Compare: Basic specs for the M1 Mac mini vs. M1 Ultra Mac Studio (yes, this includes some price comparisons)

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We here at CompuScoop.com are drooling over the new Mac Studio and want one.  BUT instead, we thought it would be great to compare the differences between the M1 Mac mini and the Mac Studio.

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Mac mini:

• Processor: M1 (first generation).
• GPU: : 8-core GPU.
• Cores: 16-core Neural Engine8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores.
• Memory: 8GB Unified Memory (up to 16GB)
• Storage: 256GB
• Video Support: Up to 2 displays, Thunderbolt, HDMI.
• Audio: Built-in speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, HDMI supports multi channel audio.
• Connection: DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, USB 4, USB 3.1, Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA (with adapters).
• Communications: WiFi 6, 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible.
• Height: 1.4 inches (3.6cm) / Width: 7.7 inches (19.7cm) / Weight: 2.6lbs (1.2kg).
• In the box: Mac mini, Power Cord.
• Price: $699.00
• Availability: Now.

Mac Studio:

• Processor: M1 Max Chip.
• Cores: 10-Core CPU, 24-Core CPU, 16-Core Neural Engine.
• Memory: 32GB Unified Memory.
• Storage: 512SSDD, Front: Two USB-C Ports, one SDXC card slot.  Back: Four Thunderbolt 4 Ports, 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI.
• Communications: 1 10/GB EtherNet (cannot verify WiFi options at this time). 
• Audio: 3.5 Headphone Jack.
• What’s in the box: Mac Studio, Power Cord.
• Price: $1,999.00.
• Availability: March 18th, 2022

Quick Price & Hardware Comparisons:

Price:

• Mac mini: $699.00
• Mac Studio: $1,999.00

Processor:

• Mac mini: M1
• Mac Studio: M1 Max

Memory:

• Mac mini: 8GB
• Mac Studio: 32GB

Storage:

• Mac mini: 256GB
• Mac Studio: 512GB

Availability:

• Mac mini: Now.
• Mac Studio: March 18th, 2022

Again, these are the basic models without any additional configurations.  For more information, please go to http://www.apple.com/

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