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Series

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

Pro Micro1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current original US maker page identifies the ordinary Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 family, distinct from Micro Plus. The former Singapore 512 GB selection was a historical family comparison and is not the retained US V6TNK 256 GB reference. Current US default i5 configuration is qualified separately in manufacturer_url.

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

QCM1250, V6TNK, D19U2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer part V6TNK, US English keyboard. Overview, specification table and package contents identify 235T, one 16 GB DDR5-5600 module, 256 GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E and 90 W adapter. No Plus model components or optional I/O modules are treated as installed. The regulatory family D19U is confirmed by the original manual, without guessing D19U002 versus D19U003. Omitted. Exact retailers list a three-year service bundle, while the maker family brochure starts at one year and the public Consumer Reports V6TNK description states 12 months. Region and service-entitlement scope were not resolved.3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker title page identifies QCM1250 and regulatory family D19U. No unresolved D19U002/D19U003 submodel is invented.

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.

8841164882317Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK literal UPC 884116488231, independently corroborated by BarcodesInc.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK literal UPC 884116488231 independently agrees with B&H. UPC retained as printed, not a retailer internal SKU.

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.

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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.

Available7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact manufacturer V6TNK, 235T/16GB/256GB US listing expressly In Stock on October 7, 2026. Lifecycle available. No launch MSRP inferred from current sale/list price.

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.

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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 (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.

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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.

$1,3992Press 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.

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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.

€1,6493Press 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.

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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.

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.

US7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK sold configuration offered by the US retailer B&H. Canadian listing corroborates the matching North American configuration, separately from US sale evidence.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK detailed specification explicitly Black.

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.

Business1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026

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

Mini PC1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026

Case

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

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.

Width36Height182Depth178mm(1.4 × 7.2 × 7 in)3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 table 2 gives height 182.00, width 36.00 and depth 178.00 mm in its upright orientation. These are chassis dimensions. No optional stand or mounting bracket is included.

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.

1.4kg(3.1 lb)3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 16 publishes a maximum system weight of 1.40 kg and minimum 1.16 kg. Stored maximum, not a measured weight or an assertion that every V6TNK unit weighs 1.40 kg. Weight depends on configuration and manufacturing variation.

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.

Steel, Plastic5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sustainability text and footnote 6 specify recycled steel in the chassis and post-consumer/closed-loop plastic in the chassis. These are actual enclosure materials, not just internal fan housing.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 36-38: loosen the rear thumbscrew, then slide and lift off the cover. The cover uses a thumb-operated screw. Internal SSD replacement still requires a screwdriver.

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.

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Chipset

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Intel Q8703Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 18 table 4 maps Q870 to Core Ultra 5 and 7. Q670 belongs to the legacy Core processor options.

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.

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CPU socket

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FCLGA18516Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21 and 55-56 document one physical replaceable M.2 2230 WLAN slot, occupied by the retained Intel AX211 module. Intel AX211 original product brief explicitly says its M.2 2230 module uses a standard Key E socket. Mechanical shape only, no PCIe lanes or generation assumed from the CNVio interface. Storage connectors remain separate.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/632078/632078_Intel_Wi-Fi_6E_AX211_Garfield_Peak_2_Product_Brief_Rev1p4.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Intel AX211 Form Factors (M.2 2230 and 1216) paragraph: M.2 2230 modules attach with a standard Key E socket. This exact full sentence is independently public in the indexed original PDF, although direct PDF retrieval and web-open return 403. Used solely for physical socket key, not generic radio capabilities or PCIe electrical lanes. Dell manual separately proves the actual installed replaceable 2230 AX211 and single slot.

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.

13Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original current system-board connector list printed 107–108, Figure 77, names one physical FAN CPU header. Complete board list has no second fan header. Standalone CPU cooler excluded from chassis fan table.

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.

Intel Core Ultra 5 235T2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK, UPC 884116488231. Reopened full specification tab and package list. Confirms 235T, one 16 GB DDR5-5600 module, 256 GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, integrated Graphics and USB keyboard/mouse. B&H one total memory slot and 180 W power supply contradict the original manual and exact PC-Canada specification and are excluded.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 5 235T SKU 241872, CPU, NPU, graphics and package specification sections. Six P cores and eight E cores, 14 threads, 24 MB Intel Smart Cache. Category-specific clocks are used. Processor-level ECC support is not proof of this PC configuration's system support, so it is not stored from this source. Chip max 256 GB is not the PC's supported memory maximum. Intel names CPU lithography TSMC N3B. The numeric node is covered under process_node_nm.

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

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Arrow Lake6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Lion Cove	2.2	5
Efficiency	8	Skymont	1.6	4.4

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202616Spec databaseclubic.com/558090-intel-core-ultra-5-235t.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 235T technical rows name six performance Lion Cove and eight efficient Skymont cores. Existing Intel core-category counts and clocks preserved. Clubic erroneous DDR4 controller text is excluded, not allowed to override maker DDR5 PC specification.

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.

146Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

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L3 cache

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24MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Intel 235T CPU Lithography row names TSMC N3B. Numeric 3 nm class is separately explicit in Clubic exact 235T architecture table. CPU core tile only, other package tiles may differ. Not Intel 3 or a physical transistor dimension.16Spec databaseclubic.com/558090-intel-core-ultra-5-235t.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 235T Architecture table Finesse de gravure 3 nm, consistent with Intel exact TSMC N3B name. No generic newer-node substitution.

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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35W6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202635 W Processor Base Power. Intel Maximum Turbo Power 114 W is omitted from cpu_power_max_w because Dell's configured PL2 was not established.

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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13TOPS6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 202613 NPU Peak TOPS at INT8. Overall 27 TOPS and GPU 6 TOPS are not NPU throughput.

Integrated GPU

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

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241872/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-235t-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 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.

Air3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 34-35 and 57-59 show a separate fan with a CPU heat sink. Pages 92-94 describe the heat sink and thermal grease. This is air cooling. The CPU-cooler fan is excluded from chassis-fan rows.

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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

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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

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

No3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21 and 24-25 list only WLAN and SSD internal slots, integrated Intel Graphics, and integrated display support. The complete micro chassis component and system-board diagrams have no discrete card or card slot. Core 235T Intel Graphics is the reference GPU.10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact V6TNK catalogue explicitly marks Discrete graphics card with a cross, meaning no discrete graphics card. Intel Graphics is the on-board GPU. This is direct negative evidence, beyond the complete internal slot and component inventory in the original manual.

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

16GB2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 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.

DDR52Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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.

5,600MT/s2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU listing gives 16 GB 5600 MT/s. Dell manual page 19 lists the corresponding 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, single-channel configuration for Core Ultra 5. This is the factory memory configuration, not an overclocked profile.7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

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Memory kit

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

Integrated into chip 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.

Slots3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	16
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 18-20: two SO-DIMM slots, 64 GB maximum. Exact V6TNK retailer specification gives one 16 GB module. One slot occupied and one free. This is not B&H's conflicting one-slot total.7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK states one 16 GB module in one occupied slot. Total two slots comes from original maker manual.

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.

64GB3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 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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No10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Three-page exact V6TNK catalogue sheet, publication October 15, 2025, Memory section explicitly marks Non-ECC. This describes the installed configuration, not DDR5 on-die ECC or chip-level ECC support. Maker selectable 16 GB memory is also explicitly non-ECC. Its 180 W supply contradicts the original maker manual and exact 90 W retail specification and is excluded. Access qualification: current direct PDF requests return 403. Normal web retrieval independently returns the complete three-page original catalogue text, including exact V6TNK and its Non-ECC check, AX211 and discrete-GPU cross. No access bypass. No local downloaded copy was recovered.

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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
256	NVMe SSD	4

Source2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Matching V6TNK table states 256 GB PCI Express NVMe 4.0. No drive brand or unproved module length is inferred.

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	No

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 21-23: exactly two physical M.2 2230/2280 Gen4 NVMe connectors. One supported length, 2280, is recorded per connector, not a count for each alternative drive length. Exact SKU has one 256 GB drive, leaving one connector free. Both connectors are Gen4, so no uncertain drive-to-generation assignment is needed. Electrical lane count is omitted. A second SSD requires separately purchased heat sinks according to page 22.

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.

90W2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 202690 W exact SKU rating agrees with original manual page 23 and current maker Power adapter section. B&H lists 180 W, which is a Pro Micro Plus adapter and contradicts both matching sources. The external supply rating is not CPU power or measured system consumption.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK Detailed Specs states 90 W, with matching UPC 884116488231. This corroborates the original maker manual and prior PC-Canada exact-SKU reading. B&H 180 W conflicts and is excluded.

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.

External adapter3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple service part 661-4367710Owner'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.

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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.

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

Front3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 7-9 and 20-21: front USB-A 5 Gbps, USB-C 10 Gbps and one headset combo jack. The Plus model's 20 Gbps Type-C port is not this chassis.

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.

BDell Pro Micro QCM1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 TMDS	1	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4a HBR3	1	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Motherboard
DC in	4.5 mm barrel	1	Not available	Motherboard

Source3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 8-9 and 20-21: two USB-A 5 Gbps, two USB-A 480 Mbps, one RJ45 Gigabit, one HDMI, one DP and DC input. Core Ultra gets DisplayPort 1.4a HBR3. Current manufacturer External ports and slots section explicitly qualifies the fixed HDMI as 2.1 TMDS. Optional HDMI FRL, DP 2.1, USB-C Alt Mode, extra USB-A, VGA, serial, PS2 and fiber modules are not included because the exact optional module was not verified. These rows describe the documented standard rear connectors.4Owner's manualdell.com/support/manuals/it-it/dell-pro-qcm1250-micro/dell_pro_micro_qcm1250_om/external-ports-and-slotsRead 5 October 2026Current maker section opened in English. Fixed HDMI is 2.1 TMDS, Ultra DP is 1.4a HBR3 and RJ45 is 1 Gbps. Optional HDMI 2.1 FRL is a separate add-on.12Maker product pagedell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-pro-qcm1250-micro/dell_pro_micro_qcm1250_om/video-port-resolution-gpuintegratedRead 5 October 2026Original maker Video port resolution table explicitly labels the fixed port HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). The English original content is retained despite a regional wrapper redirect. Optional HDMI FRL modules are separate. No supported timing row is treated as an accepted maximum.

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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1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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/121555Read 6 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 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 GHz8Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

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Intel AX2118Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21-22 table 10 identifies the Wi-Fi 6E option as Intel AX211, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3. Exact V6TNK retailers specify Wi-Fi 6E. BE200 is the separate Wi-Fi 7 option and MT7920 is Wi-Fi 6. The matching 235T/16 GB/256 GB lab system in the Principled Technologies report also explicitly uses AX211. Radio antenna module and region-dependent optional external antenna bundle remain unproved and omitted.9Reviewprincipledtechnologies.com/dell/Dell-Pro-Micro-Intel-Core-Ultra-5-235T-OptiPlex-comp-science-0825.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original independent lab report page 4 system table matches QCM1250/235T/16GB/256GB/AX211 and Windows 11 Pro 24H2 build 26100.4061. Exact memory module count/rate and V6TNK SKU are not given. Setup page 5 explicitly sets Windows plugged-in Power Mode Best Performance, and does not prove maker default profile. Cinebench 2024 and Steel Nomad scores remain omitted. No measured noise, temperature or wall power rows.10Spec databasedevice.report/m/8cfcfde23c7cb45ed666d5bad9a3c37f9eb6720f729721042f8cbd28e06ea573.pdfRead 5 October 2026Network section explicitly identifies Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 for product code V6TNK. This independently confirms the matching option in the maker manual. Antenna type 2x2 states spatial streams, not whether optional external antennas are included.

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.

Internal3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original major-component inventory printed 34–35 explicitly names internal antenna modules with black/white cables. Actual internal module replacement chapters printed 94–99 corroborate location. No optional external antenna asserted supplied.

Bluetooth

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

5.38Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker AX211 column is Bluetooth 5.3. Maker notes functionality can vary with operating system. No Wi-Fi 7 or BT 5.4 capability from a different option is transferred.

Ethernet controller

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Intel WGI219LM3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 21 table 9 explicitly gives Intel WGI219LM and 10/100/1000 Mbps.

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.

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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-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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 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.

Windows 11 Pro2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 2026

Control software

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Dell Optimizer3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 15 maker application table names Dell Optimizer and explicitly describes adjustment of performance and power settings. BIOS also offers Optimized thermal management. No RGB control software or CPU overclocking support is inferred.

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.

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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

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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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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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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/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

Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sustainable materials and certifications table explicitly marks Dell Pro Micro ENERGY STAR Yes. Exact V6TNK retail specification also marks Energy Star Yes. No TEC or idle power is borrowed from the different 300T/64 GB ENERGY STAR record.

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.

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/f3310d6294f3468e955f8d3f67ae9f70Read 7 October 2026Official Dell Pro Micro QCM1250 registration in United States: EPEAT Version 1.0, Gold, Active, registered April 2, 2025. Scope requires ENERGY STAR-compliant power-management features and power supply. Retained original maker brochure and exact V6TNK retailer both explicitly establish ENERGY STAR configuration. Official regional registration overrides retailer Silver. No different-region registration inherited.

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.

EPEAT Climate+15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/f3310d6294f3468e955f8d3f67ae9f70Read 7 October 2026Same exact US QCM1250 registration explicitly says EPEAT Climate+ achieved April 2, 2025. No TCO claim transferred from Pro Micro Plus and no vPro/DASH registration transferred to a retail configuration with management disabled.

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

Desktop computer, 90 W AC adapter, Power cord, USB keyboard, USB mouse, Quick start guide, Documentation2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact V6TNK package list includes PC, keyboard, mouse, Quick Start Guide, documentation, AC adapter and power cord.

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

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Keyboard, Mouse2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/dell-pro-micro-qcm1250-desktop-computer/v6tnkRead 5 October 20267Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 202611Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026

Warranty

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

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.

3years7Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1892091-REG/dell_v6tnk_pro_micro_qcm1250_desktop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US V6TNK retailer listing expressly gives a three-year manufacturer limited warranty / 3Y Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis. Main approved exact retail configuration scope after independent B&H and BarcodesInc corroboration. Does not describe all QCM1250 family purchase options. Older unlinked ConsumerReports twelve-month note and different current maker i5 baseline remain report findings.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026The exact US V6TNK listing also gives a three-year manufacturer limited warranty (3Y Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis). Scope and open conflicts are in the B&H note for this field.

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.

On-site1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current US family Base Warranty section explicitly names Basic Hardware Service with Onsite Support After Remote Diagnosis. Exact US V6TNK BarcodesInc and Connection service descriptions confirm onsite. Duration is separately unresolved.11Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/dell/part-v6tnk.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact US V6TNK Additional Warranty Information row: Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support. Separate three-year entitlement claim is not converted into warranty_years while historical exact Consumer Reports 12-month conflict remains unresolved.

Links

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Product page

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

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm12501Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/dellpromicroqcm1250Read 7 October 2026Current original US QCM1250 family maker page reopened. Its default i5-14500T configuration is not V6TNK. A separate 235T / 16 GB / 256 GB configuration is offered, but the exact US V6TNK SKU is established by matching retailers. Generic i5 memory rate, default bundle and price are not transferred.

Spec sheet

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

screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/QCM1250.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Dell Pro Micro product brochure, 14 pages, public retailer mirror. QCM1250 and QBM1250 have separate technical columns. Only QCM1250 values are used. Exact current US EPEAT Gold registration now independently read, separately from retailer Silver.

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.

cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/ad/c6/adc6742a-474f-4b13-979f-5e4645168617.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell-authored Owner's Manual, March 2025 Rev. A00, 133 pages, public 1WorldSync mirror. Title page identifies QCM1250 and D19U. This accessible mirror replaces the now-blocked device.report URL for the same original manual. Direct Dell support PDF access was blocked, without bypass.

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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