Apple’s Mac mini systems are compact desktops and are the most affordable computers from the company. The latest Mac mini M2 is now available for just Rs 49,990 on Amazon with HDFC Bank credit cards, making it a lucrative option to consider. You get the powerful Apple M2 processor, macOS 14 Sonoma, software updates for up to five years, and all the other benefits of the Apple ecosystem.
The base model of the Mac mini M2 comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. If you have an HDFC Bank credit card, you can purchase the system for Rs 49,990 on Amazon, or for Rs 50,990 on Flipkart. Without the bank offers, the Mac mini M2 is available for Rs 54,990 on both e-commerce platforms, which is still cheaper than the pricing of Rs 59,990 on the official Apple website.
Apple also offers the Mac mini M2 with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage, which can be purchased for Rs 70,990 with HDFC Bank credit cards. Bank discounts are also valid on EMI transactions, but the customer will have to pay additional interest charges as prescribed by the bank.
Should You Buy The Mac mini M2?
The Mac mini M2 is an excellent desktop machine for its price, with the Apple M2 chipset. For reference, the cheapest Macbook Air with the same M2 chip is priced at Rs 1,14,000. While the mini lacks the portability factor, it offers the same performance at half the price.
The biggest concern for the base variant is the RAM and storage capacity, as the Mac mini M2 is only available in 8GB+256GB, and 8GB+512GB configurations. Unfortunately, you cannot manually upgrade RAM on these computers as these components are soldered directly on the motherboard.
If you are a regular desktop user whose work revolves around editing documents, excel sheets, presentations, emails, etc. then the base variant with 8GB RAM should be sufficient for you, even if you plan to use the machine for around 3 years. You can also buy an external 1TB SSD for as low as Rs 6500 and attach it to the Thunderbolt port for additional storage.
However, if your work includes tasks like video editing, having 20+ active tabs in Safari or Chrome, or any other usage that benefits from extra RAM capacity, then you should avoid the Mac mini M2 entirely, as it does not offer a 16GB RAM variant.
In such cases, you should ideally get the Mac mini M2 Pro model, which comes in a 16GB+512GB configuration priced at Rs 1,29,000.
The Mac mini M2 offers one of the best performance for its price. It can even beat a custom-built PC with equivalent parts from the same price range. It is also a low-cost entry option for users who are looking to shift from Windows to macOS. If you are fine with 8GB RAM, then the Mac mini M2 at Rs 49,990 paired with an external 1TB SSD is an excellent choice to consider.
