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Apple Mac mini (M6, 2026) vs Beelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
Product A: Apple
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GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)70 of 152 fields differ
- 35 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 67 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- RAMA: 16GBB: 32GBBeelink is 16 GB higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 3B: 4Beelink has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 127 × 50 mm
- BBeelink: 135 × 44.7 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MHQK4LL/A, MHQK4ZD/A, A35345Spec databaseiclarified.com/p1301/mac-mini-m6-16gb-ram-256gb-ssdRead 30 September 2026Item Details: Order Number MHQK4LL/A, Chip M6 (12 CPU / 12 GPU), Memory 16 GB, Storage 256 GB. Scope: public SKU table. Launch price is not taken from the retailer.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-miniRead 30 September 2026German base M6 store record MHQK4ZD/A uses the same CPU, memory and storage option codes as the verified US 16/256 part. The country kit differs. Scope: store data mapping corroborated by the US public capacity table. Codes are not decoded by guessing.28Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m6-mid-2026Read 7 October 2026Exact M6 base 16 GB / 256 GB profile Info: Model Number 1: A3534. EveryMac's public M6 title independently maps A3534 to M6. Official EPEAT lists A3534 / A3535 for combined M6 or M5 Pro family. Only A3534 is added. This is a broader hardware regulatory identifier, not a new sold SKU row.
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GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024)24Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/mac-mini-m6-reasons-to-buy-and-skipRead 7 October 2026A nearly identical design section explicitly says Mac mini M6 is the direct successor of Mac mini M4. Links the existing M4 base catalog entry. M4 Pro / M5 Pro branch is separate. This is generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Case
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Case dimensions
Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
Width135Height44.7Depth135mm(5.3 × 1.8 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 8 October 2026Published 135 x 135 x 44.7 mm, without rubber feet. Tabletop orientation.
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
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Case materials
Side panel
Solid23Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/29/mac-mini-m6-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review: solid aluminium body. Integral side wall.30Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Exact M6/M5 Pro exploded housing drawing item 13 viewed. Continuous solid side wall, not mesh/glass.
Front panel
Solid23Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/29/mac-mini-m6-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review: solid aluminium body around front ports.30Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Same exact housing drawing item 13 shows continuous solid front wall around USB-C/audio openings. Bottom ventilation is separate.
Tool-less side panel
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Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
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PCIe x16 slots
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Free expansion slots
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3701Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 8 October 2026
Processor brand
Processor codename
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Core configuration
AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
| Core type | Count | Core | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super | 2 | Super | 4.788 |
| Performance | 4 | Performance | 4.788 |
| Efficiency | 6 | Efficiency | 2.908 |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202639Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/apple-m6-mac-mini-review-300-price-hike-spoils-a-nice-upgradeRead 10 October 2026Table of M6 core clocks read with powermetrics: E-core maximum 2,908 MHz, P-core and Super core maximum 4,788 MHz. Apple publishes no clocks. EveryMac reports a most common clock around 4.787 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 4.5 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. Minimum clocks are not base clocks and are not stored. The review unit had 24 GB, which does not change core clocks.
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | Zen 5 | 2 | 5.1 |
| Efficiency | 8 | Zen 5c | 2 | 3.3 |
CPU cores
12
12
Performance cores
4
4
Efficiency cores
6
8
Threads
1214Spec databaseminipcbench.com/mini-pcs/apple-mac-mini-m6Read 7 October 2026Processor and graphics table explicitly states Apple M6, 12 cores / 12 threads and 12-core integrated GPU. This is a physical chip thread count. Source does not identify 16 GB/256 GB as a tested configuration. Only the matching M6 chip fact is used, no benchmark or memory/storage-dependent measurement.31Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Compact-powerhouse-with-the-2-nm-M6-SoC-Apple-Mac-mini-2026-Review.1401148.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications explicitly states Apple M6 12c/12t with same 12-core CPU/12-core GPU as reference. Actual reviewer memory/storage is 24 GB/512 GB. Only physical chip thread count is corroborated here, no numerical measurement or other configuration hardware is transferred.
Max core turbo clock
4.788GHz
5.1GHz
L3 cache
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CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Integrated GPU
Apple M6 12-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 1 |
Source19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Exact M6 or M5 Pro exploded view/table has one separately mounted fan, item 9 Fan 923-15425. Maker thermal-design description says air is guided to different levels of the system and flows through the foot. This is the shared chassis blower, not a separate CPU-cooler-only fan. Position, diameter, PWM and lighting cells are unknown.20Maker product pageapple.com/mac-miniRead 7 October 2026Built to chill section: Within Mac mini, air is guided to different levels of the system, and all of it flows through the foot. Confirms whole-system chassis airflow for the separately mounted single blower.
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
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1
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
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 power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
Storage
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Storage
256GB
1TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 256 | NVMe SSD |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202625Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1997676-REG/apple_mhqk4ll_a_mac_mini_m6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MHQK4LL/A 16 GB / 256 GB table: 1 x 256 GB Integrated NVMe SSD. PCIe generation and drive model are unstated. Soldered NAND is independently established for this generation. Older M4 removable modules are excluded.
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
Not availableBBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
M.2 slots
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2
Free M.2 slots
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1
Free drive bays
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0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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4
Power supply
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PSU rated output
155W32Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M6-16GB-Unified-Memory-256GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQK4LLA/p/248219.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specifications, General: Power Supply 155W for MHQK4LL/A.35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Power board label: Lite-On PA-1161-1A, output 12.6 V and 12.3 A, which is 155 W. The teardown says it is identical to the M4 Mac mini power board.37Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693494 (A3534, Mac mini M6, 16 GB) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W.
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PSU form factor
Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Item 12 lists one Power supply, 661-65487, for Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro). It is an Apple service part with no standard format.35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Custom Lite-On power board inside the chassis with the AC inlet. Apple lists one power supply part for M6 and M5 Pro.
PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
| 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 pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202627Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/mac-mini-m6-reviewRead 7 October 2026Common Refined not redesigned port-layout section explicitly says front USB-C ports are strictly for accessories/data and do not support video out. This fixed M6 chassis capability is not a copied 24 GB / 512 GB measurement. No power-out wattage is inferred.
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2, data | 1 | 10 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available |
Source2Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f84Read 8 October 2026English page 1 and current maker I/O graphic agree: one Type-A, one data-only Type-C and one 3.5 mm jack. Maker labels both USB sockets 10 Gbps.3Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 10 October 2026Current full I/O illustration labels Type-C data 10 Gbps and Type-A USB3.2 10 Gbps.
Rear ports
AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 | 3 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202626Reviewpetapixel.com/2026/09/21/mac-mini-with-m6-review-powerful-enough-for-some-photographersRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly identifies actual M6 / 16 GB / 256 GB test unit. Design and Build section names the rear HDMI 2.1 port. No bandwidth is inferred from version.
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 40 | USB4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DC in | 19 V input | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source2Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f84Read 8 October 2026English page 2 and current I/O graphic agree on sockets. USB4 carries DisplayPort video. TBT3 wording is compatibility, not Thunderbolt 4/5 certification. HDMI 2.1 is stated separately in the current maker Functional Features. USB power-out rating is unstated. Published 4K 120/240 Hz descriptions conflict and are not inferred into ports.3Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 10 October 2026Current I/O illustration labels two USB2.0 480 Mbps, one USB3.2 10 Gbps, one USB4 40 Gbps, DP1.4, HDMI, LAN2.5G, audio and DC. Functional Features explicitly states HDMI 2.1. No HDMI bandwidth is inferred. Logical USB-C display output is not another physical DisplayPort.
User-facing USB ports
2
2
User-facing USB-C ports
2
1
Rear USB ports
3
4
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0
0
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Wi-Fi antenna
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Bluetooth
Camera and audio
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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-15424. The Speaker repair procedure refers to the speaker cone in the singular.
Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Shared audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.
Built-in dual speakers, Built-in microphone with AI voice pickup, 360 degree pickup within 5 m3Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 10 October 2026Functional Features state a built-in microphone with an AI chip for smart voice pickup, 360 degree omnidirectional pickup within 5 m, and built-in dual speakers. No microphone count is stated for this model, so microphone_count is not stored.
Lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
PSU, Fan connectors34Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 10 October 2026The fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector. This is not a standard 3 or 4 pin fan header.36Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026Power supply is one Apple-only service part held by four T25 screws and tied to the AC inlet. It has no standard format.
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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EPEAT
Gold21Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a4a4ff89480b4434ba8b35ee9f7a1af6Read 7 October 2026Official US registry: Apple Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro), desktop, EPEAT 1.0 Gold, registered September 23, 2026, Active. Manufacturer identifiers A3534/A3535. Germany equivalent 51fd11fde7524590865485456f89e024 is Gold / Active in the registry listing. Applies to represented US/Germany markets, not a guessed global tier. CDW no-compliance cell is superseded by the official register.29Certification listepeat.net/product-details/51fd11fde7524590865485456f89e024Read 7 October 2026Fresh ordinary public registry HTML independently confirms Germany, Apple Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro), desktop, EPEAT 1.0 Gold, Active, registered 2026-09-23, identifiers A3534/A3535. German represented market, not global inference.
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
SER9 Pro mini PC, User manual, HDMI cable, US power adapter1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 8 October 2026Maker lists the computer, manual, HDMI cable and regional power adapter. US plug is selected.
Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/en-us/14852113Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/148521Read 7 October 2026Maker page title: Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro) Repair Manual. Published September 21, 2026. Linked component procedures were read. It is a repair manual, not an operating-system tutorial.
dr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f842Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f84Read 8 October 2026Directly linked on the current maker page as SER9 Pro User's Manual. Original SE Series MiniPC V1 booklet, November 2024. Rendered English pages 1-4 checked. Used only where current drawings agree, not for old benchmark identity.
EPREL registration number
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