Paul Haddad Nov 10, 2024
One interesting thing I haven't seen mentioned is that the M4 Mini Pro SSD is faster at comparable sizes compared to the M4 Mini. Turns out the modules are pretty different between the two. Also interesting the Pro uses cooling system uses copper vs aluminum on the regular (similar to Studio Ultra vs Max).
Show threadJohn Siracusa
@paul Where did you get these images? Is there an M4 Pro Mac mini teardown somewhere?
Nov 10, 2024 at 3:12pmWeb
Show threadKhaos TianNov 10, 2024
@siracusa @paul looks like official repair manual https://support.apple.com/en-us/121003
Mac mini (2024) SSD Module - Apple Support

Repair procedure with removal and reassembly steps

Apple Support
Show threadRiaz Ur RahamanNov 10, 2024
@khaost @siracusa @paul that’s interesting. Never seen an apple repair manual in so detail. Thought they were always closed
Show threadKhaos TianNov 10, 2024
@riazrahaman @siracusa @paul some recently passed right to repair law kinda forced them to provide service manual I think
Show threadPaul Haddad Nov 10, 2024
@khaost @siracusa yep.
Show threadJohn SiracusaNov 10, 2024
@paul Also, do you have a link for the performance comparison?
Show threadDavid Schuetz ** looking for work **Nov 10, 2024
@siracusa @paul Are… Are you doing research? For the show? @atpfm
Show threadChancerubbageNov 10, 2024

@darthnull @siracusa @paul @atpfm

Someone has at least said the SSD has a daughterboard that at very least might call for despoldering resoldering, and control chips that might keep upgrades in house as Apple warrants and charges, rather than allowing an less expensive alternative from OWC or such.

External SSD expansion is still probably the easier and cheaper if slower and bulkier only route. From what I’ve heard.

Show threadChrisNov 10, 2024

@darthnull @siracusa @paul @atpfm

@Marco and @Casey are letting him.

Show threadPaul Haddad Nov 10, 2024

@siracusa I couldn’t find one when I looked that compared both at the same size. I used https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mac-mini-m4-review#section-mac-mini-m4-specs and compared it to my M4 Pro 512GB.

Just found this thread talking about it https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ssd-speed-vs-size.2442231 has a few results though I don't think any that has both from the same person.

I tried the new Mac mini M4 and this tiny mini PC is an absolute powerhouse — even if you don't get the pro model

The redesign and power boost we’ve been waiting for

Tom's Guide
Show threadJohn SiracusaNov 10, 2024
@paul What was the numeric result from your Mac mini?
Show threadPaul Haddad Nov 10, 2024
@siracusa have it on here for a few machines https://tapbots.social/@paul/113450383217429819
Paul Haddad :tapbots_logo: (@[email protected])

Attached: 3 images The M4 256GB is faster than the M2 256GB, but no where near as fast as the M4-Pro 512GB.

tapbots.social
Show threadBill RosettiNov 10, 2024
@paul @siracusa I’m hoping someone figures out how to gut an old Retina iMac Pro and mount one of these inside it. It would be the iMac that Apple should build.