Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and MacBook Pro 15” (2019) 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” (2019) features the 45W 9th Generation Intel Coffee Lake 6-core Intel Core i7-9750H up to 8-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with the boost speed up to 5.00 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” (2019) , 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” (2019): Specs Comparison
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Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on May 16th, 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 15” (2019) Price | ||
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Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (15 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,125.00 |
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Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 (16 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$969.99 |
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Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 Six-Core (15.4 inches, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$798.90 |
Display | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Size | 15.4 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
Size Comparison | ||
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” (2019) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Discrete Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
Connectivity | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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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 15” (2019) |
Size | 83.6 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” (2019) |
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 15” (2019) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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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 15” (2019) Price | ||
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Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (15 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$1,125.00 |
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Late 2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 (16 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$969.99 |
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Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 Six-Core (15.4 inches, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$798.90 |
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