You can essentially put it wherever your monitor cables can reach, but it’s still a desktop, meaning it’s designed to remain stationary. It can be an attractive centerpiece in your office or remain hidden beneath a monitor or under the desk. The Mac Mini is a thin slab with a metallic casing that’s incredibly understated in its design. Both devices are exceptionally well-built, with sturdy frames that don’t creak or bend. The Mac Mini and MacBook Air build upon the design choices of their predecessors. Both have Apple’s new M1 chip, but which is more worth your time and money? Let’s see which comes out on top. In this comparison, we pit Apple’s fantastic Mac Mini against the MacBook Air.

Do you want a laptop or a desktop? Something lightweight with a long battery life or a powerhouse with the most capable components? While the answer to either of those questions is dependent on your situation, there are some universal truths about all hardware that are worth taking note of to make your choice easier. Picking the right Mac isn’t an easy task.