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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/121555Read 6 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.

MCX44LL/A, A32395Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-12-02-2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Apple US institution price list line: MCX44LL/A, Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD. Institution price is not used as MSRP. MX2H3LL/A is a 14-inch MacBook Pro part in the same list and is not stored. Regulatory model A3239 comes from the ENERGY STAR record.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac mini model, Mac mini (2024): part numbers include MCX44xx/A. Model identifiers Mac16,10 and Mac16,11 are listed for the family without a chip mapping. EveryMac maps MCX44LL/A and A3239 to Mac16,11, so the identifier is kept only as an alias.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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1959499425567Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026ENERGY STAR model record lists UPCs 195949942556 and 195949942709 for the US/Canada MCX44 family. Only 195949942556 is independently bound to the selected US MCX44LL/A by the exact retailer record. The other unassigned regional code is omitted.20Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688171/apple-mac-mini-mcx44ll-a-late-2024-desktop-computerRead 8 October 2026Exact US MCX44LL/A, 12 CPU/16 GPU/24 GB/512 GB/Gigabit listing explicitly supplies UPC 195949942556. Other regional model-family UPC from the certification list is not guessed.

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.

29 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Announced and open for pre-order on October 29, 2024. Arrival to customers and stores was planned for November 8. Actual retail is sourced 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-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026, the day the M5 Pro Mac mini was announced as its replacement. EveryMac gives the same date for the M4 model.

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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Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The release compares Mac mini with M4 Pro against Mac mini with M2 Pro, for example 3D renders up to 2.9x faster in Blender. It calls the 2023 design the previous design.

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 (M5 Pro, 2026)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 6 October 2026M5 Pro delivers significant gains in AI compute compared to the previous Mac mini. Workload claims compare against M4 Pro, for example up to 1.4x faster in Blender.

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.

$1,3992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Pricing and Availability: Mac mini with M4 Pro starts at USD 1,399 (U.S.). The tech specs page confirms the starting M4 Pro configuration is 24 GB and 512 GB. Education price USD 1,299 is excluded.

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.

€1,6493Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026German release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Mac mini mit M4 Pro ab 1.649 Euro inkl. MwSt. This is the starting M4 Pro configuration. Education price EUR 1,529 is excluded.

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.

US5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-12-02-2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026LL/A part listed in Apple's US price list. The ENERGY STAR record also lists Canada for the MCX44 family, but only the US part is stored.

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/121555Read 6 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 PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The maker calls it a compact desktop of 5 by 5 inches. No gaming or workstation category is 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 PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

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

Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Height 5.0 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 12.7 cm, converted to mm.

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

0.73kg(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Weight (M4 Pro) 0.73 kg. Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

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.

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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 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

Aluminium12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product Environmental Report: 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Side panel

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Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026The new model is aluminum all-round, with no plastic insert for ports.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: a fully aluminum box with ports cut directly into the aluminum. The bottom is black plastic with the vent.

Front panel

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Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are modular parts set into the aluminum body.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: the front and rear ports are cut directly into the aluminum.

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.

No9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120995Read 6 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure requires a suction cup and a nylon probe to release four clips, so access is not tool-less.

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 assembly 661-4363810Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Logic board row: 661-43638 maps to 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB and 1 Gb Ethernet. This is an Apple repair-order assembly identifier, not a discovered supplier PCB marking. Storage is a separate module, so this board ID is independent of the selected 512 GB SSD.

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.

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 12 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and Ethernet. There is no standard board size.

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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117Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 8 October 2026Fan Removal steps 3-6 expose the single fan flex-cable connector on the logic board and disconnect it. Counts this physical documented connector, not rotor count or spare fan capacity.

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 M4 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Mac mini (2024) Tech Specs. Reference is the base M4 Pro column: 12-core CPU with 8 performance and 4 efficiency cores, 16-core GPU, 24 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD and standard Gigabit Ethernet. The 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU option, 10 Gb Ethernet and the M4 column are excluded. Apple publishes no core clocks. The performance-core maximum in cpu_clusters comes from a third-party reading and is described in its own note.

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/121555Read 6 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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 202621Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.5 GHz. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.51 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 3.9 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The efficiency cluster clock is not stated.

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.

1215Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-Pro-review-The-compact-and-frugal-desktop-PC-with-top-performance-and-expensive-upgrades.946883.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Exact 12-core M4 Pro CPU specification gives 12c/12t. This is a chip-identity fact, not a transferred benchmark. The reviewed system has 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, so its scores, game FPS, noise and wall-power measurements are excluded from this 24 GB/512 GB reference. Current dynamic Geekbench minor heading also does not establish original test version. RAM technology/rate are sourced separately for the exact 24 GB hardware.

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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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.

3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 6 October 2026M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Apple states no TOPS figure for the M4 Pro Neural Engine, so npu_tops is left out. The 38 TOPS figure belongs to the M4 announcement and is not borrowed.

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.

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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 M4 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 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.

Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Innovative thermal architecture guides air to different levels of the system, with all venting through the foot. This is active air cooling. No liquid cooler is stated.

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Fan rotors
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Source10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts lists one fan, 923-10945, shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. Size, PWM and lighting are not published. The fan is fixed in the housing, and the maker thermal architecture circulates air through multiple system levels and exhausts through the foot. Counts the single documented system-airflow rotor, not an additional dedicated CPU cooler rotor.

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.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

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

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 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.

LPDDR5X19Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-mac-mini-mcx44d-a-2023-z1jv-a3342759.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact base 12 CPU/16 GPU/24 GB/512 GB/Gigabit configuration MCX44D/A explicitly lists 24 GB onboard LPDDR5X-8533. This is the same hardware tier as US MCX44LL/A with a different regional cord suffix. German prices and warranty are not transferred. This replaces the non-matching 64 GB review as the memory source. Supplier chips are not guaranteed.

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.

8,533MT/s19Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-mac-mini-mcx44d-a-2023-z1jv-a3342759.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published nominal onboard 8533 MT/s for the exact 24 GB base configuration, not a DIMM XMP profile or measured transient clock. The database actual RAM row supplies the rate, not a calculation from Apple 273 GB/s bandwidth. No CPU clock, NPU TOPS or port-bandwidth claims from this secondary table are imported.

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 package11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 6 October 2026Memory is integrated into the Apple M-series chip package in Mac mini (2024) and can't be upgraded. You configure it at purchase.

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

64GB10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Logic board 661-43642 is 12-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 64 GB, 1 G. So 64 GB is a purchase-time option with the same 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU. It is not a user upgrade. The tech specs page also lists 48GB or 64GB under the M4 Pro chip.

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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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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Capacity (GB)
512

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026512 GB SSD in decimal GB. Apple does not state an NVMe or SATA interface for its proprietary flash module, so type and slot rows are left out.

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.

155W10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026The same supply part 661-43677 is shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown reads 12.6 V and 12.3 A on its power board.22Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513880 (A3239, Mac mini M4 Pro, 12-core, 24 GB) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The record states the supply rating itself. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the maker page is a separate system figure with the same value.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026Power board label on the M4 reads Lite-On PA-1161-1A with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output, which is 155 W. Apple lists the same supply part for the M4 Pro.

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.

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 4 lists one Apple power supply, 661-43677, for all 2024 configurations. iFixit shows the supply as a bare plate under the top face. It is not a standard PSU format.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026The supply is a custom bare plate at the top of the housing with internal contacts and chassis screws.

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 661-4367710Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Internal power supply service part 661-43677, one part for all 2024 configurations. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the tech specs page is system input, not a PSU output rating. The stored psu_w comes from the ENERGY STAR record and the M4 teardown label.

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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Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

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BApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026On front: two USB-C ports with USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. These are not Thunderbolt ports.

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4	3	Not available	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026On back (M4 Pro): Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with Thunderbolt 5, USB 4 and DisplayPort. Up to 120 Gb/s is the Thunderbolt 5 asymmetric boost, so no symmetric data rate is stored. HDMI revision is not stated and is not inferred from 8K or 4K 240 Hz support. The AC inlet is not a data port.

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

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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.

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2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

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3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1Gbps=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.

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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/121555Read 6 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 GHz18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-is/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi specifications for Mac mini 2024 explicitly list ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Applies to the 2024 family including M4 Pro, not just the M4 chip. US reference. Regulatory restrictions on 6 GHz remain region-dependent.

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.

Internal10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Wi-Fi antennas 923-11057 and the antenna plate sit inside the housing under the bottom cover. No external antenna connector exists.

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/121555Read 6 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.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Exploded view item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-10944, shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown removes one internal speaker with its acoustic chamber.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026M4 (A3238) teardown removes the internal speaker, which is integrated with its acoustic chamber. The M4 Pro uses the same speaker part.

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-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

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.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI 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-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table for the 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU model: Decor Lights No. The only light is the status indicator on the audio board.

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 Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The release says macOS Sequoia completes the new Mac mini experience. The review sample and ENERGY STAR record also show macOS 15.

OS family

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

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

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.

PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Power supply 661-43677, the fan with its flex cable and the SSD module 661-43672 for the 512 GB M4 Pro are Apple-only parts.17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector, not a standard fan header.24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Teardown of the M4 and M4 Pro: the SSD is non-standard and its proprietary format makes aftermarket upgrades tricky. The M4 Pro uses its own larger module. The power supply sits bare under the top face.

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.

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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/121555Read 6 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified. The ENERGY STAR record 4513880 confirms the exact MCX44 12-core 24 GB configuration.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026

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.

Gold12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Footnote 7: Mac mini achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report evaluates M4 Pro 64 GB and 8 TB, so its energy figures are not copied into measured fields.

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.

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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.

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15kWh7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026TEC of model 15.0 kWh, certified 2025-10-16, markets United States and Canada. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer wall measurement. Date Available On Market 2024-10-29 is the pre-order day and is not used for release_date.

Other certifications

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SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard, 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-3012Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026The archived report holds certificate SCS-CN-10024 for Mac mini with M4 Pro, 24 GB memory and 512 GB SSD, the exact reference configuration. It validates the carbon neutral claim under SCS-108 for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. The period has ended and no renewal is claimed.

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 cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

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.

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 6 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

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-in13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 6 October 2026US Mac limited warranty Warranty Service Options names carry-in and mail-in. Apple determines eligibility and applicable method. DIY parts service has no matching enum and is not mapped to onsite or 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/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

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.

support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

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/1215088Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121508Read 6 October 2026Mac mini (2024) Repair Manual, manual ID MZEKLP, with Exploded View, Bottom Cover, Fan, SSD Module and Power Supply procedures. It covers both the M4 and M4 Pro models.

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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