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Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) vs Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom and Apple sites.
2026 verdict
For Windows expandability, the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) beats the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) on price, warranty, memory capacity and storage capacity.
Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
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Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
$1399.00
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It offers a Core Ultra 7 356H, a 50 TOPS AI Boost NPU, 32 GB of DDR5 that reaches 64 GB and three storage bays including a 2.5 inch drive. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is the faster, better-reviewed machine, with a 12-core M4 Pro, a 16-core GPU, 24 GB of unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s, three Thunderbolt 5 ports and near-silent operation. Both ship with an internal power supply, and the IT13 carries a three-year warranty against one for the Mac. Choose the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) for Windows, storage and upgradeability, and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) for Apple silicon and creative work.
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FeatureGeekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)Winner
Price$1399.00€1833.72Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Rating4.44.7Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
Warranty3 years1 yearGeekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeDDR5LPDDR5XApple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity32 GB24 GBGeekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity1 TB512 GBGeekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 356HM4 Pro (12-core)Different strengths
GPU ModelIntel Xe3 Graphics16-core GPUDifferent strengths
NPU ModelIntel AI Boost NPU (50 TOPS)16-core Neural EngineDifferent strengths

What the differences mean

Operating system

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) runs Windows 11 Pro and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) runs macOS, so native software and peripherals are the first filter. Beyond that the two are aimed at different desks.

Memory and storage

32 GB of DDR5 that can reach 64 GB plus a 1 TB drive and two more bays on the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB), against 24 GB of unified LPDDR5X and a 512 GB SSD soldered on the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB). Only the Geekom can grow.

AI acceleration

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) carries a dedicated 50 TOPS AI Boost NPU for on-device features and small models. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) leans on its 16-core Neural Engine inside a faster overall platform.

Ports

The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has three Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-C ports and one HDMI for the fastest links. The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) has two USB4 ports, three USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two HDMI 2.0 outputs, an SD reader and a Kensington lock.

Warranty

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) carries a three-year warranty, and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) carries one year. For a machine that is meant to stay on a desk for years, that is a real difference in cover.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) owners describe the machine as quiet and fast enough to make heavy work feel routine, from video timelines to Xcode builds and running local models. They value the compact aluminium body, the three Thunderbolt 5 ports for multiple large displays and fast external storage, and the fact that buying the mini leaves the budget for the components that matter. The limits they name are consistent: the 24 GB of unified memory and the 512 GB SSD are soldered, there is no USB-A, SD reader or Kensington lock, Ethernet is Gigabit unless configured at purchase, and the box contains no HDMI cable or VESA option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) a better mini PC than the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) is the better overall mini PC, ahead on price, warranty, memory capacity and storage capacity. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) still wins on owner reception and memory type.

How is the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) different from the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

The operating system and the silicon around it. The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) ships Windows 11 Pro on an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, while the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) ships macOS on a 12-core M4 Pro, so software and accessories split before the spec sheet does.

Which has faster wired networking, the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) or the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) offers a 2.5G Ethernet port, while the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) offers Gigabit Ethernet. Pair that with Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E if the desk is mostly wireless.

Can the memory or storage be upgraded on the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB) or the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

Both are upgradeable on the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB), with DDR5 up to 64 GB and two extra storage bays. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is soldered at 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage.

Who should buy the Geekom IT13 2026 Edition (Ultra 7 32GB + 1TB)?

Anyone who needs Windows, a 50 TOPS NPU, upgradeable DDR5 and three drive bays for a storage-heavy home lab or workstation, backed by a three-year warranty.

Who should buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?

Editors, developers and local-AI users already in macOS who want near-silent workstation performance, a 12-core M4 Pro and three Thunderbolt 5 ports.

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