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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.

A Series3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026

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.

GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP, GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Product structured data lists variant Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 32 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD with SKU GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US. The JP store uses GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP for the same configuration.6Maker product pagegeekom.jp/products/geekom-a9-max-minipcRead 8 October 2026GEEKOM Japan store variant AI9-HX370(32GB RAM+2TB SSD) has SKU GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP.

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.

8101907217351Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Same structured-data variant lists GTIN 00810190721735. This is the 14-digit form of UPC-A 810190721735, whose check digit is valid.

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.

7 January 20255Maker product pagegeekompc.com/ces-2025-las-vegasRead 6 October 2026Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2025: GEEKOM unveils the A9 Max at CES 2025, then described with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 or HX 370 processor. Only the date is used. The CES memory and processor options do not describe the sold configuration.

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-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

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

$9994Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026For just $999, you'll receive a fully equipped unit featuring 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. This is the maker's launch-release price for this exact configuration. Tom's Guide and PCMag later list an MSRP of $1,199. That later list price is not stored. No maker EUR launch price was found.

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

US, JP6Maker product pagegeekom.jp/products/geekom-a9-max-minipcRead 8 October 2026Japan maker store offers the exact HX 370 / 32 GB RAM / 2 TB SSD variant and explicitly ships within Japan, excluding Okinawa from free delivery. This is availability evidence, not an inference from page language.10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/geekom-a9-max-ai-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-80-tops--radeon-890m-32gb-ddr5-ram-2tb-nvme-ssd-mini-gaming-pc-silver/J3GW668XKPRead 8 October 2026US listing explicitly identifies GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US with HX 370, 32 GB and 2 TB and offers US shipping. Other processors and the 1 TB model are excluded.

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.

Silver+Black10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/geekom-a9-max-ai-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-80-tops--radeon-890m-32gb-ddr5-ram-2tb-nvme-ssd-mini-gaming-pc-silver/J3GW668XKPRead 8 October 2026Exact US model General specifications names the colour Silver+Black. This is the retailer-published reference colour name.

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-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 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 pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 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

Width135Height46.9Depth132mm(5.3 × 1.8 × 5.2 in)2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Chassis 135 x 132 x 45.6 mm, or 135 x 132 x 46.9 mm including foot pads. Stored height includes the feet. The US product page gives 5.31 x 5.20 x 1.81 inches. PCMag measures it as 5.3 inches wide and 5.2 inches deep, so 135 mm is width and 132 mm is depth.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 20265.3 inches wide by 5.2 inches deep and 1.85 inches tall. Used only to assign width and depth. Stored values come from the maker's millimetre figures.

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

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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

Aluminium8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published 6 December 2025. Review unit is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Sleek aluminum case and aluminum outer shell. Tom's Guide also mentions a purple version, not found on the maker's pages. That unconfirmed purple colour is omitted.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Published 28 January 2026. Tested configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32 GB, 2 TB SSD. The silver, all-aluminum chassis. Benchmark charts are not in the page text and are not stored.

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.

No3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026Steps 1 and 4 (PDF pages 8 and 13) show a screwdriver removing the bottom cover screws and an inner plate. Tom's Guide and PCMag also report glued rubber feet over four screws, then a heatsink plate held by more screws.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 20269Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026The machine lacks an easy-open chassis. The case comes off via four screws beneath its detachable rubber feet.

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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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FP82Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026AMD Strix Point and Krackan Point H, FP8. The AMD processor page also lists socket FP8.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 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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BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

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

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20261 x M.2 2230 key-E slot for Wi-Fi PCIe card only. It holds the installed wireless card.

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.

12Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Internal Connector table lists 1 x FAN Header. Water-cooling, ARGB, fingerprint, Copilot button, speaker and D-Mic headers are marked HW design reserved and are not counted.

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 AI 9 HX 3701Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 20267Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Processor brand

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

AMD7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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

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Strix Point7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Former Codename: Strix Point.

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 A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	4	Zen 5	2	5.1
Efficiency	8	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Processor Architecture 4x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c. Zen5 and Zen5c base clocks 2 GHz. Max boost up to 5.1 GHz. Max Zen5c clock up to 3.3 GHz. Zen 5c cores are stored as efficiency cores, as for other Ryzen AI products in the catalog. 24 threads.

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.

247Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 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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24MB7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. The 12 MB L2 cache is separate.

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.

4nm7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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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28W7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Default TDP 28 W. AMD cTDP is 15-54 W. GEEKOM states TDP 54W and power profiles up to 54W for the A9 Max, but does not say whether that is a sustained or peak limit, so cpu_power_max_w is left out.

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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50TOPS7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026NPU TOPS up to 50. Overall TOPS up to 80 is the whole-chip figure and is not stored here. Precision is not stated.

Integrated GPU

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

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20267Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 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.

Air1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026IceBlast cooling with a large fan, copper heat pipes and a copper heatsink. The current page names IceBlast 3.0 with three heat pipes in one place and dual heat pipes in another. GEEKOM's August 2025 blog named IceBlast 2.0. cpu_cooler_model is left out because of this conflict.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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

AApple 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.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Fan rotors
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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Page: IceBlast cooling with a large fan. The support spec lists one FAN header. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is counted as the only fan. Position and size are not stated.

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

No9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026The lack of a discrete GPU will hold it back in more demanding creative workflows. Graphics are the integrated Radeon 890M.

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

32GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 202632GB dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM with the Ryzen AI 9 HX370.

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.

DDR51Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 202613Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Best-Geekom-mini-PC-ever-Geekom-A9-Max-review-with-AMD-Ryzen-AI-9-HX-370-for-999.1111882.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Corroborates DDR5 in the HX 370 / 32 GB / 2 TB model. The September 2025 sample has two 16 GB modules: linked CPU-Z SPD image cpuz_4.jpg identifies Slot 1 as 16 GB, and the RAM photograph shows both slots populated. Current US and JP buyer reports describe one 32 GB module. No benchmarks, noise, power, supplier part names or slot occupancy from this older sample are imported.

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/s11Maker product pageblog.geekom.jp/4k-8k-video-editing-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table identifies HX 370, Radeon 890M, standard 32 GB DDR5-5600 memory and standard 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Standard memory is explicitly distinguished from maximum capacity. Module count and supplier are unstated and not inferred. The article update is March 24, 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.

Slots1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Dual SO-DIMM slots. The page states up to 256 GB in the specification table and up to 128 GB in the memory section, while the support specification states up to 64 GB. ram_max_gb is left out because the maker documents conflict.

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 A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	2

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Dual channel DDR5 262-pin SO-DIMM. Two physical slots. Occupancy is not stored: the module layout of the 32 GB reference is not documented, and a verified JP buyer reports a single 32 GB module.

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

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

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No7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026ECC Support: No. AMD lists max memory 256 GB for the chip, which is not the system limit.

Storage

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Storage

256GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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 A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Selected models arrive with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. One 2 TB drive is 2000 decimal GB. The SSD supplier and model are not published.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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 A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Internal Connector rows: 1 x M.2 2280 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe and 1 x M.2 2230 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe. The supplied SSD sits in the 2280 slot per Tom's Guide, which says a 2230 SSD can be added as a second drive.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026

M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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.

120W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 202619V power supply adapter (120W) with geo-specific AC cord (IEC C5). This is the adapter rating, not measured wall draw.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 17, step 6: Adapter hyleton-120w-1906320/BSY120S1906323 D, input 100-240V 50-60Hz 2.5A/2A max, DC output 19.0V 6.32A 120.0W.

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 adapter2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 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 manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 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.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2, always on	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Stereo headset jack	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20263 x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Always On) and 1 x 3.5mm front stereo headset jack. The SD Card 4.0 reader sits on the left side per the manual and reviews, so it is not in the front table. The Kensington lock is on the right side.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 4 front drawing: four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A sockets, a headset jack and the power button. The same drawing marks the SD reader on the left side and the Kensington lock on the right 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 A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and USB PD input	1	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode	1	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 FRL	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	2	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V input for supplied 120 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20261 x rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x rear USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x USB 4.0 Type-C DP-Alt mode / PD in, 1 x USB 4.0 Type-C DP-Alt mode, 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL and 1 x DC in. The US product page states 40 Gbps and DP 1.4 for both USB4 ports. USB4 output power is not published. USB4 is not claimed as Thunderbolt. The JP page names an Intel Ethernet controller without a part number, so ethernet_controller is left out.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 5 rear drawing: 19 V DC input, two HDMI, two 2.5G RJ45, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one USB4 with DP and PD input, and one USB4 with DP. The legend on PDF pages 6 and 7 confirms the labels.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

4=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.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 in the specification table, the Aug 2025 launch release and both reviews. The support specification also lists an alternative Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 module. No module model is published, so wifi_module is left out. The manual radio table lists only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges for the EU declaration, so wifi_bands is left out.

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

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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.

Internal8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Two 3D spatial antenna wires are taped to the inside of the bottom heatsink. PCMag also says the antennas are inside the chassis.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.41Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

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-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

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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2,976points8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer sample: HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32 GB DDR5 and 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Module arrangement, BIOS, driver versions and power profile are not reported. Performance table explicitly uses Geekbench 6.4: single 2976, multi 15140. Stored as sample measurements, not a guarantee for every delivered memory layout.

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

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15,140points8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same sample conditions and Geekbench 6.4 as the single-core result. Installed module layout is unreported.

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.

AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)

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BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Average FPS
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm	1920	1080	72
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm	3840	2160	37

Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer sample: HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32 GB DDR5 and 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Module arrangement, BIOS, driver versions and power profile are not reported. Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is 72 fps at 1080p and 37 fps at 4K. Preset, upscaling, ray tracing and 1% lows are unreported. No newer HX 470 results are transferred.

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

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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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Yes1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Page headline: Flagship Copilot+ AI PC. The HX 370 NPU is rated 50 TOPS by AMD.

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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CE, FCC, CB, CCC, SRRC, RoHS2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Certification row: CE, FCC, CB, CCC, SRRC, RoHS. Model-table claim only. No certificate numbers.

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

GEEKOM A9 Max, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, User Manual, VESA Mount and Screws1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Product gallery image https://www.geekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A9-MAX-IMAGE-1.webp, uploaded August 2025, labels the box contents: 1. HDMI Cable, 2. Power Adapter, 3. User Manual, 4. GEEKOM A9 Max, 5. VESA Mount and Screws. The JP store also lists a thank-you card. The support specification marks the VESA mount as an option, but this maker image and the Tom's Guide review show it in the box.

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026You get a VESA mount and screws 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-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Every GEEKOM A9 Max comes with a standard 3-year warranty. The support warranty tab also states a three-year warranty from the day the product is received. Service type is not stated.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Warranty service

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

Mail-in12Maker product pagegeekompc.com/return-exchange-policyRead 8 October 2026US manufacturer policy requires an authorized RMA and shipping the malfunctioning mini PC back for replacement. Shipping responsibility depends on purchase age. This is mail-in service for the US reference, not an on-site or collection promise.

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-a9-max-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Current US page is titled A9 Max 2026 Edition and sells three configurations: HX 370 with 32 GB and 1 TB, HX 370 with 32 GB and 2 TB, and HX 470 with 32 GB and 2 TB. The reference is the HX 370 with 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. HX 470 clocks, 55 TOPS NPU and 86 TOPS platform figures on the same page are not used. The page lists the A9 Max under Mini PC, AMD Series, A Series.

Spec sheet

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

service.geekompc.com/a9-max2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026GEEKOM support page, Specifications tab with the HX370 button selected. The table covers both HX 370 and HX 470.

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/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.php3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026GEEKOM A9 Max User Manual PDF, 36 pages, linked from the support page Downloads, User Manual tab. Cover reads GEEKOM A Series A9 MAX. Pages are mostly drawings, so they were rendered and read as images.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.