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General

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Series

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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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.

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Sold in the maker's Mini PC range.

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

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

Case

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

Side panel

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.

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Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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Processor

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Processor

Apple 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.

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

Processor brand

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

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

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

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

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

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

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

CPU cores

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

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

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Threads

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.

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

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

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L3 cache

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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Unlocked multiplier

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

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

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Integrated GPU

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

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

Cooling

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CPU cooler

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.

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

CPU cooler model

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

Radiator size

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Radiator position

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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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.

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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

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

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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

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

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Graphics card length

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

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

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

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

RAM type

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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Memory kit

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

Integrated into chip 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.

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

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

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

RAM slots

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

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

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

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Storage

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Storage

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
512	NVMe SSD	3

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

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

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

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

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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

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Power supply

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple service part 661-4367710Owner'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

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

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

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

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

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BGEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U)

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

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

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

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

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Rear USB ports

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

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

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

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 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.

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Wi-Fi module

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

Wi-Fi antenna

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.

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Bluetooth

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

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

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Camera and audio

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

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

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

OS family

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

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

Control software

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Upgradeability

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

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

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

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

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Measured power

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Certifications

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/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

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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.

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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

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

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

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

Warranty

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

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.

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a5-mini-pcRead 14 October 2026Page header and warranty section state a 3-year warranty. US and UK pages.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-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.

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Links

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Product page

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

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

Spec sheet

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

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

Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/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.

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

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

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