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Mac mini (M4) vs Minisforum UM790 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Minisforum UM790 Pro is cheaper at $519. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Mac mini (M4) | Minisforum UM790 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $599 (MSRP, base config (M4, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD)) | $519 (Barebone (no RAM/SSD); configured 32 GB/1 TB list ~$779) |
| Brand | Apple | Minisforum |
| Released | 2024-11 | 2023-07 |
| cpu | Apple M4 (10-core, 4P+6E) | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8C/16T, up to 5.2 GHz) |
| max ram gb | 32 | 64 |
| storage type | NVMe SSD (proprietary, soldered) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) |
| wifi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (configurable to 10 GbE) | 2.5 GbE |
| ports summary | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (rear, 40 Gbps), 2x USB-C / USB 3 (front, 10 Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 2x USB4 (front), 2x HDMI 2.1 (rear), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (rear), 1x 3.5mm audio |
| dimensions mm | 127 x 127 x 50 | 130 x 126 x 52.3 |
| release year | 2024 | 2023 |
Sources — Mac mini (M4): support.apple.com (verified 2026-06-15). Minisforum UM790 Pro: store.minisforum.com (verified 2026-06-15).