When comparing Apple Mac Mini 2.6GHz vs Minisforum UM590, the Slant community recommends Apple Mac Mini 2.6GHz for most people. In the question“What are the best mini desktop PCs around $600?” Apple Mac Mini 2.6GHz is ranked 5th while Minisforum UM590 is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Apple Mac Mini 2.6GHz is:
It offers more ports than any other Mac currently on the market. It has four USB ports, two Thunderbolt ports, SD Card slot, and an HDMI port.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Has more ports than any other Mac PC
It offers more ports than any other Mac currently on the market. It has four USB ports, two Thunderbolt ports, SD Card slot, and an HDMI port.
Pro Gaming
Although there is no dedicated graphics card, this mini PC can be used for gaming.
Pro Quiet
But of course under heavy load the fans are noisy.
Pro More compact than Neptune series
Only slightly larger than a standard Intel NUC, as this Mini PC does not have a separate videocard like the Neptune HX80G.
Cons
Con Rather old hardware
The Mac Mini has not been updated since 2014. It has a 4th generation Intel Core i5 CPU which is practically "ancient" in processor age. Their performance is not light-years away from the latest generation CPUs found in the latest MacBook Pro 13.
Con No fingerprint scanner
But it is possible to use an external USB fingerprint scanner of course.