GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) vs Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB)

Storage and price flip the script here: the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S (16GB + 1TB) beats the Apple Mac Mini (M2 Pro 16GB + 512GB) on price and storage capacity, doubling the Mac Mini's 512GB drive while both machines carry the same 16GB of memory. The Mac Mini M2 Pro still rates higher with owners and offers four Thunderbolt 4 ports plus an internal power supply, genuine advantages of Apple's design that the M2 Pro S cannot match with its single 5Gbps Type-C port. The M2 Pro S counters with fully upgradeable memory and storage, where the Mac Mini's configuration is fixed once purchased, so it has more room to grow over time. Buyers who want macOS, four Thunderbolt ports and Apple's build quality should choose the Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro; buyers who want more storage for less money and the option to upgrade later should pick the GMKtec NucBox M2 Pro S.