I swapped my Mac mini for this round alternative — and surprisingly I can still use all the same accessories

https://www.tomsguide.com/author/anthony-spadafora· Aug 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM UTC ·18 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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With its all-aluminum chassis, perfectly rounded corners, and — for the first time on a Mac mini — handy front ports, it’s the redesign and power boost we’d been waiting for. It’s certainly not the only game in town, but it’s easily the prettiest.At least, I thought so until Lenovo unveiled its Yoga Mini at CES earlier this year. Just like the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG, I wouldn’t dream of mounting the Yoga Mini behind a monitor.

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▪With its all-aluminum chassis, perfectly rounded corners, and — for the first time on a Mac mini — handy front ports, it’s the redesign and power boost we’d been waiting for.
▪It’s certainly not the only game in town, but it’s easily the prettiest.At least, I thought so until Lenovo unveiled its Yoga Mini at CES earlier this year.
▪Just like the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG, I wouldn’t dream of mounting the Yoga Mini behind a monitor.

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Computing Desktop Computers Mini PCs I swapped my Mac mini for this round alternative — and surprisingly I can still use all the same accessories Opinion By Anthony Spadafora Published 8 August 2026 Apple better keep its eye on this puck-shaped mini PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As someone who reviews the best mini PCs for a living, I keep coming back to Apple’s Mac mini M4.

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