Desktop Computer Mac Apple Mac mini 2018
Storm Score 85 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Apple Mac mini 2018 for its significant performance improvements and competitive pricing, though they fault its limited upgradeability and fewer USB ports.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed 85 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
50%
50%
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Good bang for the buck
  • Similar design
  • Speed is competitive
  • Solid‑state storage only
  • Targeted at professionals
  • Hugely improved specs

Points of Contention

  • Limited USB‑A ports
  • Non‑user‑upgradable internals
  • No sub‑$500 entry level
  • Integrated graphics aren’t all that
  • Higher starting cost

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
90
Matt Hanson
TechRadar

“The Apple Mac mini (2018) was a long time coming, but it’s been worth the wait.”

Perfect 4.5/5
90
Karen Haslam
MacWorld

“While we wait for Apple to update the iMac, the Mac mini is the only Mac desktop worth buying.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Roman Loyola
MacWorld

“But get over it, because the new Mac mini is a worthy Mac for $799.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Ars Staff
Ars Technica

“I have a Mac mini on my desk, along with a Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard.”

Acclaimed 80/100

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