Mac mini
The Apple Mac mini M4 has a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB unified memory (configurable to 24GB), and 256GB SSD (configurable up to 2TB). It supports up to three 6K displays, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet (configurable to 10Gb), Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a headphone jack. Dimensions 2x5x5 inches, weight 1.5 lbs, Silver.
Pros
- +Powerful Apple M4 chip
- +Up to 48GB unified memory
- +Compact 5x5 inch design
- +Thunderbolt 4 / 5 ports
- +Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
- +Supports up to three 6K displays
Cons
- −No internal storage expansion
- −Memory soldered and non-upgradeable
- −No SD card slot
- −Base storage only 256GB
- −macOS only, no other OS option
| Model | Mac mini |
| Processor | Apple M4 or M4 Pro chip | 10-core CPU (M4) / Up to 14-core CPU (M4 Pro) |
| Processor Model | Apple M4 |
| Graphics | 10-core GPU (M4) / Up to 20-core GPU (M4 Pro) |
| NPU / AI Accelerator | 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | Up to 24GB unified memory (M4) / Up to 48GB unified memory (M4 Pro) |
| Memory Slots | 0 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256GB SSD Configurable to: 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB |
| Storage Expansion | None (soldered storage, no expansion slots) |
| Display Size | Not applicable |
| Display Support | Up to two 6K displays and one 5K display (M4) / Up to three 6K displays (M4 Pro) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T, configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Configurable to 10Gb Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T), configurable to 10Gb Ethernet |
| I/O Ports | On front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5 mm headphone jack On back (M4): Gigabit Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort | 8 ports: 3x Thunderbolt 4 or 3x Thunderbolt 5, 2x USB-C, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone jack |
| Front I/O | 2x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s), 1x 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Rear I/O | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| SD Card | None |
| Dimensions | 5 by 5 inches |
| Weight | Height: 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) Width: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) Depth: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) Weight (M4): 1.5 pounds (0.67 kg) | 1.5 pounds |
| Color / Finish | Silver |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (desktop mini) |
| Power | Line voltage: 100–240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase Maximum continuous power: 155W Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° C) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing Operating altitude: tested up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters) Typical acoustical performance: Sound pressure level (operator position): 5 dBA at idle |
| Cooling | Active cooling with fan |
| Operating System | macOS |
| Software Included | App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, iPhone Mirroring, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Stocks, Time Machine, Tips, TV, Voice Memos, Weather |
| Audio | Built-in speaker 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones HDMI port supports multichannel audio output |
| Expansion Slots | None (no PCIe slots, no M.2 slots for user) |
| Environmental | Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C); Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C); Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing; Operating altitude: up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters) |
| Security | Secure Enclave, FileVault 2 encryption |
| Package Contents | Mac mini Power cord (1.8 m) |
| Kensington Lock | No Kensington lock slot |
| Features | Apple Intelligence, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, up to 2TB SSD, up to 24GB unified memory |
| Overview | Apple Mac mini with M4 chip, compact design, powerful performance for everyday tasks and creative workflows. |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
| Configurations | Base: 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD; Configurable to 24GB RAM, 512GB/1TB/2TB SSD, 10Gb Ethernet |
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