M2 Mac mini vs. 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between M2 Mac mini and 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M2 Mac mini Pros
Reasons that M2 Mac mini is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
2023 vs. 2021
Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) inside M2 Mac mini has a 83% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
M2 Mac mini weighed 2.6 pounds, 49% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
Weight | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Pound | 2.6 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.18 kg | 2.30 kg |
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better than M2 Mac mini.
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the M2 Mac mini since it has onboard memory.
Memory | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between M2 Mac mini and 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing |
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Exterior | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Dimensions | 7.75” x 7.75” x 1.41” (197 mm x 197 mm x 35.8 mm) | 14.13” x 10.08” x 0.90 ~ 0.96” (359 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.3 mm) |
Weight |
| 5.07 lbs. (2.30 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Bonfire Black Fortress Gray |
Keyboard and Trackpad | - |
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Display | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Size | - | 15.6 Inches |
Info | - |
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Ports | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Back (10)
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Internal Specs | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 2933 MHz or 3200 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
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Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 Performance SSD
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Connectivity | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Configuration up to 10 Gbs | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Size | - |
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Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply |
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Software | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Ventura | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Camera | - | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Security | - |
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Warranty | Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | - |
More | M2 Mac mini: video supports
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Key Features | M2 Mac mini | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the M2 Mac mini in early-2023. It is powered by up to 12-core Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) with a boost clock speed up to 3.50 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M2 Pro iGPU (19 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch TUF Gaming F15 was introduced by ASUS about two years earlier in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The M2 Mac mini weighs 2.6 lbs. about 95% lighter than the 5.07 lbs. 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. Moreover, measured at 7.75” x 7.75” x 1.41”, the M2 Mac mini is much more portable than the 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 at 14.13” x 10.08” x 0.96”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the M2 Mac mini supports up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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