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M2 Mac mini vs. M2 MacBook Pro 16” - Specs Comparison

Here is a comparison between the specifications of the M2 Mac mini and M2 MacBook Pro 16”, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.

By Conor Banett

January 26, 2024 06:08 am

M2 Mac mini vs. M2 MacBook Pro 16”

The 2023 M2 Mac mini features the Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M2 (8C, 10G) up to 12-core Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) with the boost speed up to 3.50 GHz. While the 2023 M2 MacBook Pro 16” features the Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 12-core Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) up to 12-core Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) with the boost speed up to 3.70 GHz.

If you want to know more what's the difference between the M2 Mac mini (2023) and the 16.2″ M2 MacBook Pro 16” (2023), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

M2 Mac mini vs. M2 MacBook Pro 16”: Specs Comparison

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Key Features
What's new	More affordable, starting at just $599. For a hundred dollars less, you get a base model of Mac mini with an M2 (8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores) chip, 8GB of unified memory, and a 256GB SSD. Supports up to three displays. The new M2 Pro Mac mini can simultaneously output up to three displays with two 6K@60Hz and one 4K@60Hz. Improvements: Supports larger unified memory capacity of up to 24GB. Uses faster LPDDR5 memory. The headphone jack now supports high-impedance headphones. Comes with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Shipped with macOS Ventura. M2 Pro Mac mini exclusive features: New 185W built-in power supply. Supports larger unified memory capacity of up to 32GB. Supports up to 200GB/s of memory bandwidth. Supports up to three display outputs. It supports the latest HDMI version 2.1, which can output up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@240Hz.	New M2 Pro and M2 Max. The new M2 processors deliver up to 20% CPU and 30% GPU better performance than the previous M1 Pro and M1 Max. The new chip also supports a larger memory capacity, up to 96GB of unified RAM. Supports 8K at 60Hz. The new 16-inch MacBook Pro has an HDMI 2.1 port that connects an 8K monitor or TV at a 60Hz refresh rate. It also supports a very smooth 240Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution. Better battery life of up to 22 hours. The M2 processors are even more efficient than the M1. For the same 100-watt-hour battery, the new M2 MacBook Pro 16 lasts up to 22 hours of movie playback or 15 hours of wireless web browsing. Welcome improvements. Here is a list of what's new and what improvements the 16-inch M2 MacBook Pro has over its previous generation: Supports the latest Wi-Fi 6E. Supports Bluetooth 5.3 technology. Supports up to 96GB of unified memory. Shipped with macOS Ventura.
What's missing	Non-Pro M2 chips are still limited to two displays. To have a Mac mini with three monitors set up, you will need a model with an M2 Pro chip. The M2 chip supports only up to two display outputs simultaneously, with one 5K@60Hz and one 4K@60Hz.	No Bootcamp support. You can't install and run Windows 10/11 using Bootcamp on the new M2 chip. Virtualization is the only solution you can run the Windows OS on the new Macbook devices. No eGPU support. The Thunderbolt 4 ports on the 16-inch M2 MacBook Pro don't support external Thunderbolt-enabled graphics processors (eGPUs).

Availability	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Released	2023	2023
Release Info	Announced on January 17, 2023. Available on January 24, 2023.	Announced on January 17, 2023. Available on January 24, 2023.
Pricing	$599 M2, 8C CPU, 10C GPU, 8GB, 256GB $799 M2, 8C CPU, 10C GPU, 8GB, 512GB $1,299 M2 Pro, 10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB, 512GB $1,599 M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 16GB, 512GB $1,999 M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 512GB $2,199 M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 1TB $2,599 M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 2TB $3,199 M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 2TB $4,399 M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 8TB $4,499 M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 8TB, 10GbE	$2,499 M2 Pro 12-Core CPU 19-Core GPU 16GB 512GB $2,699 M2 Pro 12-Core CPU 19-Core GPU 16GB 1TB $3,299 M2 Max 12-Core CPU 30-Core GPU 32GB 1TB $3,899 M2 Max 12-Core CPU 38-Core GPU 64GB 1TB $4,299 M2 Max 12-Core CPU 38-Core GPU 64GB 2TB $4,899 M2 Max 12-Core CPU 38-Core GPU 64GB 4TB $6,099 M2 Max 12-Core CPU 38-Core GPU 64GB 8TB $6,499 M2 Max 12-Core CPU 38-Core GPU 96GB 8TB

Display	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Size		16.2 Inches
Info		Liquid Retina XDR display 16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;10 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) Up to 1000 nits sustained (full-screen) brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio Color 1 billion colors Wide color (P3) True Tone technology Refresh rates ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz Fixed refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48.00Hz, 50.00Hz, 59.94Hz, 60.00Hz

Exterior	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Size Comparison
Dimensions	7.75” x 7.75” x 1.41” (197 mm x 197 mm x 35.8 mm)	Height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm) Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm) Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)
Weight	2.6 lbs. (1.18 kg) M2 2.8 lbs. (1.28 kg) M2 Pro	4.7 pounds (2.15 kg) M2 Pro models. 4.8 pounds (2.16 kg) M2 Max models.
Colors	Silver	Space GraySilver
Keyboard and Trackpad		Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement Touch ID Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Internal Specs	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Processor	Apple M2 (8C, 10G) 8 cores, 8 threads, 2.42 → 3.48 GHz, Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G) 10 cores, 10 threads, 2.42 → 3.50 GHz, Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) 12 cores, 12 threads, 2.42 → 3.50 GHz,	Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) 12 cores, 12 threads, 2.42 → 3.50 GHz, Apple M2 Max (12C, 30G) 12 cores, 12 threads, 2.42 → 3.70 GHz, Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) 12 cores, 12 threads, 2.42 → 3.70 GHz,
Integrated Graphics	Apple M2 (8C, 10G) Apple M2 iGPU 10 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores, Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G) Apple M2 Pro iGPU 16 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores, Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) Apple M2 Pro iGPU 19 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores,	Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) Apple M2 Pro iGPU 19 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores, Apple M2 Max (12C, 30G) Apple M2 Max iGPU 30 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores, Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) Apple M2 Max iGPU 38 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores,
Memory	8GB16GB unified memory. Configurable to 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB Unified Memory
Storage	256GB512GB SSD Configurable to 8TB	512GB1TB2TB4TB8TB SSD

Connectivity	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Wi-Fi	802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6E wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible	802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology	Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
Ethernet	10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Configuration up to 10 Gbs

Battery	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Size		100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life		Up to 15 hours of wireless web Up to 22 hours of Apple TV app movie playback
Power Supply	150W built-in power supply M2 185W built-in power supply M2 Pro	140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable.

Software	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
OS	Shipped with macOS Ventura	Shipped with macOS Ventura
Built-in Apps	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player

Camera & Audio	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Camera		1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video.
Audio	Built-in speaker 3.5mm headphone jack HDMI port supports multichannel audio output	High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers Wide stereo sound Support for spatial audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Misc	M2 Mac mini	M2 MacBook Pro 16”
Sensors		Touch ID sensor
Security		Touch ID sensor Apple T2 Security Chip
In the box	Mac mini Power cord	16‑inch MacBook Pro 140W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
Warranty	Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.	Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
More	M2 Mac mini: video supports Simultaneously supports up to two displays: One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C HDMI 2.0 display video output Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz M2 Pro Mac mini: video supports Simultaneously supports up to three displays: Up to three displays: Two displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI Up to two displays: One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI One display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI Thunderbolt 4 digital video output Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C HDMI display video output Support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz	Display Supports M2 Pro Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and: Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI One external display supported at 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display at 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI M2 Max Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and: Up to four external displays: Up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI Up to three external displays: Up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI Thunderbolt 4 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C HDMI digital video output Support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz