Ask HN: Confused Between M1 Mac Mini and Mac Studio

Hi HN, After about 10 years, my old 2012 Mac Mini is slowing down. I’d like to invest into another small package like the Mac Mini to continue my daily work - usually programming 80%, Content creation (Affinity Photo, GarageBand, etc.) 10% and games (CS:GO, Hitman) 10%.

I feel the M1 Mac mini will get the job done, but it’s about 2 years old now. Whereas the Mac Studio just launched and has all the power I will need for the next 5 years at least, but then, it costs twice as much as the M1 Mac mini where I live.

Would love to hear your thoughts and advice. Thank you.