The Mac mini is (usually) cheaper than a MacBook because it has fewer components than a laptop. With the Mac mini, Apple doesn't have to worry about the display, the battery, or even the portability of the product. Despite this, it's worth noting that the Mac mini is not less of a computer. As a matter of fact, the latest M4 Mac mini got so popular as a local AI server that news about people buying several of them at once was everywhere. However, amid the current global memory crisis, Apple not only raised prices for most of its products but also removed several options for the Mac mini and the Mac Studio from sale.