the redesigned macmini that will arrive to renew the model with the M1 chip that Apple announced in 2020, is just around the corner. The company could announce it next March, according to the latest reports, and everything indicates that it will include great news that goes beyond its improved appearance. The multiple leaks and rumors have already revealed the most important details, and we summarize them below.
One of the most noticeable changes will be the new look. According to Jon Prosser, the Mac mini of 2022 will opt for a more minimalist aesthetic, with rounded corners and a cover with a glossy finish, instead of matte like the current models. Its size will also be thinner, and it is rumored that it could come with finishes similar to those included in the 24-inch iMac.
The Mac mini, remember, does not include serial peripherals, but these must be purchased separately. Apple currently sells both the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse for the 24-inch iMac. Both accessories will be compatible with this equipment, even the keyboard with integrated fingerprint reader.
On the other hand, and despite its small size, the Mac mini will not limit the number of ports. Four USB-C connectors expected Thunderbolt 3, two USB-A, a Gigabit Ethernet connector and an HDMI input. Also a possible MagSafe connector similar to the one on the iMac with M1 for power and the power button, which will be located on the rear.
The Mac mini could arrive with performance similar to the Pro models
The 2022 Mac mini will make a significant leap in performance. Everything points to It will arrive with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. These processors launched alongside the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. They have a 10-core CPU and a GPU of up to 32 cores. Regarding RAM and storage, it is expected to maintain the same options as the 2021 MacBook Pro, reaching up to 64 GB of RAM and probably up to 8 TB of internal storage.
On the other hand, Apple could follow the same strategy that it did when it launched the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: keep base model with M1 chip. In this way, users could opt for a not so powerful version and save some money for the purchase of a “professional” equipment. However, we must bear in mind that the company is also working on a new M2 chip that will come to renew the first Apple Silicon SoC that the company announced in 2020. This, according to Mark Gurman, will be more powerful than its predecessor, but not as much as the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Therefore, it would not be strange to see a future launch of a “basic” Mac mini with this M2, as the company plans to do with the MacBook Pro.
Possible release date and prices
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has revealed on several occasions that this year the company will update all models in the Mac range with new versions, and that next March 8, date on which Apple could announce an event, one of those multiple renewals is expected. While a 27-inch iMac refresh was expected, recent reports Coming from Ross Young, analyst and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, they assure that the company has delayed its launch, so the Mac mini could be the indicated model.
Its price remains unknownAnd it’s hard to make an estimate considering it will be the first time in 12 years that the company has released a redesigned Mac mini with such a powerful processor. However, and looking at the price of the most powerful model with M1, it could exceed 1,000 euros.