Mac mini Technical Specifications

 
Model 1
Model 2
Model 3
Finish

Silver

Chip

Apple M2 chip

  • 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 10-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 100GB/s memory bandwidth

Media engine

  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine

Not available

Apple M2 chip

  • 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 10-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 100GB/s memory bandwidth

Media engine

  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine

Not available

Apple M2 Pro chip

  • 10-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 16-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 200GB/s memory bandwidth

Media engine

  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine

Not available

Memory

8GB

  • 8GB unified memory

8GB

  • 8GB unified memory

16GB

  • 16GB unified memory
Storage1

256GB

  • 256GB SSD

512GB

  • 512GB SSD

512GB

  • 512GB SSD
Display Support

Simultaneously supports up to two displays:

  • One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI

Thunderbolt 4 digital video output

  • Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C

HDMI display video output

  • Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz

Simultaneously supports up to three displays:

  • Up to three displays: Two displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI
  • Up to two displays: One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI
  • One display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI

Thunderbolt 4 digital video output

  • Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C

HDMI display video output

  • Support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz
Video Playback
  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG
Audio Playback
  • Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Audio
  • Built-in speaker
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
  • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Connections and Expansion

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports (M2) or four Thunderbolt 4 ports (M2 Pro) with support for:

  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
  • Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)
  • Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s)
  • HDMI port
  • Gigabit Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet)
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

M2 model with two Thunderbolt 4 ports

Ethernet
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
USB-A
3.5 mm headphone jack

M2 Pro model with four Thunderbolt 4 ports

Ethernet
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
USB-A
3.5 mm headphone jack
Communications

Wi‑Fi

  • Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax)2

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth 5.3

Ethernet

  • 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • Configurable to 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)
Size and

Weight

Height: 3.58 cm (1.41 inches)

Width: 19.70 cm (7.75 inches)

Depth: 19.70 cm (7.75 inches)

Weight (M2): 1.18 kg (2.6 pounds)3

Weight (M2 Pro): 1.28 kg (2.8 pounds)3

Width: 19.70 cm (7.75 inches) Depth: 19.70 cm (7.75 inches)
Height: 3.58 cm (1.41 inches)
Electrical and Operating Requirements

Line voltage: 100–240V AC

Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

Maximum continuous power (M2): 150W

Maximum continuous power (M2 Pro): 185W

Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C
(50° to 95° F)

Storage temperature: –40° to 47° C
(–40° to 116° F)

Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing

Operating altitude: tested up to 5000 meters (16,400 feet)

Typical acoustical performance: Sound pressure level (operator position): 5 dBA at idle4

Limited Warranty and Service

Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of free telephone technical support and a one-year limited warranty. For more information, click here.

In the Box
  • Mac mini
  • Power cord
Operating System

macOS

macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. And with macOS Sonoma, work and play on your Mac are even more powerful — with new ways to elevate your video presentations, boost your gaming performance, and personalize your device.

Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new Mac mini. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.

Features include:

  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Text to Speech
Built-in Apps5
App Store
Books
Calendar
Contacts
FaceTime
Find My
Freeform
GarageBand
Home
iMovie
Keynote
Mail
Maps
Messages
Music
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Photo Booth
Photos
Podcasts
Preview
QuickTime Player
Reminders
Safari
Shortcuts
Siri
Stocks
Time Machine
TV
Voice Memos

Mac mini and the Environment

Mac mini is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:6

Made with better materials

Over 40% recycled content in the entire product,7 including:

  • 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure of Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro, and in the thermal module of Mac mini with M2 Pro
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components

Energy efficient

  • ENERGY STAR® certified8

Smarter chemistry9

  • Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free

Green manufacturing

  • Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
  • All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production

Responsible packaging

  • 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
  • 96% fiber-based packaging and no outer plastic wrap10

Mac mini