M1 Mac mini vs. M2 MacBook Pro 14” - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the M1 Mac mini and M2 MacBook Pro 14”, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.
The 2020 M1 Mac mini features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 (8C, 8G) with a clock speed of 3.20 GHz. While the 2023 M2 MacBook Pro 14” features the Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 10-core Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G) up to 12-core Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) with the boost speed up to 3.70 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the M1 Mac mini (2020) and the 14.2″ M2 MacBook Pro 14” (2023), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
M1 Mac mini vs. M2 MacBook Pro 14”: Specs Comparison
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it ![]() M1 Mac mini | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it ![]() M2 MacBook Pro 14” | |
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Availability | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Released | 2020 | 2023 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Display | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 14.2 Inches | |
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Exterior | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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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) |
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Colors | Silver | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Internal Specs | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB Unified Memory |
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| 512GB1TB2TB4TB8TB SSD |
Connectivity | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology |
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10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Battery | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 70 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply |
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Software | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Ventura |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | |
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Misc | M1 Mac mini | M2 MacBook Pro 14” |
Sensors | Touch ID sensor | |
Security | Touch ID sensor | |
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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 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 | Video Support
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