Why aren't upgrades same price Mac Mini vs MacBook Pro?

[Kaitlyn2004]

Looking to buy my first Mac and I'm thinking the macbook pro, but still just been looking between the two macs.

On the Canadian site, at least, upgrading from the base M4 Pro is $250 on the mini, but $300 for the MBP. Why the difference when it's just the chip itself?

Buy MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro. Now with the M5, M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. Built for AI. Up to 24 hours of battery life. Buy now with fast, free delivery at apple.com.

www.apple.com

vs

Buy Mac mini

Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips. Built for Apple Intelligence. With front and back ports. Get credit when you trade in an eligible Mac. Buy now.

www.apple.com

 

[Andrey84]

Looking to buy my first Mac and I'm thinking the macbook pro, but still just been looking between the two macs.

On the Canadian site, at least, upgrading from the base M4 Pro is $250 on the mini, but $300 for the MBP. Why the difference when it's just the chip itself?

Buy MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro. Now with the M5, M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. Built for AI. Up to 24 hours of battery life. Buy now with fast, free delivery at apple.com.

www.apple.com

vs

Buy Mac mini

Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips. Built for Apple Intelligence. With front and back ports. Get credit when you trade in an eligible Mac. Buy now.

www.apple.com

Only Apple Canada can answer that. In the UK the difference is the same, £200.
Do you really need the extra power though?
To help you with the decision between MBP and Mac mini, go into the Apple Store and check both Macs in person. Maybe speak to an Apple specialist while you're there as well.

 

[NoBoMac]

Part of the price bump is the beefier power brick, $16.