Apple Mac mini (M1 Chip, 2020)

Mac mini

Finish

Silver

Chip

Apple M1 chip

8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

8-core GPU

16-core Neural Engine

Memory

8GB

8GB unified memory

Configurable to:

16GB

Storage1

256GB

256GB SSD

Configurable to:

512GB, 1TB, or 2TB

512GB

512GB SSD

Configurable to:

1TB or 2TB

Video Support

Simultaneously supports up to two displays:

One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports

Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C

Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)

HDMI 2.0 display video output

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

DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately)

Audio

Built-in speaker

3.5 mm headphone jack

HDMI 2.0 port supports multichannel audio output

Connections and Expansion

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:

• DisplayPort
• Thunderbolt 3 (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 2.0 port

Gigabit Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet)

3.5 mm headphone jack

Communications

Wi-Fi

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

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: 1.4 inches (3.6 cm)

Width: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm)

Depth: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm)

Weight: 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg)2

Electrical and Operating Requirements

Line voltage: 100–240V AC

Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

Maximum continuous power: 150W

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

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

Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing

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

Typical acoustical performance: Sound pressure level (operator position): 5 dBA at idle3

In the Box

Mac mini

Power cord

Operating System

macOS

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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:

Voice Control | VoiceOver | Zoom | Increase Contrast | Reduce Motion | Siri and Dictation | Switch Control | Closed Captions | Text to Speech

Built-in Apps4

Photos | iMovie | GarageBand | Pages | Numbers | Keynote | Siri | Safari | Mail | FaceTime | Messages | Maps | News | Stocks | Home | Voice Memos | Notes | Calendar | Contacts | Reminders | Photo Booth | Preview | Books | App Store | Time Machine | TV | Music | Podcasts | Find My | QuickTime Player