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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.

IT Series2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026The support site files the IT15 under its IT Series category.

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.

IT155Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Cover: Applicable model IT15, user manual revision 1.0, June 2025.

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.

19 December 20243Press releaseprnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/geekoms-high-performance-mini-pcs-will-shine-at-ces2025-302333554.htmlRead 15 October 2026GEEKOM press release of Dec. 19, 2024 names the IT15 as a CES 2025 show product with up to a Core Ultra 9 285H, dual-channel DDR5-5600 RAM, dual SSD slots and an SD card reader.

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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The US store page shows add to cart options and a US local inventory badge. The page was updated on 13 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

$1,1998Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price section (review published 21 July 2025): the IT15 starts from around $1199 in the US and the reviewed 285H, 32 GB, 2 TB version is the top configuration. PCWorld's teardown says it retails for around $1,199.99. Treated as US list price, tax not included. The review does not call it a launch MSRP.16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Teardown text says the IT15 retails for around $1,199.99. It does not name the configuration beyond the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 and up to 2 TB.

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.

Black1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: sleek matte-black chassis. TechRadar also lists Black.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price table lists the 32GB, 2TB version in Black.

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

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

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 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

Width117Height45.5Depth112mm(4.6 × 1.8 × 4.4 in)1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: 4.61 x 4.41 x 1.79 inches with the rubber feet, which is 117 x 112 x 45.5 mm. The page does not name the axes. Height is the smallest value. Width and depth follow the order on the maker's support page.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Form Factor row: 117 x 112 x 45.5 mm with rubber foot.

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

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0.46L1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page text: chassis measuring just 0.46 liters. Width times height times depth gives about 0.60 liters, so the maker figure is stored as published.

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

0.595kg(1.3 lb)8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: weighs 595 g. Neowin reports 593 g. Retailer weights near 2 kg include packaging.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: 1.31 pounds (0.593 kg), close to TechRadar's 595 g.

Case model

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

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

Plastic1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: the upper cover and outer middle frame are PC+ABS. The middle frame and bottom cover are full metal, but the metal is not named, so only plastic is 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.

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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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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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Internal Connector row: one M.2 key-E slot for CNVi/PCIe Wi-Fi in 2230 size. Lanes and generation are not stated. The slot holds the Wi-Fi card.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Chapter 3: an M.2 slot for a 2230 wireless network and Bluetooth adapter.16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Teardown: a 30 mm M.2 slot for the included 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/it15Read 15 October 2026Internal Connector row: 1 x FAN. This is one physical fan header.

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

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Processor

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Processor

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

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB cache, 1.0 GHz to 5.4 GHz.

Processor brand

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

Intel6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

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Arrow Lake6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake.

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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.9	5.4
Efficiency	8	2.7	4.5
Low-power efficiency	2	1	2.5

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20266 Performance-cores (2.9 GHz base, 5.4 GHz max turbo), 8 Efficient-cores (2.7 GHz base, 4.5 GHz max turbo) and 2 Low Power Efficient-cores (1 GHz base, 2.5 GHz max turbo).

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.

166Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Total Threads: 16.

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

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L3 cache

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24MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cache: 24 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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

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

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography: TSMC N3B.

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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45W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026CPU row: Ultra 9 TDP 45 W. This matches Intel's processor base power.6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Base Power: 45 W. Maximum turbo power 115 W and minimum assured power 35 W are not the PC maker's configured limit.

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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13TOPS1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: Intel AI Boost, NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 13. The page also quotes 99 platform TOPS, which adds the CPU and GPU.

Integrated GPU

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

Intel Arc 140T1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel Arc 140T GPU. The support page says Arc 140T or Arc 130T. The 140T belongs to the Core Ultra 9 285H.

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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026IceBlast 2.0 active cooling with a large fan, all-copper cooling module and dual copper heat pipes.

CPU cooler model

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IceBlast 2.01Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Cooling section names 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)

Fan rotors
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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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Fan rotors
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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: one large fan in the IceBlast 2.0 system. 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.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026IceBlast cooling is one large fan on an all-copper heatsink. Fan noise is always present.

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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The specifications list no discrete graphics.

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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The configuration list offers U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD and U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD. All Core Ultra 9 285H versions carry 32 GB.

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.

DDR52Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: DDR5 SODIMM.

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/s8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 32GB Dual Channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM (64GB MAX). The maker page states no speed. KitGuru and Igor's Lab also say 5600.12Reviewkitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 7 July 2025: 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory.

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.

Crucial CT16G56C46S5.M8D19Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: the review unit has 32 GB of DDR5-5600 from the Crucial model CT16G56C46S5.M8D1. The module name describes the review unit only and is not a guaranteed supplier.

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.

Slots2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: SODIMM sockets that take two modules.

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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: dual-channel DDR5 262 PIN SODIMM. The manual says two SO-DIMM slots. The 2 x 16 GB fill comes from TechRadar's review unit.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Chapter 3: two SO-DIMM slots that take up to two DDR5 SO-DIMM modules.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit shipped with 32 GB as two 16 GB modules. The text says up to 64 GB with two 32 GB modules.9Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: 32 GB fitted as the CT16G56C46S5 module, a 16 GB part.

RAM slots

Not available

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

Not available

0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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

64GB2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: up to 64 GB. This support page and the launch specification, TechRadar, KitGuru and retailers all say 64 GB. The current product page headline and its table say up to 128 GB, which matches Intel's processor limit, while other text on that page still says 64 GB. The conflict is recorded and the support page figure is stored.

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

Not available

No6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026ECC Memory Supported: No.

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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
2,000	NVMe SSD	4	Crucial P3 Plus

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The configuration list offers a 2 TB SSD version. The 2 TB drive is 2000 decimal GB. The drive make is not stated by the maker.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit has a 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD. The reviewed version is Core Ultra 9 285H, 32 GB, 2 TB.9Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: the M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD is a Crucial P3 Plus (CT2000P3SSD8, a 2 TB part). KitGuru and PCWorld also found a Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB. PCWorld says other units may carry other SSDs.12Reviewkitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit has a 2TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD.14Reviewpcworld.com/article/2957437/geekom-it15-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review unit has a 2 TB Crucial P3 Plus SSD. The text names the part CT2000P3PSSD8 and says other IT15 units may use SSDs from other makers.

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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: one M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD, one M.2 2242 SATA III SSD slot and one 2.5 inch SATA HDD slot. The 2.5 inch slot was added to the page later and is confirmed by the manual, PCWorld's teardown and Guru3D. Starry Hope says there is no 2.5 inch bay. No reviewer shows a drive in it, so it is stored as free.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Internal Connector row: one M.2 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2280) and one M.2 key-B slot (SATA, 2242). This table does not list the 2.5 inch bay.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Chapter 3: supports one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD and one M.2 2242 SATA III SSD. A separate section describes a dedicated 2.5 inch drive bay on the bottom cover for a 7 mm drive.13Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-intel-core-ultra-9-285h-in-the-geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Introduction: an extra M.2 2242 slot with SATA 3.0 speeds. Users can also install a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive.16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Teardown: three M.2 slots, one 80 mm for the main SSD, one 42 mm for extra storage and one 30 mm for the wireless card, plus a SATA connection on the board for a 2.5 inch drive.

M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

Not available

1=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.

Not available

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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/it15Read 15 October 2026Adapter row: 19 V 120 W power supply adapter with geo-specific AC cord (IEC C5).5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Page 12 and page 16: 120 W adapter, +19 V DC, 6.32 A.

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/it15Read 15 October 2026An external 19 V adapter with a barrel DC input.

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

Front2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026I/O Ports row marks the front panel USB-A and headset jack. TechRadar and Igor's Lab confirm two USB-A ports and the jack on the front.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Front panel carries the two USB-A ports and the audio jack.

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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports are listed in total. One is on the back, one supports S5 power delivery and one is on the front panel. Two are on the front per TechRadar and Igor's Lab. The headset jack is on the front panel. The side SD Card 4.0 reader is not stored because the I/O position field holds the front panel only.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Page 10: the front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port gives 10 Gbit/s and there is a headphone, headset and microphone port. The generic manual drawing shows one front USB-A port. The maker table and two reviewers give two.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: front has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a 3.5 mm audio jack and the power button. An SD card slot is 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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery input	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V DC input for the supplied 120 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026I/O Ports row: 2 x USB4 (one supports PD), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 x HDMI, 1 x 2.5G RJ45 and 1 x DC in on the back panel.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Pages 12 to 14: both USB4 ports give 40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB output up to 5 V/3 A. The left one also takes Power Delivery input of 20 V/5 A. HDMI output is up to 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port gives 10 Gbit/s.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: back has the power socket, 2 USB4 ports with power delivery and 4K 60 Hz output, 2 HDMI, RJ45, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and one USB 2.0 Type-A.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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

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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Wireless LAN row: Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac mini (2026) M6 or M5 Pro table explicitly lists be@2.4 GHz, be@5 GHz, be@6 GHz, plus legacy protocols in those bands. Hardware frequency list for the represented US/Germany units. The guide qualifies 6 GHz operation by regulatory domain and excludes mainland China 6 GHz. No band is inferred solely from Wi-Fi7 branding.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230078/intel-wifi-7-be200/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel spec for the Wi-Fi 7 BE200 module that Igor's Lab found in the IT15: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

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

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2009Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 come from an Intel BE200 module.

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.

Internal8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: two 3D stereo Wi-Fi antennas inside the case.

Bluetooth

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

5.41Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Bluetooth 5.4.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Wireless LAN row: Bluetooth 5.4.

Ethernet controller

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

Intel I226-LM2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Ethernet row: Intel 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45. The exact controller name is from Igor's Lab.9Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: Intel I226-LM Ethernet controller.

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.

013Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-intel-core-ultra-9-285h-in-the-geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Introduction: the IT15 does not include a built-in fingerprint reader or microphones.

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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Windows 11 Pro.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Operating System row: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (64-bit).

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled. The page says other x86 systems such as Ubuntu are supported.

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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3,080points15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 12 October 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H with 2 TB tested. Performance table: Geekbench 6.4 single-core 3080. The review does not name a BIOS power mode.

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

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15,589points15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Performance table: Geekbench 6.4 multi-core 15589.

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

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3,808points8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Benchmark table: Time Spy Graphics 3808 (Time Spy CPU 11,626). The review does not name a BIOS power mode.

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 IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Counter-Strike 2	1920	1080	Low, CS2 benchmark map	158.04	103.38
Grand Theft Auto V	1280	720	Custom minimum settings, built-in benchmark	154.24	73.84
Rainbow Six Siege X	1920	1080	Low, 50 percent resolution scale, built-in benchmark	104.07	82.53

Source10Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/5Read 15 October 2026Igor's Lab game tests on the Arc 140T. Counter-Strike 2 on the benchmark map at 1920 x 1080 Low, fullscreen, V-Sync off. Grand Theft Auto V built-in benchmark at 1280 x 720 with FXAA, MSAA, tessellation, long shadows and ambient occlusion off and population density, draw distance and extended draw distance at minimum. Rainbow Six Siege X built-in benchmark at 1920 x 1080 with 50 percent scale, T-AA and every quality setting Low. The 99th percentile column is stored as the 1 percent low. Upscaling is not stated. The review does not name a BIOS power mode.

Measured noise and temperature

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

AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Not stated, idle under Windows	Idle	40	33.7
Not stated, stress test load	Max load	40	43.1

Source11Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/6Read 15 October 2026Loudness section: Voltcraft SL-200 meter at 40 cm in the Lo mode with 125 ms cycles. Room 33.2 dB(A), idle 33.7 dB(A) and under load 43.1 dB(A). The page does not name the load test or a fan profile, and the load row is stored as maximum load.

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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43.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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33.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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5.5W11Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/6Read 15 October 2026Stress tests page: 5.5 W in idle under Windows. The stress rows on the same page are for the whole system, so the idle figure is taken as whole-system power. The measuring point is not named.

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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CE, FCC, CB, CCC, ErP, RoHS1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Certification CE, FCC, CB, CCC, ErP, RoHS.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Certification row: CE, FCC, CB, CCC, ErP, RoHS.

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

Power adapter, VESA mount, Wall mount, HDMI cable16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bottom feet carry a VESA mount. Igor's Lab lists the box contents.17Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-testRead 15 October 2026Unboxing section: the accessories are a VESA and wall mount, an HDMI cable and a power adapter that delivers at most 120 W.

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Accessory VESA Mount. The manual says the VESA bracket is in the package 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-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page states a 3-year manufacturer warranty and the US store badge says 3-Year Warranty.

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-it15-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026US store page, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H version. The configuration list also offers a Core Ultra 5 225H model with 1 TB. This product is the Core Ultra 9 285H with 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD, the version TechRadar, KitGuru and Igor's Lab reviewed. The page also lists 32 GB with 1 TB.

Spec sheet

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

service.geekompc.com/it152Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Support page Specifications tab, read through the page's public tab loader. It is the IT15 maker spec table with the form factor, CPU, memory, storage, ports, internal connectors, Ethernet, wireless, adapter and certification rows.

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.php5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Complete User Manual from the IT15 support page Downloads tab, English PDF dated 2025-06-23, 44 pages. A second 62 MB two-page file is a quick guide.

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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