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Series

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

MS-011Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Maker product line name is MS-01.

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

S1390, MS01-I9331US2Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstation.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store variant list: Intel Core i9-13900H / 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD / US, SKU MS01-I9331US. S1390 is the model code on the specification table. Barebone SKU MS01-I9300US is not stored.

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.

December 20235Press articleservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-launched-10gbe-mini-pc-first-lookRead 10 October 2026December 29, 2023 first look: Minisforum had just officially launched the product, and the Core i9-13900H review unit arrived by DHL.

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 pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026The Minisforum US store sells this configuration with an Add to cart button, and its product feed lists the Core i9-13900H 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD US variant as available.

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.

$8294Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 1: the 13900H, 32GB, 1TB system costs $829 right now, with the barebones Core i9-12900H at $549. Review date January 9, 2024, about two weeks after launch. Same figure as TechRadar, but a review-time price rather than a maker-published MSRP.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/hands-on-minisforum-ms-01-reviewRead 10 October 2026The SKU reviewed here (Core i9-13900H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB) costs $829 in the US. The review gives US prices of $589, $699 and $829 for the three ready-to-run tiers. This is the price at review time, about two weeks after the late December 2023 launch. Minisforum published no launch price that could be found. ServeTheHome gives the same $829 for the same configuration. Tax treatment is not stated.

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.

US1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026US store with a US power adapter option and USD prices. No launch price is stored.

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.

Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Page title is MINISFORUM MS-01 Workstation and the specification model name is MiniWorkStation MS-01.

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 pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Listed in the maker's Mini PCs range.

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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.

Width196Height48Depth189mm(7.7 × 1.9 × 7.4 in)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Size 196x189x48 mm with no axis labels. Stored as width, depth, height, which is a reading of the order and not a labelled value.

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.

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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.

Aluminium, Plastic7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/hands-on-minisforum-ms-01-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of a pre-release prototype that the author expects to match retail. It says the MS-01 sits in an aluminium case, with a very solid metal tube forming the top, bottom and sides. The front and back are plastic. The maker lists no materials.

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.

Yes4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 1: the button in the middle is the latch release to get the system out of its shell, and not needing tools to get inside was a favourite part. The fan itself needs three screws to remove.

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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FCBGA17443Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026FCBGA1744. Code name Raptor Lake. Launch Q1'23.

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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BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	8	4	1	No
M.2 E-key	Not available	Not available	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 20261 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, half-height, single-slot, supports up to PCIe 4.0 x8 speed. The M.2 2230 Wi-Fi socket is stored as occupied by the factory module. Its lane width is not stated.4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 2: low-profile single-slot PCIe expansion on the top row. The reviewer notes the PCIe x16 slot runs x8 electrically.

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.

Intel Core i9-13900H1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026S1390 is the Intel Core i9-13900H with vPro. The page says 14 cores (6P+8E), 20 threads and a 24MB L3 cache, with a 5.4GHz maximum clock. The i9-12900H, i5-12600H and i9-13900HK are other configurations and are not stored.

Processor brand

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

Intel3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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

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Raptor Lake3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	5.4
Efficiency	8	4.1

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026ARK: 14 cores, 6 performance and 8 efficient, 20 threads. Performance-core max turbo 5.40 GHz, efficient-core max turbo 4.10 GHz. ARK shows no base clocks for this part, so none are stored.

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.

201Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 20263Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 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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24MB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 20263Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 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.

10nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026ARK Lithography: Intel 7. Intel maps the former 10nm Enhanced SuperFin name to Intel 7 in its 2021 Form 10-K. Stored 10 is the nominal process class, not a literal 7 nm from the brand name.6Regulatory filingsec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/50863/000005086322000007/intc-20211225.htmRead 10 October 2026Intel 2021 Form 10-K process-name table: 10nm Enhanced SuperFin is now called Intel 7. Supports the nominal 10 nm class for the Intel 7 label shown on ARK.

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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45W3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core-i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Base Power 45 W. Maximum Turbo Power 115 W is the chip rating and is not stored as a configured limit.

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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Integrated GPU

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

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Intel Iris Xe Graphics with dual-channel memory, Intel UHD Graphics with single-channel memory. No graphics card is installed. The PCIe slot is for expansion.

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.

Air1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Cooling section: a small smart fan on top of the SSDs, a high-speed cooling fan and two U-shaped heat pipes on the CPU.

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)

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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.

BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

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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 pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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

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

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Graphics card length

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

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

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

32GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026The 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD configuration is the reference. The barebone has no RAM or SSD. STH's review unit used two 16GB modules.

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.

DDR51Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 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.

5,200MT/s1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Memory listed as DDR5-5200MHz dual channel, two SODIMM slots. Stored as MT/s. The STH review unit shipped with DDR5-5600 modules. The modules are rated above the 5200 the platform lists, which is Intel's DDR5 limit for this chip.

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

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5,600MT/s4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Crucial DDR5-5600 modules, as supplied. Module rating, not necessarily the configured speed.

Memory kit

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Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 2: the Core i9-13900H unit came with 32GB (2x16GB) Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM memory. The reviewer also ran 2x32GB and 2x48GB.

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.

Slots4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Two DDR5 SODIMM slots under the CPU fan.

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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BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

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

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026

RAM slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

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0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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.

96GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026The store page says up to a total maximum of 96GB. STH wrote in January 2024 that Minisforum supported 64GB and that 2x48GB also worked.

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

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No4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Review says they would have loved ECC memory support, which the system lacks.

Storage

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Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

1TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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

AApple Mac mini (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.

BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

Capacity (GB)	Type	Drive
1,000	NVMe SSD	Kingston NVMe SSD

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026The 32GB+1TB configuration includes a 1TB SSD. Interface generation and model are not on the maker page.4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 2: a 1TB Kingston NVMe SSD in the primary M.2 slot. Review unit was the 13900H, 32GB, 1TB configuration.

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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BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	4	1	No
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	2	1	No

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Three M.2 2280 NVMe slots: PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x2. The leftmost slot is the Gen 4 one, which also takes 22110 drives or a 7 mm U.2 drive with the supplied plate. U.2 is not a schema option. The factory SSD is stored in the Gen 4 slot, following STH, who put it in the primary slot that has the U.2 switch.4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026

M.2 slots

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3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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

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4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Power supply

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

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.

180W4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 5: included 180W power brick, 19V.

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 pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Power supply is DC 19V including the power adapter. Wattage comes from the STH review.

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

Front1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Front panel I/O, per the STH hardware overview.4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Front panel as described on page 1.

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.

BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
3.5 mm audio	Combo headset jack	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Peripheral interface lists USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A x1, USB 2.0 Type-A x2 and a 3.5mm combo jack. STH places the power button, headset jack, one USB 3 port and two USB 2 ports on the front. Speeds are the USB generation figures.4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 1: front has a power button, headset jack, USB 3 port and two USB 2 ports.

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.

BMINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	2	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Other	SFP+ 10GbE	2	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V DC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Two USB4 ports (Alt PD, 40Gbps, up to 8K@30Hz), two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, one HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), two 2.5Gbps RJ45 and two 10Gbps SFP+. The 19V DC input is from STH. Total listed Ethernet throughput is 65Gbps.4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 1: rear has the low-profile PCIe slot, 19V DC input, two USB 3 Type-A, HDMI, USB4 ports that also take Thunderbolt 3 devices, two 2.5GbE ports and dual SFP+ cages.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

3=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Wireless connectivity: M.2 2230 Wi-Fi support (Wi-Fi 6, BT5.2). STH identifies the module as a MediaTek RZ616, which is a Wi-Fi 6E part. The maker's word is stored.

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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MediaTek RZ6164Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 2: MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E module.

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

5.21Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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Intel I226-V and I226-LM (2.5GbE), Intel X710 (SFP+ 10GbE)4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 1: Intel i226-V and i226-LM 2.5GbE, and an Intel X710 behind the two SFP+ ports.

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.

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OS family

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

Windows4Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-01-review-the-10gbe-with-pcie-slot-mini-pc-intelRead 10 October 2026Page 1: the reviewed 13900H, 32GB, 1TB unit came with Windows 11 Home, not Pro. TechRadar lists Windows 11 Pro for its unit. The edition conflicts, so only the OS family is stored.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/hands-on-minisforum-ms-01-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists Windows 11 Pro pre-installed on the reviewed 32GB / 1TB unit. ServeTheHome received Windows 11 Home on its unit, so the exact edition conflicts and is not stored. The store page lists Windows 11 Pro/Linux as the OS options. All sources are Windows.

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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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

None of 6 known

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

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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

MS-01 main unit, Power adapter, Power cable, U.2 conversion plate, SSD heat sink, Mounting screw, HDMI cable, User's Manual1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026Package contents as listed for this model.

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

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Warranty

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

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

2years1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026US store trust badges list a 2-Year Seller Warranty on the product page. Market is the US store. The barebone and the 32GB + 1TB configuration share the page.

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

store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-01-workstationRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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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.

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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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