M4 Mac mini vs Mini PC: This Shocked Me!

Alex Gear & Tech February 19, 2025
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🧠 The Dedicated LLM video I promised is finally here! https://youtu.be/6Ala6IfPcek Had some bad news on fine tuning though 😢 Mac Mini M4 vs M4 Pro vs Geekom GT1 Mega – Which One Wins? You might be surprised by the results! ✨Geekom GT1 Mega on Amazon 🇺🇸 https://geni.us/GeekomGT1USAmazon ✨Geekom GT1 Mega Official Site 🇺🇸 https://geni.us/GeekomGTUS ✨Geekom GT1 Mega on Amazon 🇬🇧 https://geni.us/GeekomGT1UKAmazon ✨Geekom GT1 Mega Official Site 🇬🇧 https://geni.us/GeekomGTUK 💝 6% Off Coupon Code: AlexGTGT1 ✨ Try 7 days free and use my code ALEXGEAR for 20% off https://clnmy.com/alexgear ✨ Apple M4 Mac Mini: https://geni.us/M4MacMini ✅SSDs and enclosures I used in this video : ✨ Thunderbolt 5 Enclosure: https://geni.us/AcasisTB5 ✨ SSD NVMe from Lexar: https://geni.us/LexarSSD ✨ Review of Best SSDs: https://youtu.be/hg2AVhkJ-uw?si=fwUPWITvgeMiTzv3 👉🏼 The M4 Mac Mini Stress test I mentioned: https://youtu.be/wK6yv3aAWcA 👉🏼 Geekom GT1 Full review: https://youtu.be/g2bfTr1cvz8 The Mac Mini has been a powerhouse in the mini PC world, but can the Geekom GT1 Mega challenge it? In this video, I put the M4 Mac Mini (Base), M4 Pro Mac Mini, and Geekom GT1 Mega head-to-head in real-world tests, including 3D rendering, video editing in DaVinci Resolve, Photo Editing in Lightroom, Gaming, and power consumption. 💡 Which one offers the best value for creatives, gamers, and productivity? I was certainly suprised by the results! ✅ SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY DOWN TO EARTH TECH VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/@AlexGTech?sub_confirmation=1 🙏🏼 ✅ WHAT I WEAR 👕 The lovely shirts I wear in all my videos! (🆕 🍁 AW25 Collection!) 🛒 Use Code ALEX20 for 20% OFF! 🇬🇧 https://geni.us/AndSons_Alex 🇺🇸🇨🇦 https://geni.us/AndSons_AlexUSA ✨Smart Ring 💍: https://howl.link/g48i7fp90uuhr #MacMini #M4MacMini #AppleMacMini #Apple #M4ProMacMini #Geekom 0:00 Apple M4 Mac Mini - Amazing but is it the best value for money? 0:36 Are there better budget (and performance) options out there? 1:00 The tests performed in this video 1:28 M4 Mac Mini and Geekom GT1 - Price and key differences 2:07 Design 2:47 Specs 3:41 Price to Performance ratio 4:10 Upgrades that unfortunately make the Mac Mini overpriced 4:45 Storage alternatives 5:30 USB ports 6:00 Connectivity 7:50 Is 10Gigabit Ethernet necessary for you? 8:15 Extra connectivity and Wifi 6 vs Wifi 7 9:10 Upgradability 9:38 Blender 3D test 12:00 Fan noise on M4 Mac Mini 12:20 Cooling on M4 Pro 12:49 Power Efficiency 13:35 Performance - Gaming 15:35 Performance - Video Editing DaVinci Resolve test 17:00 Photo Editing with Lightroom 18:40 Fan Noise consideration 19:38 Which one is for you? ✅ Watch More Reviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVM7-QHg4QNKXJ5x-WrNT5oMse_PjXqE2&si=mYXXPfOrWXysXJrK https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVM7-QHg4QNKM00UN4-BhPLf8cGBF6ITf&si=RdX7mCQelbThXFhh ✅ Sign Up for My Newsletter: 📧 Behind the Lens: https://geni.us/AlexNewsletter ✅ GEAR & TECH I LOVE RIGHT NOW! ✨Grab yourself a Sandmarc discount storewide with ALEXGT10 🎒Sandmarc Camera bag: https://geni.us/SandmarcAlex 🦿Ultra light travel tripod: https://geni.us/SandmarcAlex 🕶️ND Filters for smartphones: https://geni.us/SandmarcAlex 🤳🏼Handheld tripod - Mantispod: https://geni.us/MantispodAlex 🧈Smartphone gimbal: https://geni.us/Insta360FlowS24 🎤Rode Wireless Microphone: https://geni.us/RodeWirelessPRO 🕶️ND Filters for camera: https://geni.us/PolarProAlex 📸 My Main camera gear: https://geni.us/MainCameraGear ✅ DESK SETUP GEAR I LOVE ✨ Caldigit TS4 🎛️ Docking station: https://geni.us/CaldigitTS4_Alex ✨ SSDs Crucial X9 Pro: https://geni.us/cbOG8Tq ✨ SSDs Crucial X10 Pro: https://geni.us/CrucialX10P ✨ 🖥️ Monitor (LG Dual Mode): https://geni.us/LGDUALMODE ✅ AUDIO 🔊 RP5 Rokit 5 G4 Speakers from KRK: https://geni.us/TIowNAc 🎤 Shure MV7 Microphone: https://geni.us/i8lBS 🎤 Shure SM7B Microphone: https://geni.us/SM7B_Alex 🎧 Rode NTH-100 headphones: https://geni.us/RodeNTH100_Alex 🦾 Boom arm: https://geni.us/BxgklRU 🎛️ Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://geni.us/2i2AudioInterface 🎛️ Rodecaster Pro II: https://geni.us/RodecasterProII_Alex ✅ CURRENT FAVOURITE APPS 👨🏽‍💻 Editing Visual Effects with MotionVFX: https://geni.us/MotionVFX_Alex 💪🏼 Disclaimer When I choose to work with a company, it’s because I genuinely use and trust the product. Full Brand Policy here: https://alexgtech.com

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