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Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB vs Blackview MP100

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The Blackview MP100 scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB at 5.8/10.

The Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB leads on CPU performance, efficiency and noise and ports and expansion.

The Blackview MP100 leads on upgradeability.

They score the same on networking and build and support.

The biggest difference is upgradeability, where the Blackview MP100 scores 8/10 to the Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB's 1/10.

Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB

Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Mac mini M4 suits anyone who wants a small, always-on machine with very low idle power draw. It fits users who are happy with 16GB of memory and a modest internal drive, or who will pay for a larger configuration up front. It is a better match for fixed, well-planned setups than for tinkerers who like to swap parts.

Typically about £799 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Blackview MP100

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Blackview MP100 is for people who want a compact desktop for everyday work, such as browsing, Office and video. It suits buyers who want to add RAM and a second SSD later. It is a weaker fit if you need multi-gigabit networking or heavy 4K workloads.

Typically about £399 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightApple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GBBlackview MP100
CPU performance25%8/107/10
Upgradeability20%1/108/10
Networking20%4/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%9/106/10
Ports and expansion10%8/105/10
Build and support10%6/106/10
Overall5.8/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecApple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GBBlackview MP100
CPUApple M4: 10-core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural EngineAMD Ryzen 5 7430U, 6 cores / 12 threads
Memory16GB unified memory16GB/32GB DDR4 3200MHz dual channel SO-DIMM
Storage256GB SSD512GB/1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD
NetworkingWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45)1x RJ45 LAN 1000Mbps, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Maximum memory32GB (configurable at purchase on the M4 chip)64GB
Storage slotsnot listedDual NVMe SSD slots, up to 4TB total (2TB per drive)
PortsFront: two USB-C ports (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Back: Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, and three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports supporting USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) and DisplayPortDisplayPort, HDMI 2.0, 2x USB-C (10Gbps, video), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), USB 2.0, 1x RJ45 LAN (1000Mbps), 3.5mm audio jack
Power drawIdle 4W, maximum 65W, measured at the wall for this configurationnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB

  • + Idle draw of just 4W at the wall
  • + 10-core M4 with 10-core GPU
  • + Three Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI
  • − RAM is soldered with no upgrade slot
  • − Internal SSD is not user-upgradable
  • − Base model has only Gigabit Ethernet

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to upgrade RAM or storage later
  • Anyone needing faster than Gigabit Ethernet from the base unit
  • Users with many USB-A devices who don't want adapters
Read the full Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB review ›

Blackview MP100

  • + Six-core Ryzen 5 handles everyday tasks well
  • + SO-DIMM memory up to 64GB and dual NVMe slots
  • + Owners report quiet running and low idle power
  • − Single 1000Mbps wired network port
  • − Fan can spin up unexpectedly at idle
  • − 4K and heavy workloads are a stretch

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need wired networking faster than 1000Mbps
  • People planning 4K or other heavy graphics workloads
  • Anyone who needs a fanless, completely silent machine
Read the full Blackview MP100 review ›

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