M1 Mac Mini to M4 Mac Mini

[circatee]

Curious if anyone has upgraded from an M1 Mac Mini to an M4 Mac Mini.
My MM M1 (had it since release), only has 8GB of memory. And honestly, that is the only reason I am even considering upgrading to the M4.

For day to day use, browsing the internet, using quicken, Office products, and VPN to access an RDP, worth the upgrade?

 

[User #07242024]

Don’t have any but why not? If you have extra cash, go ahead. You get further spec upgrades, OS updates and new warranty.

 

[MacCheetah3]

Yes, although, I’m doubtful my experience and choices will aid yours much.

I primarily did it because, at the time, Apple offered a decent trade in value. Second reason is that I want, have been trying to transition more workflow to software development, photography, and videography. However, they aren’t the bread winner positions, therefore, the regular paying employment is priority and holds the others back.

Anyway...

My MM M1 (had it since release), only has 8GB of memory. And honestly, that is the only reason I am even considering upgrading to the M4.

Check if your Mac needs more RAM in Activity Monitor

Use Activity Monitor on your Mac to see if memory is being used efficiently and if you need more memory (RAM).

support.apple.com

By the way, my M1 config was 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage.

P.S. I’m aware my recent Mac config is probably over specced by at least one tier.

 

[circatee]

Well, from my research of Activity monitor, there really is no need to upgrade to an M4 Mac Mini...

Check if your Mac needs more RAM in Activity Monitor

Use Activity Monitor on your Mac to see if memory is being used efficiently and if you need more memory (RAM).

support.apple.com

 

[giffut]

Upgrade when you need to, not when you want to. If there are no limits now, wait until they happen and then buy what is available.

 

[danpass]

I've been looking hard at the M4 Minis. I'm leaning toward replacing my M1 Min 16gb/1tb with an M4 Pro 12/16/16 Mini, 64gb/1tb.

The brokerage programs love to use RAM lol. My M1 Mini really began struggling about a year ago and 64gb would really be useful.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

I had an alternate use for my M1 so replaced it with a M4 Pro. Definite overkill but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I could afford it, so why not?