always!
Haha, no need to apologize. And I love the “good enough” 😁
I’m always disappointed if there is no word play... you did not disappoint 😂
I got scared at first, and then relieved.
Thank you so much for this review. I’m a virtual music teacher just starting on Ecamm Live and I snagged an M1 Mac Mini at Costco last month for $599. No regrets. I had some weird stuff with Bluetooth which was easily solved with a classic Apple wired keyboard I already owned. Coming from a late 2013 MacBook Pro with 16g of ram which is very noisy., The M1 works like a dream and is portable because of its size! I will eventually upgrade my laptop to a M1X version, but I’m good for now!
Yes! Such a great choice for teaching. Total game changer.
I agree. I also had my MacBook 2014 for 7 years and I thought it was fine.
Then it started to have some keyboard problems, etc and the fan noise was crazy - that's why I got base MacBook Air M1. I don't even want to go back to Intel x86 after all that. Efficiency and lack of any noise is just phenomenal.
M1 is the future. I was skeptical about it, but I was just plain wrong. After some compatibility issues are resolved - it will be a top notch machine.
Great video Tom, just ordered an M1 Mini but will hang onto my MacBook Pro 16 for a few years yet as I love being able to use Bootcamp to run it as a Windows 10 machine when I need to. This is the best M1 Mac Mini review on RUclips.
Thank you! Hopefully you really enjoy the new computer 👍
@@tombuck Cheers Tom, arrives tomorrow, I'm looking forward to it. You still got your Macbook Pro with its jet engines?
Your channel is starting to grow Tom and I hope you'll hit 100k subs this year !
Thank you! That would be amazing! 🤯
@@tombuck it would be well deserved 👍
BEST REVIEW EVER!!!!! We don't need a long list of Star Trek technobable. This is what people need to see. The most important question...HOW MUCH CAN IT TAKE? That's the only geekbench most of us care about. You threw the kitchen sink, the entire property and the swing set at this thing and it never stopped!!! Adobe Software is not fully optimized, so it's gonna hiccup. Affinity Software is optimized so I'm gonna be just fine. You've just sold me!! Thanks for keeping it real.
This thing is an absolute beast of a machine! I would never say "don't get more RAM" or anything if it's within your budget, but the absolute base model is wildly capable.
Great news! I'm using a 2012 Macbook Pro and it's time to replace the battery again. I also use an external monitor now. I'm definitely thinking about the Mini. I mainly use FCPX. Thanks for this video!
Oh my gosh, it’ll be such an upgrade!
After watching a couple dozen videos about M1 Mac Mini benchmarks and the like, your simple real-world look into its capabilities is what has given me the confidence to go ahead and purchase one. You also get my thumbs up and subscription. Now I'm excited -- thanks :)
That’s great to hear! I hope it works out really well for you. I’m still loving mine!
I really loved this video, I was cracking up - bc every. time I edit in final cut and open up other stuff it goes sooooo slooooooooow, like a fat old dog not moving. I am going to buy my mac mini m1 today. CAN'T WAIT!!
Haha, good luck! I hope you enjoy your new pup!
Crazy Demo. Thank you. I just bought one with 16GB. Loving it so far..
Nice! Glad it’s working out for you. 🙌
Totally getting this for the family room PC
First off… that Aquabats poster in the background is a huge WIN 🏆
It ties the whole room together 😁
When the slim iMac machines started coming out years ago I decided to by one (mostly for the 27" display) and stop using laptops. I had much better performance with the iMac for sure and just like you mentioned I felt guilty for still having a fairly new laptop. I eventually went back to a laptop for the portability of it all. For the longest time the experience between laptop, mobile, and desktop across Apple devices was not super great, but they have made it a million times better. The amount of friction you have with moving between devices is so much lower now that he idea of having a dedicated M1 Mac Mini for my desktop work and a laptop for portability is SUPER enticing now. I may look into this with the next iteration of the M1 chip set.
Great review and awesome example of just how ridiculous you can get with the new chips.
Yes, the whole ecosystem is super fluid now. It’s so nice!
Your video is saving me a lot of money. I can't believe the performance you're getting out of a base-model Mac mini. I'm still not going to buy a base model (I just can't!), but I'm not going to spend a fortune for a high-end model, either. Thank you!
It's still going strong! The newer base model M2 is even more powerful and less expensive, so it's totally a great choice.
Same. I have the same 16” MBP and have to hidE it under my desk. I use a Shure SM7b with the gain turned down and that’s just enough avoid the fan noise.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who had to do the desk hiding trick 😁
I have the same setup. It’s so annoying, I’d suggest adding Turbo Boost Switcher Pro, it helps to turn off Turbo Boost to keep the CPU from boosting up and adding even more heat.
Has to be the i9. I have the 16" Base Model (i7) and I almost never hear the fans, especially not in everyday use and not even in Zoom.
I’ve had my doubts AFTER buying the base model Mac Mini M1, and thank God I bumped into this video, and reaffirmed my faith to my purchase! Great runthrough of real-life (sort of) use!
It's absolutely a great computer and has been working like a champ this whole year!
I was feeling the same way about purchasing the base m2 mini a few days ago. How has yours been working for you this past year?
The standard of punage is at the incredibly high levels that I have come to expect from Tom.
This kind of review appeals to me because I’m not really interested in the minutiae of technical specifications, I want to see how it performs in the kind of scenarios that I might potentially use it for.
I think it’s fair to say I’m fast becoming your number one “fan”.
In this case, I’m ok with a loud fan 😁
Becoming a fan of the Quiet fan ...
You are going to cost me some money. lol. This was such a great video. Good job, Tom.
One good reason I have heard for getting the 16GB version is to limit the amount of swapping to the internal SSD. Now no one knows how many writes the SSD will handle before it goes bad, so in this sense it makes sense to go for the 16GB. That will help prolong the life of the 256GB SSD.
Interesting point- I guess only time will tell. 🤔
Actually, buying a 16 gig model won't fix this at all. MacOS uses BSD-style memory management, meaning that it will write to the SSD even when physical memory is free (See: memory pressure). This isn't an issue on Linux or Windows, which virtualize their memory for greater efficiency and safety. Considering this BSD-styled memory management is baked in at a kernel level, I also doubt it will be patched out without a significant overhaul to how MacOS addresses memory.
Dial 2 yes, but with 8g and using several apps you will swap much more. The good/bad thing about the m1s is that the ssd is so fast you may not notice. Unfortunately, when the ssd has written enough it will die and take your mini with it. I recommend 16gb for anyone heavily utilizing the system. Ymmv, but as miraculous as the m1 systems are they don’t change the principles of the operating system.
@@roverdad 16 gigs will kill the computer even faster since it has a larger swapfile. MacOS is based on BSD, which will create a system partition equal to the size of the currently installed memory when setting up, and use that for swap. If you increase the amount of memory, you also increase the amount of swap being used, decreasing the size of your drive and halving the lifespan
I just ordered one with 16Gb of ram for video editing as my 2017 MacBook Pro is about to go to the moon and back with its fans. Super excited for it to come, it’ll be the first desktop computer I’ve personally owned myself
It’ll be a very nice upgrade! 😎
My favorite part was the awkward silence after the M&Ms joke.
Man I remember when you first started your channel inspired by Heather and you're killing it my man. Congrats :). Its all about the personality and you got it my man. Rock ON.
Thank you sir! It’s been quite the journey. 👍
Loved your review. Does more RAM help? Yes, if you have a specific video, photo workflow. And even then in seconds. Most will not. Performance is imperceptible between the two versions in regular usage. Apple hit a 10 with the M1s. No more fan noise. Powerful enough to do some hardcore multitasking. I have an 8 GB Mini and it runs circles around my other Macs. So glad I didn't buy a new Mac in the last few years, I would've been p**d after watching all of these reviews. Also, not worried about the swap. SSD endurance tests show most SSDs from years ago run hundreds and hundreds of Terabytes past their failure specs. Apple wouldn't be selling 8 GB versions if they were all just going to break in a year or two. And even if mine imploded I'd just go buy a new one. It was cheaper that my iPhone 12 Mini!! The speed, the silence, it's worth it, totally worth it. To think this is just the beginning?
I agree! If these things all started failing immediately, it wouldn’t be great for Apple. I appreciate your level-headed take.
Probably the first RUclipsr who advocates the lowest spec machine. This is the first video of yours I am ever watching so I don't know what kind of videos you make, but I assume you are not a typical gear review channel. All the tech channels always hawk the most expensive, the highest spec stuff which is almost always an overkill for an average consumer. Very informative review. I am not in the market for a M1 Mac yet but if I even am, I will give Mac Mini a try.
Thanks for the kind words! I normally focus on audio/video production stuff and things related to podcasting/streaming, but the computer is a super important part of that workflow 👍
@@tombuck I am actually into live streaming, so will be checking out your other videos. Thank you.
Apple isn't the first to bring ARM architecture to desktop computing, but they are certainly the first to get it right with M1. With the M1, we are getting both the power efficiency and performance, without needing to compromise on either aspect.
Best video on the Mac mini base model I've seen.
Thanks Brett! To take it even further, the other day my wife was using her base model M1 to play Final Fantasy on a dual monitor setup, edit in Final Cut, export a video, and have multiple browser windows open with no issues 🤯
I was a PC user and I just got a Mac Mini. Apple is delivering even on their Phones.
I love your monitor, I just got the M1 Mac mini loving it so quiet and fast.
Such a great computer! Glad you're enjoying it!
I just bought the Mac Mini 2 days ago. Can't wait for it to arrive. FInally made the switch from windows
I'm sure you'll love it!
You will not regret it.
@@dougscott188 i started using it yesterday. you were right. I absolutely love it. different experience from windows but its so much easier to use and the UI looks more polished.
@@tombuck Im using it now and I really love it. Best purchase i made. I toped up to 16 gb ram and for that price its still good value for money.
Great Review!The best computer i've ever owned. This lil beast will not let you down.
It hasn’t let me down yet! 🤞
4:34 "Ask your doctor if Hagbis will be right for you..."
I found your review on this Mac mini so much better than some other legit computer reviewers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you! I tried to just explain things form my point of view, so I’m glad it’s helpful. 👍
I was hoping you would talk about this soon!
Good timing then!
Fantastic video and review Tom. I had the 8GB RAM / 512 GB SSD M1 Mac Mini...I had a fraction of what you had open and I was getting a system error dialog saying that I needed to quit applications b/c I was out of memory. I returned that one and got the 16 GB RAM version. Same thing happened. Must have been a “me problem” b/c clearly you and others aren’t seeing anything like that. Thanks again for the video.
That's so strange, I wonder what the issue was. I didn't do anything special before this, this is just how everything works after being installed 🤷🏻♂️
The good thing about any amount of extra RAM is that modern operating systems aim to use all the RAM as cache when not otherwise in use, so your frequently accessed apps, data, and files are much more instantly readable when you have more RAM, and the SSD gets hit far less.
Much needed video for me to decide b/w 16g vs 8g... Thanks a lot from India
I'm so glad it helped! Hopefully you enjoy your new computer. I'm typing this on my Mini right now 👍
You should probably see a doctor about that Hagibis
What a relaxing,informative review. Good luck with this channel.
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words!
I kinda wish these came out Thursday nights. We need a shot game, for every pun/dad joke. Haha
You would be obliterated for Friday 😬
@@tombuck lol
Congrats on getting an M1! I'm loving my Mac Mini M1 16G/512G! They are BEASTS.
They really make everything so nice!
If Tom got it, Then ill get it because this Macbook pro of mine annoys me with that noise and it even restarts sometimes
The best M1 review I've watched by far! Great job!
Thank you! It means a lot to hear that!
I’ve really been trying to keep myself from buying this thing and you’re not helping 😂
Oh I’m not trying to help. 😉
😂 Same here
I just bought one on Amazon the other day for $599...yes under $600 ...crazy...I get it tomorrow 🤓
@@SuperMachead1 Wild.
So you're saying it's better than our 2013 MacBook Air? Fine. Fine. I'll go get it.
Tom this is literally an outside in marketing ad. Like I know that wasn't your intent but u identified our problems and boom here's my solution.
WHAT??? This is crazy! Max Yuryev should do (has done...? I don't think so...) a video on this. This is really incredible IMO. Even adding the monitor (how does the one you link to connect? USB to the Mini?) you're still coming out cheaper than most of the options I've seen. First time I've considered this unit. Thanks, Tom! You are so full of great content and info.
My display can connect v]either with USB C or HDMI, and I usually use the USB option and save the HDMI port for a second display/prompter when needed.
You definitely put MACimum effort in this video! Love it!
Nice.
I agree I thought the same thing. I am able to stream and edit and much more with the base mini. A good in between for me while I build out my Vmix Server
I can't hear your fans, cause my fans are so loud.... trying to hold out for next release.... Im on a PC and it is workkig right now but would like to get a mac to give finial cut a go and for adobe to update their software to work on the chip a little better
Final Cut running natively on the M1 is the best editing experience I’ve had. It just gets out of the way and lets you do your thing.
I normally don't comment on RUclips, but your videos are top-notch! I'm a new subscriber.
Wow, I really appreciate this! Thank you so much Peter, I appreciate the kind comment. 🙏
@@tombuck Very welcome! FYI, thanks to this video, I just picked up the Mac mini to use as my streaming device :)
Great video man...sadly, your experience has not been mine at all. All I have is regret in buying one. In fact, to give a ton of credit to Apple, they’ve agreed to allow me to return it because of my issues. In short, final cut editor here...all I get is 2-3 crashes per hour that Apple can’t identify and the way I edit (proxies only and lots of effects) grinds this computer to a halt. Apple even told me over the phone that if you are pushing the limits of a loaded 16” MBP or 27” iMac, then you’ll bog down this computer too and that has been my experience. I only leave this comment here for video editing “power users” that may be considering a purchase.
Awesome video as usual
I'm gonna go broke watching your videos. You're just that convincing..lol
Hey, at least this is the cheapest option 😬
Thank you! Great demo. I'm a Musician and going to be working with Logic Pro and Final Cut, just debating between the Mac Mini vs the Laptop with the M1
It's a tough call. I'm definitely excited to see whatever the rumored 14" MacBook turns out to be. Also, just a heads up, double check Logic's performance on the M1. U've had no issues with audio editing on mine, but I feel like I read somewhere that some apps weren't fully compatible yet.
launch itself into orbit🤣 very honestly excalty that i have been saying that to my brother about my laptop 🤣
Loving your real world review approach 👍🏼
Thank you! It’s always tough to determine what specs actually mean.
@@tombuck No doubt and not just specs, but sometimes also reliability and that sort of things. Good review as always!
I'm really starting to regret buying a maxed out 2019 MacBook Pro 16"...
That makes two of us
By far the best review I have ever seen. I'm going to grab this one this year. thanks a ton Tom for this review
I'm really happy it was helpful! The 16gb is a good choice if you have the budget, but the 8gb has worked fine for me (I'm using it right now!)
Your dad jokes kill me 😂😂
This is the one that I wanted to watch. Thanks.
Hopefully it was helpful!
Of course the power in the Mac Mini doesn’t have to be mini, because the Mac Mini is not supposed to be a downgraded miniature Mac, but rather just a regular iMac without a screen for people, who already have a screen at home! Lol
Thank you Tom! Very informative as always! Same here, my 2017 MacBook Pro (16Gb Rams) frustrates me at the moment. Not the noise, but the rendering takes all the juice out of this laptop and I'm on the edge of getting the M1 instead. Plus my MacBook is docked 100% of the time.
The M1 is a total game changer. I'm not sure when Apple will release the next version, but I'm sure that will be even crazier. It seems like the biggest limited factor currently is how many i/o ports the chip can support.
"would you do this on a regular basis?" yes and then some! Though this is why I am sooooo excited about the upcoming proline!
opens wallet and buys M1 mac mini any way ;)
i sold my MBP16 pro and bought an Air M1 und Mac Mini A1 … best choice ever. the MBP fan noise, heat and battery life drives me the past 16 month complete crazy.
It’s such a step up!
This video gave me anxiety
These computers are madness. I just picked up an M1 Pro for grading a project. It can play 8k Redcode Raw at 8:1 back with 0 stuttering at full resolution on a 4k Davinci timeline. Certainly a step up from my old 2015 Intel Pro.
Crazy right?! I haven't played around much with Resolve yet, but I've heard great things about its performance on the M1.
@@tombuck Luckily it is one the apps that has been very well optimized for Silicon. Good to know since it is the main program I use. I heard great things, but I can say from experience it delivers! Amazing machine. Apple has really become more than a "glorified" student or work computer!
Least expensive and most powerful, good said. And it is a good note that 8Gb is more than enough for Mac, but I have 32Gb for PC and it is less than enough. I looks like Apple went ahead for a century.
regarding the macbook sound, all you need to do is open the backplate and carefully vacuum the dust that has caught up. it then works super silent. has done wonders for me
Mine with the i9 has been like this since it was new. The processor runs super warm and really kicks in the fans. I always keep my computers free of dust 👍
Crazy to see this uploaded just last week. I just purchased the exact same computer probably around the exact same time as you. Of course, I agree - it's a real "wow" experience. Before, I had a 2017 5k iMac and a 2015 MacBook Pro (I couldn't give up the ports 🤷♂️). It's just astonishing how much of a night and day difference it is, and it costs a small fraction of what I paid for those other Macs.
My mind is still blown, to be honest. But I'm not arguing!
Interesting, I was actually considering maybe a 2015-2019 imac over the Mini. So you would go with the mini for sure over even a higher spec-d imac/macbook that is a couple years old
I bought the base model purely to run Logic Pro but since then I’ve bought Final cut and the Mac mini is now my main machine for production project’s, I literally only use Windows for gaming, the Mini is an amazing machine
That's basically my story- I bought it for one thing and then it became all the things.
Hello Tom, really huge thank you for this content, i will repeat others but it is definitely the most informative and providing most real life experience material which opened my eyes for "only" 8GB of ram situation, will go for it as you have done with base model plus external drive. All the best!
I have also some problem with my 2019 macbook pro with 2.4 GHZ intel i5 - it's soo hot even just watching youtube on Safari. I'm considering to buy m1 mac mini for gaming. I'm convinced by this video!
It's definitely worth it, I love mine and ended up selling my MacBook since I pretty much stopped using it after getting this computer.
Boom! Another great video Tom. Keep it up.
Thank you!
Great Review Tom! I agree, the M1 macs are awesome, I purchased the Macbook pro 13 inch M1 and love it, it's the first time I've purchased the base model of an apple product, and super happy!
Me too! Base models are awesome now.
And here in South Africa they start at over $800 for the base model. Only upgrade available is to a 512GB SSD, no RAM upgrade option.
Best m1 mac video I have watched till now❤
Thank you!
I have already purchased on, now I am planning on a second. I'll wait for the next release.
This has been one of the best "practical" use of the New Mac Mini M1 and the base model. Your video just matches my ADHD on a PC... Great video!
I'm really glad to hear that! 😁
It's a pretty darn awesome computer.
@@tombuckI write and record music at home, so its going to be a great addition to my recording stable. Your video was great, so subbing and clicking then bell. :)
Hope your week is awesome. Thank you again!