I’ve been running a high-end gaming PC for years and had no plans to change until Apple dropped this tiny powerhouse. Over the last week of October, Apple decided to drop a wave of updates across their Mac lineup, introducing the new M4 chip. And the Mac Mini? Well, it didn’t just get the M4 chip—it also got smaller.
The Mac Mini M4 is ridiculously small—just 5x5x2 inches—and packs a ton of power. With Apple’s new M4 chip, 16GB of memory, and a 10-core CPU/GPU, it handles Zwift and other cycling apps effortlessly. It’s whisper-quiet, super energy-efficient, and starts at just $599 ($499 for students).
I tested it on 4K resolution with Zwift, and the results were impressive: 120 FPS on 2K resolution settings and about 61 FPS in full 4K. Even while multitasking—streaming Netflix on one TV and running Zwift on another—it barely broke a sweat. It’s also great for apps like TrainerRoad, MyWhoosh, and TrainingPeaks Virtual.
The Mac Mini is the most affordable way to get into macOS, and it runs Zwift in 4K and other cycling apps like a dream. It’s one of those ‘impossibly small’ computers we thought couldn’t exist.
You can watch my full review on the Mac mini M4 and how it runs Zwift and other cycling apps on my YouTube Channel.
If you are interested in purchasing a Mac mini, Amazon has been running discounts so make sure to check the link here for current prices.
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