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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.

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

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GTIN / EAN

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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 5 October 2026Maker announcement and preorder opening January 17, 2023. Actual January 24 retail is independently dated separately.

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026The A5 page offers R5-7430U 16 GB RAM + 512 GB SSD and R5-7430U 16 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD, with add to cart and US stock. The page is titled A5 2027 Edition and its spec table covers the Ryzen 7 7730U and Ryzen 5 7430U. Items that differ from the 2025 hardware, such as Bluetooth 5.4 and maximum storage, are not used.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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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-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Sold in the maker's Mini PC range.

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

Mini PC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Maker calls it a Mini PC.

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.

Width117Height49.2Depth112mm(4.6 × 1.9 × 4.4 in)2Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Form Factor row: 117 x 112 x 49.2 mm. The three numbers have no axis labels. The last is the height. Width and depth are assigned in the listed order, so they may be swapped. This UK page lists the Ryzen 7 7730U, and Mighty Gadget says the 2025 Edition has the identical chassis.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Chassis 117 x 112 x 49.2 mm, identical to the 2023 A5. Axis order is not labelled.

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.

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

0.652kg(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Net weight: About 652 g. Stored as exactly 0.652 kg. Mighty Gadget and Droix give the same 652 g.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Approximately 652 g.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026652 g (1.43 lbs).

Case model

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

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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.

Plastic, Other7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026PC+ABS composite top with a metal middle frame and bottom cover. The metal is not named, so other is used next to plastic.

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

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

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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/102954Read 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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FP66Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026FP6.

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

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

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

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

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

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Processor

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Processor

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

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026CPU row lists AMD Ryzen 5 7430U (6 Cores, 12 Threads, 16MB Cache, 2.0 GHz ~ 4.3 GHz).

Processor brand

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

AMD6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026

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

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Barcelo-R6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026Former codename Barcelo-R. The AMD site did not load for direct fetches, so these values come from the page as returned by search.

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

AApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	6	Avalanche
Efficiency	4	Blizzard

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

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Zen 3	2.3	4.3

Source6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 20266 Zen 3 cores, 2.3 GHz base and up to 4.3 GHz boost on AMD's page. GEEKOM and Mighty Gadget list 2.0 GHz as the base. AMD is used for the chip.

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

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

121Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 20266 cores and 12 threads.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 202612 threads.

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

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

16MB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 202616 MB cache in the maker row. AMD lists 16 MB L3.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026L1 384 KB, L2 3 MB, L3 16 MB. Mighty Gadget lists 6 MB L3, which conflicts with AMD and the maker.

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

7nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026TSMC 7nm FinFET for the CPU cores.

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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15W6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026Default TDP 15 W. Mighty Gadget quotes 15 to 25 W. The maker's configured power limit is not published.

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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No6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7430u.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD lists the processor as not unlocked for overclocking.

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

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Integrated GPU

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

AMD Radeon RX Vega 71Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Graphics row: AMD Radeon Graphics. Reviews and the maker's 2025 Edition images name Radeon RX Vega 7.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Radeon Vega 7.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

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

Air4Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-1.webpRead 14 October 2026Maker image: IceBlast 2.0 cooling system with a larger fan, dual copper tubes and an all-copper heat sink. That is an air cooler with one fan.

CPU cooler model

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GEEKOM IceBlast 2.04Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-1.webpRead 14 October 2026IceBlast 2.0 is the maker's cooling system name, not a retail cooler model.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Maker name 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 (M2 Pro, 2023)

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

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

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

No1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Graphics row lists only AMD Radeon Graphics, the processor graphics. No discrete GPU is offered.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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

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

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Graphics card length

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

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

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

16GB3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026Maker image for the A5 2025 Edition on the maker site, exploded view: 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM (expandable to 64GB).

RAM type

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

DDR43Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026DDR4 in the same image. The manual says two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots.

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

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

3,200MT/s3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026DDR4-3200 in the maker image. An older Amazon page for the 2027 Edition lists 2666 MHz, which does not match the 7430U reviews.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 202616GB dual channel DDR4 3200MHz SODIMM, expandable up to 64GB.

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

Slots5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots accept DDR4 SO-DIMM modules, so the memory is not soldered.

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

AApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installing Memory Modules: two SO-DIMM slots, up to two DDR4 SO-DIMM modules. Reviews say the 16 GB kit is two 8 GB modules in dual-channel.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots. The included 16 GB runs in dual-channel mode, so it is two modules.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 202616GB dual channel, 260-pin SODIMM.9Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/geekom-a5-7430uRead 14 October 2026Lists the 16 GB as two 8 GB SODIMM modules with both slots occupied.

RAM slots

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

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

64GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Memory row: High-Speed RAM, up to 64 GB. The UK page says DDR4 SODIMM up to 64GB.

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

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Storage

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Storage

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

AApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

Capacity (GB)
512

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

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
512	NVMe SSD	3

Source3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 SSD in the same image. Stored as 512 GB. The 1 TB option is a separate configuration. The SSD maker is named Foresee by Mighty Gadget and Wodposit by another reviewer, so no drive model is stored.

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

AApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	4	1	Yes
M.2 2242	SATA	Not available	Not available	1	No
2.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	1	No

Source3Maker product pagegeekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A5-2025-EDITION-PICTURE-3.webpRead 14 October 2026Image: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 slot, M.2 2242 SATA3 slot and a HDD slot, all expandable. The manual says one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 SSD, one M.2 2242 SATA III SSD and a 7 mm 2.5-inch drive. Only the 2280 slot is filled in the reference configuration.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installing M.2 SSDs: 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3*4 SSD and 1 x M.2 2242 SATAIII SSD. Installing a 2.5-inch drive: 7 mm only.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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

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Power supply

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

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

65W1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Adapter row: 65 W, 19V/3,42A. The user manual lists a 120 W adapter for other models and regions, and Mighty Gadget says the 2025 Edition ships with the 65 W unit.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adapter note: 120 W (+19V 6.32A) or 65 W (+19V 3.42A) depending on model and region.

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.

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

External adapter1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026External adapter that plugs into a DC jack.

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

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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

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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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Front5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front View: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, headphone and microphone port, power button. The 2025 Edition has a second front USB-A according to reviews.

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

AApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone jack	1	Not available
SD card	Left side	1	Not available

Source7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Front: two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and the power button. The SD card reader is on the side panel. The reviewer calls it a side slot, and the maker's manual puts it on the left.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and a 3.5 mm headset jack. A full-size SD card reader 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 (M2 Pro, 2023)

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

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

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	2	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V input	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026I/O row for the page: 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 HDMI 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1 2.5G RJ45 LAN, 1 SD card reader and 1 DC in. The front and rear split comes from Mighty Gadget. Video outputs come from the processor, so the source is the motherboard.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB-C ports are USB 3.2 Gen2 with DisplayPort 1.4 output, up to 5120x2160@60Hz. HDMI up to 4096x2304@60Hz. Ethernet supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Rear: two HDMI 2.0b, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort output, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, 2.5GbE and the barrel jack. No USB4 or Thunderbolt.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026Back: two HDMI 2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 and a 2.5G Ethernet port.

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

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

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Rear USB ports

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

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 62Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Wireless LAN: Wi-Fi 6.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 6, not 6E.

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

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

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Wi-Fi module

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Realtek RTL8852BE7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Realtek RTL8852BE card, Wi-Fi 6 without 6E. Sits under the NVMe drive.

Wi-Fi antenna

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

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Bluetooth

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

5.22Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026UK page lists Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6. The current US page lists Bluetooth 5.4, which conflicts. Reviews of the 2025 Edition and the maker manual say 5.2, so 5.2 is stored.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ethernet port entry says Wi-Fi 6 (up to 2500 Mbps) and Bluetooth 5.2 pairing.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.2.

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Camera and audio

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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

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RGB lighting

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

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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 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 Pro1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Pro is stated in the page bullets and on the UK page.7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Comparison table lists Windows 11 Pro.8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/geekom-a5-2025-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

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

Windows1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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72°C7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026About 72 degrees Celsius under stress testing, no throttling over several hours. The stress tool and the BIOS performance mode setting are not stated.

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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6W7Reviewmightygadget.com/geekom-a5-2025-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Idle power measured 6 W. The meter is not named. The reviewer's energy-monitoring smart plug is the only power tool mentioned. DROIX measured 3.9 W idle with a different method. Mighty Gadget is the single reviewer used for this field.

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

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

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

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker product 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.

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

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Copilot+ PC

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

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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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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.

A5 Mini PC, VESA Mount, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, User Guide, Thank You Card1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026What's Included, verbatim: 1 x A5 Mini PC, 1 x VESA Mount, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x User Guide, 1 x Thank You Card.

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026VESA mount is in the box.

Warranty

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

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-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Page header and warranty section state a 3-year warranty. US and UK pages.

Warranty service

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

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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 Pro 10-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB / Gigabit Ethernet. Different 12-core/19-core configurations omitted.

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Current A5 page. The 2025 Edition with the Ryzen 5 7430U is one of its options.

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.

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab on the same page.

Manual

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

support.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdf5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/uploads/Download-Center/AMD%20Series/A%20Series/A5/A5_UserManual/A5_User-Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026A5 series user manual, version 1.0, September 2024. It is generic for the A5 series, so the port counts in it do not match every revision.

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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