Apple Late 2018 Mac Mini with 3.0GHz Intel Core i5 (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)

I bought the 2018 Mac mini expecting decent performance for its age but wow, I was seriously impressed. Even though it’s a few years old, it looks practically brand new and runs incredibly smooth. Apple’s build quality really shows here. As of September 2025, it still supports macOS TAHOE, and it runs the new system flawlessly. Apps open quickly, multitasking is easy, and it’s super quiet. Perfect for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, or productivity work. If you’re thinking about getting a reliable and compact desktop without spending a fortune, this Mac mini is still 100% worth it. Honestly feels like a new machine.

This Late 2018 Apple Mac Mini with 3.0GHz continues to be an excellent desktop solution years after its release. I use it daily for all my regular computing needs - handling emails, texts, word processing, web browsing and more with consistent performance and reliability. The system still works great without any slowdowns or hiccups during normal use. The 3.0GHz processor provides plenty of speed for multitasking across various applications simultaneously, and it boots up quickly every time. One of its standout features is the connectivity - it effortlessly connects to multiple screens, allowing me to create a productive workspace with extended displays. The setup process is intuitive with no compatibility issues. Similarly, connecting external keyboards and other peripherals is seamless with its variety of ports. For anyone looking for a compact, powerful desktop that handles everyday computing tasks with ease, this Mac Mini remains a solid choice. Its longevity proves Apple's commitment to creating machines that remain relevant and functional years after purchase.

Packing is not great but that’s all. Works fine.

I bought this to go with my monitor I got as a gift. I upgraded it to a newer version of macOS. The sequoia works pretty well. I will say there has been a few glitches on my screen. It will glitch out of nowhere or it will turn the screen off and then come back on. Sometimes when I turn the Mac mini on after turning it off, my wallpaper isn’t the same as what I set it to on my lock screen, but that might just be me. Overall, I love it so much and have worked with iMacs for four years, so being able to use a Mac mini for less money than an iMac and even bigger monitor for less money, is so worth it. It does not overheat as some people say, it only gets warm. It can be quite loud when it comes to the vents but I don’t mind it at all. It is big in size so if you have a small desk, get a stand for it like I did, and it will work so good. Also, if you have a wired keyboard and a usb mouse, and a monitor without a camera, definitely get a usb hub so that you can plug everything in. I have no clue if the speakers work well, simply because my speakers are connected to my monitor. I will say, you kind of have to go into everything and manually turn down the volume on whatever software/website you are using/on. I have my monitor volume pretty low, but if you have like YouTube open, definitely turn the volume down because it blasts it. I don’t know if that’s just me though. I love this a lot though, definitely get it if you’re looking for cheaper options. I don’t expect it to be super quick with speed when loading seeing as it is an older model. I will definitely update if anything is to happen. Lastly, it is such an easy set up!

I currently use this Mac mini for general web surfing and video editing and it runs superb! I love the size and that it doesn't take up much space at all on my desk. It's very quiet to where I have to put my hand on top of it to see if it's actually on.

Very clean good working computer. If I could give you 10 stars I would. Better than expected.

These old mac minis still have *plenty* of life in them! Worked flawlessly right out of the box, no jank, no slowdowns, in great physical condition too. Specs exactly as advertised. Incredible for this price. Used it for a few hours, will update my review if anything comes up in the next few weeks. Came installed with MacOS Sequoia.

Difficult to use. Goes down for hours at a time. I don't have a car so I can't return it. Share this stuck with google. However both companies are riddled with rumors of intrusions.

Nice and compact, but powerful processor

Muy buen equipo, se actulizo a sequoia sin ningun problema, sin contraseñas, excelente sonido un rayon en la carcasa pero es lo de menos. Muy recomendado y fluido en comparacion con windows 11 con las mismas especificaciones que tenemos en otra mini pc.

El Mac Mini llegó muy bien, sin contraseñas ni bloqueos, totalmente funcional. Solo presenta un ligero daño en la imagen (carcasa), pero en general trabaja súper bien. Ideal para tareas de oficina o uso personal.

what a piece of junk. not impressed. nothing but problems. glitchy. zero tech support. will never buy another apple product again. EVER

Attention faut un minimum de 1600x900@60Hz pour l’écran jme ramasse avec un ordi que jpeux pas utiliser a cause de ça jviens de dépenser pour un ecran pour rien. Ma le revirer tant qu’à avoir un ordi que jpeut pas me servir.