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Mac mini vs Studio vs MacBook Pro Wizard
Use case + portability + budget → pick the exact Mac model in 60 seconds.
⚡ Use case + portability + budget → exact Mac model
Primary use case
Basic (email, web, docs, video calls)
Prosumer (creative + productivity)
Development (Xcode, Docker, VMs)
Creative (Photoshop, Final Cut, Logic)
Film / TV (8K, ProRes, color grading)
Music production (Logic Pro, plugins)
Data science / ML
Mac gaming (yes, it exists)
Portability needs
Desk only — never travels
Occasional travel (monthly)
Weekly travel
Daily commute / always with me
RAM need
16GB (basic)
24-32GB (prosumer)
64GB (creative pro)
128GB+ (data science / film)
External display(s)
No external display (laptop only)
Single 4K/5K display
Dual displays
3+ displays
Budget
Tight (under \$1,000)
Standard (\$1,000-\$2,500)
Premium (\$2,500-\$5,000)
Pro (\$5,000+)
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