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AppleMini PC desktop PC
Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)
Released 8 November 2024.14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/11/08/m4-macbook-pro-mac-mini-imac-launch-day-dealsRead 6 October 2026Report dated November 8, 2024: the new M4 Mac lineup is now available for purchase at Apple Stores, with launch day availability for M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models from Apple Stores and Best Buy. This confirms the planned November 8 date as actual retail. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mini PC
- Processor
- Apple M4 Pro
- GPU
- Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU
- RAM
- 24GB
76 of 160 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB 3
- 3.5 mm audio
- 3 USB-C Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4
- HDMI
- Ethernet (RJ45) Gigabit Ethernet
General
- Model numbers
- MCX44LL/A, A32395Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-12-02-2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Apple US institution price list line: MCX44LL/A, Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD. Institution price is not used as MSRP. MX2H3LL/A is a 14-inch MacBook Pro part in the same list and is not stored. Regulatory model A3239 comes from the ENERGY STAR record.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac mini model, Mac mini (2024): part numbers include MCX44xx/A. Model identifiers Mac16,10 and Mac16,11 are listed for the family without a chip mapping. EveryMac maps MCX44LL/A and A3239 to Mac16,11, so the identifier is kept only as an alias.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026
- GTIN / EAN
- 1959499425567Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026ENERGY STAR model record lists UPCs 195949942556 and 195949942709 for the US/Canada MCX44 family. Only 195949942556 is independently bound to the selected US MCX44LL/A by the exact retailer record. The other unassigned regional code is omitted.20Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688171/apple-mac-mini-mcx44ll-a-late-2024-desktop-computerRead 8 October 2026Exact US MCX44LL/A, 12 CPU/16 GPU/24 GB/512 GB/Gigabit listing explicitly supplies UPC 195949942556. Other regional model-family UPC from the certification list is not guessed.
- Predecessor
- Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The release compares Mac mini with M4 Pro against Mac mini with M2 Pro, for example 3D renders up to 2.9x faster in Blender. It calls the 2023 design the previous design.
- Successor
- Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 6 October 2026M5 Pro delivers significant gains in AI compute compared to the previous Mac mini. Workload claims compare against M4 Pro, for example up to 1.4x faster in Blender.
Case
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Case dimensions
- Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Height 5.0 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 12.7 cm, converted to mm.
- Case volume
- Not available
- Weight
- 0.73kg(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Weight (M4 Pro) 0.73 kg. Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- Case model
- Not available
- Case materials
- Aluminium12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product Environmental Report: 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure.
- Side panel
- Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026The new model is aluminum all-round, with no plastic insert for ports.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: a fully aluminum box with ports cut directly into the aluminum. The bottom is black plastic with the vent.
- Front panel
- Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are modular parts set into the aluminum body.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: the front and rear ports are cut directly into the aluminum.
- Tool-less side panel
- No9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120995Read 6 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure requires a suction cup and a nylon probe to release four clips, so access is not tool-less.
- 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
- Apple service assembly 661-4363810Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Logic board row: 661-43638 maps to 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB and 1 Gb Ethernet. This is an Apple repair-order assembly identifier, not a discovered supplier PCB marking. Storage is a separate module, so this board ID is independent of the selected 512 GB SSD.
- Chipset
- Not available
- Motherboard form factor
- Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 12 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and Ethernet. There is no standard board size.
- 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 brand
- Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026
- Processor codename
- Not available
- Core configuration
Core type Count Max core turbo clock (GHz) Performance 8 4.5 Efficiency 4 Not available Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 202621Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.5 GHz. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.51 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 3.9 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The efficiency cluster clock is not stated.- CPU cores
- 12
- Performance cores
- 8
- Efficiency cores
- 4
- Max core turbo clock
- 4.5GHz
- 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 M4 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026
Cooling
- CPU cooler model
- Not available
- Radiator size
- Not available
- Radiator position
- Not available
- 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
- Not available
- RAM upgrade
- Integrated into chip package11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 6 October 2026Memory is integrated into the Apple M-series chip package in Mac mini (2024) and can't be upgraded. You configure it at purchase.
- Memory slots
- Not available
- RAM slots
- Not available
- Free RAM slots
- Not available
- ECC memory
- Not available
Storage
- Storage
- 512GB
- Installed drives
Capacity (GB) 512 - 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
- 155W10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026The same supply part 661-43677 is shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown reads 12.6 V and 12.3 A on its power board.22Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513880 (A3239, Mac mini M4 Pro, 12-core, 24 GB) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The record states the supply rating itself. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the maker page is a separate system figure with the same value.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026Power board label on the M4 reads Lite-On PA-1161-1A with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output, which is 155 W. Apple lists the same supply part for the M4 Pro.
- PSU form factor
- Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 4 lists one Apple power supply, 661-43677, for all 2024 configurations. iFixit shows the supply as a bare plate under the top face. It is not a standard PSU format.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026The supply is a custom bare plate at the top of the housing with internal contacts and chassis screws.
- PSU efficiency
- Not available
- Modular cables
- Not available
- PSU model
- Apple service part 661-4367710Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Internal power supply service part 661-43677, one part for all 2024 configurations. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the tech specs page is system input, not a PSU output rating. The stored psu_w comes from the ENERGY STAR record and the M4 teardown label.
- ATX version
- Not available
- Native 12V-2x6 cable
- Not available
Ports
- User-facing I/O position
- Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 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 - Rear ports
Type Version Count Max stated link rate (Gbps) Thunderbolt or USB4 DP Alt Mode Connected to USB-C Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4 3 Not available Thunderbolt 5 Yes Motherboard HDMI Not available 1 Not available Not available Not available Motherboard Ethernet (RJ45) Gigabit Ethernet 1 1 Not available Not available Motherboard - User-facing USB ports
- 2
- User-facing USB-C ports
- 2
- Rear USB ports
- 3
- Thunderbolt
- Yes
- Ethernet speed
- 1Gbps
- Discrete GPU output ports
- 0
Wireless
- Wi-Fi module
- Not available
- Ethernet controller
- Not available
Camera and audio
- Webcam
- Not available
- Built-in speaker drivers
- 11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Exploded view item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-10944, shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown removes one internal speaker with its acoustic chamber.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026M4 (A3238) teardown removes the internal speaker, which is integrated with its acoustic chamber. The M4 Pro uses the same speaker part.
- 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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.
Lighting
- Lit parts
- Not available
- Lighting standard
- Not available
- Lighting software
- Not available
Software
- Control software
- Not available
Upgradeability
- Proprietary parts
- PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Power supply 661-43677, the fan with its flex cable and the SSD module 661-43672 for the 512 GB M4 Pro are Apple-only parts.17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector, not a standard fan header.24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Teardown of the M4 and M4 Pro: the SSD is non-standard and its proprietary format makes aftermarket upgrades tricky. The M4 Pro uses its own larger module. The power supply sits bare under the top face.
- 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
- ENERGY STAR
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified. The ENERGY STAR record 4513880 confirms the exact MCX44 12-core 24 GB configuration.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026
- Copilot+ PC
- Not available
- Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
- 15kWh7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026TEC of model 15.0 kWh, certified 2025-10-16, markets United States and Canada. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer wall measurement. Date Available On Market 2024-10-29 is the pre-order day and is not used for release_date.
- Other certifications
- SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard, 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-3012Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026The archived report holds certificate SCS-CN-10024 for Mac mini with M4 Pro, 24 GB memory and 512 GB SSD, the exact reference configuration. It validates the carbon neutral claim under SCS-108 for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. The period has ended and no renewal is claimed.
In the box
- In the box
- Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026
- Included extras
- Not available
Warranty
Links
- Product page
- support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026
- Manual
- support.apple.com/en-us/1215088Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121508Read 6 October 2026Mac mini (2024) Repair Manual, manual ID MZEKLP, with Exploded View, Bottom Cover, Fan, SSD Module and Power Supply procedures. It covers both the M4 and M4 Pro models.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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Sources
We read 26 sources for this desktop PC. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121508
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120995
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdf
- Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.html
- Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-is/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/web
- Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.json
- Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m4-pro-late-2024
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PredecessorApple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
SuccessorApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)





