Hi Susan, the M1 chip in the Mini, iMac, and MacBook is the same. But for the same specs (16 GB memory, 512 GB SSD hard drive) the 13” MacBook ($1,699) costs more than the Mac mini ($1,099) and almost the same price as the iMac ($1,899). The 16” MacBook ($2,499) is even more expensive for the same CPU, memory and hard drive. The iMac and Mac mini have twice as many data ports as the MacBooks.

The MacBook connected to a 30” display is a much more costly option with no benefit to me. I do not need or want portability.