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Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB vs NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC at 4.3/10.

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

The NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC leads on upgradeability.

They score the same on networking.

The biggest difference is CPU performance, where the Apple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GB scores 8/10 to the NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC's 4/10.

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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightApple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GBNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPU performance25%8/104/10
Upgradeability20%1/104/10
Networking20%4/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%9/105/10
Ports and expansion10%8/104/10
Build and support10%6/105/10
Overall5.8/104.3/10

Specifications

SpecApple Mac mini (2024), Apple M4, 16GB, 256GBNiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC
CPUApple M4: 10-core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural EngineIntel Celeron N5095, 4 cores/4 threads, up to 2.9 GHz burst, 4 MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 16 EU
Memory16GB unified memory16GB (type conflicting: LPDDR4 or DDR4)
Storage256GB SSD256GB M.2 SSD
NetworkingWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45)1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth (4.2, 5.0 or 5.2 conflicting)
Maximum memory32GB (configurable at purchase on the M4 chip)not listed
Storage slotsnot listed1 x M.2 slot (SATA and NVMe PCIe), 1 x 2.5 inch SATA3.0 SSD bay
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 DisplayPort2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DC input, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x 1/8 inch audio jack
Power drawIdle 4W, maximum 65W, measured at the wall for this configuration15 W (listing figure, not measured)

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 ›

NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC

  • + Two HDMI 2.0 outputs for dual-display setups
  • + M.2 slot plus a 2.5 inch SATA bay
  • + Owners call it good value at entry level
  • − Four-core Celeron with limited processor headroom
  • − Gigabit Ethernet only, with no faster option
  • − No USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to run several virtual machines or heavy workloads
  • Homelabbers who need faster-than-gigabit or multiple network ports
  • Anyone who needs USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink for fast external devices
Read the full NiPoGi AK1PLUS Celeron N5095 Mini PC review ›

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