M1 Mac mini vs. M1 MacBook Pro 16” - Specs Comparison
Here is a comparison between the specifications of the M1 Mac mini and M1 MacBook Pro 16”, 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 2021 M1 MacBook Pro 16” features the Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 10-core Apple M1 Pro (10C, 16G) up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) with a clock speed of 3.20 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 16.2″ M1 MacBook Pro 16” (2021), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
M1 Mac mini vs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”: Specs Comparison
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What's new | All-New MacBook Pro DesignThe new design focus on functionality and performance. It has a larger chassis that provides more room for an advanced thermal system that can move 50 percent more air than the previous generation.New M1 Pro and M1 Max ChipThe new 16” MacBook Pro features the new M1 Pro, and M1 Max applies a system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture. Both processors feature fast unified memory and increased memory bandwidth up to 400GB/s, 8-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and with best-in-class performance per watt and industry-leading power efficiency.New Liquid Retina XDR with ProMotion DisplayFeaturing the mini-LED technology used in iPad Pro, the Liquid Retina XDR display delivers up to 1,000 nits of sustained, full-screen brightness, an incredible 1,600 nits of peak brightness, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.Better Battery Life of up to 21 hoursIt delivers up to 21 hours of video playback, seven more hours than its previous-generation 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro. | |
What's missing | Removed featuresHere is the list of features removed from the 16-inch M1 MacBook Pro laptop:
No BootcampYou can no longer install and run Windows 10/11 via Bootcamp on the newer Arm-based M1 chip. The only solution you have for now is to use virtualization. |
Availability | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Info | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Display | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 16.2 Inches | |
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Exterior | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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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 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Storage |
| 512GB1TB2TB4TB8TB SSD |
Connectivity | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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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) |
Battery | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. |
Software | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | |
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Misc | M1 Mac mini | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Sensors | 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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