Performance Tests: M2 Mac Mini (and Reviews)

The 2023 M2 Mac mini is a powerhouse computer with a wide variety of uses. My specific interest, though, is looking at how it performs for video editing.

When this new system was released, Apple loaned me a unit for a few weeks to test and review its performance. These articles describe what I learned.

NOTE: I, ah, got kinda carried away. Nine articles is a lot. I thought it would help if I collected them all in one place. So, here they are!

REVIEWS

• M2 Mac Mini, Mac Studio or Mac Pro? Which to Pick and How to Configure It for Media Editing
• For Video Editing Storage – How Fast is Fast Enough? [u]
• M2 Pro Mac mini Performance Testing Results for Adobe Premiere Pro
• M2 Pro Mac mini Performance Testing Results for Apple Final Cut Pro
• Compare Render, Export and Multicam Editing Performance Between Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro
• Compare Effects Processing Speeds Using the M2 Pro Mac mini with Final Cut Pro & Premiere Pro
• Does the M2 Make Your Mac Computer Obsolete? [v]
• Apple Introduces the M2 SoC (and what it means to media creators)
• Final Thoughts and Configurations for the 2023 Mac mini for Video Editing

I had fun testing the gear and writing these reviews. I hope they help you make more informed decisions.