M1 Mac mini vs. 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the M1 Mac mini and 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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M1 Mac mini Pros
Reasons that M1 Mac mini is better than 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
About 47% lighter
M1 Mac mini weighed 2.6 pounds, 47% lighter than the 4.85 pounds 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
| Weight | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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| Pound | 2.6 lbs. | 4.85 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.18 kg | 2.20 kg |
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better than M1 Mac mini.
Significantly newer manufacturing
2023 vs. 2020
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a 95% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 Mac mini.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i9-13900H
14,490
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i7-13700H
14,321
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
M1 Mac mini - Apple M1 (8C, 8G)
7,414
Supports larger memory
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 Mac mini. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 Mac mini.
Max system memory size
2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
32 GB
M1 Mac mini
16 GB
Upgradable memory
The 2023 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 M1 Mac mini since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | Onboard | x2 |
| Type | Unified | DDR5 |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 140W Max TGP vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
The 2023 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 | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Has one more port and slot
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has more ports and slots count than the M1 Mac mini. It has nine versus eight amount of ports and slots on the M1 Mac mini.
| Ports | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | No | Yes |
| power port | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Total | 8 | 9 |
Slightly more versatile connectivity
The 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M1 Mac mini. It has seven versus six commonly used ports and slots on the M1 Mac mini.
| Ports | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| power port | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Release Date | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2023). |
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| Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
| Size Comparison | M1 Mac mini2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 7.7” x 1.4” (197 mm x 197 mm x 36 mm) | 13.94 x 9.88 x 0.88 ~ 0.98 inches (354 x 251 x 22.4 ~ 24.9 mm) |
| Weight | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) | 4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg) |
| Colors | Silver | Mecha Gray Jaeger Gray |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | - |
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| Chasis Information | - | Military Grade Toughness
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Display | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
| Size | - | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | - |
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Ports | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
 Back (8)
|  Left (2)
Right (7)
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Internal Specs | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
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| Discrete Graphics | - |
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| Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
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Connectivity | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
| Size | - | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery |
| Power Supply | 150W built-in power supply | 200W 240W power adaptorPlug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A. |
Software | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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| 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 | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
| Camera | - | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | M1 Mac mini | 2023 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 | Video Support
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Key Features | M1 Mac mini | 2023 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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