Mac mini M1 2020 review: the best M1 Mac Of all the M1 Macs introduced in November 2020 the Mac mini is the one most able to take advantage of the M1. by Mattias Inghe & Karen Haslam | 26 May 21 Expert's rating: Really quiet cooling Reduced price. Only two Thunderbolt ports Our Verdict Performance is superb - but that should be expected from a computer who’s predecessor had hardware from 2018. But the Mac mini attracts praise for other reasons: an even better price, wonderfully quiet operation, and a boost in graphics and memory management. These all add up to something really special. The occasional incompatibilities may be a reason to delay the upgrade, but if you do not do anything too advanced with your Mac, this is an enticing purchase.