The 2024 Mac Mini is smaller than ever, but still packs in M4 performance -- making for a machine that could be the best deal in computing.

The M4 Pro Mac mini is possibly the best deal in computing in late 2024, boasting an impressive amount of power for pros that rivals the Mac Studio and Mac Pro in a tiny package.

Apple’s M4 Mac mini has been out for two weeks now, here are my takeaways after using it for a fortnight in unconventional ways.

Such is the classic simplicity of Apple design, if you’d been abducted by aliens two decades ago and taken to the peaceful planet Zog to hang out with and learn from an enlightened species, you’d still recognize this as a Mac mini when you returned. (Though you’d probably be disappointed at the state of enlightenment here on Terra Ferma.)

Those looking for a desktop PC should take a look at this Apple Mac Mini M4 offer. It's too good a computer for this price.

If you are looking for a MacBook deal we are sharing a few of the best below, but, for even more, read our guide to the best Black Friday MacBook deals —there are some huge discounts to be had! And if you want to know what other Apple products are discounted read Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals.