Mac Mini vs MacBook Pro: which one should you buy?

Mac Mini vs MacBook Pro
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If you're looking into the Mac Mini vs MacBook Pro, you'll be looking for a Mac as your next creative tool. The Mac Mini offers the best-value way to set up a workstation, but the MacBook Pro gives you the extra flexibility of working on the go when you need it.

And it's not just about the basic question of price vs flexibility – there are different versions of the both the Mac Mini and the MacBook Pro, so the question is which version of which device is the best fit for you overall.

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Matt Bolton

Matt is Managing Editor at TechRadar.com, and previously worked on T3, MacLife and MacFormat. He's been testing technology for over a decade, working in specialist Apple publications as well general technology and creative journalism, and has charted Apple’s ups and downs since his student days (but still hopes to hear “one more thing”). By day, you can find him covering TV, audio, smart home gear and more at T3.com, as Home Tech Editor. By night, he's probably updating or pairing or installing some new piece of technology in the quest for the perfect setup.