Brutal performance in a small body. Mac Mini (2024) with M4 Pro processor and 24 GB RAM discounted by thousands

The Mac mini with the M4 Pro chip is not a common home computer – it’s a professional tool in a miniature body. You can currently get the Mac mini M4 Pro 2024 CTO with 24 GB RAM and 2TB SSD for 58,941 CZK with discount code ALZADNY10 – and that’s a 10% discount on a configuration that usually doesn’t get discounted. For less than 60 thousand, you get a machine that can handle 4K editing, demanding development, and work with large photo catalogs.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you edit video, develop applications, or work with large photographic projects and need reliable performance.
⚠️ Consider if you only need a computer for web browsing, office work, or gaming – the basic M4 for 17–29 thousand will suffice.
💡 For 58,941 CZK you get a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24 GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and absolutely silent operation – that’s professional performance in a box measuring 12.7 × 12.7 cm.

Who the M4 Pro configuration is for

This Mac mini configuration with M4 Pro (14-core CPU, 20-core GPU), 24 GB RAM, and 2TB SSD is not “just a faster Mac” – it’s explicitly a professional tool. In practice, it will be appreciated by video editors working in Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, iOS and macOS developers with demanding Xcode builds, photographers processing large catalogs in Lightroom, and companies looking for a quiet and reliable workstation.

The key question is: does this performance earn you money? If so, it’s a worthwhile investment. If you only need a Mac for web browsing, emails, and Office, the basic M4 variant for 16,990–28,990 CZK will be more than sufficient, and you’ll save tens of thousands.

Performance: 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU

The Apple M4 Pro chip brings a significant leap in performance compared to previous generations. The 14-core CPU (10 performance + 4 efficiency cores) handles rendering, compilation, and demanding timelines. The 20-core GPU accelerates effects, color corrections, and 3D work. One reviewer notes: “The transition from M1 is an incredible difference.”

24 GB unified memory is a solid foundation for larger projects – RAM is shared by both CPU and GPU, so it’s utilized more efficiently than in traditional PCs. The 2TB SSD offers ample space for active projects without the need for an external drive. Read speeds reach approximately 4,800 MB/s, write speeds around 4,300 MB/s.

Practical aspects: connectivity, silence, power consumption

The Mac mini M4 Pro offers rich connectivity: 3× Thunderbolt 5 (rear), USB-C (front), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (with option to upgrade to 10 Gbit), and a 3.5mm jack. It supports connecting up to 3 monitors simultaneously. However, classic USB-A ports are missing – you will need adapters or a hub.

The dimensions are miniature: 12.7 × 12.7 × 5 cm. It fits behind a monitor, on a shelf, anywhere. Power consumption is surprisingly low – a maximum of 65 W, significantly less in normal operation. And most importantly: it is absolutely silent. The fan only becomes audible during prolonged extreme load; otherwise, it’s completely silent. One user writes: “The silence! The performance! It’s indescribable, you have to experience it.”

What users say

On Alza, the Mac mini M4 has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 (150 ratings) and 98% of customers recommend it. This is one of the highest ratings in its category. Reviewers most often praise its absolute silence, compact dimensions, low power consumption, and excellent price/performance ratio compared to MacBooks or iMacs.

One developer writes: “I haven’t found a limit yet. The measured power consumption is ridiculous compared to a PC, and the performance in Adobe applications is wonderful.” Another user, switching from Windows after 30 years: “My first Apple device. The speed is astonishing; for my graphic tasks and office work needs, it’s an absolutely luxurious solution.”

Critical voices mainly concern the absence of USB-A ports (necessity to buy adapters), the controversial placement of the power button on the bottom side (though in practice you don’t use it anyway – you just put the Mac to sleep), and high surcharges for configuration upgrades. For gaming, macOS is still not the ideal choice.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

If you edit video, develop applications, or work with photography and need a reliable, quiet, and compact machine, this discount is definitely interesting. For 58,941 CZK, you get a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24 GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and professional performance that would cost more on a PC and take up ten times the space. Conversely, if you only need a Mac for general use – web, emails, streaming – the basic M4 variant for 17–29 thousand will be a more reasonable choice.

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