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Series

Mac mini12Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 7 October 2026Current technical specification heading Mac mini. It distinguishes M6 and M5 Pro chip configurations. Only the selected M6 16 GB / 256 GB base hardware is represented here.

Pro Micro1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current original US maker page identifies the ordinary Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 family, distinct from Micro Plus. The former Singapore 512 GB selection was a historical family comparison and is not the retained US V6TNK 256 GB reference. Current US default i5 configuration is qualified separately in manufacturer_url.

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

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.

QCM1250, V6TNK, D19U2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer part V6TNK, US English keyboard. Overview, specification table and package contents identify 235T, one 16 GB DDR5-5600 module, 256 GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E and 90 W adapter. No Plus model components or optional I/O modules are treated as installed. The regulatory family D19U is confirmed by the original manual, without guessing D19U002 versus D19U003. Omitted. Exact retailers list a three-year service bundle, while the maker family brochure starts at one year and the public Consumer Reports V6TNK description states 12 months. Region and service-entitlement scope were not resolved.3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker title page identifies QCM1250 and regulatory family D19U. No unresolved D19U002/D19U003 submodel is invented.

GTIN / EAN

19595102108932Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M6-16GB-Unified-Memory-256GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQK4LLA/p/248219.htmlRead 10 October 2026UPC # 195951021089 on the MHQK4LL/A listing, M6 with 16 GB and 256 GB. The same UPC is the first entry of ENERGY STAR record 4693494, the 16 GB record. Only the US part is stored.

8841164882317Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK literal UPC 884116488231, independently corroborated by BarcodesInc.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK literal UPC 884116488231 independently agrees with B&H. UPC retained as printed, not a retailer internal SKU.

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

25 August 20262Maker product pageapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 30 September 2026Apple release of Aug 25, 2026: Mac mini M6 starts at US$899. In customers' hands and stores Sep 22. Scope: manufacturer launch publication.

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Status

Available4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 30 September 2026Available Today release of Sep 22 identifies the new Mac mini and macOS 27. Scope: current generation.

Available7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact manufacturer V6TNK, 235T/16GB/256GB US listing expressly In Stock on October 7, 2026. Lifecycle available. No launch MSRP inferred from current sale/list price.

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

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

$8992Maker product pageapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 30 September 2026

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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.

€1,0493Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 30 September 2026German Apple launch release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Mac mini M6 starts at EUR 1049. Scope: German launch MSRP including VAT. Education price is excluded.

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

US, DE6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-miniRead 30 September 2026US store base M6 record MHQK4LL/A. Scope: regional identity.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-miniRead 30 September 2026

US7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK sold configuration offered by the US retailer B&H. Canadian listing corroborates the matching North American configuration, separately from US sale evidence.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026M6 specs: Silver, 127 x 127 x 50 mm, 0.67 kg, aluminum enclosure. 12-core CPU = 2 super + 4 P + 6 E, 12-core GPU on chip. 16 GB unified memory, configurable to 32 GB. 256 GB SSD. Front: 2 USB-C 10 Gbps and audio. Rear: 3 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40 Gbps with DisplayPort, HDMI and 2.5 Gb Ethernet. N1 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6. ENERGY STAR. Box: Mac mini and 1.8 m power cord. Scope: M6 base configuration. M5 Pro options are excluded.

Black2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK detailed specification explicitly Black.

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

Mini PC1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Business1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026

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

Mini PC1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026

Case

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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.

Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Width36Height182Depth178mm(1.4 × 7.2 × 7 in)3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 table 2 gives height 182.00, width 36.00 and depth 178.00 mm in its upright orientation. These are chassis dimensions. No optional stand or mounting bracket is included.

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.

0.67kg(1.5 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

1.4kg(3.1 lb)3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 publishes a maximum system weight of 1.40 kg and minimum 1.16 kg. Stored maximum, not a measured weight or an assertion that every V6TNK unit weighs 1.40 kg. Weight depends on configuration and manufacturing variation.

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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.

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Steel, Plastic5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sustainability text and footnote 6 specify recycled steel in the chassis and post-consumer/closed-loop plastic in the chassis. These are actual enclosure materials, not just internal fan housing.

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.

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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.

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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.

No33Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127961Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure for Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro) needs a suction cup and a nylon probe to release clips. The cover is not opened by hand.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 36-38: loosen the rear thumbscrew, then slide and lift off the cover. The cover uses a thumb-operated screw. Internal SSD replacement still requires a screwdriver.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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Chipset

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Intel Q8703Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 18 table 4 maps Q870 to Core Ultra 5 and 7. Q670 belongs to the legacy Core processor options.

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

Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Item 11 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and storage. There is no standard board size.

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CPU socket

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FCLGA18516Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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.

AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Mechanical slot type	Count	Occupied
M.2 E-key	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21 and 55-56 document one physical replaceable M.2 2230 WLAN slot, occupied by the retained Intel AX211 module. Intel AX211 original product brief explicitly says its M.2 2230 module uses a standard Key E socket. Mechanical shape only, no PCIe lanes or generation assumed from the CNVio interface. Storage connectors remain separate.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/632078/632078_Intel_Wi-Fi_6E_AX211_Garfield_Peak_2_Product_Brief_Rev1p4.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Intel AX211 Form Factors (M.2 2230 and 1216) paragraph: M.2 2230 modules attach with a standard Key E socket. This exact full sentence is independently public in the indexed original PDF, although direct PDF retrieval and web-open return 403. Used solely for physical socket key, not generic radio capabilities or PCIe electrical lanes. Dell manual separately proves the actual installed replaceable 2230 AX211 and single slot.

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.

134Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure shows one fan flex cable and one locking-lever connector on the logic board. This counts the documented physical connector, not a chassis fan table.

13Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original current system-board connector list printed 107–108, Figure 77, names one physical FAN CPU header. Complete board list has no second fan header. Standalone CPU cooler excluded from chassis fan table.

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 M61Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Intel Core Ultra 5 235T2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK, UPC 884116488231. Reopened full specification tab and package list. Confirms 235T, one 16 GB DDR5-5600 module, 256 GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, integrated Graphics and USB keyboard/mouse. B&H one total memory slot and 180 W power supply contradict the original manual and exact PC-Canada specification and are excluded.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Intel6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 5 235T SKU 241872, CPU, NPU, graphics and package specification sections. Six P cores and eight E cores, 14 threads, 24 MB Intel Smart Cache. Category-specific clocks are used. Processor-level ECC support is not proof of this PC configuration's system support, so it is not stored from this source. Chip max 256 GB is not the PC's supported memory maximum. Intel names CPU lithography TSMC N3B. The numeric node is covered under process_node_nm.

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

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Arrow Lake6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Lion Cove	2.2	5
Efficiency	8	Skymont	1.6	4.4

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202616Spec databaseclubic.com/558090-intel-core-ultra-5-235t.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 235T technical rows name six performance Lion Cove and eight efficient Skymont cores. Existing Intel core-category counts and clocks preserved. Clubic erroneous DDR4 controller text is excluded, not allowed to override maker DDR5 PC specification.

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

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.

146Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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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24MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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.

2nm11Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/mac-mini-m6-reviewRead 30 September 2026Public Mac mini M6 review introduction identifies the 2 nm M6 process. Scope: chip process only. Benchmarks of the reviewed 24 GB / 512 GB unit are excluded.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Intel 235T CPU Lithography row names TSMC N3B. Numeric 3 nm class is separately explicit in Clubic exact 235T architecture table. CPU core tile only, other package tiles may differ. Not Intel 3 or a physical transistor dimension.16Spec databaseclubic.com/558090-intel-core-ultra-5-235t.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 235T Architecture table Finesse de gravure 3 nm, consistent with Intel exact TSMC N3B name. No generic newer-node substitution.

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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35W6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202635 W Processor Base Power. Intel Maximum Turbo Power 114 W is omitted from cpu_power_max_w because Dell's configured PL2 was not established.

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.

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13TOPS6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202613 NPU Peak TOPS at INT8. Overall 27 TOPS and GPU 6 TOPS are not NPU throughput.

Integrated GPU

Apple M6 12-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Aug2026.pdfRead 30 September 2026Product Environmental Report, Mac mini, Aug 2026, describes the fan and cooling design. Scope: M6 platform cooling mechanism.

Air3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 34-35 and 57-59 show a separate fan with a CPU heat sink. Pages 92-94 describe the heat sink and thermal grease. This is air cooling. The CPU-cooler fan is excluded from chassis-fan rows.

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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 Mac mini (M6, 2026)

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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.

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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

No1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

No3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21 and 24-25 list only WLAN and SSD internal slots, integrated Intel Graphics, and integrated display support. The complete micro chassis component and system-board diagrams have no discrete card or card slot. Core 235T Intel Graphics is the reference GPU.10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact V6TNK catalogue explicitly marks Discrete graphics card with a cross, meaning no discrete graphics card. Intel Graphics is the on-board GPU. This is direct negative evidence, beyond the complete internal slot and component inventory in the original manual.

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

16GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

16GB2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X15Reviewgolem.de/news/mac-mini-m6-im-test-wenn-apples-neuer-mini-doch-auch-nur-700-euro-kosten-wuerde-2609-213410.htmlRead 7 October 2026Mac Mini M6 Eckdaten table identifies the actual tested 16 GB / 256 GB reference and explicitly names 16 GByte LPDDR5X-RAM. The source soldered wording is not used to override maker package-integrated memory attachment. Maker is silent on memory technology. Direct HTTP reached a consent page, while ordinary web fetch exposed the public article. No cookies, login or bypass was used.

DDR52Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

9,600MT/s22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m6-mid-2026Read 7 October 2026Summary table for the 16 GB base model lists LPDDR5X-9600 with 153.6 GB/s bandwidth. 9600 MT/s on a 128-bit bus gives 153.6 GB/s, which matches the maker 153 GB/s figure for the 16 GB configuration. The 24 GB and 32 GB models are rated at 170 GB/s and are not covered by this value. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.

5,600MT/s2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU listing gives 16 GB 5600 MT/s. Dell manual page 19 lists the corresponding 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, single-channel configuration for Core Ultra 5. This is the factory memory configuration, not an overclocked profile.7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

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Memory kit

Micron MT62F1G64D4AS-020DXT:D35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the M6 with 16 GB and 256 GB (A3534, MHQK4CH/A). Two Micron LPDDR5X packages, model MT62F1G64D4AS-020DXT:D, 8 GB each, soldered next to the SoC. This is a package part number, not a removable module.

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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 package10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/102328Read 30 September 2026Mac mini memory-upgrade article, 2026 section, explicitly says M6 memory is integrated into the chip package and cannot be upgraded. Configure memory when purchasing. Scope: physical integration, not inferred from unified-memory marketing.

Slots3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	16
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 18-20: two SO-DIMM slots, 64 GB maximum. Exact V6TNK retailer specification gives one 16 GB module. One slot occupied and one free. This is not B&H's conflicting one-slot total.7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK states one 16 GB module in one occupied slot. Total two slots comes from original maker manual.

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.

32GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

64GB3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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No10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Three-page exact V6TNK catalogue sheet, publication October 15, 2025, Memory section explicitly marks Non-ECC. This describes the installed configuration, not DDR5 on-die ECC or chip-level ECC support. Maker selectable 16 GB memory is also explicitly non-ECC. Its 180 W supply contradicts the original maker manual and exact 90 W retail specification and is excluded. Access qualification: current direct PDF requests return 403. Normal web retrieval independently returns the complete three-page original catalogue text, including exact V6TNK and its Non-ECC check, AX211 and discrete-GPU cross. No access bypass. No local downloaded copy was recovered.

Storage

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Storage

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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 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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
256	NVMe SSD	4

Source2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Matching V6TNK table states 256 GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0. No drive brand or unproved module length is inferred.

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.

AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	No

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21-23: exactly two physical M.2 2230/2280 Gen4 NVMe connectors. One supported length, 2280, is recorded per connector, not a count for each alternative drive length. Exact SKU has one 256 GB drive, leaving one connector free. Both connectors are Gen4, so no uncertain drive-to-generation assignment is needed. Electrical lane count is omitted. A second SSD requires separately purchased heat sinks according to page 22.

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.

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.

90W2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 202690 W exact SKU rating agrees with original manual page 23 and current maker Power adapter section. B&H lists 180 W, which is a Pro Micro Plus adapter and contradicts both matching sources. The external supply rating is not CPU power or measured system consumption.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK Detailed Specs states 90 W, with matching UPC 884116488231. This corroborates the original maker manual and prior PC-Canada exact-SKU reading. B&H 180 W conflicts and is excluded.

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.

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.

External adapter3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

Apple 661-6548718Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Mac mini M6 or M5 Pro Exploded View and Orderable Parts table: item 12 Power supply, 661-65487. One supply part is listed for the model family. Logic-board pairs for 16 GB / 256 GB are not mapped to Ethernet SKU, so those board identifiers are not stored.

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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.

Front1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Front3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 7-9 and 20-21: front USB-A 5 Gbps, USB-C 10 Gbps and one headset combo jack. The Plus model's 20 Gbps Type-C port is not this chassis.

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 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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 TMDS	1	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4a HBR3	1	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Motherboard
DC in	4.5 mm barrel	1	Not available	Motherboard

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 8-9 and 20-21: two USB-A 5 Gbps, two USB-A 480 Mbps, one RJ45 Gigabit, one HDMI, one DP and DC input. Core Ultra gets DisplayPort 1.4a HBR3. Current manufacturer External ports and slots section explicitly qualifies the fixed HDMI as 2.1 TMDS. Optional HDMI FRL, DP 2.1, USB-C Alt Mode, extra USB-A, VGA, serial, PS2 and fiber modules are not included because the exact optional module was not verified. These rows describe the documented standard rear connectors.4Owner's manualdell.com/support/manuals/it-it/dell-pro-qcm1250-micro/dell_pro_micro_qcm1250_om/external-ports-and-slotsRead 5 October 2026Current maker section opened in English. Fixed HDMI is 2.1 TMDS, Ultra DP is 1.4a HBR3 and RJ45 is 1 Gbps. Optional HDMI 2.1 FRL is a separate add-on.12Maker product pagedell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-pro-qcm1250-micro/dell_pro_micro_qcm1250_om/video-port-resolution-gpuintegratedRead 5 October 2026Original maker Video port resolution table explicitly labels the fixed port HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). The English original content is retained despite a regional wrapper redirect. Optional HDMI FRL modules are separate. No supported timing row is treated as an accepted maximum.

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

2=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.

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Rear USB ports

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

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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 71Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 6E2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 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 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac mini (2026) M6 or M5 Pro table explicitly lists be@2.4 GHz, be@5 GHz, be@6 GHz, plus legacy protocols in those bands. Hardware frequency list for the represented US/Germany units. The guide qualifies 6 GHz operation by regulatory domain and excludes mainland China 6 GHz. No band is inferred solely from Wi-Fi7 branding.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Intel AX2118Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21-22 table 10 identifies the Wi-Fi 6E option as Intel AX211, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3. Exact V6TNK retailers specify Wi-Fi 6E. BE200 is the separate Wi-Fi 7 option and MT7920 is Wi-Fi 6. The matching 235T/16 GB/256 GB lab system in the Principled Technologies report also explicitly uses AX211. Radio antenna module and region-dependent optional external antenna bundle remain unproved and omitted.9Reviewprincipledtechnologies.com/dell/Dell-Pro-Micro-Intel-Core-Ultra-5-235T-OptiPlex-comp-science-0825.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original independent lab report page 4 system table matches QCM1250/235T/16GB/256GB/AX211 and Windows 11 Pro 24H2 build 26100.4061. Exact memory module count/rate and V6TNK SKU are not given. Setup page 5 explicitly sets Windows plugged-in Power Mode Best Performance, and does not prove maker default profile. Cinebench 2024 and Steel Nomad scores remain omitted. No measured noise, temperature or wall power rows.10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Network section explicitly identifies Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 for product code V6TNK. This independently confirms the matching option in the maker manual. Antenna type 2x2 states spatial streams, not whether optional external antennas are included.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127966Read 7 October 2026Exact M6 or M5 Pro Wi-Fi Antennas procedure requires removing bottom cover and antenna plate before removing three coaxial antennas, then reinstalling the cover. They are enclosed internally, not external accessories.

Internal3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original major-component inventory printed 34–35 explicitly names internal antenna modules with black/white cables. Actual internal module replacement chapters printed 94–99 corroborate location. No optional external antenna asserted supplied.

Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

5.38Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker AX211 column is Bluetooth 5.3. Maker notes functionality can vary with operating system. No Wi-Fi 7 or BT 5.4 capability from a different option is transferred.

Ethernet controller

Realtek RTL8125CPA35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Teardown names the network controller as Realtek RTL8125CPA. It is the standard 2.5 Gb port on the base board. The 10 Gb option uses another board.

Intel WGI219LM3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 21 table 9 explicitly gives Intel WGI219LM and 10/100/1000 Mbps.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

038Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m6-12-core-cpu-12-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

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

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.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

No22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m6-mid-2026Read 7 October 2026Exact M6, Mid 2026 base 16 GB / 256 GB Enclosure table: Decor Lights No. RGB decorative chassis lighting is absent. The maker/repair manual identifies a functional status indicator, while Tom's Guide calls it a white LED power indicator. Status signalling is not decorative RGB. Other unscoped HMC performance numbers are not copied.

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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 274Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 30 September 2026

Windows 11 Pro2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Windows2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026

Control software

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Dell Optimizer3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 15 maker application table names Dell Optimizer and explicitly describes adjustment of performance and power settings. BIOS also offers Optimized thermal management. No RGB control software or CPU overclocking support is inferred.

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.

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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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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sustainable materials and certifications table explicitly marks Dell Pro Micro ENERGY STAR Yes. Exact V6TNK retail specification also marks Energy Star Yes. No TEC or idle power is borrowed from the different 300T/64 GB ENERGY STAR record.

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

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.

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/f3310d6294f3468e955f8d3f67ae9f70Read 7 October 2026Official Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 registration in United States: EPEAT Version 1.0, Gold, Active, registered April 2, 2025. Scope requires ENERGY STAR-compliant power-management features and power supply. Retained original maker brochure and exact V6TNK retailer both explicitly establish ENERGY STAR configuration. Official regional registration overrides retailer Silver. No different-region registration inherited.

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.

12.9kWh37Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693494 lists the 16 GB model with the base UPC 195951021089. TEC of model 12.9 kWh, certified 2026-08-17, United States and Canada. The 32 GB record 4693495 shows 15.6 kWh and is excluded. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer measurement.

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EPEAT Climate+15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/f3310d6294f3468e955f8d3f67ae9f70Read 7 October 2026Same exact US QCM1250 registration explicitly says EPEAT Climate+ achieved April 2, 2025. No TCO claim transferred from Pro Micro Plus and no vPro/DASH registration transferred to a retail configuration with management disabled.

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.

Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

Desktop computer, 90 W AC adapter, Power cord, USB keyboard, USB mouse, Quick start guide, Documentation2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK package list includes PC, keyboard, mouse, Quick Start Guide, documentation, AC adapter and power cord.

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

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Keyboard, Mouse2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

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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.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple One Year Limited Warranty, US: one-year hardware coverage. Service options include Carry-In and Mail-In. Scope: US limited warranty. Consumer statutory rights are separate.

3years7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US V6TNK retailer listing expressly gives a three-year manufacturer limited warranty / 3Y Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis. Main approved exact retail configuration scope after independent B&H and BarcodesInc corroboration. Does not describe all QCM1250 family purchase options. Older unlinked ConsumerReports twelve-month note and different current maker i5 baseline remain report findings.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026The exact US V6TNK listing also gives a three-year manufacturer limited warranty (3Y Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis). Scope and open conflicts are in the B&H note for this field.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026

On-site1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current US family Base Warranty section explicitly names Basic Hardware Service with Onsite Support After Remote Diagnosis. Exact US V6TNK BarcodesInc and Connection service descriptions confirm onsite. Duration is separately unresolved.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact US V6TNK Additional Warranty Information row: Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support. Separate three-year entitlement claim is not converted into warranty_years while historical exact Consumer Reports 12-month conflict remains unresolved.

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Product page

www.apple.com/mac-mini1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm12501Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current original US QCM1250 family maker page reopened. Its default i5-14500T configuration is not V6TNK. A separate 235T / 16 GB / 256 GB configuration is offered, but the exact US V6TNK SKU is established by matching retailers. Generic i5 memory rate, default bundle and price are not transferred.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/mac-mini/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026

screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Dell Pro Micro product brochure, 14 pages, public retailer mirror. QCM1250 and QBM1250 have separate technical columns. Only QCM1250 values are used. Exact current US EPEAT Gold registration now independently read, separately from retailer Silver.

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.

cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell-authored Owner's Manual, March 2025 Rev. A00, 133 pages, public 1WorldSync mirror. Title page identifies QCM1250 and D19U. This accessible mirror replaces the now-blocked device.report URL for the same original manual. Direct Dell support PDF access was blocked, without bypass.

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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