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General

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Available1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026The A5 page offers R5-7430U 16 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD and R5-7430U 16 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD, with add to cart and US stock. The page is titled A5 2027 Edition and its spec table covers the Ryzen 7 7730U and Ryzen 5 7430U. Items that differ from the 2025 hardware, such as Bluetooth 5.4 and maximum storage, are not used.

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

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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.

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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

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Sold in the maker's Mini PC range.

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 pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Maker calls it a Mini PC.

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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

Width117Height49.2Depth112mm(4.6 × 1.9 × 4.4 in)2Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Form Factor row: 117 x 112 x 49.2 mm. The three numbers have no axis labels. The last is the height. Width and depth are assigned in the listed order, so they may be swapped. This UK page lists the Ryzen 7 7730U, and Mighty Gadget says the 2025 Edition has the identical chassis.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Chassis 117 x 112 x 49.2 mm, identical to the 2023 A5. Axis order is not labelled.

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

0.652kg(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Net weight: About 652 g. Stored as exactly 0.652 kg. Mighty Gadget and Droix give the same 652 g.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Approximately 652 g.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026652 g (1.43 lbs).

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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

Plastic, Other7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026PC+ABS composite top with a metal middle frame and bottom cover. The metal is not named, so other is used next to plastic.

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.

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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.

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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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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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FP66Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026FP6.

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.

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.

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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

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026CPU row lists AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (6 Cores, 12 Threads, 16MB Cache, 2.0 GHz ~ 4.3 GHz).

Processor brand

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

AMD6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026

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

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Barcelo-R6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026Former codename Barcelo-R. The AMD site did not load for direct fetches, so these values come from the page as returned by search.

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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Zen 3	2.3	4.3

Source6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 20266 Zen 3 cores, 2.3 GHz base and up to 4.3 GHz boost on AMD's page. GEEKOM and Mighty Gadget list 2.0 GHz as the base. AMD is used for the chip.

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.

121Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 20266 cores and 12 threads.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 202612 threads.

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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16MB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 202616 MB cache in the maker row. AMD lists 16 MB L3.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026L1 384 KB, L2 3 MB, L3 16 MB. Mighty Gadget lists 6 MB L3, which conflicts with AMD and the maker.

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.

7nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026TSMC 7nm FinFET for the CPU cores.

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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15W6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026Default TDP 15 W. Mighty Gadget quotes 15 to 25 W. The maker's configured power limit is not published.

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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No6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD lists the processor as not unlocked for overclocking.

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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Integrated GPU

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

AMD Radeon RX Vega 71Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Graphics row: AMD Radeon Graphics. Reviews and the maker's 2025 Edition images name Radeon RX Vega 7.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Radeon Vega 7.

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.

Air4Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-1.webpRead 14 October 2026Maker image: IceBlast 2.0 cooling system with a larger fan, dual copper tubes and an all-copper heat sink. That is an air cooler with one fan.

CPU cooler model

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GEEKOM IceBlast 2.04Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-1.webpRead 14 October 2026IceBlast 2.0 is the maker's cooling system name, not a retail cooler model.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Maker name IceBlast 2.0.

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

No1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Graphics row lists only AMD Radeon Graphics, the processor graphics. No discrete GPU is offered.

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

16GB3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026Maker image for the A5 2025 Edition on the maker site, exploded view: 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM (expandable to 64GB).

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.

DDR43Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026DDR4 in the same image. The manual says two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots.

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.

3,200MT/s3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026DDR4-3200 in the maker image. An older Amazon page for the 2027 Edition lists 2666 MHz, which does not match the 7430U reviews.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 202616GB dual channel DDR4 3200MHz SODIMM, expandable up to 64GB.

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.

Slots5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots accept DDR4 SO-DIMM modules, so the memory is not soldered.

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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BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installing Memory Modules: two SO-DIMM slots, up to two DDR4 SO-DIMM modules. Reviews say the 16 GB kit is two 8 GB modules in dual-channel.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots. The included 16 GB runs in dual-channel mode, so it is two modules.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 202616GB dual channel, 260-pin SODIMM.9Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/geekom-a5-7430uRead 14 October 2026Lists the 16 GB as two 8 GB SODIMM modules with both slots occupied.

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

64GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Memory row: High-Speed RAM, up to 64 GB. The UK page says DDR4 SODIMM up to 64GB.

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

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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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
512	NVMe SSD	3

Source3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 SSD in the same image. Stored as 512 GB. The 1 TB option is a separate configuration. The SSD maker is named Foresee by Mighty Gadget and Wodposit by another reviewer, so no drive model is stored.

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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BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	4	1	Yes
M.2 2242	SATA	Not available	Not available	1	No
2.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	1	No

Source3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026Image: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 slot, M.2 2242 SATA3 slot and a HDD slot, all expandable. The manual says one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 SSD, one M.2 2242 SATA III SSD and a 7 mm 2.5-inch drive. Only the 2280 slot is filled in the reference configuration.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installing M.2 SSDs: 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3*4 SSD and 1 x M.2 2242 SATAIII SSD. Installing a 2.5-inch drive: 7 mm only.

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.

65W1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Adapter row: 65 W, 19V/3,42A. The user manual lists a 120 W adapter for other models and regions, and Mighty Gadget says the 2025 Edition ships with the 65 W unit.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adapter note: 120 W (+19V 6.32A) or 65 W (+19V 3.42A) depending on model and region.

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 adapter1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026External adapter that plugs into a DC jack.

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

Front5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front View: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, headphone and microphone port, power button. The 2025 Edition has a second front USB-A according to reviews.

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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone jack	1	Not available
SD card	Left side	1	Not available

Source7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Front: two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and the power button. The SD card reader is on the side panel. The reviewer calls it a side slot, and the maker's manual puts it on the left.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and a 3.5 mm headset jack. A full-size SD card reader on the left side.

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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	2	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V input	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026I/O row for the page: 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 HDMI 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1 2.5G RJ45 LAN, 1 SD card reader and 1 DC in. The front and rear split comes from Mighty Gadget. Video outputs come from the processor, so the source is the motherboard.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB-C ports are USB 3.2 Gen2 with DisplayPort 1.4 output, up to 5120x2160@60Hz. HDMI up to 4096x2304@60Hz. Ethernet supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Rear: two HDMI 2.0b, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort output, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, 2.5GbE and the barrel jack. No USB4 or Thunderbolt.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026Back: two HDMI 2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 and a 2.5G Ethernet port.

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

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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 62Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Wireless LAN: Wi-Fi 6.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 6, not 6E.

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.

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Wi-Fi module

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

Realtek RTL8852BE7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Realtek RTL8852BE card, Wi-Fi 6 without 6E. Sits under the NVMe drive.

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.

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Bluetooth

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

5.22Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026UK page lists Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6. The current US page lists Bluetooth 5.4, which conflicts. Reviews of the 2025 Edition and the maker manual say 5.2, so 5.2 is stored.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ethernet port entry says Wi-Fi 6 (up to 2500 Mbps) and Bluetooth 5.2 pairing.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.2.

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.

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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.

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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 Pro1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Pro is stated in the page bullets and on the UK page.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Comparison table lists Windows 11 Pro.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

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.

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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72°C7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026About 72 degrees Celsius under stress testing, no throttling over several hours. The stress tool and the BIOS performance mode setting are not stated.

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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6W7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Idle power measured 6 W. The meter is not named. The reviewer's energy-monitoring smart plug is the only power tool mentioned. DROIX measured 3.9 W idle with a different method. Mighty Gadget is the single reviewer used for this field.

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

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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.

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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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Other certifications

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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

A5 Mini PC, VESA Mount, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, User Guide, Thank You Card1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026What's Included, verbatim: 1 x A5 Mini PC, 1 x VESA Mount, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x User Guide, 1 x Thank You Card.

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026VESA mount is in the box.

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.

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.

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Page header and warranty section state a 3-year warranty. US and UK pages.

Warranty service

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

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Links

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Product page

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

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Current A5 page. The 2025 Edition with the Ryzen 5 7430U is one of its options.

Spec sheet

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

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab on the same page.

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.

support.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdf5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026A5 series user manual, version 1.0, September 2024. It is generic for the A5 series, so the port counts in it do not match every revision.

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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