Winner
Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) is the value pick of this mini PC pair, costing meaningfully less than Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) while shipping more memory, 32GB against 24GB, and more storage, 1TB against 512GB.
Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) is the far more powerful machine underneath, a 12-core M4 Pro with a 16-core GPU and unified LPDDR5X running at 8533 MT/s against the GMKtec's six-core Ryzen 5 and DDR5 at 4800 MT/s, and it carries a considerably higher owner rating along with three Thunderbolt 5 ports. Both are covered for one year. Choose GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) for more memory and storage at a fraction of the price; choose Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) when the workload actually needs its far stronger CPU and GPU.
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| Feature | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.99 | $1569.00 | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.7 | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s | 8533 MT/s | Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 24 GB | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 512 GB | GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | M4 Pro (12-core) | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Unified Memory | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 760M | 16-core GPU | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
Winner
21% OFF
$629.99
$799.99
- + Price: $629.99
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- + Storage Capacity: 1 TB
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.7
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
$1569.00
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8533 MT/s
- - Price: $1569.00 vs $629.99
- - Memory Capacity: 24 GB vs 32 GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) or Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) wins on price, memory capacity and storage. Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) carries a much higher owner rating and a far more powerful 12-core processor with a 16-core GPU.
What is the biggest difference between them?
Raw processing power against raw capacity. Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB) has a 12-core M4 Pro with a 16-core GPU, well beyond the six-core Ryzen 5 in GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB), which instead ships more memory and storage for less money.
Which one has more display and expansion ports?
Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB), with three Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI. GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB) has one USB4 port alongside HDMI and DisplayPort.
Which has faster memory?
Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB), with unified LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s against DDR5 at 4800 MT/s in GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB), though the GMKtec ships more of it and the memory is user-upgradeable.
Who should buy the Apple Mac Mini (M4 Pro 24GB + 512GB)?
Buyers whose workload, video editing, 3D work or local AI models, actually uses the extra CPU and GPU cores, and who want macOS and Thunderbolt 5.
Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra (32GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want more memory and storage for considerably less money, and whose workload does not need the Mac Mini's extra processing power.
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