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Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026) vs Beelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
Product A: Apple
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Apple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
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Apple Mac mini (M6, 2026)
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Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra72 of 152 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 67 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Max RAMA: 64GBB: 32GBApple is 32 GB higher.
- RAMA: 24GBB: 32GBBeelink is 8 GB higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 3B: 4Beelink has 1 more.
- CPU coresA: 15B: 12Apple has 3 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 127 × 50 mm
- BBeelink: 135 × 44.7 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 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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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Case
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Case dimensions
Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026
Width135Height44.7Depth135mm(5.3 × 1.8 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 8 October 2026Published 135 x 135 x 44.7 mm, without rubber feet. Tabletop orientation.
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
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Case materials
Side panel
Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 13 lists one Housing, part 923-15433, for M6 and M5 Pro. Ars Technica describes the design as a fully aluminium box with ports cut into it.23Reviewarstechnica.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 2026 Ars review of the M6 model says the design is unchanged.
Front panel
Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Same Housing item. The front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are openings in the solid aluminium wall.23Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: front and rear ports are cut directly into the aluminum.
Tool-less side panel
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Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
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PCIe x16 slots
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Free expansion slots
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3701Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 8 October 2026
Processor brand
Processor codename
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Core configuration
AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Core type | Count | Core | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super | 5 | Super | 4.6 |
| Performance | 10 | Performance | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Chip section: base 15-core CPU with 5 super and 10 performance cores. 18-core option excluded.24Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m5-pro-15-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.6 GHz. Stored as the super cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.61 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 4.2 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The performance cluster clock is not stated.
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | Zen 5 | 2 | 5.1 |
| Efficiency | 8 | Zen 5c | 2 | 3.3 |
CPU cores
15
12
Performance cores
10
4
Efficiency cores
0
8
Threads
Max core turbo clock
4.6GHz
5.1GHz
L3 cache
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CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Integrated GPU
Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026
Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 1 |
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
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1
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
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 power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
LPDDR5X21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Memory section says all M5 chips share one pool of LPDDR5X unified memory. Apple publishes only the words unified memory.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Summary table for the 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU model lists 24GB LPDDR5X-9600.
Configured RAM speed
9,600MT/s21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Chip table lists LPDDR5X-9600 for the M5 family and 307 GB/s for M5 Pro. 9600 MT/s on a 256-bit bus gives 307.2 GB/s, which matches the maker bandwidth figure. hmc-tech lists 24 GB LPDDR5X-9600 for this exact configuration. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Same table lists LPDDR5X-9600 with 307.2 GB/s bandwidth. Other values on the page, such as the 39 W maximum power draw, are not used.
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Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
64GB9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 7 October 2026Memory: Apple M5 Pro chip, 24GB unified memory, configurable to 48GB or 64GB. The separate chip upgrade is not required for the memory choices. This is a purchase-time maximum, not a later upgrade.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Row 11 lists logic-board assemblies with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU and 64GB RAM, including 512GB storage 661-63771/661-63772. This corroborates the 64GB purchase-time maximum without a CPU/GPU upgrade. Two board IDs describe each configuration without resolving Ethernet variants, so no motherboard_model is inferred.
Storage
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Storage
512GB
1TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Capacity (GB) |
|---|
| 512 |
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
Not availableBBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
M.2 slots
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2
Free M.2 slots
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1
Free drive bays
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0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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4
Power supply
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PSU rated output
155W7Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications, General: Power Supply 155W for MHQN4LL/A.25Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693496 (A3535, Mac mini M5 Pro) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The retailer spec table also lists Power Supply 155W. The maker maximum continuous power is 155 W as well.
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PSU form factor
Proprietary26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026The power supply is one Apple service part, 661-65487, shared by M6 and M5 Pro. It is removed with four T25 screws after the logic board is out and mounts to the housing with the AC inlet. No ATX, SFX or external adapter format applies. The M6 teardown shows a custom Lite-On power board of the same design.27Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the M6 (A3534) shows a Lite-On PA-1161-1A power board inside the chassis with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output. Apple lists one power supply part for M6 and M5 Pro.
PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available |
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2, data | 1 | 10 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available |
Source2Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f84Read 8 October 2026English page 1 and current maker I/O graphic agree: one Type-A, one data-only Type-C and one 3.5 mm jack. Maker labels both USB sockets 10 Gbps.3Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 10 October 2026Current full I/O illustration labels Type-C data 10 Gbps and Type-A USB3.2 10 Gbps.
Rear ports
AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 3 | 80 | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes | Motherboard |
| HDMI | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Connections and Expansion: 3 Thunderbolt 5 USB-C, HDMI and standard 2.5 Gb Ethernet. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet excluded. Up to 120 Gbps is omitted as symmetric data maximum.6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026Thunderbolt and external displays section explicitly separates Thunderbolt 5 data transfer at 80 Gbps from display Bandwidth Boost at 120 Gbps for this tested base M5 Pro model.
BBeelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 40 | USB4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DC in | 19 V input | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source2Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f84Read 8 October 2026English page 2 and current I/O graphic agree on sockets. USB4 carries DisplayPort video. TBT3 wording is compatibility, not Thunderbolt 4/5 certification. HDMI 2.1 is stated separately in the current maker Functional Features. USB power-out rating is unstated. Published 4K 120/240 Hz descriptions conflict and are not inferred into ports.3Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 10 October 2026Current I/O illustration labels two USB2.0 480 Mbps, one USB3.2 10 Gbps, one USB4 40 Gbps, DP1.4, HDMI, LAN2.5G, audio and DC. Functional Features explicitly states HDMI 2.1. No HDMI bandwidth is inferred. Logical USB-C display output is not another physical DisplayPort.
User-facing USB ports
2
2
User-facing USB-C ports
2
1
Rear USB ports
3
4
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0
0
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Wi-Fi antenna
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Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
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Camera and audio
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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular. The repair manual confirms one speaker part.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-15424. The Speaker repair procedure refers to the speaker cone in the singular.
Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.
Built-in dual speakers, Built-in microphone with AI voice pickup, 360 degree pickup within 5 m3Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 10 October 2026Functional Features state a built-in microphone with an AI chip for smart voice pickup, 360 degree omnidirectional pickup within 5 m, and built-in dual speakers. No microphone count is stated for this model, so microphone_count is not stored.
Lighting
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RGB lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
PSU, Fan connectors17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector on the logic board. This is not a standard 3 or 4 pin fan header.26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026Power supply: Apple-only service part with no standard format. Fan connector: see the fan procedure.
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026
SER9 Pro mini PC, User manual, HDMI cable, US power adapter1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser9-ai-9-hx-370Read 8 October 2026Maker lists the computer, manual, HDMI cable and regional power adapter. US plug is selected.
Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026
dr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f842Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOS1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zNy5wZGY=/h/f5b761ec6d204a0918f428b96e964f84Read 8 October 2026Directly linked on the current maker page as SER9 Pro User's Manual. Original SE Series MiniPC V1 booklet, November 2024. Rendered English pages 1-4 checked. Used only where current drawings agree, not for old benchmark identity.
EPREL registration number
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