Now several years into the pivot away from using Intel's x86 chips, Apple's latest generation Mac mini and MacBook systems are impressive pieces of hardware. 2024 Mac mini with an M4 chip inside. M4 Mac mini with 16GB/512GB for $689 at Amazon (14% off), which doubles the storage capacity. Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air with an M4 chip for $799 at Amazon (20% off). From a core hardware perspective, it's essentially the Mac mini featured above, but in laptop form.