Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Geekom and Apple sites.
2026 verdict
For raw memory and speed, the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) is the stronger workstation of these two mini PCs, pairing an M4 Pro with 48 GB of fast unified memory and three Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Its LPDDR5X runs at 8533 MT/s against 3200 MT/s DDR4 on the Geekom IT13 (2TB), and its power supply is built into a 127 mm square body. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) counters with twice the storage (2 TB against 1 TB), a three-year warranty against one year, a 2.5G Ethernet port, USB-A ports, an SD slot and memory and drives you can change later. Everything in the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) is soldered. Pick the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) for macOS and heavy creative or AI work, and the Geekom IT13 (2TB) for a Windows machine with room to upgrade.
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| Feature | Geekom IT13 (2TB) | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | C$904.42 | $2199.00 | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 8533 MT/s | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 48 GB | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB | 1 TB | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| CPU Model | Intel Core i9-13900HK | M4 Pro | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Unified Memory | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 16-core GPU | Different strengths |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 | Tie |
What the differences mean
Memory
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) has 48 GB of soldered unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s that cannot grow. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has 32 GB of DDR4 at 3200 MT/s in SODIMM slots that take up to 64 GB. The Mac is far faster, the Geekom is the only one you can change.
Storage and warranty
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) comes with 2 TB and a three-year warranty, and it has an M.2 NVMe slot, an M.2 SATA slot and a 2.5-inch bay. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) has a 1 TB SSD that is not user-replaceable and a one-year warranty.
Ports
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) has three Thunderbolt 5 ports and DisplayPort 2.1 but no USB-A at all. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has two USB4 ports, three USB-A ports, an SD slot and two HDMI ports, but no Thunderbolt.
Networking
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has a 2.5G Ethernet port and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) Gigabit Ethernet. Both have Wi-Fi 6E.
Power and platform
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) runs macOS with a 16-core Neural Engine and an internal power supply. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) runs Windows 11 Pro on a Core i9-13900HK with an external 120W adapter.
Which one to buy if
- you need macOS or Apple's development tools
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) is a macOS machine, while the Geekom IT13 (2TB) runs Windows 11 Pro.
- you run large local AI models or heavy video work
It combines 48 GB of fast unified memory with a 16-core GPU and Neural Engine, far beyond the Geekom IT13 (2TB)'s DDR4.
- you want to upgrade memory or add drives later
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has SODIMM slots up to 64 GB and three storage positions, while everything in the Mac Mini is soldered.
- you plug in older USB devices and SD cards
The Geekom IT13 (2TB) has three USB-A ports and an SD slot, and the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) has neither.
C$904.42
- + Price: C$904.42
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs LPDDR5X
- - Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s vs 8533 MT/s
Winner
$2199.00
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8533 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 48 GB
- - Price: $2199.00 vs C$904.42
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
What owners say
Only the Geekom IT13 (2TB) has owner reviews to read here. Its owners call it a small, quiet powerhouse: near-silent at idle, with a solid metal case, and used for 4K video editing, large RAW photo batches, music production, local AI models and a 24/7 Plex server, on dual monitors including 4K and ultrawide displays. Several praise the value and the three-year warranty. Their complaints are that it runs warm under sustained load because the small case limits airflow, that integrated Iris Xe graphics only suit casual games, and that support was inconsistent for at least one buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom IT13 (2TB) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)?
The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) for performance, mainly because of its fast 48 GB of unified memory and Thunderbolt 5. The Geekom IT13 (2TB) is the better fit if you need Windows, more storage, a longer warranty or upgrades.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom IT13 (2TB) and Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)?
Speed against flexibility. The Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) has much faster soldered memory and an M4 Pro, while the Geekom IT13 (2TB) has upgradeable DDR4 memory and more storage.
Which has more storage, the Geekom IT13 (2TB) or the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)?
The Geekom IT13 (2TB), with 2 TB against 1 TB, and it also has an extra M.2 slot and a 2.5-inch bay. The SSD in the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) cannot be replaced.
Does the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB) have USB-A ports?
No. It has Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C ports only, so older accessories need an adapter, while the Geekom IT13 (2TB) has three USB-A ports.
Who should buy the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?
Windows users who want a small, quiet machine for editing or a home media server, with 2 TB of storage, upgradeable memory, USB-A ports and a three-year warranty.
Who should buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 48GB + 1TB)?
Professionals who want macOS, an M4 Pro and 48 GB of fast unified memory for creative work, development or local AI, and accept that nothing inside can be upgraded.
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