Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 with a clock speed of 3.20 GHz. While the MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) features the 15W 8th Generation Intel Coffee Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-8257U up to quad-core Intel Core i7-8557U with the boost speed up to 4.50 GHz.
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Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3): Specs Comparison
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Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on June 27th, 2019 |
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Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,089.95 |
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,299.00 |
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Apple Mac Mini M1 Chip (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - (2020) - Z12N000G0 By Apple
$893.94 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m) By Apple
$19.00 |
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Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$59.00 |
Display | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size Comparison | ||
Dimensions | 7.7” x 7.7” x 1.4” (197 mm x 197 mm x 36 mm) |
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Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports |
| Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Memory |
| 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 128GB256GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet |
10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Battery | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Security |
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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, 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 | Video Support
| Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,089.95 |
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Late 2020 By Apple
$1,299.00 |
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Apple Mac Mini M1 Chip (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - (2020) - Z12N000G0 By Apple
$893.94 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2019, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m) By Apple
$19.00 |
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Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$59.00 |
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