Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) vs Dell Precision 3280 Compact
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Key differences
- •Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) has lower System TDP / power (40 W vs 180 W)
- •Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) has lower Chassis volume (0.7 L vs 3 L)
- •Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) has lower Weight (0.67 kg vs 2.8 kg)
- •Dell Precision 3280 Compact has higher Storage (1000 GB vs 256 GB)
- •Dell Precision 3280 Compact has higher RAM (32 GB vs 16 GB)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024)
Dell Precision 3280 Compact
Performance
ProcessorApple M4 (10-core CPU)Intel Core Ultra 7 / Xeon options
CPU cores1016▲
GraphicsApple M4 (10-core GPU)NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada optional
Graphics typeintegrateddiscrete
RAM16 GB32 GB▲
RAM typeUnified MemoryDDR5 SODIMM
RAM upgradeableNoYes
Storage256 GB1000 GB▲
Storage typeSSDM.2 NVMe SSD
Storage upgradeableNoYes
Size & Power
Chassis volume0.7 L▲3 L
Dimensions (W×D×H)127×127×50216×90×220
Weight0.67 kg▲2.8 kg
System TDP / power40 W▲180 W
Adapter power70 W300 W
Operating systemmacOSWindows 11 Pro
Connectivity
Ports3× Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, 2× USB-A, Ethernet, 3.5mmDisplayPort, USB-C, USB-A, LAN
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Ethernet1 GbE (10GbE configurable)2.5 GbE
vPro / remote manageNoYes