“Yes, Mac mini is configurable up to 64GB and uses industry-standard DDR4 SO-DIMMs. That’s why I’ve chosen just 512GB of internal storage (for the OS and applications) and ‘only’ 16GB of RAM in this configuration.Īt an increase of $1400 to go from the base configuration of 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 RAM to the maximum 64GB, that’s a big price to pay.īut according to this article from David Gerwitz of ZDnet, the RAM is upgradable after purchase: If the RAM really is upgradable post-purchase (see below) then you can save a ton of money – enough for an eGPU Pro (see below) – by buying it and more storage from anyone but Apple.

10 Gigabit Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ-45 connector).

3.2GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz).

Here’s how I’d set up a 2018 Mac Mini for use with video editing. Updates – Be sure to scroll down the bottom for some updates on performance benchmarks, hands-on reviews and now how to upgrade the RAM yourself! My Mac Mini 2018 Spec for Film Editing Now it all remains to be seen of what becomes of the Mac Pro (2019?!) and I’m in no hurry to upgrade my desktop, having recently upgraded my laptop.īut if you’re considering a new desktop Mac now, then it’s either this or an iMac Pro, starting at $4,999, but a more powerful machine. This is because I already have a nice 31″ LG 4K monitor and some lovely Yamaha HS7 studio monitors. It’s still going strong mind you, but I’m always on the look out for affordable ways of increasing it’s performance, or replacing it with another desktop system as I don’t want to buy an iMac.

Is the new 2018 Mac Mini suitable for video editing?Īs someone who owns a 2013 Mac Pro (Trashcan) I know that it won’t last forever.

Using the 2018 Mac Mini for Video Editing

Mac mini 2018 video editing