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You can treat it like a desktop, use it as an entertainment hub or Plex server, create an arcade system, use it for smart home automation, or use it for a multitude of other purposes. But, you have a lot of options for how you want to use the device. You’ll need to provide your own mouse, keyboard, and screen if you want to use the mini as a desktop.
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In fact, the only thing that comes in the package aside from the Mac Mini itself is a power cord-you don’t even get a manual or quick start guide. The refurbished Mac Mini doesn’t include any peripherals. The refurbished Mac Mini MGEM2LL/A is equipped with a dual-core processor, not a quad-core. But, the 2014 Mini has no problem running several tasks simultaneously, and the Mini never felt slow to any sort of frustrating degree. Some applications are slow to open up, and system settings take a minute to load. The 2014 Mac Mini isn’t a workhorse by any means, but it has enough power to perform all of the essentials, and it can even serve as a reliable computer for school, work, entertainment, or all of the above.
Acer’s ChromeBox CX13 (with Intel’s i3 - 8130U) scored higher, receiving a single core score of 861 and a multi-core score of 1616. Geekbench 5 gave the Mac Mini a single core score or 648, and a multi-core score of 1311. On Cinebench 20, the CPU scored 571 points, which isn’t bad for an older chip, but it’s not indicative of a powerhouse either. It comes with 500 GB of HDD storage.Īlthough this is a refurbished 2014 model, I put it through modern benchmark tests, including Cinebench R20 and Geekbench 5.
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The Mac Mini has 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and you cannot open up the mini and upgrade the RAM, which is a major downside. It has Intel’s turbo boost technology, and the boost frequency is 2.6 gHZ. It has the Intel Core i5-4260U, which has a core frequency of 1.4 gHZ. You can display in 4K, but only at lower refresh rates. You’d need to use a mount that grips around the outside of the Mac Mini if you wanted to attach it under a desk or to the back of a monitor or television screen. The CX13 also includes a VESA mount, while the Mac Mini lacks VESA compatibility. Acer’s ChromeBox CX13 for example, measures 5.8 x 1.6 x 5.9 inches. The compact size provides a great deal of flexibility.Īlthough the Mac Mini is small, other mini PCs are smaller.
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You could also sit the Mac Mini on an entertainment center, connect it to a TV screen, and connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. You cannot remove this stand, though, nor can you easily open up the mini to perform upgrades or maintenance.Īll of the mini’s ports sit on the back, which makes it easy to connect your peripherals without having wires intruding on your workspace.
On the bottom of the Mini, there’s a slightly raised circular stand.
With its square shape, rounded off corners, and Apple logo sitting front and center, it looks and feels high quality. However, unlike the 2018 Mini, you can’t get the space grey finish on the 2014 version, as it only comes in silver. Stylistically, it looks almost identical to previous models, and it also looks pretty similar to the 2018 Mac Mini. It measures only 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches, with a low profile. The Mac Mini is extremely compact-small enough to sit on your desk without taking up too much space.
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Should you buy the refurbished 2014 Mac Mini? I tested the refurbished Mac Mini MGEM2LL/A, and here’s my full review. In addition to its low entry price, the refurbished 2014 Mac Mini offers a number of benefits over other mini computers on the market. If you’re willing to sacrifice a bit of power and modernity, you can pick up a refurbished 2014 Mac Mini for around a quarter of the price of the 2018 version. Keep reading for our full product review.Ī Mac Mini is an affordable option for those who want the cleanliness and simplicity of MacOS without dropping too much cash for a more expensive Apple computer or laptop. We purchased a refurbished Apple Mac Mini MGEM2LL/A so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.
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