This will be my first Apple computer. Have been waiting like 1 1/2 years for this! I was going to buy the M1 originally and then heard rumors of an M2 version, which got delayed...and delayed...and delayed...and now it's finally here 🙌🏻 glad I waited too. $100 cheaper 🤷🏻♂️
If you look up max tech’s channel, he goes thru the performance levels of each one too! Definitely worth checking it out to see which model you should get 🤘🏽
Thank you so so so much for this. I'm moving to Mac for my filmmaking journey and was worried about handling my 4k raw files and wow this has put me at ease!
Thank you Justine for actually testing the actual base model as all other creators were testing the m2 max mini models. Majority of the people buying this thing would feel obligated to upgrade when the base model is more than adequate.
Ahhh man i'm excited; I don't do video editing but i work for a branding company that works on alot of graphic designing; Decided to upgrade from an All-In-One Windows PC of 2017 (so pretty old) and ordered the Mac Mini M2 (didnt' get the pro chip), 24gb ram and 1tb ssd so that's exciting; technically, i would have the full apple setup, iphone, watch, ipad, mac, mac mini, hoping it can find good efficent ways from the mac mini to iphone for files, and photos and messages so i'm very excited for it to arrive
I am using a mac mini from 2012 that is still working okay enough and I am planning to get the m2 mac mini this year sometime. I do have a gaming pc but its honestly not too powerful. I honestly think this might be my main computer soon switching over to mac os.
I currently have a 2018 MacBook Pro hooked up to a Thunderbolt Display. This video makes me glad I ordered the M2 Mac Mini and Studio Display, can’t wait to get it! I also ended up getting a refurbished M1 Mac Mini from Apple for $422 with a veterans discount. I think it was around $460 without the discount, it’s definitely a good deal if you can find it in stock!
@@brentdennison176 Looks awesome, I got the one with the height adjustment. I’ll probably keep it for a very long time and just change the Mac Mini every few years.
8K HEVC (H.265) 4:2:2 10bit? Wow! Way more impressive than 12x 8K ProRes. And I'm planning for a specced up M2 Pro! Maybe I shouldn't add too much options.
Just got the Mac mini M2 and the MacBook pro m2 14inch . I really like both of them. I had a 2012 iMac that was really slow and freezing up so I took money out of my savings account and went to the apple store and bought it. The Mac mini is so fast compared to the old computer. So is the MacBook Pro which I use to DJ with. I have the Mac mini connected to an LG monitor 27 inch.
Hi 👋🏻 iJustine! Helpful video drop. I am looking to move away from the all in one iMac to the Mac Pro M2, which model did you buy? and could you suggest a few amazing long term screens? Thanks 🙏
Justine, I watched your video and have to ask, how can you go from three monitors to one? Do you plan to stick with just the one monitor? Are you able to add the two additional monitors to the new mac Mini? Can't sleep thinking about this.
Justine, you a such a Weirdo! Who else smells the Mac Mini on the Review?!? I'm '84, too and this is your Last year with 3 on the front :) Time past so fast these days, but... it is what it is! Keep going, Girl, with positivity and love for technology - we'll see you on the other side!
I didn't read through all the comment so this may have been addressed before: Your tagline states "M2 Pro Mac Mini" but you reviewed the base model M2 Mac mini.
I've been considering upgrading to the 16 gb model but if this is how well the base model runs then I feel like it's probably not worth the extra $200, I don't think I'm ever going to edit anything more than 4K footage anyway Update: I bought the 8gb one yesterday, haven't tried it out yet but let's see if that decision ends up biting me in the ass
If you want to have it for a while 16gb of ram would help ensure it lasts longer due to the ssd memory swap with only 8gb. Im going to get the M2 with 16gb of ram and maybe 512 gb if 256gb transfer speeds are much slower because of the single nand channel
Transfer speed concerns are overblown at this moment. Definitely want to learn more the validity of 8 GBvs. 16GB and long lasting concerns for memory swap.
@@somtrip transfer speeds definitely matter for anyone who transfers large files. I have a samsung 990 pro nvme and i wouldn’t want an extremely fast nvme to be limited by the mac mini.
Question - Can anyone clarify if she is testing the base model "M2 & 8GB Ram & 256 Storage"? The way that was able to handle the 8K video really left me wondering.
Awesome thank you!!! I need to know where you got all the Pink??? I too must have all the pink!! (Chair, light behind monitor?, mouse pad??) all loook sooooo amazing!!! LOVE it!!
Hi, Justine! Such a great video!❤ I would really love to see a comparison video of the Mac Pro and the Mac Studio to see if the super expensive Mac is still worth it.🤔❤
Are you sure that this is the entry level Mac Mini M2 with 8Gb Unified Memory and 256 Gb SSD? I have watched other RUclipsrs who weren't that impressed with the video editing capabilities. They had to lower the quality of the video and even then it wasn't running smoothly.
I'd like to see the comparison when exporting from FCP, Davinci, and Premiere with the M2 Mac MIni, M2 Mac Pro, and Studio. I have the Mac Mini M1. I think it's worth the upgrade if I went with the M2 Mini
Trade in your m1 Mac mini and you can probably chip away a few hundred off the already great price of the m2 mini. Smart move if you could use the extra power and performance Side note: I see so many people clown on apple for making there products the prices that they are but in comparison to the other company and competitors, their trade in program if you go straight to apple is the best
I'm most definitely gonna to get one for my everyday use at home and waiting for the 15" MBA. Justine... What brand of computer chair is that you have?
Currently looking to switch from my iMac 21 inch 2019 to this. Would the m2 with 16 gb ram be sufficient for intensive graphic games or would it be better to use the m2 pro?
Great product for productivity. Justine this review vlog, it's feels like I am there in your studio in 4k quality, really wow quality. Justine nice outfit, pretty colour. Thanks for the tour. Camera team doing great job. Chill greetings 😇✨
This got the M2 chip before the iMac. I hope they don’t forget to upgrade the chips on the iMacs. Even the iPad Pro has got the M2 chip before the M1 iMac… 🫠 🖥️
I think at this point we can safely say the “iMac” is pretty much not coming back. Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro all allow you to be versatile with your needs.
just a thought, does ijustine ever criticize apple products? say she doesn't like a product or something, that could be improved on? or is everything from apple is perfect? just curious... i know mkhbd loves apple products, but he does criticize here and there, the most recent being apple iphone 14 camera, and the m2 13 in macbook pro.. but does ijustine ever criticize apple a little bit, or is that like a big no no
just wrote my favorite german apple-tech-youtubers and told them they made everything wrong the last years.... they have to smell the products quality 😂
This will be my first Apple computer. Have been waiting like 1 1/2 years for this! I was going to buy the M1 originally and then heard rumors of an M2 version, which got delayed...and delayed...and delayed...and now it's finally here 🙌🏻 glad I waited too. $100 cheaper 🤷🏻♂️
Same. I hope i can play some games tho
If you look up max tech’s channel, he goes thru the performance levels of each one too! Definitely worth checking it out to see which model you should get 🤘🏽
@Scripto ha yeah with how many delays the M2 Mac Mini had we won't see the M3 version for another 3 years.
@@wonrei Sure it will but its productivity specs kill.
As a web developer I use Chrome like 30 tabs at the same time. Mac mini M2 is definitely my next machine
Thank you so so so much for this. I'm moving to Mac for my filmmaking journey and was worried about handling my 4k raw files and wow this has put me at ease!
2:45 look how neat the setup looks! Can’t wait for mine! 🤩
How about trying your luck and win some crazy free giveaways on Super RC’s channel right now!
@@espirituvalentino no
The value you get from mac minis these days are insane!
Thank you Justine for actually testing the actual base model as all other creators were testing the m2 max mini models. Majority of the people buying this thing would feel obligated to upgrade when the base model is more than adequate.
This time Apple is really being affordable like for real this can replace 80% of the pc builds
Exactly
It is very affordable for someone in the budget around 700$ . It also uses less power than the PC'S
@@minjincute you need a plugin called wine to play it though
@@minjincute that’s not what Mac’s were made to do, that’s what $2000 gaming pc’s were made to do 😮
Absolutely
This is a great video where Justine excels in choosing her music. Neon Lights Neon Dreams is the perfect track for setting up the Mac mini.
Justine, I love how you are playing sneaky Sasquatch on the Mac mini and I’m over here playin it on my ✨Apple TV 4K ✨
the good thing about this is that you can carry the mac mini anywhere and plug it into any monitor and have the same data saved
Seriously impressive stuff from an entry-level Mac. 😎
Is she testing the 8gb version here?
@@PantalonesFrescos yes
@Apple 👏
What's the configuration of the mac mini you're testing? That's snappy.
Ahhh man i'm excited; I don't do video editing but i work for a branding company that works on alot of graphic designing;
Decided to upgrade from an All-In-One Windows PC of 2017 (so pretty old) and ordered the Mac Mini M2 (didnt' get the pro chip), 24gb ram and 1tb ssd
so that's exciting; technically, i would have the full apple setup, iphone, watch, ipad, mac, mac mini, hoping it can find good efficent ways from the mac mini to iphone for files, and photos and messages so i'm very excited for it to arrive
Hi Justine!! Two videos in one day!!
I am using a mac mini from 2012 that is still working okay enough and I am planning to get the m2 mac mini this year sometime. I do have a gaming pc but its honestly not too powerful. I honestly think this might be my main computer soon switching over to mac os.
Great video, still happy with my M1 16GB 1 TB Mac mini, would like the extra usbc ports on the M2 Pro.
"The barrier for entry is really low now." that hit deep...
Your specifications of the Mac mini m2 pls
Just love that new computer (book, car, etc.) smell!
I want both. An M2 mini for the music studio, and an M2 14 inch Pro for the photography
The title of this video should be, “NEW M2 MAC MINI! Small, but surprisingly powerful!
What configuration is the Mac Mini?
I currently have a 2018 MacBook Pro hooked up to a Thunderbolt Display. This video makes me glad I ordered the M2 Mac Mini and Studio Display, can’t wait to get it!
I also ended up getting a refurbished M1 Mac Mini from Apple for $422 with a veterans discount. I think it was around $460 without the discount, it’s definitely a good deal if you can find it in stock!
The studio display is my favorite product from last year. Seriously no regrets!
@@brentdennison176 Looks awesome, I got the one with the height adjustment. I’ll probably keep it for a very long time and just change the Mac Mini every few years.
Yes, love the sneaky Sasquatch gameplay!!!
8K HEVC (H.265) 4:2:2 10bit? Wow! Way more impressive than 12x 8K ProRes. And I'm planning for a specced up M2 Pro! Maybe I shouldn't add too much options.
Could you hear the fan? Did the m2 get hot or warm to the touch? Apple are having overheating issues with the m2 chip on Mac air.
Just got the Mac mini M2 and the MacBook pro m2 14inch . I really like both of them. I had a 2012 iMac that was really slow and freezing up so I took money out of my savings account and went to the apple store and bought it. The Mac mini is so fast compared to the old computer. So is the MacBook Pro which I use to DJ with. I have the Mac mini connected to an LG monitor 27 inch.
So this one is with 8GB ram and 256 GB SSD??? What are the Specs???
Would the basic one or the pro be better for being a gaming youtuber?
The base model replaced my 800 bucks gaming oc runs way better and it's silent! I love it
Hi 👋🏻 iJustine! Helpful video drop. I am looking to move away from the all in one iMac to the Mac Pro M2, which model did you buy? and could you suggest a few amazing long term screens? Thanks 🙏
Was that a 16GB or 8GB M2 mini?
8 probably
Mac can do everything windows can do including saving “One Drive” documents directly into a folder right?
Is your M2 Mac mini 8GB or 16GB RAM?
I’m currently too.
She said it was the cheapest model, so that would mean the 8GB one.
I was shocked by the start of the video, sooooooooooo gooooooood 0:00
You should try to play Apex Legends on your Mac, mini to see how it plays on their iJustine
how is the base model SSD speeds did they do the same thing as the other m2 chips and cripple the ssd speeds with only one 256gb chip vs 2 128 chips?
Justine, I watched your video and have to ask, how can you go from three monitors to one? Do you plan to stick with just the one monitor? Are you able to add the two additional monitors to the new mac Mini? Can't sleep thinking about this.
Justine, you a such a Weirdo! Who else smells the Mac Mini on the Review?!?
I'm '84, too and this is your Last year with 3 on the front :) Time past so fast these days, but... it is what it is!
Keep going, Girl, with positivity and love for technology - we'll see you on the other side!
been watching this every single day since i ordered the mac mini love you justine
Can we test the Bluetooth range? I know previous version had some shortcomings.
Thank you so much, you've just saved me hundreds now that I see I really don't need the M2 Pro Mac Mini
I didn't read through all the comment so this may have been addressed before: Your tagline states "M2 Pro Mac Mini" but you reviewed the base model M2 Mac mini.
Noticed that too... bummer
Thank you for this. This video answered a lot of questions inn my head. Great vid!
I've been considering upgrading to the 16 gb model but if this is how well the base model runs then I feel like it's probably not worth the extra $200, I don't think I'm ever going to edit anything more than 4K footage anyway
Update: I bought the 8gb one yesterday, haven't tried it out yet but let's see if that decision ends up biting me in the ass
If you want to have it for a while 16gb of ram would help ensure it lasts longer due to the ssd memory swap with only 8gb. Im going to get the M2 with 16gb of ram and maybe 512 gb if 256gb transfer speeds are much slower because of the single nand channel
Transfer speed concerns are overblown at this moment. Definitely want to learn more the validity of 8 GBvs. 16GB and long lasting concerns for memory swap.
@@somtrip transfer speeds definitely matter for anyone who transfers large files. I have a samsung 990 pro nvme and i wouldn’t want an extremely fast nvme to be limited by the mac mini.
Question - Can anyone clarify if she is testing the base model "M2 & 8GB Ram & 256 Storage"? The way that was able to handle the 8K video really left me wondering.
@@AmmanH199 she said at the end of the video that it was the base model
The thing I was most excited about this video is to see the face of Tyler again. But gosh darn, Justine didn't put him on the video 😂
Awesome thank you!!!
I need to know where you got all the Pink??? I too must have all the pink!! (Chair, light behind monitor?, mouse pad??) all loook sooooo amazing!!! LOVE it!!
It's instant!! That is insane!!!
Kid you not, I yelled at how quickly Photoshop opened. Don't think I've EVER seen an Adobe Creative app open that fast. Wow...
So when is your fragrance line with “new Mac smell” launching?
Hi, Justine! Such a great video!❤ I would really love to see a comparison video of the Mac Pro and the Mac Studio to see if the super expensive Mac is still worth it.🤔❤
As you can see….she had the Mac studio on her desk. I don’t really think she is using that Mac Pro anymore.
@@Tvj_films8452 Obviously, she is not🙄 It is not what I said… I just wanted to see a comparison…
What camera setup are you using? I was taken aback by the clarity!
May I know you Mac mini M2 spec? How many RAM and SSD thanks.
Came to comments for this. I didn’t see the configuration this one.
She said the base model, so 8 GB ram and 256 GB ssd
@@GreatOutdoors1 thanks. I missed that.
That vertical monitor is awesome
Are you sure that this is the entry level Mac Mini M2 with 8Gb Unified Memory and 256 Gb SSD? I have watched other RUclipsrs who weren't that impressed with the video editing capabilities. They had to lower the quality of the video and even then it wasn't running smoothly.
Hi @ijustine I was just going to ask, was there any special configuration done? Or this this just basic configuration off the site?
I'd like to see the comparison when exporting from FCP, Davinci, and Premiere with the M2 Mac MIni, M2 Mac Pro, and Studio. I have the Mac Mini M1. I think it's worth the upgrade if I went with the M2 Mini
Trade in your m1 Mac mini and you can probably chip away a few hundred off the already great price of the m2 mini. Smart move if you could use the extra power and performance
Side note: I see so many people clown on apple for making there products the prices that they are but in comparison to the other company and competitors, their trade in program if you go straight to apple is the best
Lol i got my 2018 intel Mac mini right after watching IJustine’s review…..I guess it’s time to upgrade after 5 years 😂
Hey Justine! Do you think you can do a review of the sony walkman NW-A306 and NW-ZX707?
I'm most definitely gonna to get one for my everyday use at home and waiting for the 15" MBA. Justine... What brand of computer chair is that you have?
Currently looking to switch from my iMac 21 inch 2019 to this. Would the m2 with 16 gb ram be sufficient for intensive graphic games or would it be better to use the m2 pro?
I just bought a monitor and keyboard and mouse so I can buy this glad I look at this review 🙌🏾
Is this the base model or an upgraded version?
silver and barbie pink is such a good combo
What config you have?
This is not the M2 Pro. The Pro version have 4 Thunderbolt-4 ports. This is the base version with only 2 Thunderbolt-4 ports.
No mention of slower SSD read write?
Thank you for demoing the lower one we all can’t have the $1299 one
question: how many apple devices do you have connected to you Apple account?
Hi Justine, thanks a lot for the unboxing. What about the noise of the Macmini ? Could you tell us ?
lol Justine smelling things out of the book like Austin Evans now!!😂😂
I have $2000. Is it recommended to take the highest-spec Mac Mini or go to Mac Studio? what do you think ?
nice pink cables 💓
Cool! Which case are you using in your iPhone??
Love it!! Love the pink microphone!! Where can I get it? Please!! 😂❤❤
is that mac mini m2 pro worth getting it in may 2024?
Great product for productivity. Justine this review vlog, it's feels like I am there in your studio in 4k quality, really wow quality. Justine nice outfit, pretty colour. Thanks for the tour. Camera team doing great job. Chill greetings 😇✨
Do you still have your Mac Pro?
What mouse and keyboard are you using? I know that mouse is not an Apple Magic Mouse.
Hi Justine can you do a video on the Apple HomePod
This got the M2 chip before the iMac. I hope they don’t forget to upgrade the chips on the iMacs. Even the iPad Pro has got the M2 chip before the M1 iMac… 🫠 🖥️
I don't think they'll forget
@@iJustine Probably waiting for M3
Would be nice to know what the specs of your review unit are!
What were the specs on your test unit?
Why does the title say M2 Pro if this is the base M2 model?
The Mac Mini is so powerful for the price!
EXCUSE ME WERE DID YOU THE 8K CAMRA ....,..BECAUSE ITS AWSOME! KEEP IT UP HAVE A NICE DAY
What do you do with the M1 computers if you get the M2. Just keep them? Do you ever sell older devices
Why didn't you test exporting the project? 😥😥😥
I think at this point we can safely say the “iMac” is pretty much not coming back. Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro all allow you to be versatile with your needs.
just a thought, does ijustine ever criticize apple products? say she doesn't like a product or something, that could be improved on? or is everything from apple is perfect? just curious... i know mkhbd loves apple products, but he does criticize here and there, the most recent being apple iphone 14 camera, and the m2 13 in macbook pro..
but does ijustine ever criticize apple a little bit, or is that like a big no no
Nice informative video. I also like the minimalist looking setup.
justine u look FABULOUS in this video omg
What m2 mini is that? 16ram? 512 gig?
Nice video iJ!
how do you get the new macs early? Does apple send them to you?
I will eventually get myself a Mac Mini, though probably won't be able to get myself one until the next version!
just wrote my favorite german apple-tech-youtubers and told them they made everything wrong the last years.... they have to smell the products quality 😂
Hey Justine, question, does the M2 (non pro chip) support dual 5K monitors aka 2 Studio Displays via thunderbolt?
I’m debating between the m2 pro Mac mini and the m2 pro 14” MacBook Pro. The mini may be the choice.
the New M2 Mac Mini looks cool