MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) vs. Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) and Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) features the 15W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core i5-6360U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-6660U with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz. While 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.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) and the Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) vs. Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020): Specs Comparison
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Released | 2016 | 2020 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Late 2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Dual Core Intel Core i5 (13 inch Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$524.99 |
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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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 |
Display | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
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Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 7.7” x 7.7” x 1.4” (197 mm x 197 mm x 36 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) |
Colors | Space GraySilver | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s). |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet |
10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Battery | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
Size | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 150W built-in power supply |
Software | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020) |
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Warranty | 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. | 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. |
More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Late 2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Dual Core Intel Core i5 (13 inch Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$524.99 |
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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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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