Since we've installed so many different drives and brands over the years, we have experience with their longevity and some potential issues.
When you've done it enough times and have the right tools, the process takes less than a couple minutes.
Of course iFixit has all the Mac mini upgrade tutorials you'd need and the process isn't as horrible as it seems at first. It's always a great upgrade and can make an old mini feel like new again. Over the years, we've installed hundreds of SSD drives into Mac minis.
