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AppleMini PC desktop PC
Mac mini (M6, 2026)
Released 22 September 2026.2Maker product pageapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 30 September 2026Maker launch publication: first customer and store availability Sep 22, 2026. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mini PC
- Processor
- Apple M6
- GPU
- Apple M6 12-core GPU
- RAM
- 16GB
76 of 160 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB 3
- 3.5 mm audio
- 3 USB-C Thunderbolt 4
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet (RJ45)
General
- Model numbers
- MHQK4LL/A, MHQK4ZD/A, A35345Spec databaseiclarified.com/p1301/mac-mini-m6-16gb-ram-256gb-ssdRead 30 September 2026Item Details: Order Number MHQK4LL/A, Chip M6 (12 CPU / 12 GPU), Memory 16 GB, Storage 256 GB. Scope: public SKU table. Launch price is not taken from the retailer.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-miniRead 30 September 2026German base M6 store record MHQK4ZD/A uses the same CPU, memory and storage option codes as the verified US 16/256 part. The country kit differs. Scope: store data mapping corroborated by the US public capacity table. Codes are not decoded by guessing.28Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m6-mid-2026Read 7 October 2026Exact M6 base 16 GB / 256 GB profile Info: Model Number 1: A3534. EveryMac's public M6 title independently maps A3534 to M6. Official EPEAT lists A3534 / A3535 for combined M6 or M5 Pro family. Only A3534 is added. This is a broader hardware regulatory identifier, not a new sold SKU row.
- Predecessor
- Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024)24Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/mac-mini-m6-reasons-to-buy-and-skipRead 7 October 2026A nearly identical design section explicitly says Mac mini M6 is the direct successor of Mac mini M4. Links the existing M4 base catalog entry. M4 Pro / M5 Pro branch is separate. This is generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $8992Maker product pageapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 30 September 2026
- Markets
- US, DE6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-miniRead 30 September 2026US store base M6 record MHQK4LL/A. Scope: regional identity.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-miniRead 30 September 2026
- Form factor
- Mini PC1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
Case
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Case dimensions
- Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Case volume
- Not available
- Weight
- 0.67kg(1.5 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Case model
- Not available
- Case materials
- Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Side panel
- Solid23Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/29/mac-mini-m6-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review: solid aluminium body. Integral side wall.30Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Exact M6/M5 Pro exploded housing drawing item 13 viewed. Continuous solid side wall, not mesh/glass.
- Front panel
- Solid23Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/29/mac-mini-m6-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review: solid aluminium body around front ports.30Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Same exact housing drawing item 13 shows continuous solid front wall around USB-C/audio openings. Bottom ventilation is separate.
- Dust filters
- Not available
- VESA mount
- Not available
Display
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- Screen size
- Not available
- Native resolution
- Not available
- Panel type
- Not available
- Max refresh rate
- Not available
- Touchscreen
- Not available
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)
- Not available
Motherboard
- Motherboard
- Not available
- Chipset
- Not available
- Motherboard form factor
- Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Item 11 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and storage. There is no standard board size.
- CPU socket
- Not available
- Expansion slots
- Not available
- PCIe x16 slots
- Not available
- Free expansion slots
- Not available
- Overclocking in BIOS
- Not available
Processor
- Processor
- Apple M61Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Processor brand
- Apple1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Processor codename
- Not available
- Core configuration
Core type Count Core Max core turbo clock (GHz) Super 2 Super 4.788 Performance 4 Performance 4.788 Efficiency 6 Efficiency 2.908 Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202639Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/apple-m6-mac-mini-review-300-price-hike-spoils-a-nice-upgradeRead 10 October 2026Table of M6 core clocks read with powermetrics: E-core maximum 2,908 MHz, P-core and Super core maximum 4,788 MHz. Apple publishes no clocks. EveryMac reports a most common clock around 4.787 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 4.5 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. Minimum clocks are not base clocks and are not stored. The review unit had 24 GB, which does not change core clocks.- CPU cores
- 12
- Performance cores
- 4
- Efficiency cores
- 6
- Threads
- 1214Spec databaseminipcbench.com/mini-pcs/apple-mac-mini-m6Read 7 October 2026Processor and graphics table explicitly states Apple M6, 12 cores / 12 threads and 12-core integrated GPU. This is a physical chip thread count. Source does not identify 16 GB/256 GB as a tested configuration. Only the matching M6 chip fact is used, no benchmark or memory/storage-dependent measurement.31Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Compact-powerhouse-with-the-2-nm-M6-SoC-Apple-Mac-mini-2026-Review.1401148.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications explicitly states Apple M6 12c/12t with same 12-core CPU/12-core GPU as reference. Actual reviewer memory/storage is 24 GB/512 GB. Only physical chip thread count is corroborated here, no numerical measurement or other configuration hardware is transferred.
- Max core turbo clock
- 4.788GHz
- L3 cache
- Not available
- CPU base power (chip rating)
- Not available
- Peak CPU power (configured)
- Not available
- Unlocked multiplier
- Not available
- NPU performance
- Not available
- Integrated GPU
- Apple M6 12-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
Cooling
- CPU cooler model
- Not available
- Radiator size
- Not available
- Radiator position
- Not available
- Case fans
Fan rotors 1 Source19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Exact M6 or M5 Pro exploded view/table has one separately mounted fan, item 9 Fan 923-15425. Maker thermal-design description says air is guided to different levels of the system and flows through the foot. This is the shared chassis blower, not a separate CPU-cooler-only fan. Position, diameter, PWM and lighting cells are unknown.20Maker product pageapple.com/mac-miniRead 7 October 2026Built to chill section: Within Mac mini, air is guided to different levels of the system, and all of it flows through the foot. Confirms whole-system chassis airflow for the separately mounted single blower.- Number of case fans
- 1
Graphics
- GPU
- Not available
- GPU brand
- Not available
- Graphics card
- Not available
- VRAM
- Not available
- VRAM type
- Not available
- GPU board power
- Not available
- GPU boost clock
- Not available
- Graphics card length
- Not available
- Graphics card thickness
- Not available
- GPU power connector
- Not available
Memory
- Rated kit speed
- Not available
- Memory kit
- Micron MT62F1G64D4AS-020DXT:D35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the M6 with 16 GB and 256 GB (A3534, MHQK4CH/A). Two Micron LPDDR5X packages, model MT62F1G64D4AS-020DXT:D, 8 GB each, soldered next to the SoC. This is a package part number, not a removable module.
- RAM upgrade
- Integrated into chip package10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/102328Read 30 September 2026Mac mini memory-upgrade article, 2026 section, explicitly says M6 memory is integrated into the chip package and cannot be upgraded. Configure memory when purchasing. Scope: physical integration, not inferred from unified-memory marketing.
- Memory slots
- Not available
- RAM slots
- Not available
- Free RAM slots
- Not available
- Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
- 32GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- ECC memory
- Not available
Storage
- Storage
- 256GB
- Installed drives
Capacity (GB) Type 256 NVMe SSD Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202625Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1997676-REG/apple_mhqk4ll_a_mac_mini_m6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MHQK4LL/A 16 GB / 256 GB table: 1 x 256 GB Integrated NVMe SSD. PCIe generation and drive model are unstated. Soldered NAND is independently established for this generation. Older M4 removable modules are excluded.- Storage slots and bays
- Not available
- M.2 slots
- Not available
- Free M.2 slots
- Not available
- Free drive bays
- Not available
- Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
- Not available
Power supply
- PSU rated output
- 155W32Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M6-16GB-Unified-Memory-256GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQK4LLA/p/248219.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specifications, General: Power Supply 155W for MHQK4LL/A.35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Power board label: Lite-On PA-1161-1A, output 12.6 V and 12.3 A, which is 155 W. The teardown says it is identical to the M4 Mac mini power board.37Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693494 (A3534, Mac mini M6, 16 GB) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W.
- PSU form factor
- Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Item 12 lists one Power supply, 661-65487, for Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro). It is an Apple service part with no standard format.35Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Custom Lite-On power board inside the chassis with the AC inlet. Apple lists one power supply part for M6 and M5 Pro.
- PSU efficiency
- Not available
- Modular cables
- Not available
- ATX version
- Not available
- Native 12V-2x6 cable
- Not available
Ports
- User-facing I/O position
- Front1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- User-facing ports
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 pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202627Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/mac-mini-m6-reviewRead 7 October 2026Common Refined not redesigned port-layout section explicitly says front USB-C ports are strictly for accessories/data and do not support video out. This fixed M6 chassis capability is not a copied 24 GB / 512 GB measurement. No power-out wattage is inferred.- Rear ports
Type Version Count Max stated link rate (Gbps) Thunderbolt or USB4 DP Alt Mode Connected to USB-C Thunderbolt 4 3 40 Thunderbolt 4 Yes Motherboard HDMI 2.1 1 Not available Not available Not available Motherboard Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 2.5 Not available Not available Motherboard Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 202626Reviewpetapixel.com/2026/09/21/mac-mini-with-m6-review-powerful-enough-for-some-photographersRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly identifies actual M6 / 16 GB / 256 GB test unit. Design and Build section names the rear HDMI 2.1 port. No bandwidth is inferred from version.- User-facing USB ports
- 2
- User-facing USB-C ports
- 2
- Rear USB ports
- 3
- Thunderbolt
- Yes
- Ethernet speed
- 2.5Gbps
- Discrete GPU output ports
- 0
Wireless
- Wi-Fi module
- Apple N11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
Camera and audio
- Webcam
- Not available
- Built-in speaker drivers
- 11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 7 October 2026Item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-15424. The Speaker repair procedure refers to the speaker cone in the singular.
- Total speaker power
- Not available
- Audio features
- 3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026Shared audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.
Lighting
- Lit parts
- Not available
- Lighting standard
- Not available
- Lighting software
- Not available
Software
- Operating system
- macOS 274Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 30 September 2026
- Control software
- Not available
Upgradeability
- Proprietary parts
- PSU, Fan connectors34Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 10 October 2026The fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector. This is not a standard 3 or 4 pin fan header.36Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026Power supply is one Apple-only service part held by four T25 screws and tied to the AC inlet. It has no standard format.
- Max graphics card length
- Not available
- Max CPU cooler height
- Not available
- Warranty kept after upgrade
- Not available
Measured performance
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- Cinebench 2024 single-core
- Not available
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core
- Not available
- Geekbench single-core
- Not available
- Geekbench multi-core
- Not available
- 3DMark Time Spy graphics
- Not available
- 3DMark Steel Nomad
- Not available
- SSD sequential read (measured)
- Not available
- Game frame rates
- Not available
Measured noise and temperature
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- Fan noise per load
- Not available
- Highest measured fan noise
- Not available
- Measured fan noise at idle
- Not available
- CPU temperature in stress test
- Not available
- CPU clock in stress test
- Not available
- GPU temperature while gaming
- Not available
Measured power
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- Power draw idle
- Not available
- Power draw gaming
- Not available
- Power draw max
- Not available
- Power draw sleep or off
- Not available
- Sustained CPU power (measured)
- Not available
- GPU power while gaming (measured)
- Not available
Certifications
- EPEAT
- Gold21Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a4a4ff89480b4434ba8b35ee9f7a1af6Read 7 October 2026Official US registry: Apple Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro), desktop, EPEAT 1.0 Gold, registered September 23, 2026, Active. Manufacturer identifiers A3534/A3535. Germany equivalent 51fd11fde7524590865485456f89e024 is Gold / Active in the registry listing. Applies to represented US/Germany markets, not a guessed global tier. CDW no-compliance cell is superseded by the official register.29Certification listepeat.net/product-details/51fd11fde7524590865485456f89e024Read 7 October 2026Fresh ordinary public registry HTML independently confirms Germany, Apple Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro), desktop, EPEAT 1.0 Gold, Active, registered 2026-09-23, identifiers A3534/A3535. German represented market, not global inference.
- Copilot+ PC
- Not available
- Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
- 12.9kWh37Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693494 lists the 16 GB model with the base UPC 195951021089. TEC of model 12.9 kWh, certified 2026-08-17, United States and Canada. The 32 GB record 4693495 shows 15.6 kWh and is excluded. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer measurement.
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Included extras
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple One Year Limited Warranty, US: one-year hardware coverage. Service options include Carry-In and Mail-In. Scope: US limited warranty. Consumer statutory rights are separate.
- Warranty service
- Carry-in, Mail-in9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Links
- Spec sheet
- www.apple.com/mac-mini/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specsRead 30 September 2026
- Manual
- support.apple.com/en-us/14852113Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/148521Read 7 October 2026Maker page title: Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro) Repair Manual. Published September 21, 2026. Linked component procedures were read. It is a repair manual, not an operating-system tutorial.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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Variants
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| Model number | Launch price (US) | Launch price (EU) | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHQK4LL/A | $899 | Not available | US |
| MHQK4ZD/A | Not available | €1,049 | DE |
Sources
We read 39 sources for this desktop PC. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specs
- Spec databaseiclarified.com/p1301/mac-mini-m6-16gb-ram-256gb-ssd
- Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini
- Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Aug2026.pdf
- Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.html
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/102328
- Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini/specs
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/148521
- Spec databaseminipcbench.com/mini-pcs/apple-mac-mini-m6
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127966
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/web
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958
- Maker product pageapple.com/mac-mini
- Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a4a4ff89480b4434ba8b35ee9f7a1af6
- Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m6-mid-2026
- Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m6-mid-2026
- Certification listepeat.net/product-details/51fd11fde7524590865485456f89e024
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127961
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972
- Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.json
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PredecessorApple Mac mini (M4, 2024)





