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General

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Series

Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

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

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

MQH73LL/A6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original US institutional list page 2 identifies MQH73LL/A, 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 512 GB. Base 32 GB from producer table. Bundled AppleCare and Ultra SKUs excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

29 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Announced and open for pre-order on October 29, 2024. Arrival to customers and stores was planned for November 8. Actual retail is sourced separately.

5 June 20234Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued21Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026, the day the M5 Pro Mac mini was announced as its replacement. EveryMac gives the same date for the M4 model.

Discontinued17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date March 5, 2025, the day the 2025 Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra replaced it. Apple lists Mac Studio (2025) directly after Mac Studio (2023) on its identification page.

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

Apple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Apple's June 2023 release compares the Mac Studio with M2 Max to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Max.

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

Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model lists Mac Studio (2025) with M4 Max directly after Mac Studio (2023). Apple's 2025 release calls the 2023 model the previous generation.

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

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

$1,9992Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Original maker base retail 1999 USD. Education 1799 excluded. June 5 order opening is not retail launch.

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.

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

€2,39918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 10 October 2026Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Der Mac Studio ist ab 2.399 Euro inkl. MwSt. erhältlich. This is the starting price, which is the M2 Max with 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 32 GB and 512 GB. Education price 2,159 EUR is excluded. EveryMac lists the same 2399 EUR for Germany. The price applies to Germany, not every euro market.

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

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

US6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Apple US SKU list confirms region. Education discount excluded from launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

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

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

Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Apple says Mac Studio is designed for pros and names 3D artists using Octane and colorists using DaVinci Resolve. It does not use the word workstation. The creator segment follows the wording of the 2025 and 2026 Mac Studio entries.

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

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026

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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.

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

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Original metric 19.7 cm width/depth and 9.5 cm height converted by ten. Normal horizontal desktop orientation. Imperial rounding not substituted.

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.

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

2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Maker M2 Max system 2.7 kg with internal PSU. Ultra 3.6 kg excluded. Not reviewer or package weight.

Case model

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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.

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly recycled aluminum enclosure. Internal thermal materials excluded.

Side panel

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

Solid21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Same review: the base and the back carry the airflow grills, so the side walls are plain aluminium.

Front panel

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

Solid21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Same review: the front carries the ports and has no airflow grill.

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.

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

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104005Read 5 October 2026Bottom cover requires nylon probe, Torx Plus 10IP driver and four retaining screws. Not tool-less.

Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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

Apple logic board 661-342157Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Original exact orderable Logic board row 33. Apple service part, not a retail ATX model.

Chipset

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

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

Proprietary25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104020Read 10 October 2026Logic board procedure: the board stands on the thermal module and carries soldered chip and memory. Apple orders it only as 661-34215 to 661-34225 service assemblies. There is no standard board size.

CPU socket

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

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

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

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

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

220Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026Removal steps name two fan connectors with locking levers on the logic board. This counts connectors, not rotors.

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

Apple M2 Max1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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

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

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	3.68
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 202617Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: Apple gives no clock speed, third-party software reports the M2 Max runs around 3.68 GHz. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 3.69 GHz. The efficiency cluster clock is not stated.

CPU cores

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

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

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Threads

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

1212Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base tested system table: M2 Max 30-core GPU, 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 and Apple SSD AP0512Z 512 GB. Threads explicitly published, not inferred by doubling core count.

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

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L3 cache

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

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

5nm13Press articletomshardware.com/news/apple-m2-pro-m2-max-macsRead 7 October 2026Original 17 January 2023 chip launch reporting. Node is CPU die fabrication. Notebookcheck exact M2 Max CPU page independently states second-generation TSMC 5 nm. Apple January release only explicitly gives 5 nm under M2 Pro, so its wording is not misquoted as a direct M2 Max statement.

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

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

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Unlocked multiplier

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

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15.8TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026Fitted M2 Max 16-core Neural Engine rated 15.8 trillion operations per second. Precision unscoped. Not combined CPU/GPU throughput.

Integrated GPU

Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Apple M2 Max 30-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

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

Air7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Complete air-cooled internal thermal module and fan assembly. No liquid cooler. CPU cooling rotors not separately counted as chassis fans.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

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Source20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure for Mac Studio (2023) shows one fan unit with two fan flex cables. It sits on the thermal module. Ars Technica calls the cooler a tall dual-fan cooler. Diameter, position, PWM and lighting are not published.21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Review of the first Mac Studio, which has the same chassis and cooler. It describes a tall dual-fan cooler with the base and the back dedicated to airflow grills. Apple lists one common fan part for the 2023 models.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m2-max-mid-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists 2 fans for the exact M2 Max 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU model.

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

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

No5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026M2 Max integrated SoC GPU, matched exact complete repair assembly. No separate graphics card.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Complete original assembly shows logic board, thermal/fan assembly, PSU, I/O boards, SSD modules, speaker and housing. No discrete graphics card supplied.

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

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR512Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system memory table: 32 GB, LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard. Configured data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. No XMP/EXPO kit profile invented.

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

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

6,400MT/s12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system memory table: 32 GB, LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard. Configured data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. No XMP/EXPO kit profile invented.

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

Integrated into chip package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Fixed M2 Max 30-core GPU logic boards have 32 or 64 GB unified memory. Integrated memory, not DIMM slots. The 38-core GPU 96 GB board is separate.

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

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

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Exact 30-core GPU memory ceiling 64 GB. The 96 GB option requires 38-core GPU. Original repair board inventory confirms the distinction.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Capacity (GB)
512

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

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Capacity (GB)	Drive
512	Apple SSD AP0512Z

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Advertised 512 GB SSD only. Serviceable flash modules exist, but NVMe/SATA/M.2 and user upgradeability are not established. Occupancy not inferred from family repair diagram.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only enrich existing installed-drive row with the reviewer-published drive identifier. No PCIe/NVMe interface or physical NAND-module count inferred. Primary 512 GB storage capacity retained.

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

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M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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

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Power supply

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

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

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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.

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

Proprietary23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104006Read 10 October 2026Power supply procedure: a bus bar and a signal cable connect it to the logic board and four notches seat it on the internal frame. It is part 661-34634. No standard PSU format applies.

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

Apple service part 661-346347Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Exact 2023 orderable part 661-34634. System maximum continuous input 370 W is not PSU output rating.

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.

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

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026On front: two USB-C ports with USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. These are not Thunderbolt ports.

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026M2 Max: two 10 Gbps USB-C ports and one SDXC UHS-II slot. Ultra front Thunderbolt ports excluded. No front video or charging output inferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer separates Max front USB-C from Ultra front Thunderbolt 4. Connector shape alone does not establish Thunderbolt.3Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

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

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

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 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)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	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/111835Read 5 October 2026Four 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 with native DisplayPort, two 5 Gbps USB-A, HDMI, 10Gb Ethernet, high-impedance headphone and AC inlet. Complete QSG checked. HDMI 2.1 directly stated by contemporary MacRumors report, not inferred from resolution support.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original rear view identifies all four Thunderbolt connectors, RJ45, AC inlet, two USB-A, HDMI and headphone. Power button and LED are not connectors.9Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/06/13/15-inch-macbook-air-apple-store-pickupRead 5 October 2026Contemporary report directly names HDMI 2.1. Maker higher-bandwidth or 8K wording alone was not used to infer revision.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

6=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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=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.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 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 GHz18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-is/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi specifications for Mac mini 2024 explicitly list ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Applies to the 2024 family including M4 Pro, not just the M4 chip. US reference. Regulatory restrictions on 6 GHz remain region-dependent.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac Studio (2023 M2 Max) explicitly in table scope. All three radio bands stated. 6 GHz subject to regional availability. US reference, not inherited merely from Wi-Fi 6E naming.

Wi-Fi module

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Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system networking row. Published PCI/vendor identifiers are retained verbatim without guessing a physical silicon part number.

Wi-Fi antenna

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

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Exploded assembly places the antennas inside the housing. Antenna entries are present in the orderable-parts table. Current image label numbers differ from the text table, so no physical antenna count is asserted.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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Camera and audio

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

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

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

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104010Read 10 October 2026Speaker procedure lifts out one speaker held by two screws and one flex cable. The exploded view lists one Speaker, part 923-08987.

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

017Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

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

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

No26Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table for the 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU model: Decor Lights No. The only light is the status indicator on the audio board.

No22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m2-max-mid-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table: Decor Lights No. The only light is the status indicator.

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

macOS Ventura4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Original maker states Mac Studio ships Ventura. Later archived Sequoia and announced Sonoma excluded from factory OS.

OS family

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

macOS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

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

PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026The two fans connect with flat flex cables and locking-lever connectors, not standard fan headers.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104006Read 10 October 2026Power supply with bus bar and signal cable is a chassis specific Apple part.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104013Read 10 October 2026SSD modules have serial numbers tied to their logic board connectors and need a macOS restore after replacement. This is not a standard M.2 slot or drive bay.

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

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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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	15	23.1
Gaming	15	24
Max load	15	25

Source15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm. Ambient noise 23.1 dB(A), equal to the idle measurement. Gaming row is Resident Evil Village maximum details, resolution not stated for that noise test. Max-load paragraph explicitly full CPU/GPU load, applications unstated. Exact base test hardware. No named profile is published, so the table profile cells are omitted. Power mode, firmware and fan curve not published.

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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25dB(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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23.1dB(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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9.23W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base system wall-power result using Metrahit Energy. One-minute idle average with external monitor connected. Firmware/power mode not stated. Keep separate from table idle minimum 7.2 W and maximum 9.2 W and from maker certification values.

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

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83.7W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall measurement, average gaming load with external monitor connected, exact base configuration. Emulated macOS game route. Frame generation/upscaling/ray tracing, firmware and power mode not specified.

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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1.5W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall measurement. Stored 1.5 W is reviewer standby mode, not switched-off mode. Off 0.63 W remains in note. Firmware, monitor connection and exact standby trigger unstated. Not maker ENERGY STAR sleep claim.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Exact model environment section states ENERGY STAR certification. Manufacturer acoustic and energy figures are not stored as reviewer measurements.

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

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

Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_June2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026June 2023 product environmental report page 9 footnote 4, exact 2023 family certification. US reference hardware. No inference from ENERGY STAR.

Copilot+ PC

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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.

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

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Other certifications

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

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

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Computer and power cord only. Optional displays, keyboard, mouse, adapters and AppleCare excluded.

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

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Warranty

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

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

1year11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty applies to original Apple-branded Mac hardware and accessories. Original US MQH73LL/A reference. Statutory rights and optional AppleCare excluded.

Warranty service

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

Carry-in, Mail-in11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty options. Apple decides eligible service route. Carry-in depends on a participating location. Mail-in depends on Apple eligibility. DIY option is not expressible in the schema and is omitted, not replaced by onsite.

Links

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Product page

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

support.apple.com/en-us/1118351Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Base M2 Max reference: 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 32 GB, 512 GB. The 38-core GPU and Ultra excluded. No tower or mini-PC chassis classification inferred from compact size.

Spec sheet

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

www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple June 2023 one-page First Look, hosted by distributor. Complete separate Max/Ultra configuration and I/O columns read. Base price 1999 USD, not Ultra 3999.

Manual

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

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdf3Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2023 two-page Quick Start from exact model documentation index. Complete front/rear drawing rendered and read. Front ports label Thunderbolt 4 or USB 3 depending on configuration. Current Max column supplies USB 3 scope.

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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