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Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB — M4 Pro · 16GB · desktop
Apple

Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB

M4 Pro · 16GB · desktop

93
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB wins by 3
Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB — M2 Ultra · 16GB · desktop
Apple

Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB

M2 Ultra · 16GB · desktop

96
/ 100
From $3,999
Specdex verdict

Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB lands at 93 and Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB at 96. That puts Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB if…

  • Silent compute
  • Unified memory architecture
  • Best-in-class perf-per-watt

Pick Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB if…

  • Silent compute
  • Unified memory architecture
  • Best-in-class perf-per-watt
Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB 93
vs
96 Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB

Score breakdown

Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB
93
cpu 93
gpu 90
display 60
battery 100
portability 60
Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB
96
cpu 96
gpu 93
display 60
battery 100
portability 60

Specs side-by-side

Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB versus Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB — full spec comparison
Spec Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB
Chip
M4 Pro
M2 Ultra
RAM
16GB
16GB
Form
Desktop
Desktop
Release year
2024
2023

Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB

Pros
  • +Silent compute
  • +Unified memory architecture
  • +Best-in-class perf-per-watt
Cons
  • Memory non-upgradable
  • Limited to macOS
  • High-end tiers expensive

Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB

Pros
  • +Silent compute
  • +Unified memory architecture
  • +Best-in-class perf-per-watt
Cons
  • Memory non-upgradable
  • Limited to macOS
  • High-end tiers expensive

FAQ: Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB vs Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB

Which is better, Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB or Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB? +

Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB worth the price? +

At $1,399, Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.

Is Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB worth the price? +

At $3,999, Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB or Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) · 16GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.