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Apple Mac mini (M4)

Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024), Radically Redesigned Ultra-Compact Desktop Powered by the M4 Chip, 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Front-Facing USB-C Ports, Thunderbolt 4, Incredible Power Efficiency.

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Overview

The Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) introduces a groundbreaking, dramatically smaller form factor while packing blistering performance from the M4 chip, featuring front-facing ports for enhanced convenience and advanced thermal architecture.

A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and features includes:

1. Design and Build

  • Form Factor: Exceptionally tiny square desktop footprint that fits nearly anywhere.
  • Dimensions & Weight: Height: 2.0 inches (5.0 cm); Width: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); Depth: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.67 kg).
  • Materials: Precision-milled silver enclosure crafted from 100% recycled aluminum.

2. Performance and Processing

  • Processor: Apple M4 chip featuring a 10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU.
  • Unified Memory: Starts at 16GB of high-speed unified memory, configurable up to 32GB.
  • Storage: Fast SSD options starting from 256GB up to 2TB.

3. Connectivity and Expansion

  • Ports: Three rear-mounted Thunderbolt 4 ports, two convenient front-mounted USB-C ports (USB 3), an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet (configurable to 10Gb), and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3.

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Technical Specifications

Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, port configurations, and system metrics of the Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024).

1. Physical Dimensions and Weight

  • Height: 2.0 inches (5.0 cm)
  • Width: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
  • Depth: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
  • Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.67 kg)

2. Processor and Graphics

  • Chipset: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) and 10-core GPU
  • Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine
  • Memory Bandwidth: 120GB/s

3. Storage and Memory

  • Memory: 16GB unified memory (configurable to 24GB or 32GB)
  • Storage: Configurable SSD options from 256GB up to 2TB

4. Connections and Expansion

  • I/O: 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports on back, 2x USB-C ports on front (up to 10Gb/s), 1x HDMI port, 1x Gigabit Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb), 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance support.
  • Display Support: Supports up to three displays (two up to 6K at 60Hz via Thunderbolt and one up to 5K via Thunderbolt or 4K at 60Hz via HDMI).

5. Operating System Support

  • Compatibility: Fully compatible with macOS Sequoia and subsequent releases.