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General

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Series

iMac1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026

Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MWUF3LL/A, Mac16,23Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US institutional price list dated September 9, 2026, PDF page 1 exact MWUF3LL/A row: blue, Apple M4 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 16 GB and 256 GB SSD. Identifies a currently offered US reference. Current education price is not launch retail MSRP. Mac16,2 is independently mapped by the maker model index. Special ZAGG accessory package parts are different numbers and excluded.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108054Read 8 October 2026Exact iMac (24-inch, 2024, Two ports) section explicitly Mac16,2 and MWUF3xx/A series. US LL/A full retail suffix and blue 8/8/16/256 mapping come from official US product list. Mac16,3 is four-port and excluded.

MCX44LL/A, A32395Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-12-02-2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Apple US institution price list line: MCX44LL/A, Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD. Institution price is not used as MSRP. MX2H3LL/A is a 14-inch MacBook Pro part in the same list and is not stored. Regulatory model A3239 comes from the ENERGY STAR record.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac mini model, Mac mini (2024): part numbers include MCX44xx/A. Model identifiers Mac16,10 and Mac16,11 are listed for the family without a chip mapping. EveryMac maps MCX44LL/A and A3239 to Mac16,11, so the identifier is kept only as an alias.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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1959499425567Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026ENERGY STAR model record lists UPCs 195949942556 and 195949942709 for the US/Canada MCX44 family. Only 195949942556 is independently bound to the selected US MCX44LL/A by the exact retailer record. The other unassigned regional code is omitted.20Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688171/apple-mac-mini-mcx44ll-a-late-2024-desktop-computerRead 8 October 2026Exact US MCX44LL/A, 12 CPU/16 GPU/24 GB/512 GB/Gigabit listing explicitly supplies UPC 195949942556. Other regional model-family UPC from the certification list is not guessed.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 October 20241Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026

29 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Announced and open for pre-order on October 29, 2024. Arrival to customers and stores was planned for November 8. Actual retail is sourced separately.

Status

Available18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m4-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date is N/A and the page still lists the model as current. Apple's iMac store page offers the 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16 GB and 256 GB two-port configuration in Blue.

Discontinued21Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026, the day the M5 Pro Mac mini was announced as its replacement. EveryMac gives the same date for the M4 model.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)20Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/m4-imacRead 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the M3 iMac the prior-generation model of the M4 iMac.21Press articlemacworld.com/article/2502772/the-m4-imac-has-16gb-ram-and-a-12mp-center-stage-camera-standard.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says the M4 replaces the M3 in the iMac and the entry model still has two ports.

Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The release compares Mac mini with M4 Pro against Mac mini with M2 Pro, for example 3D renders up to 2.9x faster in Blender. It calls the 2023 design the previous design.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 6 October 2026M5 Pro delivers significant gains in AI compute compared to the previous Mac mini. Workload claims compare against M4 Pro, for example up to 1.4x faster in Blender.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,2991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026Pricing and Availability states base 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 16 GB/256 GB, two-port iMac starts at USD 1299 in the US. Original launch retail price excludes sales tax. Education and current prices are excluded.

$1,3992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Pricing and Availability: Mac mini with M4 Pro starts at USD 1,399 (U.S.). The tech specs page confirms the starting M4 Pro configuration is 24 GB and 512 GB. Education price USD 1,299 is excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,49916Press releaseapple.com/fr/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026Original October 28, 2024 French maker Prix et disponibilité gives EUR 1499 consumer retail for two-port 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 16 GB/256 GB, standard Magic Keyboard. French launch price including VAT, not an exchange-rate conversion or US education/current price. Regional keyboard and electrical package are not imported into the US reference.

€1,6493Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026German release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Mac mini mit M4 Pro ab 1.649 Euro inkl. MwSt. This is the starting M4 Pro configuration. Education price EUR 1,529 is excluded.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026

US5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-12-02-2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026LL/A part listed in Apple's US price list. The ENERGY STAR record also lists Canada for the MCX44 family, but only the US part is stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue3Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 8 October 2026Selected stock reference is Blue. Other maker colours are different stock part numbers, not invented variants.

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

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Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The maker calls it a compact desktop of 5 by 5 inches. No gaming or workstation category is inferred from performance.

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

All-in-one1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026Maker repeatedly explicitly describes the iMac as an all-in-one desktop.

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width547Height461Depth147mm(21.5 × 18.1 × 5.8 in)2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight explicitly width 54.7 cm, height 46.1 cm and stand depth 14.7 cm, converted exactly to millimetres. Overall upright system with standard stand. Stand width 13 cm is not chassis width. Body-only thickness is not substituted for overall depth.

Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Height 5.0 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 12.7 cm, converted to mm.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

4.42kg(9.7 lb)2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Two-port model publishes 4.42 kg. Weight varies by configuration/manufacturing. Four-port 4.44 kg is excluded.

0.73kg(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Weight (M4 Pro) 0.73 kg. Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium, Glass (type not specified)6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120957Read 10 October 2026Original display-removal procedure expressly identifies glass and requires Broken Glass Safety and cut-resistant gloves. This supports glass front cover material, separate from the review-proved aluminium enclosure.12Reviewappleinsider.com/articles/24/11/19/imac-m4-review-minor-changes-lead-to-perfection-for-apples-all-in-one-macRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly tests base 8-core M4, 16 GB/256 GB in Green and describes anodized aluminium enclosure. Only common enclosure material applies to selected Blue finish. Glass display cover is separately explicit in the original maker repair manual. No four-port chassis or performance results borrowed.

Aluminium12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product Environmental Report: 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Side panel

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Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026The new model is aluminum all-round, with no plastic insert for ports.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: a fully aluminum box with ports cut directly into the aluminum. The bottom is black plastic with the vent.

Front panel

Glass6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120957Read 10 October 2026Display removal procedure identifies the front cover as glass bonded to the housing. The front of this all-in-one is the display.

Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are modular parts set into the aluminum body.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: the front and rear ports are cut directly into the aluminum.

Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120957Read 10 October 2026Display Removal, linked from exact two-port manual: display is bonded to housing with adhesive strips and requires an adhesive cutter and other listed tools to open. No tool-less side access exists in this documented enclosure.

No9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120995Read 6 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure requires a suction cup and a nylon probe to release four clips, so access is not tool-less.

Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

23.5in(59.7 cm)2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Display section explicitly actual diagonal 23.5 inches, despite marketed 24-inch model name.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

4480 × 2520px2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Built-in 4.5K Retina display is 4480 x 2520. The external 6K display output limit is a separate capability.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

IPS17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-imac-m4-review-theres-one-hidden-crucial-detail-no-one-talks-aboutRead 8 October 2026Display and Sound Quality table explicitly IPS 4.5K Retina, actual diagonal 23.5 inches, 4480 x 2520 and 60 Hz. Reviewer explicitly bought the two-port eight-core iMac with 256 GB SSD and standard glass. Panel technology is an applicable hardware fact, not a transferred display measurement. The copied summary weight and macOS Sonoma cells disagree with maker and are not used.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

60Hz15Reviewtomsguide.com/us/best-all-in-one-pc,review-2159.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple iMac M4 product section specification line explicitly 4480 x 2520 built-in display at 60 Hz. Applies to the described eight-core through ten-core M4 model range. This is a stated panel capability, not a transferred four-port benchmark or an external-display timing. No lower-resolution maxima inferred.17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-imac-m4-review-theres-one-hidden-crucial-detail-no-one-talks-aboutRead 8 October 2026Matching two-port review display table explicitly maximum refresh rate 60 Hz at its 4480 x 2520 native resolution. This corroborates the model-level Tom's Guide 60 Hz specification. No external-display output timing is substituted.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

No15Reviewtomsguide.com/us/best-all-in-one-pc,review-2159.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same iMac M4 section explicitly says there is no touchscreen option. The original linked review repeats no touchscreen option across the marketed M4 configurations. A negative supported by an explicit statement, not omission from maker specifications.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

500nits2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Maker ordinary 500-nit display brightness claim. No measured value or HDR peak inferred.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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Apple service assembly 661-4363810Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Logic board row: 661-43638 maps to 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB and 1 Gb Ethernet. This is an Apple repair-order assembly identifier, not a discovered supplier PCB marking. Storage is a separate module, so this board ID is independent of the selected 512 GB SSD.

Chipset

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

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Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 12 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and Ethernet. There is no standard board size.

CPU socket

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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117Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 8 October 2026Fan Removal steps 3-6 expose the single fan flex-cable connector on the logic board and disconnect it. Counts this physical documented connector, not rotor count or spare fan capacity.

Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M42Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

Apple M4 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Mac mini (2024) Tech Specs. Reference is the base M4 Pro column: 12-core CPU with 8 performance and 4 efficiency cores, 16-core GPU, 24 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD and standard Gigabit Ethernet. The 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU option, 10 Gb Ethernet and the M4 column are excluded. Apple publishes no core clocks. The performance-core maximum in cpu_clusters comes from a third-party reading and is described in its own note.

Processor brand

Apple2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

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Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	4	4.4
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Chip section explicitly 8-core CPU: four performance and four efficiency cores. No six-efficiency-core four-port M4 configuration inherited. Apple gives no core frequencies here.18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m4-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Speed 4.4 GHz. Apple publishes no clock. Third-party software reports a variable clock speed around 4.4 GHz. It is stored as the performance-core maximum. No efficiency-core clock is stored. The Notebookcheck chip entry in this file lists 4.0 and 4.4 GHz in different cells and is not used for clocks.

BApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 202621Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.5 GHz. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.51 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 3.9 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The efficiency cluster clock is not stated.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

814Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-8-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.910075.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact eight-core M4 device entry explicitly eight cores/eight threads. Processor-family benchmark averages and expected scores are not exact selected-unit measurements and are excluded.

1215Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-Pro-review-The-compact-and-frugal-desktop-PC-with-top-performance-and-expensive-upgrades.946883.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Exact 12-core M4 Pro CPU specification gives 12c/12t. This is a chip-identity fact, not a transferred benchmark. The reviewed system has 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, so its scores, game FPS, noise and wall-power measurements are excluded from this 24 GB/512 GB reference. Current dynamic Geekbench minor heading also does not establish original test version. RAM technology/rate are sourced separately for the exact 24 GB hardware.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

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CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 8 October 2026Installed M4 chip maker describes second-generation 3-nanometre fabrication. Nominal process class, not a literal transistor dimension or a foundry node suffix.

3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 6 October 2026M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Apple states no TOPS figure for the M4 Pro Neural Engine, so npu_tops is left out. The 38 TOPS figure belongs to the M4 announcement and is not borrowed.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

38TOPS9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 8 October 2026M4 16-core Neural Engine manufacturer peak up to 38 TOPS. NPU-only throughput, not total platform AI rate. Original maker does not state precision in this release. Same named M4 neural engine in exact iMac sheet.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 8-core GPU2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

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CPU cooler

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Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Innovative thermal architecture guides air to different levels of the system, with all venting through the foot. This is active air cooling. No liquid cooler is stated.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)

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Source7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121514Read 10 October 2026Exact two-port exploded view and complete parts table identify one physical blower, Fan 923-10861. The original fan-removal procedure shows one rotor, connector and removable fan inside the system housing. LaptopMedia explicitly calls the purchased two-port eight-core unit a one-system-fan configuration. This is one documented chassis system blower, not a separate CPU, GPU or PSU fan. Size, position category, lighting and PWM control are not stated.17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-imac-m4-review-theres-one-hidden-crucial-detail-no-one-talks-aboutRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly bought the two-port eight-core iMac and says it has one system fan. The four-port configuration has two system fans and is excluded. Original maker two-port parts table and removal image independently prove one physical blower. No undocumented fan dimensions or CPU cooler specification inferred.

BApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

Fan rotors
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Source10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts lists one fan, 923-10945, shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. Size, PWM and lighting are not published. The fan is fixed in the housing, and the maker thermal architecture circulates air through multiple system levels and exhausts through the foot. Counts the single documented system-airflow rotor, not an additional dedicated CPU cooler rotor.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Chip section explicitly integrates the 8-core GPU within the Apple M4 SoC. No discrete graphics card is installed.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

16GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Default two-port configuration has 16 GB unified memory and 256 GB SSD. Exact MWUF3LL/A identity is separately proved by current official US price list.

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X14Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-8-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.910075.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact M4 eight-core/iMac entry says supplied with 16 GB or 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 onboard memory. Selected maker configuration is 16 GB. Not inferred from M4 ten-core notebook memory.

LPDDR5X19Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-mac-mini-mcx44d-a-2023-z1jv-a3342759.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact base 12 CPU/16 GPU/24 GB/512 GB/Gigabit configuration MCX44D/A explicitly lists 24 GB onboard LPDDR5X-8533. This is the same hardware tier as US MCX44LL/A with a different regional cord suffix. German prices and warranty are not transferred. This replaces the non-matching 64 GB review as the memory source. Supplier chips are not guaranteed.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

7,500MT/s14Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-8-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.910075.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact eight-core M4/iMac entry explicitly supplied LPDDR5X-7500. Configured onboard rate, not DIMM kit rating. This source contains inconsistent 4.0 versus 4.4 GHz processor frequency cells and speculative power ratings, which are not used.

8,533MT/s19Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-mac-mini-mcx44d-a-2023-z1jv-a3342759.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published nominal onboard 8533 MT/s for the exact 24 GB base configuration, not a DIMM XMP profile or measured transient clock. The database actual RAM row supplies the rate, not a calculation from Apple 273 GB/s bandwidth. No CPU clock, NPU TOPS or port-bandwidth claims from this secondary table are imported.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package14Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-8-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.910075.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact eight-core M4 processor description explicitly on-package LPDDR5x-7500 memory in 16 GB or 24 GB capacities. Integrated into the chip package, not user-replaceable DIMMs. Maker 24 GB menu is a purchase-time option.

Integrated into chip package11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 6 October 2026Memory is integrated into the Apple M-series chip package in Mac mini (2024) and can't be upgraded. You configure it at purchase.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

24GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Two-port purchase-time ceiling is 24 GB unified memory. Four-port 32 GB option is excluded. This does not mean memory can be upgraded after purchase.

64GB10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Logic board 661-43642 is 12-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 64 GB, 1 G. So 64 GB is a purchase-time option with the same 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU. It is not a user upgrade. The tech specs page also lists 48GB or 64GB under the M4 Pro chip.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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Storage

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Storage

256GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)

Capacity (GB)	Type
256	SSD, protocol not stated

Source2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Storage section explicitly 256 GB SSD. Protocol and PCIe generation are not stated. Generic SSD preserves the literal published drive class. No M.2 connector inferred from solid-state storage.

BApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

Capacity (GB)
512

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026512 GB SSD in decimal GB. Apple does not state an NVMe or SATA interface for its proprietary flash module, so type and slot rows are left out.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

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M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

143W2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026In the Box explicitly includes a 143 W external power adapter. This is nominal adapter output, not system wall consumption or a CPU power limit. Optional Ethernet-equipped supply is not part of the selected stock bundle.

155W10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026The same supply part 661-43677 is shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown reads 12.6 V and 12.3 A on its power board.22Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513880 (A3239, Mac mini M4 Pro, 12-core, 24 GB) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The record states the supply rating itself. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the maker page is a separate system figure with the same value.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026Power board label on the M4 reads Lite-On PA-1161-1A with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output, which is 155 W. Apple lists the same supply part for the M4 Pro.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

External adapter2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 4 lists one Apple power supply, 661-43677, for all 2024 configurations. iFixit shows the supply as a bare plate under the top face. It is not a standard PSU format.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026The supply is a custom bare plate at the top of the housing with internal contacts and chassis screws.

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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Apple service part 661-4367710Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Internal power supply service part 661-43677, one part for all 2024 configurations. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the tech specs page is system input, not a PSU output rating. The stored psu_w comes from the ENERGY STAR record and the M4 teardown label.

ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Side8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/imac/apd2e7352054/macRead 8 October 2026Maker tour explicitly shows the headphone jack in the side view. Side position is not rear placement.

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)

Type	Count
3.5 mm audio	1

Source8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/imac/apd2e7352054/macRead 8 October 2026One physical side 3.5 mm headphone jack, with high-impedance headphone support stated in exact two-port sheet. No separate microphone socket. The table groups this documented side I/O using front_io_position side.

BApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026On front: two USB-C ports with USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. These are not Thunderbolt ports.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB 3.1 Gen 2	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Connections and Expansion gives two Thunderbolt 4/USB4 connectors at up to 40 Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 at up to 10 Gb/s, and DisplayPort output. Physical rear placement uses the maker tour. Gigabit Ethernet is optional at purchase and not included on this stock reference. The side headphone jack is separately mapped. Power-in is excluded from this data-port table.

BApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4	3	Not available	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026On back (M4 Pro): Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with Thunderbolt 5, USB 4 and DisplayPort. Up to 120 Gb/s is the Thunderbolt 5 asymmetric boost, so no symmetric data rate is stored. HDMI revision is not stated and is not inferred from 8K or 4K 240 Hz support. The AC inlet is not a data port.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Ethernet speed

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Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 8 October 2026Maker deployment table exact iMac (24-inch, 2024, Two ports) group explicitly lists ax at 6 GHz, ax/ac/a/n at 5 GHz and ax/b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. US reference retained. 6 GHz requires legal regional operation, a compatible router and applicable OS. Separate supported optional Ethernet table does not prove this stock package includes Ethernet.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-is/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi specifications for Mac mini 2024 explicitly list ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Applies to the 2024 family including M4 Pro, not just the M4 chip. US reference. Regulatory restrictions on 6 GHz remain region-dependent.

Wi-Fi module

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121514Read 10 October 2026Exact two-port exploded internal view and parts list identify Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna 923-10875 and separate Wi-Fi antenna 923-10876 inside housing. No external antenna accessory inferred.

Internal10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Wi-Fi antennas 923-11057 and the antenna plate sit inside the housing under the bottom cover. No external antenna connector exists.

Bluetooth

5.32Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Camera section explicitly 12 MP Center Stage with Desk View and 1080p HD recording. Sensor megapixels and video recording resolution stay distinct.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

62Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Audio section explicitly six-speaker system including force-cancelling woofers. Not six stereo pairs.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Exploded view item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-10944, shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown removes one internal speaker with its acoustic chamber.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026M4 (A3238) teardown removes the internal speaker, which is integrated with its acoustic chamber. The M4 Pro uses the same speaker part.

Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

32Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-microphone array. Beamforming is a capability, not another microphone.

021Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound, Directional microphone beamforming2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

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No26Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table for the 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU model: Decor Lights No. The only light is the status indicator on the audio board.

Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia 15.11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026Launch publication states macOS Sequoia 15.1 features available at launch. This is the launch OS, not a promise about the OS installed in a current shipment.

macOS Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The release says macOS Sequoia completes the new Mac mini experience. The review sample and ENERGY STAR record also show macOS 15.

OS family

macOS1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by-m4-and-apple-intelligenceRead 8 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Control software

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

Motherboard, Case7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121514Read 10 October 2026Exploded view orders the logic board by exact CPU, GPU, memory and storage configuration (661-42852 for 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16 GB, 256 GB) and the housing as a color-specific Apple assembly (923-10826 for blue). Memory and storage are on the logic board.

PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Power supply 661-43677, the fan with its flex cable and the SSD module 661-43672 for the 512 GB M4 Pro are Apple-only parts.17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector, not a standard fan header.24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Teardown of the M4 and M4 Pro: the SSD is non-standard and its proprietary format makes aftermarket upgrades tricky. The M4 Pro uses its own larger module. The power supply sits bare under the top face.

Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified. The ENERGY STAR record 4513880 confirms the exact MCX44 12-core 24 GB configuration.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026

EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/iMac_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original October 2024 iMac environmental report endnote 6 explicitly states Gold rating in US and Canada. This US reference retains that model-level regional registration. The carbon-footprint text and tables name two-port 256 GB, while endnote 10 says two-port 512 GB. No lifecycle emissions or exact-configuration power figures are stored from the conflicting carbon-model scope. Maker power tables are not reviewer measurements.

Gold12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Footnote 7: Mac mini achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report evaluates M4 Pro 64 GB and 8 TB, so its energy figures are not copied into measured fields.

Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

57.7kWh19Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4515607, iMac (M4, two ports), model A3247, 16 GB system memory, additional model information includes MWUF3. Type Integrated Desktop, TEC of model 57.7 kWh. The 24 GB record 4515608 shows 60.7 kWh and is excluded.

15kWh7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026TEC of model 15.0 kWh, certified 2025-10-16, markets United States and Canada. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer wall measurement. Date Available On Market 2024-10-29 is the pre-order day and is not used for release_date.

Other certifications

EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Footnote on regulated substances states Apple products comply with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for lead such as high-temperature solder. This is manufacturer-declared compliance with applicable exemptions, not an independently issued certificate.

SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard, 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-3012Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026The archived report holds certificate SCS-CN-10024 for Mac mini with M4 Pro, 24 GB memory and 512 GB SSD, the exact reference configuration. It validates the carbon neutral claim under SCS-108 for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. The period has ended and no renewal is claimed.

In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

iMac, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, 143 W power adapter, Power cord (2 m), USB-C Charge Cable2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Default two-port US retail bundle. Touch ID keyboard, numeric keypad, trackpad, Ethernet and VESA mount configuration are optional and excluded. USB-C Charge Cable charges accessories, not the iMac computer.

Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Keyboard, Mouse2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 8 October 2026US Mac one-year limited hardware warranty for original retail purchase. Statutory rights, optional AppleCare and education support packages excluded.

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 6 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 8 October 2026US warranty service options include carry-in and conditional mail-in if Apple determines eligibility. No guaranteed onsite coverage.

Carry-in, Mail-in13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 6 October 2026US Mac limited warranty Warranty Service Options names carry-in and mail-in. Apple determines eligibility and applicable method. DIY parts service has no matching enum and is not mapped to onsite or collection.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/imac/specs2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Current maker iMac technical page was opened beside this model-specific two-port sheet. Only the two-port 8-core columns apply.

support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215562Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/1215105Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121510Read 8 October 2026Exact two-port 2024 Repair Manual HJSWKA, with two-port-specific exploded parts, logic board and fan procedures opened. Four-port repair guide is not inherited.

support.apple.com/en-us/1215088Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121508Read 6 October 2026Mac mini (2024) Repair Manual, manual ID MZEKLP, with Exploded View, Bottom Cover, Fan, SSD Module and Power Supply procedures. It covers both the M4 and M4 Pro models.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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