Apple Mac Mini (2014)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 948 reviews of Apple Mac Mini (2014). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and size are generally positive. The design and price also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple Mac Mini (2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of Apple Mac Mini (2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and reliability. The design and price also get good reviews.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple Mac Mini (2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 408 user reviews of Apple Mac Mini (2014) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Apple Mac Mini (2023) Review

The Apple Mac Mini (2023) is a wonderful machine ideal for those who work primarily from one spot. But, an M3 model is on the horizon.

Easily fits into existing setups ; Powerful, and with plenty of options to make it more powerful ; Very quiet

No SD card slot ; Higher-end M2 Pro models get close to Mac Studio’s price

The Apple Mac Mini (2023) remains an impressively compact yet powerful machine. It’s ideal for those who work at a desktop but want a Mac that doesn’t take up much room. Despite it’s small size, it’s got the power to get plenty of tasks done without...

Feb, 2024

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Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)

Mac mini 2014 review

A welcome upgrade, Apple's latest Mac mini lives for the moment

Still small and quiet ; Two Thunderbolt 2 ports ; Energy efficient ; 802.11ac Wi-Fi

RAM isn't user-upgradable ; No quad-core options ; Can't run 4K at 60Hz

The Mac mini gets a new processor, upgraded Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt 2, but its lack of upgradability and a quad-core option may be a deal-breaker for some.

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Apple Mac mini (Late 2014) review: Updated, if not upgraded

The Mac mini is perhaps the least celebrated of the Apple Mac family. The Mac mini has been changed in 2014: updated, if not upgraded. There are tweaks and changes, but the thing we notice most is that the Mac mini now feels like it's been moved out of...

Now cheaper, graphics updates, design is still strong for the most part

Rear SD card slot inconvenient, no quad-core options, no user upgradability after purchase

The Mac mini has been changed in 2014: updated, if not upgraded. There are tweaks and changes, but the thing we notice most is that the Mac mini now feels like it's been moved out of the hands of those who like to tinker. Perhaps that's just our inner...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Apple Mac Mini (2014) review

There are only two ways to get a computer running OS X, but without a permanently attached display. One is Apple's most-expensive computer, the $2,999-and-up Mac Pro , the other is its least-expensive, the $499 Mac Mini. Other than those two bookends,...

The Mac Mini is the least expensive OS X computer, and its performance is on par with Macs that cost twice as much.

Upgrades are expensive, and aftermarket upgrades are nearly impossible. Configuration options are not as extensive as previous versions of the Mac Mini, and a keyboard and mouse are not included.

While its sealed-case limitations will turn off power users, Apple's least expensive Mac delivers a solid OS X experience in a compact box with similar performance to the entry-level MacBook Air and iMac models.

Feb, 2015

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Apple Mac mini A1347 review

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The cheapest and most portable Apple Mac desktop is better than ever. It doesn't come with a screen, mouse or keyboard, but is this a concern? We put it through its paces in our lab to find out.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (macworld.co.uk)

Apple Mac mini (Late 2014) 2.8GHz review

The new 2014 top-spec Mac mini has only half the processor cores compared to the 2012 model – but is it half the Mac?

Improved Fusion Drive with PCIe flash ; Improved 11ac Wi-Fi ; Two Thunderbolt 2 ports

Top Mac mini has less than half the processor performance of previous model ; Soldered memory blocks user upgrades ; Expensive compared to previous 2012 model, with price increasing again in late 2016

For power users that need that extra processing headroom, the quad-core Mac mini is already sorely missed. For single-threaded applications, the processor performance is little changed, even though we expected the 0.2 GHz advantage to give this model...

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph , Adam Shepherd , Rene Millman (itpro.co.uk)

Apple Mac Mini (2014) review: Everything you need to know

Broadwell CPU updates in offing and a dongle to speed up headless Mac Minis

Compact desktop design; Lower price and stronger performance than previous models; Thunderbolt 2.0

RAM now soldered onto motherboard; Prices exclude monitor, keyboard and mouse

The lack of user-upgrades is a step backwards and may deter IT admins from deploying the Mac Mini.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (macworld.co.uk)

Mac mini (Late 2014) 2.6 GHz review

How does the inbetweener perform? We find out how the middle of three new Apple Mac mini (Late 2014) models stacks up against its cheaper and dearer siblings.

Latest Mac mini gains extra Thunderbolt 2 port ; 802.11ac Wi-Fi ; PCIe-attached flash drive option

Up to 50 percent slower than before ; no quad-core processor ; loses option to upgrade memory ; loses FireWire 800

While the entry-level Mac mini (Late 2014) is priced attractively at £399, it would benefit from a memory upgrade at least to 8 GB, especially since this upgrade will never be possible later. By then comparing this upgraded cheapest model at £479 to...

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : James Pikover (mashable.com)