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General

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Series

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

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

MMFJ3LL/A, Mac14,38Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US institutional price list exact base part number MMFJ3LL/A. Education prices are not standard MSRP. Model identifier comes from maker exact Identify Your Mac mini article. No generic xx region suffix is stored as an exact SKU.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852Read 5 October 2026Exact 2023 M2 section: Mac14,3 and MMFJ3xx/A / MMFK3xx/A. Region-specific retail base part independently read in original US price list. MMFK3 higher storage is excluded from base reference.

A81Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

19425314196920Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mmfj3ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MMFJ3LL/A, 8 GB/256 GB M2 10-core GPU listing Item Numbers UPC 194253141969. Corroborated by Micro Center exact MMFJ3LL/A Product Information. Used/refurbished reseller-assigned UPCs excluded.

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

17 January 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 10 October 2026Maker announcement and preorder opening January 17, 2023. Actual January 24 retail is independently dated separately.

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Status

Discontinued16Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact model Introduction Date/Discontinued Date table gives October 29, 2024 discontinuation. Public indexed source text read. Direct HTTP and page open return 403. Current refurbished/reseller stock is distinct from the original marketed model.

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

Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020)3Press 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 M2 Mac mini with the M1 Mac mini, for example up to 2.4x faster ProRes transcode in Final Cut Pro. The M1 model is the one it replaces at the base price tier.

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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 (M4, 2024)21Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mac-mini-m4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the base Mac mini M4 calls it a near perfect upgrade over the Mac mini M2 and a big step up from its predecessor. Family relation only. No M4 hardware is copied.

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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.

$5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 10 October 2026Original maker standard US base MSRP 599 USD. Education discount and current refurbished prices excluded. Same base CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD confirmed in original sheet.

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

€69919Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 7 October 2026Original German January 17, 2023 release, Prices and Availability. Standard M2 entry configuration is 699 EUR including VAT, explicitly published as inkl. MwSt. Education 579 EUR and M2 Pro 1549 EUR are excluded. Price applies to matching base hardware in Germany, not the US SKU tax treatment.

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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.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Silver5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20267Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-a8-ai-pc-is-now-available-for-749-and-up-302148840.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Mini PC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M2-2023-review-Apple-M2-unleashing-its-power-via-desktop.745320.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact M2 review identifies mini PC. Its 16 GB/512 GB sample differs from reference 8 GB/256 GB, so its benchmark, SSD, power, noise, temperature, memory and radio-module measurements are not transferred. No Apple claimed acoustic figure is stored as a reviewer measurement. M2 Pro different-chip comparisons likewise do not establish base results.

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20267Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-a8-ai-pc-is-now-available-for-749-and-up-302148840.htmlRead 5 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.

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

Width112.4Height37Depth112.4mm(4.4 × 1.5 × 4.4 in)5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Published original A8 dimensions 112.4 x 112.4 x 37 mm, mapped to square footprint and height. Foot inclusion is not explicitly labelled. Later help-center 117 x 112 x 49.2 mm belongs to inconsistent mixed model content and is excluded. Original Notebookcheck reference lists 112 x 112 x 38 mm. The difference is preserved without attributing it to feet or rounding. Stored dimensions retain the exact retailer claimed 112.4 x 112.4 x 37 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.

1.18kg(2.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker published 1.18 kg system figure, including internal power supply. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Not a reviewer scale measurement.

0.432kg(1 lb)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published system weight of this original 8945HS / 32 GB / 2 TB reviewed sample is 432 g, converted exactly to 0.432 kg. The separately listed 255 g external power supply is excluded. This is the reviewer sample system weight, not a shipping package, a barebone, a starting weight or a guarantee for every supplier lot.

Case model

Apple housing 923-075345Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 10 lists Housing 923-07534. 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/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker environment section explicitly identifies recycled aluminium enclosure. Internal thermal-module material is not counted as external enclosure.

Aluminium8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original matching 8945HS / Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review. Chassis explicitly entirely aluminium. Factory Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1. BIOS version not published. All performance tests use Windows Balanced power plan with delivered BIOS SoC/RAM allocation 512 MB unchanged. No firmware or memory allocation tuning is transferred.

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.

No6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102944Read 5 October 2026Exact original bottom-cover procedure requires a nylon probe to unclip the cover. It is not a tool-free side panel. Further antenna-plate screws are internal service steps.

No3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Bottom cover removal requires loosening four screws. Reference original A8 teardown additionally requires peeling glued rubber feet and removing the inner plate screws. No tool-free access claim.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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 661-2649215Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 7 October 2026Exact exploded-view orderable-parts table row 7. Apple M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1 Gb Ethernet, 8 GB/256 GB logic board service part 661-26492. This is an orderable assembly identifier rather than a retail motherboard name.

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Chipset

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

Proprietary5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 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.

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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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12Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Internal Connector table explicitly lists one FAN connection. Count is one physical fan header, not one chassis airflow fan.

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 M21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Exact sold EU-plug Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32 GB / 2 TB Silver configuration. Preinstalled Windows 11 Pro PL/ENG. No inferred separate SKU or GTIN.

Processor brand

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

AMD4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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Hawk Point4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Avalanche
Efficiency	4	Blizzard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact technical specification Chip table gives this base CPU split. Clock frequencies and cache are not inferred from aggregate processor comparisons.25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026The CPU table lists the M2 as 4 x Avalanche (P) and 4 x Blizzard (E). Only core names are stored. The article gives clocks of 3.504 GHz and 2.424 GHz, which differ in precision from other reports, so no clocks are stored.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Zen 4	4	5.2

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026All eight cores are Zen 4, 4.0 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost. Uniform full-size cores are represented by one performance row. 16 threads. No separate efficiency cohort.

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

827Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m2-early-2023Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists 8 cores (4P+4E) and 8 threads. Apple lists 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores and does not publish a thread count.

164Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

8MB16Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page says third-party software analysis found an 8 MB level L3 cache shared with the GPU. Apple does not publish a cache size and calls it system level cache.

16MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

5nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026Exact chip maker second-generation 5 nm fabrication claim. This is processor fabrication, not every package component.

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Explicit CPU-core technology TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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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45W4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Default chip TDP 45 W. The chip configurable 35–54 W range is not the maker-configured system maximum. cpu_power_max_w is omitted.

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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No4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

15.8TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026Exact Neural Engine claim 15.8 trillion operations per second. Numerical precision unstated. The 16-core neural count is not the CPU core count or whole-system AI throughput.

16TOPS4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Up to 16 TOPS for the NPU. Precision is not specified on this table. 39 TOPS is overall AI throughput and is not the NPU field.

Integrated GPU

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

AMD Radeon 780M4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Original exact exploded view includes one blower, heat sink and logic-board thermal path. Active air cooling. It is the processor/system cooling assembly, so no separate chassis-fan count inferred.

Air1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Air cooling with CPU fan, heatsink and dual copper heat pipes. The maker names IceBlast 1.5.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

CPU cooler model

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IceBlast 1.51Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original description uses IceFlow 1.5 once. Maker and exact retail page consistently name IceBlast 1.5.7Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-a8-ai-pc-is-now-available-for-749-and-up-302148840.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original GEEKOM-issued May 20 release explicitly names IceBlast 1.5 cooling.

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 (M2, 2023)

Fan rotors
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Source14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 5 refers to the single fan.22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102947Read 10 October 2026The Fan procedure removes one fan with four T6 screws and one fan cable. The exploded view lists a single Fan 923-07538. Diameter and PWM control are not published.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Fan rotors
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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Page: air cooling with one CPU fan. The support spec lists one FAN connection. 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.

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

No5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Exact original full hardware inventory has integrated Apple GPU on the logic board and no discrete graphics board or expansion slot. Chip and GPU identities also explicitly linked in exact tech specification.

No6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original teardown and specification identify the integrated Radeon 780M. External GPU support does not mean a discrete GPU ships inside.

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/111837Read 10 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR514Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Exact base 8 GB/256 GB teardown. Step 18 identifies 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) LPDDR5 SDRAM memory. No memory transfer rate or chip part number inferred.

DDR52Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

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

6,400MT/s25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026The data table lists 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 for the Mac mini with M2 as the base memory. Reported transfer rate of the delivered memory.

5,600MT/s5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Advertised installed DDR5-5600 memory. Matching original review confirms delivery at 5600 MT/s. This is not an optional XMP profile.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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 package7Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fmfj3ll/a/refurbished-mac-mini-apple-m2-chip-with-8%E2%80%91core-cpu-and-10%E2%80%91core-gpuRead 5 October 2026Exact maker architecture feature explicitly combines CPU,GPU,unified memory and Neural Engine on one chip. This source is used for unchanged architecture, not its refurbished price, SKU or particular upgraded memory capacity. Current comparison review also says memory not upgradeable.

Slots2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026

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

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BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

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

Source3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 34–36 give two DDR5 SO-DIMM memory sockets, one PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD socket and a separate M.2 2230 WLAN socket. WLAN is excluded from the SSD count. RAM occupancy uses the matching 32 GB original teardown, not the generic manual drawing.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Matching original factory 8945HS / 32 GB / 2 TB unit has two installed 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs. Module and SSD suppliers differ between factory samples, so model strings are not guaranteed or stored.

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.

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact unchanged base chip supports purchase-time memory options up to 24 GB. This is not a post-purchase upgrade claim. Original repair parts table independently includes the matching CPU/GPU maximum-memory board. RAM technology/speed and system ECC omitted where exact reference proof absent.

64GB2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026

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

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No4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Chip maker explicitly says ECC support No. Processor socket lists multiple package options, so a specific A8 CPU socket is omitted.

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 (M2, 2023)

Capacity (GB)
256

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

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026The retained exact 8945HS/32 GB/2 TB paragraph is corroborated by the exact retail page and original review units. One advertised 2 TB drive is 2000 decimal GB. Individual SSD supplier is not guaranteed.5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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 (M2, 2023)

Not available

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026One real 2280 storage socket occupied by the supplied SSD. Reviewer clarifies unsoldered 2242 and SATA footprints are not usable connectors. One separate radio socket is not storage. No SATA bay is invented.

M.2 slots

Not available

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

Not available

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

Not available

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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

Not available

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Power supply

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

150W14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 10 shows the power supply label with output 12 V and 12.5 A, which is 150 W. Apple lists 150 W maximum continuous power for the M2 model and 185 W for the M2 Pro model.25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026Text says every Mac mini has an integrated power supply and the M2 model is designed for 150 W continuous power. This matches the 150 W output on the label in the iFixit teardown.

120W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Printed page 13 explicitly states external adapter 120 W, +19 V DC / 6.32 A. Adapter output is distinct from measured wall draw.

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.

Proprietary24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102949Read 10 October 2026The power supply is an Apple service part with a built-in AC inlet. It is rotated out of a groove in the housing. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

External adapter2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026

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 661-167895Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Exact original maker orderable internal power-supply service identifier. Published 150 W for M2 and 185 W for M2 Pro maximum continuous system input does not by itself establish rated PSU output wattage. The stored psu_w comes from the iFixit label photo and ComputerBase.

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ATX version

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

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Ports

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

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Front3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 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 (M2, 2023)

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BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Two front USB-A Gen 2 sockets at 10 Gbps, each with published 10 W output. Stereo headset jack. The left-side full-size SD reader is documented separately by the original manual.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Original printed pages 10–11: two 10 Gbps front Type-A sockets and headphone/headset/microphone connector. Full-size SD reader is on A7/A8 left side, separate from the AX model lock position.

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 (M2, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	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	High-impedance headphone support	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact Connections and Expansion table plus original Quick Start/port drawings establish complete rear physical inventory. USB-C supports 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 plus native DisplayPort. HDMI revision not inferred from resolution capability. Standard RJ45 is 1 Gbps. 10 Gbps is a separate option. AC input included without treating it as a motherboard data port. There are no front connectors in exact complete external view.14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 2 explicitly identifies HDMI 2.0 on the base M2. The Pro port differs. Physical port counts are unchanged.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
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
USB-C	USB4 Gen 3 and DisplayPort 1.4	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort 1.4	1	10	Not available	Not available	Yes	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 barrel input for supplied 120 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Original A8 table gives two HDMI 2.0, one USB4 40 Gbps, one Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps, one Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one 2.5 GbE and DC input. Chip-level HDMI 2.1 does not change the A8 connector. Rear 10 Gbps Type-C output conflicts: support table says 10 W while applicable manual says 5 V / 3 A. Its optional power_out_w is omitted. USB4 15 W output is explicit in both. No USB-C input ceiling or Thunderbolt certification is inferred.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Original printed pages 13–15 show exactly two Type-C, two Type-A, two HDMI, RJ45 and 19 V DC input. USB4 is 40 Gbps with DP 1.4 and 5 V / 3 A output. Other Type-C is 10 Gbps with DP 1.4. The manual mistakenly places Wi-Fi wording inside the Ethernet paragraph. Wired rate is independently verified.

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.

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

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz26Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026The Wi-Fi table for Mac mini (2023 M2) lists 802.11ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, plus 802.11ac, a/n at 5 GHz and b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. Regional restrictions apply to the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi module

Not available

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 4 places the antenna plate beneath the bottom cover and describes its coaxial cable. This is an internal antenna assembly.

Internal3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 36–37 show internal radio antenna lead connections during WLAN-card installation. Matching original teardown independently shows antenna wires inside the case.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.22Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Maker original A8 table and applicable manual rate Bluetooth 5.2. Some original review samples report 5.3 with a different Azurewave module. The later current sales-page 5.4 and press-release Wi-Fi 7/5.4 claims are not transferred. Exact installed module is omitted.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Not available

Realtek RTL8125BG-CG2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original matching A8 review explicitly identifies Realtek RTL8125BG-CG. Maker support table mistakenly prefixes Intel to that Realtek part number. Stored vendor follows the identified component, not the contradictory prefix.

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.

Not available

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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.

114Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 12 describes one speaker held by two T6 screws.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102950Read 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.

Not available

Not available

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

016Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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

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

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Lighting

1 of 4 differ

RGB lighting

No27Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m2-early-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No. Apple documents only a status indicator light.

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Lit parts

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Lighting software

Not available

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Software

2 of 3 differ

Operating system

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

Windows 11 Pro5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

Control software

Not available

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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, Case5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026The parts list orders the logic board (661-26492 for the 8 GB and 256 GB model), power supply (661-16789) and housing (923-07534) only as Apple assemblies. The logic board carries the SoC, memory and storage.

Not available

Max graphics card length

Not available

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Max CPU cooler height

Not available

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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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108points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024: single 108, multi 967. Original iGPU factory configuration, not later external-GPU tables.

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

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967points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

2,643points29Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,3, 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

9,792points29Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,3, 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

Not available

2,901points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS / integrated Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review sample, Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1, 120 W adapter. Test conditions explicitly use Windows Balanced with BIOS SoC performance and 512 MB RAM allocation unchanged as delivered by the maker. The 512 MB setting is shared-memory test context, not dedicated GPU VRAM. BIOS version and Windows build are not published. Ordinary 3DMark Time Spy graphics subscore 2901 at 2560 x 1440 from the original iGPU chart. Total score 3264 and CPU score 11298 are separate. Later GPD G1 Radeon RX 7600M XT score 9734 and external RTX 3060 Ti score 11182 are excluded. Actual 3DMark application build is not stated.

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.

Not available

4,888MB/s8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS / integrated Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review sample, Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1, 120 W adapter. Test conditions explicitly use Windows Balanced with BIOS SoC performance and 512 MB RAM allocation unchanged as delivered by the maker. The 512 MB setting is shared-memory test context, not dedicated GPU VRAM. BIOS version and Windows build are not published. Original CDM 6 screenshot identifies CrystalDiskMark 6.0.0 x64, five runs, 1 GiB test size and SEQ Q32T1 read 4887.9 MB/s. Stored integer 4888 is rounded to nearest MB/s. The reviewed 2 TB Acer N5000 is named only to identify the measured storage sample, not as a guaranteed supplier in every retail unit. CDM 3, CDM 5, AS SSD and DiskSpd results use different methods and are not mixed into this value. Original screenshot link is https://www.notebookcheck.net/fileadmin/Notebooks/Geekom/A8/cdm6.jpg . Its public article thumbnail was inspected after ordinary Chrome opened the review. No access bypass was used.

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 (M2, 2023)

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BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS
GTA V	1024	768	Lowest settings possible	Not available	Not available	166.9
GTA V	1366	768	Normal/Off, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	159
GTA V	1920	1080	High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 2x MSAA + FXAA, AF 8x	Not available	Not available	64.7
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest, 4x MSAA + FXAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	24.9
The Witcher 3	1024	768	Low Graphics & Postprocessing	Not available	Not available	153.5
The Witcher 3	1366	768	Medium Graphics & Postprocessing	Not available	Not available	88.3
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	High Graphics & Postprocessing, NVIDIA HairWorks Off	Not available	Not available	46.2
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing, HBAO+	Not available	Not available	32.4
Dota 2 Reborn	1280	720	Minimum (0/3), fastest	Not available	Not available	159.7
Dota 2 Reborn	1366	768	Medium (1/3)	Not available	Not available	122.9
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	High (2/3)	Not available	Not available	88.3
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	Ultra (3/3), best looking	Not available	Not available	82.25
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1280	720	Lite Quality	Not available	Not available	54.4
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	Standard Quality	Not available	Not available	25.1
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	Not available	Not available	19.5
X-Plane 11.11	1280	720	Low, fps_test=1	Not available	Not available	66.3
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	Medium, fps_test=2	Not available	Not available	47.8
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	High, fps_test=3	Not available	Not available	39.9
Far Cry 5	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	Not available	88
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	Not available	49
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	Not available	42
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	41
Strange Brigade	1280	720	Lowest, AF 1x	Not available	Not available	74.1
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Medium, medium AA, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	66.9
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	High, high AA, AF 8x	Not available	Not available	56.9
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, ultra AA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	49.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	Not available	65.9
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	26.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, SMAA	Not available	Not available	23.4
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, TAA	Not available	Not available	22.4
Far Cry New Dawn	1280	720	Low	Not available	Not available	76
Far Cry New Dawn	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	46
Far Cry New Dawn	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	44
Far Cry New Dawn	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	Not available	41
Metro Exodus	1280	720	Low Quality, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	89.2
Metro Exodus	1920	1080	Medium Quality, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	37.4
Metro Exodus	1920	1080	High Quality, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	28.9
Metro Exodus	1920	1080	Ultra Quality, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	24.1
Borderlands 3	1280	720	Very Low Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	102.5
Borderlands 3	1920	1080	Medium Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	42.8
Borderlands 3	1920	1080	High Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	27.8
Borderlands 3	1920	1080	Badass Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	24.3
F1 2020	1280	720	Ultra Low	Not available	Not available	197.3
F1 2020	1920	1080	Medium, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	96.9
F1 2020	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	76.4
F1 2020	1920	1080	Ultra High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	53.2
F1 2021	1280	720	Ultra Low	Not available	Not available	216
F1 2021	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	104.9
F1 2021	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	80.9
F1 2021	1920	1080	Ultra High + Ray tracing, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Yes	34.9
God of War	1920	1080	Low	Not available	Not available	24.7
God of War	1920	1080	Original	Not available	Not available	19.5
God of War	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	15.2
God of War	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	Not available	11.3
GRID Legends	1920	1080	Low	Not available	Not available	103.4
GRID Legends	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	74.6
GRID Legends	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	56.4
GRID Legends	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	Not available	42
GRID Legends	1280	720	Low	Not available	Not available	141.4
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	Low, DX12	Not available	Not available	62
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	Medium, DX12	Not available	Not available	42.5
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	High, DX12	Not available	Not available	32.7
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	Badass, DX12	Not available	Not available	29.8
F1 22	1920	1080	Low, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	94.8
F1 22	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	85.4
F1 22	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	62.6
F1 23	1920	1080	Low, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	76
F1 23	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	65.8
F1 23	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	48.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	Not available	41.7
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	Not available	27.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	Not available	20.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	20.5
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	Not available	44
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	Not available	33.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	Not available	22.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	Not available	20.4
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	Not available	179.9
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown	1920	1080	High, FXAA	Not available	Not available	137.7
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown	1920	1080	Ultra, SMAA	Not available	Not available	127.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	81.3
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	67.8
F1 24	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	53.7

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS / integrated Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review sample, Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1, 120 W adapter. Test conditions explicitly use Windows Balanced with BIOS SoC performance and 512 MB RAM allocation unchanged as delivered by the maker. The 512 MB setting is shared-memory test context, not dedicated GPU VRAM. BIOS version and Windows build are not published. All 82 populated cells of the original 22-game integrated-GPU summary table are stored with their published resolution, preset and mean FPS. The separate GRID Legends 1280 x 720 Low chart adds one distinct 141.4 FPS row, for 83 rows total. Generic AF/AA hyperlinks do not establish an algorithm or numeric setting and are omitted. Explicit TAA/SMAA/FXAA/MSAA and numeric AF levels remain in presets. Only Cyberpunk explicitly states FSR off. Only F1 2021 Ultra High explicitly names ray tracing, so that row is true and other ray-tracing cells are unknown. Upscaling for other rows, frame generation, game patch versions and 1 percent low method are not stated. Chart minima and P1 percentile figures are not substituted for mean FPS or average 1 percent lows. The separate unscoped Witcher 3 loop average 23.3 FPS and all eGPU results are excluded.

Measured noise and temperature

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

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Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Delivered BIOS, Windows Balanced	Idle	15	24.7
Delivered BIOS, Windows Balanced, The Witcher 3 1080p Ultra	Gaming	15	47
Delivered BIOS, Windows Balanced, maximum load	Max load	15	49.2

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Earthworks M23R, 15 cm, ambient 24.4 dB(A). Highest idle 24.7, The Witcher 3 Ultra gaming 47, maximum load 49.2. Exact maximum-load program not labelled in the noise table. Do not compare other distances.

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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49.2dB(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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24.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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

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

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

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Measured power

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

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4.9W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall draw. Mean idle 4.9 W, range 3.2–6.8. Monitor external to PC.

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

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67.5W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026The Witcher 3, 1920 x 1080 Ultra, mean 67.5 W, range 54.1–87.8. Integrated graphics. No claim of ray-tracing or upscaling settings absent from the power table.

Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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93.2W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Combined Prime95 28.10 and FurMark 1.25 at 1280 x 720 peaks at 93.2 W, mean 69.9. Peak is short, not sustained.

Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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2.7W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 20262.7 W standby. Off is separately 1.4 W and is not substituted.

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

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

Gold17Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Jan2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original January 2023 Product Environmental Report, endnote 3 on page 8. Mac mini achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada. Scope includes exact reference US system. This is not a worldwide rating claim.

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Copilot+ PC

No28Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS and Apple rates its Neural Engine at 15.8 TOPS.

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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, RoHS2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Maker A8 model table states CE, FCC, CB, CCC and RoHS. Model-table hardware claim only. No certificate identifiers or independent registration scopes are invented.

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/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact complete maker box table PC and power cord only. Optional Studio Display, keyboard/mouse, adapters and AppleCare not included.

Mini PC, 120 W power adapter, AC power cord, HDMI cable, VESA mount, Mounting screws, User guide, Thank You card5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Exact retail package supplies mini-PC, VESA mount, adapter, HDMI cable and user manual. Original matching unboxing confirms AC cord, mounting screws and Thank You card. Separate retailer photograph https://www.tradeinn.com/f/14227/142272735/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc.webp is the genuine Silver A8 image. No optional keyboard, mouse or case bundle is included.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original complete unboxing gives 120 W adapter, AC cord, HDMI cable, VESA mount with screws, user guide and Thank You card.

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

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VESA bracket5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Current US maker policy also states three years, but the retained EU reference is independently backed by the original EUR/Germany review. No blanket warranty claim across every market.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original EUR/Germany reference review states 36 months warranty. Three years is scoped to this EU retail reference, subject to service terms.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in18Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original new US Mac limited warranty, Warranty Service Options. Carry-in at Apple Retail or AASP and mail-in if Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses the service option. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Reference base M2 eight-core CPU / 10-core GPU, 8 GB / 256 GB / Gigabit Ethernet. Upgraded memory, storage and Ethernet not mixed into this configuration.

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Original 2024 A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS with 32 GB RAM and one advertised 2 TB SSD is the reference. The current page retains that exact configuration in Why choose GEEKOM A8, but its live sales selector now offers the newer 8745HS/16 GB model. No A8 Max, A8 2025 or 2026 hardware, RAM or wireless revision is transferred.

Spec sheet

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

service.geekompc.com/a82Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Original A8 support page Specifications tab checked through its normal public tab content. Lists 8745HS, 8845HS and 8945HS, dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM up to 64 GB, one Gen 4 x4 SSD, exact port inventory and 19 V / 6.32 A adapter. No standalone original maker-designed specification PDF was found. The maker online specification is retained.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/10294013Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102940Read 5 October 2026Original exact 2023 model Repair Manual index, with exploded view, bottom cover, fan and logic board procedures. Each referenced hardware section was opened separately. Original M2 Quick Start Guide PDF also downloaded and read.

support.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.php3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Original producer A/AE/AX Series manual revision 1.0, September 2024, currently published in the A8 support page Complete User Manual link. Cover explicitly lists A7/A8, AE7/AE8 and AX7 Pro/AX8 Pro. All 43 PDF pages read, original front/rear/left drawings and installation figures rendered. PDF metadata February 2025 is publication generation, not A8 retail release.

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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