Ibought the M4 Mac Mini after reading CNET laptop expert Joshua Goldman's review of the tiny machine. I was looking for a computer that would increase my productivity and better organize my workflow. Since then, I've found it to be the best value for the money among Apple's lineup. I would even argue that this is a more powerful computer than the $999 MacBook Air . The best part? The M4 Mac Mini just got a $100 price cut, knocking the price down to $499 .

The M4 Mac Mini, Apple's smallest computer, is an easy recommendation for me since it's one of CNET's picks for the best desktop computers of 2025. It's also our go-to for the best cheap desktop alternative to a MacBook or iMac. See at Amazon

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