Name: Apple Mac mini M4 Chip 16GB 256GB
SKU: 41584
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Apple Mac mini M4 Chip 16GB 256GB

SIZE DOWN. POWER UP — The far mightier, way tinier Mac mini desktop computer is five by five inches of pure power. Built for Apple Intelligence. Redesigned around Apple silicon to unleash the full speed and capabilities of the spectacular M4 chip. With ports at your convenience, on the front and back.
LOOKS SMALL. LIVES LARGE — At just five by five inches, Mac mini is designed to fit perfectly next to a monitor and is easy to place just about anywhere.
CONVENIENT CONNECTIONS — Get connected with Thunderbolt, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back and, for the first time, front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack.
SUPERCHARGED BY M4 — The powerful M4 chip delivers spectacular performance so everything feels snappy and fluid.
BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE — Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
APPS FLY WITH APPLE SILICON — All your favorites, including Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud, run lightning fast in macOS.*
IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC — Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring.* Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.

Apple Mac mini M4 16GB/256GB Overview

The Apple Mac mini with M4 chip (2024 model) in the base 16GB unified memory and 256GB SSD configuration is a compact, powerful desktop computer optimized for everyday productivity, creative workflows, and AI tasks via Apple Intelligence. Released on November 8, 2024, it’s the smallest Mac mini ever (5 x 5 x 2 inches), redesigned around the M4 chip for fanless efficiency and up to 18 hours of battery-like performance when paired with external power. This entry-level variant starts with 16GB RAM (double the previous base) for smooth multitasking, but the 256GB storage is modest—ideal for light users who rely on external drives or iCloud. It’s a “deal” for students, home offices, or as a headless server, though upgrades to 24GB RAM or 512GB SSD add $200 each.

Key Features
- Processor and Performance: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine (38 TOPS for AI); up to 1.8x faster than M2 in CPU tasks and 2.2x in GPU; supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading for gaming/editing.
- Memory and Storage: 16GB unified LPDDR5X memory (configurable to 24GB or 32GB); 256GB SSD (configurable to 512GB–2TB); non-upgradable, but three Thunderbolt ports enable fast external expansion.
- Display Support: Up to three displays: Two at 6K@60Hz + one at 5K@60Hz (or single 8K@60Hz/4K@240Hz); no built-in screen.
- Battery and Power: 150W power supply (included); efficient design for low energy use (~$10/year electricity); no internal battery.
- Ports and Connectivity: Front: 2x USB-C (10Gb/s); Back: 3x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s, up to 100W charging), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (configurable to 10Gb), 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; no SD card slot.
- Design and Usability: Aluminum unibody in Silver (only color); 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg); silent operation (no fans); 12MP Center Stage webcam not included (uses external); Spatial Audio speakers and three-mic array.
- Software: Ships with macOS Sequoia 15.1 (supports Apple Intelligence like Writing Tools and Image Playground); 7+ years of updates.
- Extras: Recycled materials (50% recycled aluminum); accessibility features (VoiceOver, Zoom); VESA mountable.