Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 16” (2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) and MacBook Pro 16” (2020) 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 16” (2020) 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.
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Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) vs. MacBook Pro 16” (2020): Specs Comparison
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it ![]() Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it ![]() MacBook Pro 16” (2020) | |
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What's new | New Optional AMD Radeon Pro 5600MYou can now opt for the latest AMD Radeon Pro with 40 compute units, 8GB of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2), and 394GB/s of memory bandwidth that can deliver performance up to 75% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M. |
Availability | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Display | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
Size | 16 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
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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) | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 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 16” (2020) |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 512GB1TB2TB4TB8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
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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 16” (2020) |
Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
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 16” (2020) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) | MacBook Pro 16” (2020) |
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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
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