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AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

BApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

General

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Series

Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

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

MGNR3LL/A6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-06-21-2021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education institution sheet page 2 identifies single-unit MGNR3LL/A M1 eight-CPU / eight-GPU, 8 GB / 256 GB Silver. Five-packs and bundled AppleCare SKUs are excluded. Its price effective April 20, 2021 is not the initial retail date.

MNH73LL/A, Mac14,128Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US institutional price list exact base part number MNH73LL/A. Education prices are not standard MSRP. Model identifier comes from maker exact Identify Your Mac mini article. No generic xx region suffix is stored as an exact SKU.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852Read 5 October 2026Exact 2023 M2 Pro section: Mac14,12 and MNH73xx/A. Region-specific retail base part independently read in original US price list.

GTIN / EAN

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

10 November 20204Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original maker announcement November 10. Order opening is not first retail date.

17 January 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 5 October 2026Maker announcement and preorder opening January 17, 2023. Actual January 24 retail is independently dated separately.

Status

Discontinued16Press article9to5mac.com/2023/01/17/intel-mac-mini-discontinuedRead 10 October 2026Report of January 17, 2023 says Apple discontinued the previous-generation M1 Mac mini when the M2 and M2 Pro models launched. Later reseller stock is not a maker offering.17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m1-8-core-2020-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Introduction Date November 10, 2020 and Discontinued Date January 17, 2023.

Discontinued21Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-pro-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact 10 CPU and 16 GPU model page gives Discontinued Date October 29, 2024. Introduction January 17, 2023 with deliveries from January 24, 2023.

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

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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.

Apple Mac mini (M2, 2023)18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 10 October 2026The release compares the new M2 Mac mini with the M1 Mac mini, for example up to 2.4x faster ProRes transcode in Final Cut Pro. The M2 base model replaced it at a lower starting price.

Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The 2024 release compares Mac mini with M4 Pro against Mac mini with M2 Pro and calls the 2023 design the previous design.

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

$6994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original base Mac mini MSRP 699 USD. Education 679 and later 649 education-list price are not retail launch MSRP.

$1,2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 5 October 2026Original maker standard US base MSRP 1299 USD. Education discount and current refurbished prices excluded. Same base CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD confirmed in original sheet.

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.

€778.8519Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 10 October 2026German release of November 10, 2020, Mac mini section: available from 778.85 Euro including VAT. This is the base M1 model with 8 GB and 256 GB. EveryMac lists the same German original price for the base model.

€1,54920Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 7 October 2026January 17, 2023 German maker launch: Mac mini with M2 Pro from 1549 EUR including VAT. Standard entry 10 CPU / 16 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB configuration, distinct from the 1429 EUR education price and later store sales. Regional EU launch claim, not USD conversion or a warranty change.

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

US6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-06-21-2021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact US institutional hardware SKU corroborates US marketed reference. Education discount not transferred to launch MSRP.

US8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker US institutional catalogue explicitly offers the exact base SKU. Institutional discount does not change hardware configuration. This records US availability rather than inferring from source language.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

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

Mini PC4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original maker November 10, 2020 Mac mini paragraph explicitly describes ultracompact design. Mini-PC category follows that stated compact desktop class, not benchmark performance.

Mini PC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact model is sold as Mac mini desktop. Maker compact desktop category and exact-model reviews describe the mini-PC form. No workstation or gaming category inferred from performance.

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

Mini PC4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original maker Mac mini ultracompact desktop positioning supports mini-PC chassis class. No tower-size tier inferred.

Mini PC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 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.

Width197Height36Depth197mm(7.8 × 1.4 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Original metric 19.7 x 3.6 x 19.7 cm converted by ten. Normal horizontal orientation. Imperial rounding not substituted. Later M2 35.8 mm height is not transferred.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Width197Height35.8Depth197mm(7.8 × 1.4 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact metric centimetres converted by 10 to millimetres. Published imperial/metric rounding differs, so original metric values retained. Normal horizontal desktop orientation.

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.

1.2kg(2.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Maker 1.2 kg, including internal PSU. Varies by configuration and manufacture. Not 1.18 kg from M2 or reviewer scale result.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

1.28kg(2.8 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker published 1.28 kg system figure, including internal power supply. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Not a reviewer scale measurement.

Case model

Apple housing 923-047167Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 10 lists Housing 923-04716. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.

Apple housing 923-081325Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102954Read 10 October 2026Exploded view lists Housing 923-08132. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.

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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly recycled aluminum enclosure. Internal cooler and base-cover plastic not generalized into chassis material claims.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker environment section explicitly identifies recycled aluminium enclosure. Internal thermal-module material is not counted as external enclosure.

Side panel

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Front panel

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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.

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100337Read 5 October 2026Original bottom cover removal requires a nylon probe. Further antenna and logic board procedure requires Torx tools. Not tool-less internal access.

No6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102957Read 5 October 2026Exact original bottom-cover procedure requires a nylon probe to unclip the cover. It is not a tool-free side panel. Further antenna-plate screws are internal service steps.

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

Apple service part 661-167737Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 7 lists logic board 661-16773 for 8 GB, 256 GB and 1 Gb Ethernet. Other memory, storage and 10 Gb boards are excluded.

Apple service part 661-2911314Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102954Read 7 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, Logic board row: 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 1 Gb Ethernet, 16 GB, 512 GB maps to 661-29113. This is exact service-board identity, not a generic motherboard family.

Chipset

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

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.

Proprietary5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102954Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.

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.

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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.

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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 M11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Apple M2 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Firestorm
Efficiency	4	Icestorm

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 202610Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-Late-2020-in-review-The-most-affordable-M1-is-also-convincing.561513.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor paragraph names four Firestorm and four Icestorm cores. Reported observed core clocks are not maker turbo ratings and are omitted.

BApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	6	Avalanche
Efficiency	4	Blizzard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact technical specification Chip table gives this base CPU split. Clock frequencies and cache are not inferred from aggregate processor comparisons.16Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026Same table explicitly labels 6 Avalanche performance cores and 4 Blizzard efficiency cores for base M2 Pro. Counts unchanged. Core architecture names belong in core_name, not cpu_codename. Clock values omitted because Notebookcheck 3.7/3.4 GHz conflicts with this table 3.504/2.424 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

810Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-Late-2020-in-review-The-most-affordable-M1-is-also-convincing.561513.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact reviewed M1 8-core GPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage reference. Processor table states 8c/8t.

1015Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M2-Pro-10-Core-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.682764.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M2 Pro 10-Core specifications table: Number of Cores/Threads 10/10. Clock and cache entries are separately conflicted and not imported.

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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24MB21Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-pro-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page says third-party software analysis found a 24 MB level L3 cache shared with the GPU. Apple does not publish a cache size and calls it system level 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.

5nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 5 October 2026Exact fitted M1 maker five-nanometer process explicitly stated. No M2 or Intel naming conversion.

5nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026Exact chip maker second-generation 5 nm fabrication claim. This is processor fabrication, not every package component.

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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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.

11TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 5 October 2026Exact fitted sixteen-core Neural Engine 11 trillion operations per second. Maker throughput claim, precision unscoped. Not combined CPU/GPU peak.

15.8TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026Exact Neural Engine claim 15.8 trillion operations per second. Numerical precision unstated. The 16-core neural count is not the CPU core count or whole-system AI throughput.

Integrated GPU

Apple M1 8-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Apple M2 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026Original complete internal view has fan and finned heatsink/thermal module. Active air cooler. Single blower not separately counted as chassis fan.

Air5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102954Read 10 October 2026Original exact exploded view includes one blower, heat sink and logic-board thermal path. Active air cooling. It is the processor/system cooling assembly, so no separate chassis-fan count inferred.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Fan rotors
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Source20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100340Read 10 October 2026The Fan procedure removes one fan with four T6 screws and one fan flex cable. The exploded view lists a single Fan 923-04329. Diameter and PWM control are not published.

BApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Fan rotors
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Source23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102960Read 10 October 2026The Fan procedure removes a single fan held by four T6 screws. The exploded view lists one Fan 923-08134. Diameter and PWM control are not published.

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

No5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 5 October 2026Maker integrated M1 SoC GPU, exact desktop repair inventory contains no separate GPU/card slot. Not inferred from generic chipset support.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026Complete exact-model exploded internal assembly consists of logic board/thermal assembly, fan, PSU, speaker and housing. No separate graphics card supplied.

No5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102954Read 10 October 2026Exact original full hardware inventory has integrated Apple GPU on the logic board and no discrete graphics board or expansion slot. Chip and GPU identities also explicitly linked in exact tech specification.

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

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

RAM type

Other10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-Late-2020-in-review-The-most-affordable-M1-is-also-convincing.561513.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review lists LPDDR4X. The schema lacks LPDDR4X, so other preserves the stated memory class. 4133 versus commonly reported 4266 transfer rates remain unresolved and are not stored.

LPDDR516Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026Hardware specification table M2 Pro entry configuration: 16 GB LPDDR5-6400. Prose says M2 Pro comes from factory with 16 rather than 8 GB LPDDR5-6400. Notebookcheck exact 10-core chip memory paragraph corroborates. No benchmarks of the 12-core review unit are copied.

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

4,266MT/s12Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/mac-mini-2020-apple-silicon-m1Read 10 October 2026Review says the base model has 8 GB LPDDR4X memory soldered on the package. It does not give the transfer rate.23Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m1-late-2020Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists 8 GB LPDDR4X-4266 with 68.3 GB/s, which matches a 128-bit bus at 4266 MT/s. Reported transfer rate. Apple does not publish it.

6,400MT/s16Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026Factory 16 GB M2 Pro memory identified as LPDDR5-6400, not an XMP kit rating. OakHost exact 10 CPU / 16 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB physical-server table independently says 6400 MT/s LPDDR5, although its 10 Gb Ethernet variant is not stored.

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

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Memory kit

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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 package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026Orderable logic boards list fixed 8/16 GB memory and SSD configurations. M1 package unified memory is integrated, not DIMM slots or user upgrade.

Integrated into chip package7Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/g1707ll/a/refurbished-mac-mini-apple-m2-pro-chip-with-10%E2%80%91core-cpu-and-16%E2%80%91core-gpuRead 5 October 2026Exact maker architecture feature explicitly combines CPU,GPU,unified memory and Neural Engine on one chip. This source is used for unchanged architecture, not its refurbished price, SKU or particular upgraded memory capacity. Current comparison review also says memory not upgradeable.

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

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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.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Maker optional purchase-time 16 GB maximum. Not post-purchase user upgrade. Exact repair board inventory includes integrated 8 and 16 GB configurations.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact unchanged base chip supports purchase-time memory options up to 32 GB. This is not a post-purchase upgrade claim. Original repair parts table independently includes the matching CPU/GPU maximum-memory board. RAM technology/speed and system ECC omitted where exact reference proof absent.

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

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Storage

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Storage

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Capacity (GB)	Type
256	NVMe SSD

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Maker SSD capacity only. No NVMe/SATA interface, M.2 connector or user-removable slot inferred. Advertised decimal capacity retained.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 202612Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/mac-mini-2020-apple-silicon-m1Read 10 October 2026Exact base-model paragraph states 8 GB LPDDR4X and 256 GB NVMe storage soldered to the motherboard. Capacity stays maker-backed. No replaceable connector or PCIe generation inferred.

BApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Capacity (GB)
512

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker advertised installed SSD capacity only. Plain SSD wording does not establish NVMe/SATA or M.2, so interface and connector rows are omitted. Decimal advertised units preserved.

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.

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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.

150W13Reviewegpu.io/teardown-late-2020-mac-mini-apple-silicon-m1-thunderbolt-4-usb4-pcie-4Read 7 October 2026Exact original M1 teardown identifies internal 150 W PSU and 12 V / 12.5 A output. This is output-rating evidence, separate from the maker maximum continuous system-input claim. Its Thunderbolt 4 characterization conflicts with Apple Thunderbolt 3 / USB4, so those protocol claims are not copied.

185W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Electrical section lists Maximum continuous power (M2 Pro): 185W. Apple does not label this as PSU output, so the rated output comes from the spec database and ComputerBase.16Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026Text says every Mac mini has an integrated power supply and the M2 Pro model is designed for 185 W continuous power. The tested sample was a larger M2 Pro, so no measured values are used.26Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m2-pro-early-2023Read 10 October 2026Spec page for the exact M2 Pro 10C16G model lists Power Supply 185W. No label photo for this model was found.

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.

Proprietary22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100342Read 10 October 2026The power supply is an Apple service part (661-16789) with a built-in AC inlet. It is rotated out of a cutout in the housing. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

Proprietary25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102962Read 10 October 2026The power supply is an Apple service part (661-30396) that is installed with a bus bar and bus bar adhesive in the housing. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

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 service part 661-167897Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026Original exact M1 exploded view/orderable parts explicitly PSU 661-16789. Shared M2 part number independently checked here. Maximum continuous system input 150 W is not assumed to be the PSU output rating.

Apple service part 661-303965Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102954Read 10 October 2026Exact original maker orderable internal power-supply service identifier. Published 150 W for M2 and 185 W for M2 Pro maximum continuous system input does not by itself establish rated PSU output wattage. The stored psu_w comes from the ComputerBase text and the HMC spec page.

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.

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

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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 (M1, 2020)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 3 / USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.0	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Exact complete maker table plus original 2020 Quick Start drawing. Two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 up to 40 Gbps, native DisplayPort. Scalar enum uses USB4 because Thunderbolt 3 is not its option. Full protocol name retained in version. HDMI revision not inferred from 4K60 capability. Factory RJ45 Gigabit, optional 10 Gb configuration excluded. AC input included. No front connectors in original complete front/rear view.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1966_mac-min-m1-2020-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original drawing explicitly power inlet, Ethernet, two Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI, two USB-A and headphone. Status LED and power button are controls, not connectors.12Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/mac-mini-2020-apple-silicon-m1Read 10 October 2026Review says HDMI 2.0 made the cut and supports a 4K display. HDMI version cell only. Port counts are unchanged.

BApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	4	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	High-impedance headphone support	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact Connections and Expansion table plus original Quick Start/port drawings establish complete rear physical inventory. USB-C supports 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 plus native DisplayPort. HDMI revision not inferred from resolution capability. Standard RJ45 is 1 Gbps. 10 Gbps is a separate option. AC input included without treating it as a motherboard data port. There are no front connectors in exact complete external view.16Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026The data table lists 1 x HDMI 2.1 for the Mac mini with M2 Pro. HDMI version cell only. Apple lists one HDMI display up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 240 Hz for the M2 Pro model, which needs HDMI 2.1. Port counts are unchanged.26Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m2-pro-early-2023Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists 1x HDMI 2.1 for the exact M2 Pro model. HDMI version cell only.

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

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

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Rear USB ports

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

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Ethernet speed

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Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

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

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-is/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Wi-Fi specifications for Mac mini 2023 M2 Pro and 2024 table explicitly lists ax at 6 GHz, ax at 5 GHz and ax at 2.4 GHz. US reference. 6 GHz use remains subject to local regulatory domain. Not inferred from Wi-Fi 6E name alone.

Wi-Fi module

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal12Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/mac-mini-2020-apple-silicon-m1Read 10 October 2026Exact hardware paragraph explicitly says a couple of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas are inside the Mac mini. Internal placement only, no antenna quantity field added.

Internal18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102958Read 7 October 2026Antenna Plate removal requires bottom-cover removal. Internal antenna plate connects to logic board by antenna coaxial cable. No external antenna accessory is inferred.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 20262Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

121Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100343Read 10 October 2026The Speaker procedure removes one speaker with two T6 screws. The exploded view lists a single Speaker 923-02435.

124Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102963Read 10 October 2026The Speaker procedure removes one speaker with two T6 screws. The exploded view lists a single Speaker 923-08598.

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.

017Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m1-8-core-2020-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

021Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-pro-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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

Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output. The jack is not listed with high-impedance support.

High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

No23Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m1-late-2020Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No. Apple documents only a status indicator light.

No26Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m2-pro-early-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No. Apple documents only a status indicator light.

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 Big Sur4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original November 10, 2020 maker states all new Macs ship Big Sur. Later archived HTML OS names do not change factory OS.

macOS Ventura2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original sold reference shipped macOS Ventura. Current archived tech page names a later supported macOS, which is not claimed as factory 2023 OS.

OS family

macOS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026

macOS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

Motherboard, PSU, Case7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100334Read 10 October 2026The parts list orders the logic board, power supply (661-16789) and housing only as Apple assemblies. The logic board carries the SoC, memory and storage.

Motherboard, PSU, Case5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102954Read 10 October 2026The parts list orders the logic board (661-29113 for the 16 GB and 512 GB model), power supply (661-30396) and housing (923-08132) only as Apple assemblies. The logic board carries the SoC, memory and storage.

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

2,367points25Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m1-8-core-2020-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Macmini9,1, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

2,654points28Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-pro-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,12, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 12-core CPU option, so the multi-core average is not stored.

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

8,441points25Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m1-8-core-2020-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Macmini9,1, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

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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.

4.4W11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-Late-2020-in-review-The-most-affordable-M1-is-also-convincing.561513.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact review configuration. Highest published idle row 4.4 W. System wall measurement with Metrahit Energy. Idle scenario details and firmware not stated. Review sample was supplied by Apple Germany with matching M1, 8 GB and 256 GB hardware.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

19.6W11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-Late-2020-in-review-The-most-affordable-M1-is-also-convincing.561513.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026System wall measurement with Metrahit Energy. Witcher 3 ultra average 19.6 W, range 11.9 to 24.9 W. Source does not state game resolution, upscaling, execution mode or firmware. Review sample was supplied by Apple Germany with matching M1, 8 GB and 256 GB hardware.

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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.

40.2W11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-Late-2020-in-review-The-most-affordable-M1-is-also-convincing.561513.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026System wall measurement with Metrahit Energy. Peak 40.2 W during combined Prime95 28.10 and Furmark 1.25, 1280 x 720. Average 35.4 W, range 29.2 to 40.2 W. Distinct from the maker continuous input and PSU output ratings. Firmware not stated. Review sample was supplied by Apple Germany with matching M1, 8 GB and 256 GB hardware.

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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.

0.6W11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-Late-2020-in-review-The-most-affordable-M1-is-also-convincing.561513.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall measurement. Standby 0.6 W, distinct from off 0.12 W. Wake-on-LAN state and firmware not stated. Review sample was supplied by Apple Germany with matching M1, 8 GB and 256 GB hardware.

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Exact archived producer environment section ENERGY STAR certified. Manufacturer acoustic table tests 8 GB / 512 GB, not this 256 GB reference, so no measured noise transferred.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Original technical specification explicitly ENERGY STAR certified for M2/M2 Pro family. Maker environmental report separately read. Its 256 GB/8 GB and 1 TB/16 GB measured energy/TEC cases are not reviewer measurements and unmatching values are omitted.

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

Gold14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Macmini_PER_Nov2020.pdfRead 7 October 2026November 2020 exact M1 environmental report, endnote 2 on page 8. Gold registration in US and Canada. Matches US reference market. Not generalized worldwide.

Gold22Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Jan2023.pdfRead 10 October 2026January 2023 Product Environmental Report, endnote 3: Mac mini achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada. The report covers Mac mini with M2 and Mac mini with M2 Pro. This is not a worldwide rating.

Copilot+ PC

No24Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS and Apple rates its Neural Engine at 11 TOPS.

No27Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS and Apple rates its Neural Engine at 15.8 TOPS.

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.

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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 cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Exact maker table only computer and power cord. Optional keyboard, mouse, screen, adapters and AppleCare excluded.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Mac mini, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact complete maker box table PC and power cord only. Optional Studio Display, keyboard/mouse, adapters and AppleCare not included.

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

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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.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Apple-branded Mac warranty, including July 12, 2018 to January 26, 2021 version applicable at launch. One year from original retail purchase. Excludes statutory rights and optional AppleCare.

1year10Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker US Mac one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. This describes the original new US reference, not a reseller used-unit warranty, AppleCare or statutory consumer rights.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US terms list carry-in and mail-in options. Eligibility is determined by Apple and can vary by country and circumstances. DIY parts service is also listed but lacks a matching enum. No on-site service inferred.

Carry-in, Mail-in19Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US warranty Warranty Service Options names carry-in and mail-in. Apple chooses one or more options, eligibility and availability apply. DIY parts option is not representable and is omitted. Not a promise of onsite or unconditional collection.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118941Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111894Read 10 October 2026Exact M1 2020 base reference: 8-core CPU and GPU, 8 GB unified memory, 256 GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet. Intel 2018 and M2 2023 specifications excluded. Purchase-time upgrades not merged into reference.2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sheet independently confirms exact M1 base 8 GB / 256 GB, ports and metric 1.2 kg / 3.6 cm height. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet remains separate.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Reference base M2 Pro 10-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB / Gigabit Ethernet. Different 12-core/19-core configurations omitted.

Spec sheet

media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdf2Retailer pagemedia.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/MAC-MINI-M1_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Distributor-hosted six-page Chromium/Skia print of original Apple SP823 technical page, generated April 29, 2022 with April 28 footer. This is a printed manufacturer page, not an original Apple-designed specification PDF. All retained hardware content independently checked against exact current maker page 111894. Updated Monterey wording is not original November 2020 factory OS. No separate exact Apple-designed consumer specification PDF found.

www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple January 2023 First Look one-page product sheet, publicly hosted by its distributor. Full chip/configuration/port table read, distinct from retailer-authored copy.

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1966_mac-min-m1-2020-qsg.pdf3Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1966_mac-min-m1-2020-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2020 two-page Quick Start Guide linked by exact model documentation index. Copyright 2020, complete front/rear illustration rendered and read. All rear physical connectors checked.

support.apple.com/en-us/10295312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102953Read 5 October 2026Original exact 2023 model Repair Manual index, with exploded view, bottom cover, fan and logic board procedures. Each referenced hardware section was opened separately. Original M2 Quick Start Guide PDF also downloaded and read.

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.