Although many Black Friday promotions focus on affordable gadgets, high-end purchases often provide substantial benefits. Consider the 2024 Apple Mac mini powered by the M4 chip, now priced at $499 after a drop from $599 in preliminary Black Friday offers. This 17% reduction positions the compact desktop, featuring 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, merely $30 above its previous record low.
Our assessment awarded the Mac mini M4 a rating of 90, owing much to its remarkable processing capabilities within a diminutive chassis. The unit debuts forward-oriented USB-C and audio ports, marking a debut for the Mac mini range. It also launches with 16GB RAM as standard, an improvement over earlier versions.
Those desiring expanded RAM or storage can find discounts on additional Mac mini M4 configurations. A setup with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD costs $690, lowered from $799. Alternatively, 24GB RAM paired with 512GB SSD is available for $890, reduced from $999. Furthermore, including a three-year AppleCare+ extension makes each option approximately $100 less than typical pricing.
Assembling a fresh desktop configuration includes a minor yet noteworthy price cut on the Apple Magic Trackpad, now at $120—a 7% savings from its regular cost, representing the lowest amount recorded so far.