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Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Models
A2686 (EMC 8003 Mac14,3) 3.49 GHz (2023)
Background and Identification
Released in early 2023, the M2 Mac mini features Apple's M2 processing chip. The M2 Mac mini launched alongside Apple's new 16" MacBook Pro, 14" MacBook Pro, and the updated HomePod. Users have the option of choosing a Mac mini model that features the M2 Pro.
The base M2 Mac mini starts at $599, but an M2 Pro Mac mini can be bought for a starting price of $1299. Both models are only available in Silver.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- Apple M2 3.49 GHz 8-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- Apple M2 Pro 3.504 GHz 10-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Graphics
- Apple M2 integrated 10-core GPU
- Apple M2 Pro integrated 16-core GPU
Storage
- 256 GB PCIe-based SSD, configurable to 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB (M2 Pro), or 8 TB (M2 Pro)
Memory
- 8 GB of unified memory, configurable to a max of 32 GB (M2 Pro)
Video Support
- Support for two simultaneous displays (M2) or three simultaneous displays (M2 Pro):
- 6K at 60 Hz (via Thunderbolt)
- 4K at 60 Hz (via HDMI 2.0)
- Thunderbolt 4
- Native DisplayPort over USB-C
Wireless
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
- Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
Dimensions
- Height: 1.41 in (3.58 cm)
- Width: 7.75 in (19.70 cm)
- Depth: 7.75 in (19.70 cm)
- Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.29 kg) M2; 2.8 lbs (1.28 kg) M2 Pro
Ports
- 2 x Thunderbolt / USB 4 port (Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2) (M2)
- 4 x Thunderbolt / USB 4 port (Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2) (M2 Pro)
- 2 x USB-A 3.0 port
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 port
- 1 x gigabit ethernet or 10 Gb Ethernet
- 1 × 3.5 mm headphone jack
