Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The M4 Mac mini is a powerful little computer but just how powerful is it? Well, in this video I am testing my M4 Mac mini, which is the basic 16GB RAM 256GB SSD version, with DaVinci Resolve Studio editing 8K 120FPS ProRes 422 HQ video.
Links to Macs and stuff for your Mac.
Mac Mini M4 ➡ geni.us/oibaLH
Mac Mini M4 Pro ➡ geni.us/ImJto
M4 Max MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/70Xn
M4 Max MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/57QzTfu
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/qSYR
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/4thf yu0
M4 MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/Y7TFR
My recommendation for a fast Thunderbolt 4 USB4 external SSD for your Apple Silicon M1 M2 M3 or M4 Mac is the Acasis TBU405Pro M1 enclosure, paired up with the WD SN850X SSD. I use the 4TB version and it's awesome. This combination does not thermal throttle as the Acasis enclosure is fan cooled and keeps the WD SN850X below its thermal throttling point.
If buying direct from the Acasis website use my promo code "David15" for a 15% discount off anything you buy on the Acasis website.
Acasis website bit.ly/45RAaUA
Acasis TBU405Pro M1 enclosure at Amazon ➡ geni.us/ACASIS-TBU405ProM1
Acasis TBU405Pro M1 enclosure direct from ➡ Acasis bit.ly/4i1edsR
WD SSDs:
SN850X 4TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-4TB
SN850X 2TB ➡mgeni.us/SN850X-2TB
SN850X 1TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-1TB
While I obviously have thermal issues with the Zike Z666, it will work with many SSDs without overheating and going into thermal throttling. However, as of yet I do not have any recommendations for an SSD with the Zike. If you decide to buy the Zike Z666 you can get 20% off on the Zike website using my promo code "David20".
Zike website ➡ shrsl.com/4rtxp
Zike Z666 USB4 enclosure direct from Zike ➡ shrsl.com/4rtxn
Zike Z666 at Amazon.de (Germany) ➡ amzn.to/4g478G4
I have not thoroughly tested the 990 Pro with all of my enclosures. However, this is an excellent SSD if used internally with a computer with proper SSD cooling and good airflow. While I can't recommend the 990 Pro just yet for any use with any enclosure, here's some links for anyone who is going to use it in a properly cooled computer.
Samsung SSDs:
990 Pro 1TB ➡ geni.us/990PRO1TB
990 Pro 2TB ➡ geni.us/990PRO-2TB
990 Pro 4TB ➡ geni.us/990PRO4TB
Video chapters:
00:00 Intro and explanation
03:45 The test
38:30 End summary
AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE:
I am an Amazon Associate.
My Amazon links are Amazon affiliate links.
I earn money from qualifying purchases when you use my Amazon affiliate links.
OTHER EARNINGS AND COMMISSIONS:
I also earn money from other product links within my video description.
For the sake of clarity and for the avoidance of any confusion, assume that I earn money from commissions from any and all links that I have within my video description.
Amazon links to stuff used in this video:
The gear that I use, have used or reviewed that I would recommend.
Cameras: amzn.to/3PzC8mI
Microphones: amzn.to/3tD6FaM
Computers: amzn.to/3tuwHNr
Phones: amzn.to/3ttqjWN
iPads & Tablets: amzn.to/46t8wxG
You can also send me a coffee donation via PayPal if you found my video super helpful:
paypal.me/DavidHarry
My Amazon pages with videos and product links:
Amazon USA amazon.com/shop/davidharry
Amazon UK amazon.co.uk/shop/davidharry
If you would like to help my channel please use my global Amazon Affiliate links. I will be paid a small commission for anything you buy from Amazon when using these links. These commissions don't cost you any extra but really do help me to buy gear for my productions and to review:
Amazon USA: geni.us/Amazon-USA
Amazon UK: geni.us/Amazon-UK
Amazon Deutschland: geni.us/Amazon-Deutschland
Amazon France: geni.us/Amazon-France
Amazon España: geni.us/Amazon-Espana
Amazon Italia: geni.us/Amazon-Italia
Amazon Canada: geni.us/Amazon-Canada
Contact for product reviews: YouTube@DavidHarry.com
DavidHarry.com
I’m David Harry. Thank you very much for watching this video, take care and goodbye now.
Cheers,
Dave.
#M4MacMini #macmini
The M4 Mac mini is a powerful little computer but just how powerful is it? Well, in this video I am testing my M4 Mac mini, which is the basic 16GB RAM 256GB SSD version, with DaVinci Resolve Studio editing 8K 120FPS ProRes 422 HQ video.
Links to Macs and stuff for your Mac.
Mac Mini M4 ➡ geni.us/oibaLH
Mac Mini M4 Pro ➡ geni.us/ImJto
M4 Max MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/70Xn
M4 Max MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/57QzTfu
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/qSYR
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/4thf yu0
M4 MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/Y7TFR
My recommendation for a fast Thunderbolt 4 USB4 external SSD for your Apple Silicon M1 M2 M3 or M4 Mac is the Acasis TBU405Pro M1 enclosure, paired up with the WD SN850X SSD. I use the 4TB version and it's awesome. This combination does not thermal throttle as the Acasis enclosure is fan cooled and keeps the WD SN850X below its thermal throttling point.
If buying direct from the Acasis website use my promo code "David15" for a 15% discount off anything you buy on the Acasis website.
Acasis website bit.ly/45RAaUA
Acasis TBU405Pro M1 enclosure at Amazon ➡ geni.us/ACASIS-TBU405ProM1
Acasis TBU405Pro M1 enclosure direct from ➡ Acasis bit.ly/4i1edsR
WD SSDs:
SN850X 4TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-4TB
SN850X 2TB ➡mgeni.us/SN850X-2TB
SN850X 1TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-1TB
While I obviously have thermal issues with the Zike Z666, it will work with many SSDs without overheating and going into thermal throttling. However, as of yet I do not have any recommendations for an SSD with the Zike. If you decide to buy the Zike Z666 you can get 20% off on the Zike website using my promo code "David20".
Zike website ➡ shrsl.com/4rtxp
Zike Z666 USB4 enclosure direct from Zike ➡ shrsl.com/4rtxn
Zike Z666 at Amazon.de (Germany) ➡ amzn.to/4g478G4
I have not thoroughly tested the 990 Pro with all of my enclosures. However, this is an excellent SSD if used internally with a computer with proper SSD cooling and good airflow. While I can't recommend the 990 Pro just yet for any use with any enclosure, here's some links for anyone who is going to use it in a properly cooled computer.
Samsung SSDs:
990 Pro 1TB ➡ geni.us/990PRO1TB
990 Pro 2TB ➡ geni.us/990PRO-2TB
990 Pro 4TB ➡ geni.us/990PRO4TB
Video chapters:
00:00 Intro and explanation
03:45 The test
38:30 End summary
AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE:
I am an Amazon Associate.
My Amazon links are Amazon affiliate links.
I earn money from qualifying purchases when you use my Amazon affiliate links.
OTHER EARNINGS AND COMMISSIONS:
I also earn money from other product links within my video description.
For the sake of clarity and for the avoidance of any confusion, assume that I earn money from commissions from any and all links that I have within my video description.
Amazon links to stuff used in this video:
The gear that I use, have used or reviewed that I would recommend.
Cameras: amzn.to/3PzC8mI
Microphones: amzn.to/3tD6FaM
Computers: amzn.to/3tuwHNr
Phones: amzn.to/3ttqjWN
iPads & Tablets: amzn.to/46t8wxG
You can also send me a coffee donation via PayPal if you found my video super helpful:
paypal.me/DavidHarry
My Amazon pages with videos and product links:
Amazon USA amazon.com/shop/davidharry
Amazon UK amazon.co.uk/shop/davidharry
If you would like to help my channel please use my global Amazon Affiliate links. I will be paid a small commission for anything you buy from Amazon when using these links. These commissions don't cost you any extra but really do help me to buy gear for my productions and to review:
Amazon USA: geni.us/Amazon-USA
Amazon UK: geni.us/Amazon-UK
Amazon Deutschland: geni.us/Amazon-Deutschland
Amazon France: geni.us/Amazon-France
Amazon España: geni.us/Amazon-Espana
Amazon Italia: geni.us/Amazon-Italia
Amazon Canada: geni.us/Amazon-Canada
Contact for product reviews: YouTube@DavidHarry.com
DavidHarry.com
I’m David Harry. Thank you very much for watching this video, take care and goodbye now.
Cheers,
Dave.
#M4MacMini #macmini
