Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2017) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and MacBook Pro 15” (2017) 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 15” (2017) features the 45W 7th Generation Intel Kaby Lake quad-core Intel Core i7-7700HQ up to quad-core Intel Core i7-7920HQ with the boost speed up to 4.10 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and the 15.4″ MacBook Pro 15” (2017) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2017): Specs Comparison
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Availability | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Released | 2020 | 2017 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on June 5th, 2018 |
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Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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Mac mini Apple M1 chip 8GB Memory 256GB SSD MGNR3LL/A (Renewed) By Apple
$629.00 |
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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
$1,085.95 |
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Intel Core i5 2.5GHz / 16GB DDR3 Memory / 1TB SSHD (Solid State Hybrid) Drive/USB 2.0 / Thunderbolt (Renewed) By Apple
$399.00 |
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MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Price | ||
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2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$639.99 Was: $749.00 |
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Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM 1TB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$799.99 |
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Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.9 GHz Quad Core i7 (15 inches, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$749.99 |
Display | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
Size | 15.4 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Dimensions | 7.7” x 7.7” x 1.4” (197 mm x 197 mm x 36 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports |
| Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Discrete Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 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 15” (2017) |
Size | 76 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
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 15” (2017) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2017) |
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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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Mac mini Apple M1 chip 8GB Memory 256GB SSD MGNR3LL/A (Renewed) By Apple
$629.00 |
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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
$1,085.95 |
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Apple Mac Mini Desktop Intel Core i5 2.5GHz / 16GB DDR3 Memory / 1TB SSHD (Solid State Hybrid) Drive/USB 2.0 / Thunderbolt (Renewed) By Apple
$399.00 |
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MacBook Pro 15” (2017) Price | ||
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2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$639.99 Was: $749.00 |
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Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM 1TB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$799.99 |
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Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.9 GHz Quad Core i7 (15 inches, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$749.99 |
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