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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

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

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

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.

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

GTIN / EAN

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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.

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

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The US store page shows add to cart options and a US local inventory badge. The page was updated on 13 October 2026.

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

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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.

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

$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.

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

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

€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.

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

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.

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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

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

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

Mini 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 pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Sold in the maker's Mini PC range.

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

Mini 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 pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026

Case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Case model

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

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

Side panel

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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.

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Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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.

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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.

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CPU socket

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

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

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

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

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12Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Internal Connector row: 1 x FAN. This is one physical fan header.

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

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Processor

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Processor

Apple 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

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

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product 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

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

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

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

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

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.

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

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

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L3 cache

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

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

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.

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

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

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.

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

Integrated GPU

Apple 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

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

Cooling

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CPU cooler

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.

Air1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026IceBlast 2.0 active cooling with a large fan, all-copper cooling module and dual copper heat pipes.

CPU cooler model

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IceBlast 2.01Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Cooling section names IceBlast 2.0.

Radiator size

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Radiator position

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Fan rotors
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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: one large fan in the IceBlast 2.0 system. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is counted as the only fan. Position and size are not stated.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026IceBlast cooling is one large fan on an all-copper heatsink. Fan noise is always present.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

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 pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The specifications list no discrete graphics.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

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

32GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The configuration list offers U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD and U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD. All Core Ultra 9 285H versions carry 32 GB.

RAM type

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.

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

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

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.

5,600MT/s8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 32GB Dual Channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM (64GB MAX). The maker page states no speed. KitGuru and Igor's Lab also say 5600.12Reviewkitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 7 July 2025: 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory.

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

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Memory kit

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

RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip 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.

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

RAM slots

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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

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

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

Not available

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

Storage

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Storage

256GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

Not available

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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

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4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Power supply

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

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.

120W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Adapter row: 19 V 120 W power supply adapter with geo-specific AC cord (IEC C5).5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Page 12 and page 16: 120 W adapter, +19 V DC, 6.32 A.

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

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.

External adapter2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026An external 19 V adapter with a barrel DC input.

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

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple 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.

Not available

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

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

Not available

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.

Not available

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Not available

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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 71Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Wireless LAN row: Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

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

Not available

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

Wi-Fi module

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

Wi-Fi antenna

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.

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

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

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

Ethernet controller

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

Camera and audio

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

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

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.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

macOS 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.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Windows 11 Pro.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Operating System row: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (64-bit).

OS family

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

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

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

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.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

Measured noise and temperature

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

AApple Mac mini (M1, 2020)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

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

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

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43.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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

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33.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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.

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

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

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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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

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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.

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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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Other certifications

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

In the box

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

Mac mini, Power 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

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

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Accessory VESA Mount. The manual says the VESA bracket is in the package box.

Warranty

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

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.

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page states a 3-year manufacturer warranty and the US store badge says 3-Year Warranty.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-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.

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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.

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

Spec sheet

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.

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

Manual

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

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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