Apple's storage pricing is INSANE! Do this instead.

You CAN upgrade your M4 Mac mini's storage to 2TB youself. It's not hard.

Resources mentioned in this video (for Amazon links, I earn for qualifying purchases):

Expand Mac mini 2TB Upgrade Kit: https://expandmacmini.com/product/ssd...
M4-SSD 2TB Upgrade Kit: https://store.m4-ssd.com/products/2tb...
iFixit Mac mini SSD replacement guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac+mini...
dosdude1's M4 Mac mini SSD upgrade video:    • UPGRADING a Brand NEW M4 Mac mini  
UGREEN 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 NVMe Enclosure: https://amzn.to/40Omjyf
UGREEN 10 Gbps USB-C NVMe Enclosure: https://amzn.to/3CC1Kf4
Sabrent 2M Thunderbolt 4 Cable: https://amzn.to/3PT7YKS

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Contents:

00:00 - Apple charges HOW much?!
01:01 - I was bamboozled. Don't be me
03:30 - Cracking the case
05:17 - Going deeper
07:29 - Echoes of the past
09:10 - Apple's DFU
12:54 - Cheaper AND better performance?