The Apple 2024 Mac Mini with M4 chip is a compact and powerful desktop computer designed for high performance and efficiency. Key features include:
Processor: Apple M4 chip with a 10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU, delivering up to 1.8x faster CPU and 2.2x faster GPU performance compared to the previous M1 model. It includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing for enhanced graphics quality.
Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine for accelerated AI and machine learning tasks, over 3 times faster than previous generations.
Memory: Comes standard with 16GB of unified memory, configurable up to 32GB for fast and efficient multitasking.
Storage: SSD storage starting at 256GB, configurable up to 2TB for quick access and storage of documents, apps, photos, and videos.
Media Engine: Supports hardware-accelerated decoding and encoding of H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, and AV1 formats, ideal for video editing and professional media workflows.
Display Support: Can drive up to three displays simultaneously, including high-resolution 6K, 5K, 8K, and 4K monitors via Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI ports.
Connectivity: Features multiple ports including Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB 3, HDMI, Ethernet, and a headphone jack.
Design: Compact size (about 5 x 5 inches), lightweight, and energy-efficient, with Apple’s first carbon-neutral Mac approach to reduce environmental impact.
Warranty and Support:
The Mac Mini comes with a standard 1-year limited warranty covering hardware repair for defects in materials or workmanship under normal use conditions.
It includes up to 90 days of complimentary technical support.
Customers can purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend coverage to 3 years from the purchase date, including unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection (subject to service fees).
AppleCare+ also offers priority access to Apple experts, global repair coverage, onsite service options, and battery service coverage if battery capacity drops below 80%.