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SSD speed vs size
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I've seen 3000 Mb/s in one review not sure of size. Seems like 90% of reviewers have M4 Pro we will have to wait till tomorrow for the average users to really tell us.
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1 TB in both cases. So, it seems like the M4 iMac has a slower SSD even in a larger size. I haven't been able to find data on the smaller sizes or on the base M4 Mac mini, but that's what I'd like to know, too.
I see no reason why 1TB on the M4 mini would be any different to the M4 Pro mini.
In the past, the real differentiator is how many chips they use. When they use one chip, the speed is half, and two chips is full speed. I'm not sure if they are now using substantially bigger single chips for some models, but it definitely looks different from the prior pattern (where only 256GB was slower).
This review seems to list the “base model (as tested)” Mini with 256GB (I think, given the price it lists) as also around 3500/3000 r/w.
I tried the new Mac mini M4 and this tiny mini PC is an absolute powerhouse — even if you don't get the pro model
The redesign and power boost we’ve been waiting for
Below TheVerge M4 review of the MB Pro with 1TB SSD seems around the same speed, with again a 2x difference for the Pro.
Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: the Pro for everyone
Apple’s base model finally feels like like a full-throated Pro.
www.theverge.com
So, the difference in SSD speed seems to be mainly between the M4 and M4 Pro?
The easiest reason would be if they're using different number of chips, like they have at times in the past.
Note that the M4 Mac mini can only be configured up to 2 TB (just like the top configs of the M4 iMac), but the M4 Pro Mac mini can be configured up to 8TB. There's definitely some difference in their storage configurations, but it's not yet clear how that's going to impact performance.
In the M4, if there's no speed advantage to upgrading the drive there's even less point - just stick to a TB4 external drive.
Wrong.This review seems to list the “base model (as tested)” Mini with 256GB (I think, given the price it lists) as also around 3500/3000 r/w.
I tried the new Mac mini M4 and this tiny mini PC is an absolute powerhouse — even if you don't get the pro model
The redesign and power boost we’ve been waiting forwww.tomsguide.com
The "as tested' does not indicate which specific trim he tested.
He emailed me and 'claims' it was a 16gb/256gb model but his review certainly doesnt seem to state that clearly.
So I would be highly skeptical of that specific review.
Edit: I asked him to double check and they sent him the 512gb unit actually. he's correcting the article.
So I would be highly skeptical of that specific review.
Edit: I asked him to double check and they sent him the 512gb unit actually. he's correcting the article.
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My bad, good catch, was confused by them mentioning the base price.
Then I guess we have to wait until there’s perhaps more reviews found where they are reviewing base model and providing SSD benchmarks. Or else just wait until actual user data tomorrow.
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Now it lists 512GB specifically, then we can still not conclude anything on the 256GB unfortunately.
www.tomsguide.com
Then I guess we have to wait until there’s perhaps more reviews found where they are reviewing base model and providing SSD benchmarks. Or else just wait until actual user data tomorrow.
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Now it lists 512GB specifically, then we can still not conclude anything on the 256GB unfortunately.
I tried the new Mac mini M4 and this tiny mini PC is an absolute powerhouse — even if you don't get the pro model
The redesign and power boost we’ve been waiting for
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This reviews claims they were sent 512GB, but doesn’t mention any SSD benchmark.
M4 Mac mini Review: Phenomenal cosmic power, itty-bitty form factor
Meet the new Mac mini—for the first time in the last fourteen years, not the same as the old Mac mini. The latest iteration of Apple’s most diminutive Mac really earns that superlative in its…
sixcolors.com
Same for TechRadar’s review, mentioning M4 512GB to be their review unit specs.
This review has a Mini Pro with 512GB giving >5k GBps
Good for me
Good for me
yeah usable, but it compares to fastest ssd speeds of 6 years ago.
Unlikely since the m4 512 will likely be two 256 SSDs, so two NAND channels each running at 1,500 for a total of 3,000.
That 1 TB is likely two 512 SSDs. So same speed.
Confirmed:
256GB base model uses a dual rank daughter board, with one 128GB NAND module on each side.