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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.

G Series1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The store menu lists the G3 Pro under G Series.

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.

G3 PRO-8-33S, G3 PRO-8-33U-EU22Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1.jsonRead 15 October 2026US store product feed: variant 16GB RAM+512GB SSD / US has SKU G3 PRO-8-33S.3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026EU store variant 16GB + 512GB / European has SKU G3 PRO-8-33U-EU2.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

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

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Status

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

Available2Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1.jsonRead 15 October 2026The US feed lists the variant as available and the page has an add to cart button. The listing sits in the Clearance Sale collection.

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

Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024)24Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/mac-mini-m6-reasons-to-buy-and-skipRead 7 October 2026A nearly identical design section explicitly says Mac mini M6 is the direct successor of Mac mini M4. Links the existing M4 base catalog entry. M4 Pro / M5 Pro branch is separate. This is generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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

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

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Yadan Black1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Color Yadan 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 pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 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 pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 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

Width114Height44Depth106mm(4.5 × 1.7 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Chassis Dimensions 114 x 106 x 44 mm. The page does not name the axes. Height is the smallest value and width and depth follow the written order. PC Watch gives 42.5 mm for the height.6Press articlepc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2085811.htmlRead 15 October 2026The article gives 114 x 106 x 42.5 mm. The maker's 44 mm height is stored because the maker wins for claimed specs.

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

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

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

0.26kg(0.6 lb)1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Weight approx. 260 g on the US page. The EU page says approx. 280 g net. The US figure is stored for the US variant.6Press articlepc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2085811.htmlRead 15 October 2026The article gives a weight of 260 g, the same as the US page.

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

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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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FCBGA15281Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: CPU Socket / Package FCBGA1528 Package.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Sockets Supported: FCBGA1528.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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

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

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Processor

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Processor

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

Intel Core i3-10110U1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel Core i3-10110U, dual-core, four-thread, 14nm, base 2.1GHz, max turbo 4.1GHz, 4MB cache.

Processor brand

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

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-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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Comet Lake5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Code Name: Products formerly Comet 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.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	2	2.1	4.1

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The page lists two cores, base 2.1GHz and max turbo 4.1GHz.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20262 cores, base 2.10 GHz, max turbo 4.10 GHz.

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.

41Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Dual-Core, Four-Thread.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Total Threads: 4.

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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4MB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 20264MB Cache. Intel names it 4 MB Intel Smart Cache.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cache: 4 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.

14nm1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 202614nm lithography.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography: 14 nm.

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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15W3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026CPU row lists power modes of 8W (Silent), 10W (Balanced) and 15W (Performance). These are maker power settings. The chip rating is 15 W.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026TDP: 15 W. Configurable TDP-up is 25 W and TDP-down is 10 W.

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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Integrated GPU

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

Intel UHD Graphics1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026GPU row: Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors, max dynamic frequency up to 1 GHz.

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 pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Feature list: single copper heat pipe cooling design with a quiet cooling fan below 38 dB. The below 38 dB figure is a maker claim and not a measurement.

CPU cooler model

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Single fan with D8 copper heat pipe3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026CPU row: Cooling Single Fan 5008 + D8 Copper Heat Pipe.

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.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

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Source3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026CPU row: one fan, code 5008, with a copper heat pipe. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is the only fan. Position and diameter 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

No1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The GPU row lists only the integrated Intel UHD 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

16GB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The US variant is 16GB RAM+512GB SSD. The specification row says 8GB / 16GB pre-installed.

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.

DDR41Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Memory row: 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots.

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

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

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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 pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Memory row: two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, supports up to 64GB (32GB x2).

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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BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	2

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots. How the 16 GB is split across the slots is not stated, so occupancy is left out.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

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

64GB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Memory row: supports up to 64GB (32GB x2).

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

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No5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026ECC Memory Supported: No.

Storage

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)

Capacity (GB)	Type
256	NVMe SSD

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202625Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1997676-REG/apple_mhqk4ll_a_mac_mini_m6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MHQK4LL/A 16 GB / 256 GB table: 1 x 256 GB Integrated NVMe SSD. PCIe generation and drive model are unstated. Soldered NAND is independently established for this generation. Older M4 removable modules are excluded.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Capacity (GB)	Type
512	SSD, protocol not stated

Source3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Storage row: M.2 2242 SSD, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB available. The same page says the 2242 slot is SATA 3.0 only. Starry Hope also lists a SATA SSD. Retailer listings call the factory drive NVMe or PCIe. The sources conflict, so the drive is stored as a generic SSD with no interface and no slot occupancy.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists the 16GB/512GB version with a 512 GB SATA SSD. This conflicts with retailer listings that call the drive NVMe, so only a generic SSD is stored.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AApple Mac mini (M6, 2026)

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BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	4	1
M.2 2242	SATA	Not available	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Storage row: 1x M.2 2280 SSD up to 8TB and 1x M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB. Feature list: M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 and M.2 2242 SATA 3.0. The EU page adds that the 2280 slot also takes SATA SSDs.3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Storage expansion row: 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 up to 8TB (compatible with SATA SSD) and 1 x M.2 2242 SATA3.0 up to 1TB with no PCIe support. The BIOS reads the SATA SSD first. The 2280 slot takes SATA SSDs too. Which slot holds the factory drive is disputed, so occupancy is left out.6Press articlepc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2085811.htmlRead 15 October 2026The article says two M.2 slots, one for an NVMe SSD up to 8 TB and one for a SATA SSD up to 1 TB.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

155W32Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M6-16GB-Unified-Memory-256GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQK4LLA/p/248219.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specifications, General: Power Supply 155W for MHQK4LL/A.35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Power board label: Lite-On PA-1161-1A, output 12.6 V and 12.3 A, which is 155 W. The teardown says it is identical to the M4 Mac mini power board.37Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693494 (A3534, Mac mini M6, 16 GB) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W.

36W1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Power row: DC Power Adapter 12V / 3A, which is 36 W. garumax also lists 36W.8Press articlegarumax.com/gmktec-g3-pro-specRead 15 October 2026Spec table: power 36W (12V/3A).

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Item 12 lists one Power supply, 661-65487, for Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro). It is an Apple service part with no standard format.35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Custom Lite-On power board inside the chassis with the AC inlet. Apple lists one power supply part for M6 and M5 Pro.

External adapter1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026External DC adapter with a 5.5/2.5 mm DC IN jack.

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

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

Front3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026USB ports row puts two of the four USB-A ports on the front. The maker photo shows them next to the power button.

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.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026External Ports row: USB-A 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps). The EU page and Starry Hope put two on the front and two on the back. The maker photo shows two USB-A ports and the power button on the front.3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026USB ports row: USB 3.2 Gen1 x4 (5 Gbps), front x2 and rear x2.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Chart: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 2 front and 2 rear.

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.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
HDMI	1.4	2	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	3.5 mm CTIA audio jack	1	Not available	Not available
DC in	12 V / 3 A, 5.5 x 2.5 mm	1	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026External Ports row: 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x HDMI 1.4 (up to 4K at 24Hz), one 3.5mm CTIA audio jack, one RJ45 2.5G Ethernet and one DC IN (5.5/2.5mm). The maker's main photo shows the audio jack on the rear panel next to the second HDMI port.

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

2=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

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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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Realtek RTL8852BE, up to 1201 Mbps).

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 GHz1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax list covers 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. No 6 GHz is stated.

Wi-Fi module

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

Realtek RTL8852BE1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: Realtek RTL8852BE.

Wi-Fi antenna

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

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Bluetooth

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

5.21Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: Bluetooth 5.2.

Ethernet controller

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

Intel i2261Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: 2.5G Ethernet LAN (Intel i226).

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 pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Operating System row: Windows 11 Pro.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

PSU, Fan connectors34Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 10 October 2026The fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector. This is not a standard 3 or 4 pin fan header.36Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026Power supply is one Apple-only service part held by four T25 screws and tied to the AC inlet. It has no standard format.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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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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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

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

User Manual, Warranty Card, Power Adapter, VESA Mount Bracket, HDMI Cable1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Packaging List row, verbatim.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Chart: the mini PC, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mount bracket with screws and user manual.

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Packaging List includes a VESA Mount Bracket.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Chart: VESA Mount yes and the VESA bracket is in the box.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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

1year1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026US page badge: 1-Year Warranty. The EU store page states a two-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.gmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-11Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026US store page in the Clearance Sale collection. It lists one US variant, 16GB RAM+512GB SSD, in stock. The same hardware sells at lower capacities and as a barebone. This product is the 16 GB and 512 GB configuration.

Spec sheet

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

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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.

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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.