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Apple Mac mini (M6) vs Blackview MP100

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all judged against mini PCs at a similar price

The Apple Mac mini (M6) and Blackview MP100 both score 6.2/10 overall.

The Apple Mac mini (M6) leads on CPU performance, networking and ports and expansion.

The Blackview MP100 leads on upgradeability.

They score the same on efficiency and noise and build and support.

The biggest difference is upgradeability, where the Blackview MP100 scores 8/10 to the Apple Mac mini (M6)'s 2/10.

Apple Mac mini (M6)

Apple Mac mini (M6)

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Mac mini (M6) is for buyers who want a fast desktop with strong networking options and are happy with fixed memory. It suits people who can pick the right memory size at purchase and want 2.5Gb or 10Gb Ethernet plus Thunderbolt 4. It is a poor match for anyone who expects to upgrade RAM later.

Typically about £824 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 (M6)Blackview MP100
CPU performance25%8/107/10
Upgradeability20%2/108/10
Networking20%8/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%6/106/10
Ports and expansion10%7/105/10
Build and support10%6/106/10
Overall6.2/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecApple Mac mini (M6)Blackview MP100
CPUApple M6, 12 cores (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency), 12-core GPU, dual 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
NetworkingApple N1 chip, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6, Thread, 2.5Gb Ethernet configurable to 10Gb Ethernet1x RJ45 LAN 1000Mbps, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Maximum memory32GB64GB
Storage slotsnot listedDual NVMe SSD slots, up to 4TB total (2TB per drive)
PortsFront: two USB-C ports (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s), 3.5 mm headphone jack. Rear: 2.5Gb Ethernet, HDMI, three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) portsDisplayPort, 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 drawMaximum continuous power 155Wnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Apple Mac mini (M6)

  • + 12-core M6 with 12-core GPU
  • + 2.5Gb Ethernet, configurable to 10Gb, plus Wi-Fi 7
  • + Three Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI
  • − Memory is onboard and not user-upgradeable
  • − Maximum memory is 32GB
  • − Warranty is 12 months, per Notebookcheck

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to add or swap RAM after purchase
  • Anyone needing several network ports for router or firewall use
  • Home lab users who need published idle power figures before buying
Read the full Apple Mac mini (M6) 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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