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General

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Series

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

IT Series2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026The support site files the IT15 under its IT Series category.

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

MU963LL/A, A31437Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513874: Mac Studio (M4 Max), model A3143, additional information MU963, 14 physical cores, 36 GB, one SSD. Market United States and Canada. MU963LL/A is the US part number of this configuration.

IT155Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Cover: Applicable model IT15, user manual revision 1.0, June 2025.

GTIN / EAN

195949056291, 1959490564687Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026UPCs 195949056291 and 195949056468 from the same MU963 record. Which UPC maps to which regional part is not stated.

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

5 March 20252Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Dated March 5, 2025. Pre-orders open the same day in 28 countries and regions. March 12 arrival and store availability is stated as a plan here and is confirmed as actual by the launch-day press report.

19 December 20243Press releaseprnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/geekoms-high-performance-mini-pcs-will-shine-at-ces2025-302333554.htmlRead 15 October 2026GEEKOM press release of Dec. 19, 2024 names the IT15 as a CES 2025 show product with up to a Core Ultra 9 285H, dual-channel DDR5-5600 RAM, dual SSD slots and an SD card reader.

Status

Discontinued20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026. Apple's current Mac Studio store page offers only M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations and its compare page lists Mac Studio (M4 Max) under older desktops.

Available1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The US store page shows add to cart options and a US local inventory badge. The page was updated on 13 October 2026.

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

Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026The release says the new Mac Studio gives a big boost in performance compared to the previous generation. The identify page shows that the previous generation is the 2023 Mac Studio.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model lists Mac Studio (2025) with M4 Max, model identifier Mac16,9, part numbers MU963xx/A. The M2 Max Mac Studio (2023) is the previous Max model in the list.

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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 Studio (2026)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 6 October 2026The same list places Mac Studio (M5 Max or M5 Ultra) above Mac Studio (2025). The Apple online store now offers only M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations.

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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.

$1,9992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Mac Studio starts at 1999 USD (U.S.). The starting configuration is the standard M4 Max column of the Tech Specs page: 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB, which is the MU963 configuration in the ENERGY STAR record. Education price 1799 USD is excluded.

$1,1998Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price section (review published 21 July 2025): the IT15 starts from around $1199 in the US and the reviewed 285H, 32 GB, 2 TB version is the top configuration. PCWorld's teardown says it retails for around $1,199.99. Treated as US list price, tax not included. The review does not call it a launch MSRP.16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Teardown text says the IT15 retails for around $1,199.99. It does not name the configuration beyond the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 and up to 2 TB.

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.

€2,4993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026German launch release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Mac Studio starts at 2.499 Euro including VAT. Education price 2.249 Euro 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.

US7Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026The MU963 record lists the United States and Canada. Only US is stored because the stored part number MU963LL/A and the USD launch price are US. Which of the two UPCs is the Canadian part is not stated.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: sleek matte-black chassis. TechRadar also lists Black.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price table lists the 32GB, 2TB version in Black.

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

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Apple calls it the ultimate pro desktop and names video editors, colorists, developers, engineers, photographers and creative pros as the users of the M4 Max model.

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 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.

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Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026

Case

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

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Metric figures 19.7 cm width and depth and 9.5 cm height, converted to mm.

Width117Height45.5Depth112mm(4.6 × 1.8 × 4.4 in)1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: 4.61 x 4.41 x 1.79 inches with the rubber feet, which is 117 x 112 x 45.5 mm. The page does not name the axes. Height is the smallest value. Width and depth follow the order on the maker's support page.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Form Factor row: 117 x 112 x 45.5 mm with rubber foot.

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

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0.46L1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page text: chassis measuring just 0.46 liters. Width times height times depth gives about 0.60 liters, so the maker figure is stored as published.

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.

2.74kg(6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Weight (M4 Max) 2.74 kg (6.1 pounds). Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The M3 Ultra weight of 3.64 kg is excluded.

0.595kg(1.3 lb)8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: weighs 595 g. Neowin reports 593 g. Retailer weights near 2 kg include packaging.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: 1.31 pounds (0.593 kg), close to TechRadar's 595 g.

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.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Materials section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and thermal module chassis.

Plastic1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: the upper cover and outer middle frame are PC+ABS. The middle frame and bottom cover are full metal, but the metal is not named, so only plastic is stored.

Side panel

Solid19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1 Build section: milled aluminium chassis, ventilation holes on the circular base and the left and right sides are completely barren of ports or markings.

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Front panel

Solid19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1: apart from two USB-C ports, the SD card reader and a power LED the front is completely unadorned.

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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/121980Read 6 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure needs a nylon probe, a Torx Plus 10IP bit and a torque driver to remove four screws. 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 part 661-502018Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Orderable parts item 36 identifies logic board 661-50201 specifically for M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB. This is an Apple service part identifier, not an ATX board model. The storage module is ordered separately.

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Chipset

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

Proprietary8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board 661-50201 is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure with the SSD modules, fan and antenna attached. It is not an ATX class board.

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CPU socket

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

AApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Internal Connector row: one M.2 key-E slot for CNVi/PCIe Wi-Fi in 2230 size. Lanes and generation are not stated. The slot holds the Wi-Fi card.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Chapter 3: an M.2 slot for a 2230 wireless network and Bluetooth adapter.16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Teardown: a 30 mm M.2 slot for the included wireless card.

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.

210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 7 October 2026Removal step 3 explicitly names two fan connectors on the logic board, with two fan flex cables. Counts connectors, not rotors.

12Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Internal Connector row: 1 x FAN. This is one physical fan header.

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 Max1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio (2025) Tech Specs, M4 Max column. Reference is the base M4 Max: 14-core CPU with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores, 32-core GPU, 36 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD. The 16-core CPU / 40-core GPU option and the M3 Ultra model are excluded. No core clocks are published.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB cache, 1.0 GHz to 5.4 GHz.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Intel6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

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Arrow Lake6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake.

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

AApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	10	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 202615Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-Max-14-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.920365.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip table confirms 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores. It publishes 10 x 4.5 GHz P-Core and 4 x 2.6 GHz E-Core, plus an overall 2592–4512 MHz clock range. The category rates do not explicitly identify maximum or base frequencies, so no frequency cells are stored. No laptop performance result is copied.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1: the 14-core CPU with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores clocked up to 4.5 GHz according to the Geekbench 6 CPU scanner. Apple publishes no clock. The 4.5 GHz is stored as the performance-core maximum. EveryMac gives about 4.5 GHz too. No efficiency-core clock is stored.20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Speed 4.5 GHz. Apple does not provide a clock speed. Third-party software shows a variable speed around 4.5 GHz.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.9	5.4
Efficiency	8	2.7	4.5
Low-power efficiency	2	1	2.5

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20266 Performance-cores (2.9 GHz base, 5.4 GHz max turbo), 8 Efficient-cores (2.7 GHz base, 4.5 GHz max turbo) and 2 Low Power Efficient-cores (1 GHz base, 2.5 GHz max turbo).

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

1415Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-Max-14-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.920365.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor table explicitly lists Number of Cores / Threads 14 / 14 for the 14-core M4 Max. No SMT multiplier is assumed.

166Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Total Threads: 16.

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

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L3 cache

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24MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cache: 24 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

3nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 6 October 2026Apple states that M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Neural Engine throughput is separately sourced from the exact 14-core chip database.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography: TSMC N3B.

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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45W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026CPU row: Ultra 9 TDP 45 W. This matches Intel's processor base power.6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Base Power: 45 W. Maximum turbo power 115 W and minimum assured power 35 W are not the PC maker's 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.

38TOPS15Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-Max-14-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.920365.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026NPU / AI table cell: 38 TOPS INT8 for the 16-core Neural Engine of the 14-core M4 Max. NPU throughput only. Precision INT8, not GPU or combined-system throughput. HotHardware independently states 38 TOPS for its same 14-core SoC.

13TOPS1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: Intel AI Boost, NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 13. The page also quotes 99 platform TOPS, which adds the CPU and GPU.

Integrated GPU

Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Intel Arc 140T1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel Arc 140T GPU. The support page says Arc 140T or Arc 130T. The 140T belongs to the Core Ultra 9 285H.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 7 October 2026Fan procedure: fan assembly 923-12527 mounts on the logic-board thermal module with three screws. Air cooling with a heatsink and shared enclosure blowers. Rotor count is recorded separately under fans.

Air1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026IceBlast 2.0 active cooling with a large fan, all-copper cooling module and dual copper heat pipes.

CPU cooler model

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IceBlast 2.01Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Cooling section names 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 Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Fan rotors
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Source10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 7 October 2026Apple Fan Locator and removal step 4 diagrams show two separate blower rotors in one shared frame, part 923-12527. The parts list uses the same fan and housing across Mac Studio (2025) configurations. The system draws cool air through the bottom and exhausts it through the rear as described in the Tom's Hardware review. These rotors drive shared enclosure airflow and are counted as chassis cooling, rather than as a separate standalone CPU-cooler fan. Diameter, enum position, RGB and control method are not published.14Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-early-2025-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes bottom cool-air intake and rear exhaust holes, and conclusion names dual internal fans. This supports airflow scope only. The reviewed 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128 GB and 1 TB sample supplies no measured values to this 14/32/36/512 product. Apple lists one common fan assembly 923-12527 and housing 923-12472 for all 2025 configurations.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Fan rotors
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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page: one large fan in the IceBlast 2.0 system. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is counted as the only fan. Position and size are not stated.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026IceBlast cooling is one large fan on an all-copper heatsink. Fan noise is always present.

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/122211Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The specifications list no discrete graphics.

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

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The configuration list offers U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD and U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD. All Core Ultra 9 285H versions carry 32 GB.

RAM type

LPDDR5X16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section explicitly identifies LPDDR5X-8533 for the M4 Max 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU with 36 GB. The 16/40 and M3 Ultra descriptions are excluded.

DDR52Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: DDR5 SODIMM.

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

8,533MT/s16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026Same memory section identifies installed LPDDR5X-8533. Stored transfer rate 8533 MT/s, not its physical clock or an optional XMP rating. HotHardware and Notebookcheck corroborate the memory designation.

5,600MT/s8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 32GB Dual Channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM (64GB MAX). The maker page states no speed. KitGuru and Igor's Lab also say 5600.12Reviewkitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 7 July 2025: 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory.

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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Crucial CT16G56C46S5.M8D19Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: the review unit has 32 GB of DDR5-5600 from the Crucial model CT16G56C46S5.M8D1. The module name describes the review unit only and is not a guaranteed supplier.

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

Integrated into chip package8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board 661-50201 is listed as M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB. Memory is part of the chip and logic board and has no DIMM slots. Apple does not publish a Mac Studio memory upgrade page. The integrated value follows the Apple unified memory design and matches the catalog's other Apple silicon desktops.

Slots2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: SODIMM sockets that take two modules.

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

AApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: dual-channel DDR5 262 PIN SODIMM. The manual says two SO-DIMM slots. The 2 x 16 GB fill comes from TechRadar's review unit.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Chapter 3: two SO-DIMM slots that take up to two DDR5 SO-DIMM modules.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit shipped with 32 GB as two 16 GB modules. The text says up to 64 GB with two 32 GB modules.9Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: 32 GB fitted as the CT16G56C46S5 module, a 16 GB part.

RAM slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

Not available

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.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Memory section: the 48, 64 and 128 GB options require the 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU. With the 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU of this product, 36 GB is the only capacity.

64GB2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Memory row: up to 64 GB. This support page and the launch specification, TechRadar, KitGuru and retailers all say 64 GB. The current product page headline and its table say up to 128 GB, which matches Intel's processor limit, while other text on that page still says 64 GB. The conflict is recorded and the support page figure is stored.

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

Not available

No6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026ECC Memory Supported: No.

Storage

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Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

2TB=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 Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Capacity (GB)	Drive
512	APPLE SSD AP0512Z

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026512 GB SSD, decimal GB per the page footnote. Larger capacities are configure-to-order options and are not stored. Apple does not publish an NVMe or SATA interface for its flash module, so the drive type is left out.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026SSD module 661-50214 is the 512 GB module for the M4 Max model. The SSD Modules procedure states that 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB configurations have a single module.16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026APPLE SSD AP0512Z section explicitly identifies the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 512 GB model. The AJA paragraph further specifies 36 GB. Stored software-reported drive model only. Apple identifies its service module as flash storage 661-50214. No standard M.2 connector, installed NVMe drive type or measured SSD performance is inferred.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
2,000	NVMe SSD	4	Crucial P3 Plus

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026The configuration list offers a 2 TB SSD version. The 2 TB drive is 2000 decimal GB. The drive make is not stated by the maker.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit has a 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD. The reviewed version is Core Ultra 9 285H, 32 GB, 2 TB.9Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: the M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD is a Crucial P3 Plus (CT2000P3SSD8, a 2 TB part). KitGuru and PCWorld also found a Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB. PCWorld says other units may carry other SSDs.12Reviewkitguru.net/desktop-pc/mat-mynett/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit has a 2TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD.14Reviewpcworld.com/article/2957437/geekom-it15-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review unit has a 2 TB Crucial P3 Plus SSD. The text names the part CT2000P3PSSD8 and says other IT15 units may use SSDs from other makers.

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 Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

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

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: one M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD, one M.2 2242 SATA III SSD slot and one 2.5 inch SATA HDD slot. The 2.5 inch slot was added to the page later and is confirmed by the manual, PCWorld's teardown and Guru3D. Starry Hope says there is no 2.5 inch bay. No reviewer shows a drive in it, so it is stored as free.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Internal Connector row: one M.2 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2280) and one M.2 key-B slot (SATA, 2242). This table does not list the 2.5 inch bay.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Chapter 3: supports one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD and one M.2 2242 SATA III SSD. A separate section describes a dedicated 2.5 inch drive bay on the bottom cover for a 7 mm drive.13Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-intel-core-ultra-9-285h-in-the-geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Introduction: an extra M.2 2242 slot with SATA 3.0 speeds. Users can also install a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive.16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Teardown: three M.2 slots, one 80 mm for the main SSD, one 42 mm for extra storage and one 30 mm for the wireless card, plus a SATA connection on the board for a 2.5 inch drive.

M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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1=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.

480W7Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026internal_power_supply_rated_power_w 480. This matches the 480 W maximum continuous power on the Tech Specs page.

120W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Adapter row: 19 V 120 W power supply adapter with geo-specific AC cord (IEC C5).5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Page 12 and page 16: 120 W adapter, +19 V DC, 6.32 A.

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.

Proprietary8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part. The power supply procedure (support 121981) shows a bus bar, a signal cable and four notches that seat it on the internal frame. No standard PSU format applies.

External adapter2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026An external 19 V adapter with a barrel DC input.

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 661-508868Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio (2025) Exploded View and Orderable Parts: power supply 661-50886, one part for both chip models.

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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/122211Read 10 October 2026

Front2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026I/O Ports row marks the front panel USB-A and headset jack. TechRadar and Igor's Lab confirm two USB-A ports and the jack on the front.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Front panel carries the two USB-A ports and the audio jack.

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

AApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026On front (M4 Max): two USB-C ports up to 10 Gb/s and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The Thunderbolt 5 front ports belong to the M3 Ultra model only.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 6 October 2026On Mac Studio with the M4 Max chip the two front USB-C ports support USB 3 up to 10 Gbit/s. The SDXC slot supports SD 4.0 cards.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Stereo headset jack	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports are listed in total. One is on the back, one supports S5 power delivery and one is on the front panel. Two are on the front per TechRadar and Igor's Lab. The headset jack is on the front panel. The side SD Card 4.0 reader is not stored because the I/O position field holds the front panel only.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Page 10: the front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port gives 10 Gbit/s and there is a headphone, headset and microphone port. The generic manual drawing shows one front USB-A port. The maker table and two reviewers give two.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: front has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a 3.5 mm audio jack and the power button. An SD card slot is 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 Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB4	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Connections and Expansion: four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with Thunderbolt 5 up to 120 Gb/s, USB4 up to 120 Gb/s and native DisplayPort 2.1 output, two USB-A ports up to 5 Gb/s, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Port placement on the back confirmed by the user guide tour. The AC power inlet is not stored as a port.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 6 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) with Nbase-T, two USB-A ports with USB 3 up to 5 Gbit/s, HDMI and 3.5 mm headphone jack on the back.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery input	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V DC input for the supplied 120 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026I/O Ports row: 2 x USB4 (one supports PD), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 x HDMI, 1 x 2.5G RJ45 and 1 x DC in on the back panel.5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Pages 12 to 14: both USB4 ports give 40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB output up to 5 V/3 A. The left one also takes Power Delivery input of 20 V/5 A. HDMI output is up to 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port gives 10 Gbit/s.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: back has the power socket, 2 USB4 ports with power delivery and 4K 60 Hz output, 2 HDMI, RJ45, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and one USB 2.0 Type-A.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

6=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

10Gbps=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.

Not available

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Wireless LAN row: Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

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 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Use Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 networks lists Mac Studio introduced in 2023 or later. It explicitly permits the 6 GHz band or configuring only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. US reference configuration and US support page. Availability remains region-dependent, so this is not a claim for every regional variant.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230078/intel-wifi-7-be200/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel spec for the Wi-Fi 7 BE200 module that Igor's Lab found in the IT15: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2009Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 come from an Intel BE200 module.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view and parts items 8, 9 and 37 show antenna assemblies inside the housing. Antenna 1 procedure requires removing the bottom cover, power supply and internal frame. Internal placement is also explicitly described in the HotHardware review. No antenna count or radio-module identity is inferred.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121998Read 7 October 2026The exact 2025 Antenna 1 procedure requires removal of the bottom cover, power supply and internal frame before removing its internal coaxial antenna assembly. Placement only. No antenna count or disputed wireless chip is inferred.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026The networking paragraph explicitly describes dual internal antennae. Only internal placement is used, corroborated by the maker service diagrams. Its conflicting Broadcom chip identity is omitted.

Internal8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: two 3D stereo Wi-Fi antennas inside the case.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Bluetooth 5.4.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Wireless LAN row: Bluetooth 5.4.

Ethernet controller

Marvell Apple AQC11316Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026System Information section identifies the 2025 10Gb Ethernet controller as Marvell Apple AQC113. Apple parts item 19 lists one common Ethernet board 923-12482. HotHardware independently identifies AQtion AQC113.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026The same paragraph identifies Aquantia, now Marvell, AQtion AQC113. Apple publishes one common Ethernet board for the 2025 family. The reviewed 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB system has 1 TB storage. It supplies only fixed networking hardware corroboration, no measured result.

Intel I226-LM2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Ethernet row: Intel 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45. The exact controller name is from Igor's Lab.9Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/3Read 15 October 2026Internal layout page: Intel I226-LM Ethernet controller.

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/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular. The exploded view in the parts list shows one Speaker (item 34).8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view lists one Speaker, item 34.

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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.

020Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone None and Sound In None. Apple's tech specs list no built-in microphone.

013Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-intel-core-ultra-9-285h-in-the-geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Introduction: the IT15 does not include a built-in fingerprint reader or microphones.

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/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section: 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and HDMI port with multichannel audio output.

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Lighting

None of 4 known

RGB lighting

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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/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Section 'macOS Sequoia: An Unrivaled Experience' says macOS Sequoia completes the new Mac Studio experience. The ENERGY STAR record lists Mac OS 15.3 as the tested version. Later macOS releases are excluded.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Windows 11 Pro.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Operating System row: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (64-bit).

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Operating System section names macOS without a version.

Windows1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled. The page says other x86 systems such as Ubuntu are supported.

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.

Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing are ordered as Apple assemblies. The two fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board (support 121997). The SSD modules are Apple service parts with no M.2 socket.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1: the 1 TB review SSD is not a standard M.2 SSD. The NVMe controller is in the SoC and the module is a card of NAND. This supports drive_mounts.

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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

186points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 2. Review unit is the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB model with a 1 TB SSD running macOS Sequoia 15.3.2. Only the SSD differs from this product. The text names Cinebench 2024 and the chart title says R23, but the scores match Cinebench 2024. Single-thread 186, multi-thread 1811. The Mac Studio M4 Max has no selectable power mode in macOS Energy settings (Mac Otakara), so this is the only profile.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,811points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4,038points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 2. Geekbench 6 CPU, latest version at review time, macOS Sequoia 15.3.2. Single-core 4038 and multi-core 23509 on the same review unit.

3,080points15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 12 October 2025, Core Ultra 9 285H with 2 TB tested. Performance table: Geekbench 6.4 single-core 3080. The review does not name a BIOS power mode.

Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

23,509points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026

15,589points15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-it15-reviewRead 15 October 2026Performance table: Geekbench 6.4 multi-core 15589.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3,808points8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/geekom-it15-mini-pc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Benchmark table: Time Spy Graphics 3808 (Time Spy CPU 11,626). The review does not name a BIOS power mode.

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.

5,606MB/s16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026AJA System Test 17 on the exact 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 512 GB model: read 5606 MB/s and write 5451 MB/s. Test file size is not stated. The article also shows no High Power mode in Energy settings of the M4 Max Mac Studio, unlike the M4 Pro Mac mini and MacBook Pro. It concludes the machine always runs at full power.

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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.

AApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, no AA	Not available	Not available	132
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1440	Highest, no AA	Not available	Not available	90
Gears Tactics	1920	1080	Low	Not available	Not available	145
Gears Tactics	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	98
Gears Tactics	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	72
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT Medium	FSR 3 Quality	Yes	45.8

Source19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 3. Same review unit with a 1 TB SSD. Windows games run through CrossOver with D3DMetal and Rosetta. Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs as the x86 macOS build. The review also charts a Low value without defining it, so no 1 percent low is stored. Cyberpunk 2077 uses the built-in benchmark with the Ray Tracing Medium preset and FSR 3 Quality at 1080p. Gears Tactics is tested at 1080p on Low, Medium and High.

BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Counter-Strike 2	1920	1080	Low, CS2 benchmark map	158.04	103.38
Grand Theft Auto V	1280	720	Custom minimum settings, built-in benchmark	154.24	73.84
Rainbow Six Siege X	1920	1080	Low, 50 percent resolution scale, built-in benchmark	104.07	82.53

Source10Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/5Read 15 October 2026Igor's Lab game tests on the Arc 140T. Counter-Strike 2 on the benchmark map at 1920 x 1080 Low, fullscreen, V-Sync off. Grand Theft Auto V built-in benchmark at 1280 x 720 with FXAA, MSAA, tessellation, long shadows and ambient occlusion off and population density, draw distance and extended draw distance at minimum. Rainbow Six Siege X built-in benchmark at 1920 x 1080 with 50 percent scale, T-AA and every quality setting Low. The 99th percentile column is stored as the 1 percent low. Upscaling is not stated. The review does not name a BIOS power mode.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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BGEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Not stated, idle under Windows	Idle	40	33.7
Not stated, stress test load	Max load	40	43.1

Source11Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/6Read 15 October 2026Loudness section: Voltcraft SL-200 meter at 40 cm in the Lo mode with 125 ms cycles. Room 33.2 dB(A), idle 33.7 dB(A) and under load 43.1 dB(A). The page does not name the load test or a fan profile, and the load row is stored as maximum load.

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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43.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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33.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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

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

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Measured power

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

12W19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 4. Wall power, 5-minute average, idle 12 W. This is not SoC power.

5.5W11Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-test/6Read 15 October 2026Stress tests page: 5.5 W in idle under Windows. The stress rows on the same page are for the whole system, so the idle figure is taken as whole-system power. The measuring point is not named.

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

106W19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 4. Wall power, 5-minute average, 106 W while looping the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark. The CPU 100 percent load result (Cinebench, 89 W) is not a combined CPU and GPU maximum, so measured_power_max_w is not stored.

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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/122211Read 10 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified. Apple acoustic figures were measured on an M3 Ultra configuration and are not stored.

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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_Studio_PER_March2025.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product Environmental Report, footnote 6: Mac Studio achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report's reference configuration is Mac Studio (M4 Max, 512GB SSD).

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Copilot+ PC

No21Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS.

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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.

23.2kWh7Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026tec_of_model_kwh 23.2 for the 36 GB MU963 record. The 128 GB record 4513875 shows 23.7 and is excluded. ENERGY STAR date_available_on_market 2025-03-05 is the announcement day and is not used for release_date.

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Other certifications

EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maker technical sheet footnote 13 explicitly declares compliance with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for lead such as high-temperature solder. This is manufacturer-declared RoHS compliance with applicable exemptions, not an independently issued certificate. It does not claim elimination of all lead.

CE, FCC, CB, CCC, ErP, RoHS1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Certification CE, FCC, CB, CCC, ErP, RoHS.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Certification row: CE, FCC, CB, CCC, ErP, RoHS.

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 Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Power adapter, VESA mount, Wall mount, HDMI cable16Reviewpcworld.com/article/2915165/whats-in-a-1k-mini-pc-watch-us-tear-down-the-geekom-it15.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bottom feet carry a VESA mount. Igor's Lab lists the box contents.17Reviewigorslab.de/geekom-it15-mini-pc-im-testRead 15 October 2026Unboxing section: the accessories are a VESA and wall mount, an HDMI cable and a power adapter that delivers at most 120 W.

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Accessory VESA Mount. The manual says the VESA bracket is in the package 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 7 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. Statutory rights and optional AppleCare are separate.

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Page states a 3-year manufacturer warranty and the US store badge says 3-Year Warranty.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US limited warranty Warranty Service Options explicitly lists carry-in and mail-in service. Apple determines eligibility and the service method. Mail-in is conditional, not guaranteed for every repair. DIY replacement is described but is not a supported service-type enum. Routes depend on options available in the country where service is requested. The field records published conditional options rather than guaranteeing both for every claim.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

www.geekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-it15-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026US store page, Intel Core Ultra 9 285H version. The configuration list also offers a Core Ultra 5 225H model with 1 TB. This product is the Core Ultra 9 285H with 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD, the version TechRadar, KitGuru and Igor's Lab reviewed. The page also lists 32 GB with 1 TB.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

service.geekompc.com/it152Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/it15Read 15 October 2026Support page Specifications tab, read through the page's public tab loader. It is the IT15 maker spec table with the form factor, CPU, memory, storage, ports, internal connectors, Ethernet, wireless, adapter and certification rows.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/1511Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 6 October 2026Mac Studio User Guide, version 2025 with macOS Sequoia 15, Take a tour page.

support.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.php5Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 15 October 2026Complete User Manual from the IT15 support page Downloads tab, English PDF dated 2025-06-23, 44 pages. A second 62 MB two-page file is a quick guide.

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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