M4 MacBook Air ($850) vs Mac Mini ($500) – My Raw, Honest Thoughts After Months of Real World Use

After using both the base model M4 MacBook Air and the M4 Mac Mini daily for the past few months, I’m sharing my raw, unfiltered thoughts on which one is actually the better buy in 2025.

This isn’t a spec sheet comparison — this is real-world, hands-on experience as a content creator, video editor, and someone who needs both portability and power. I cover what works, what doesn’t, and what I wish I knew before choosing each one.

📌 In this video, I break down:

Which M4 Mac gives you more value in 2025
Performance comparisons in editing, streaming, and travel use
Port limitations and external storage realities
Display considerations (13" vs 15" vs full-size monitor setups)
Who the Mac Mini is perfect for — and who should still go Air
Whether you’re a filmmaker, student, or remote worker — this is the breakdown I wish existed when I was choosing between these two machines.

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