The 2018 version of the Mac Mini had workstation ambitions and boasted four Thunderbolt 3 ports to support multiple displays and other accessories. There have been some changes, though, and a quick look around the back of the late-2020 Mini confirms its return to 'affordable' status for this update. However, it seems to have lost a little weight, dropping from 1.3kg to 1.2kg. The colour may have changed from the dark grey of recent years to a lighter shade of silvery-grey, but the impressively sleek system still measures just 197mm square and 36mm high. To be fair, though, it's hard to improve upon the Mini's compact design, which has had a clear influence on small-form-factor (SFF) rivals such as HP's EliteDesk 705 G5. Like its M1 stablemates, the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro, the new Mac Mini sticks with a familiar design. You'll need to supply a display, keyboard and mouse, as these are not included in the price. The M1-based Mac Mini measures a compact 197mm (7.7in.) square by 36mm (1.4in.) high and starts at £699 (inc. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNet's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNet nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNet's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping.

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