Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD,Model A3238

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Introducing the new Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips. Redesigned both inside and out, it’s smaller and faster than ever. With front-facing ports. And built for Apple Intelligence.^◊Refer to legal disclaimers

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Looks small.

Lives large.

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Front ports

2x USB‑C

Headphone jack

Back ports

3x Thunderbolt

Ethernet

HDMI
M4 and M4 Pro.
Champion chips.

Up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel‑based Mac mini^◊Refer to legal disclaimers

Up to 20x faster than the fastest Intel‑based Mac mini^◊Refer to legal disclaimers

M4 and M4 Pro.
Champion chips.

Up to 13x faster
than the fastest Intel‑based Mac mini^◊Refer to legal disclaimers

Up to 20x faster
than the fastest Intel‑based Mac mini^◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Apps fly on
macOS.
Mac mini is the first carbon neutral Mac.^◊Refer to legal disclaimers
Built for Apple Intelligence.

Personal, private, powerful.^◊Refer to legal disclaimers

Apple Intelligence available now in US English

New to Mac?

Easy to learn.

Mac is designed to be easy to learn and use — so you can start doing what you love in
no time at all.

Superfast.

The combination of Apple silicon and macOS means Mac delivers incredible power and speed to everything you do.

Built to last.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the
long haul — inside and out.

Built to last.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the
long haul — inside and out.

Built to last.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the
long haul — inside and out.

Accessories

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Apple Intelligence: Available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to US English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support will be available in December 2024. Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.
Up to 13x Faster than the Fastest Intel-Based Mac mini (Intel‑Based, 2018) for Mac mini (M4): Testing conducted by Apple in September and October 2024 using preproduction Mac mini systems with Apple M4, 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD, and production 3.2GHz 6‑core Intel Core i7‑based Mac mini systems with Intel Iris UHD Graphics 630, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD. Tested with MacWhisper v9.13 using a 10‑minute and 30‑second MP3. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac mini.
Up to 20x Faster than the Fastest Intel‑Based Mac mini (Intel‑Based, 2018) for Mac mini (M4 Pro): Testing conducted by Apple in September and October 2024 using preproduction Mac mini systems with Apple M4 Pro, 14‑core CPU, 20‑core GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 8TB SSD, and production 3.2GHz 6‑core Intel Core i7‑based Mac mini systems with Intel Iris UHD Graphics 630, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD. Tested with MacWhisper v9.13 using a 10‑minute and 30‑second MP3. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac mini.
Carbon Neutral: Learn more at apple.com/2030.
Faster Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. Faster wireless for Mac mini (M4) compared to Mac mini (Intel‑Based, 2018) and Mac mini (M1, 2020).
Up to 2.2x Faster Graphics for Gaming than Mac mini (M1, 2020): Testing conducted by Apple in September and October 2024 using preproduction Mac mini systems with Apple M4, 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD, and production Mac mini systems with Apple M1, 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD. Prerelease World of Warcraft: The War Within v11.0.5.56695 tested at 960x540 resolution with graphics slider set to 4. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac mini.
Up to 2.5x Faster Performance than Mac mini (M1, 2020): Testing conducted by Apple in September and October 2024 using preproduction Mac mini systems with Apple M4, 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD, and production Mac mini systems with Apple M1, 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD. Adobe Photoshop 2024 v25.11.0 tested using the following filters and functions: sharpen, camera raw filter, diffuse, spin blur, and add noise. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac mini.
Display: Screen size is measured diagonally. Actual diagonal screen size of the 24‑inch iMac is 23.5 inches. The displays on MacBook Air with the M1 chip and the 13‑inch MacBook Pro measure 13.3 inches diagonally. The displays on the 13‑inch MacBook Air with M2 or M3, the 15‑inch MacBook Air, and the 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro have rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screens are 13.6 inches, 15.3 inches, 14.2 inches, and 16.2 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Storage: 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Touch ID: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is included with iMac (M4) systems with 10‑core GPU, iMac (M3) systems with 10‑core GPU, and iMac (M1) systems with 8‑core GPU. It is available as an option on iMac (M4) systems with 8‑core GPU, iMac (M3) systems with 8‑core GPU and iMac (M1) systems with 7‑core GPU.
Power and Battery: Battery life for Apple TV app movie playback. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
Accessories: Accessories sold separately; availability varies by region.
Feature, App, and Service Availability: Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or languages.
Mac and iPhone: Requires iCloud and internet connection. iPhone Mirroring is available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel‑based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. Requires that your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple Account using two‑factor authentication, your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi turned on, and your Mac is not using AirPlay or Sidecar. Some iPhone features (e.g., camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.

Product specifications

System

System Type

Desktop Computer

System Form Factor

Ultra Compact Form Factor

Built-in Devices

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

Processor

CPU

Apple M4

CPU Core Quantity

CPU Installed Quantity

CPU Maximum Quantity Supports

Quantity of Mainboards Supported

Performance-cores Quantity

Efficient-cores Quantity

Neural Engine Core Quantity

Memory

Memory Bandwidth

120 GB/s

Memory Capacity

24 GB

Storage

SSD 1x512 GB

Video Output

Video Controller Form Factor

Integrated

GPU Core Quantity

Video Memory Type

Shared Video Memory

Audio Output

Audio Controller Form Factor

integrated

Speaker

Number of Speakers

Audio Output Mode

Mono

Interface Provided

Headphones

1 (3.5-mm minijack)

LAN

1 (RJ-45)

Thunderbolt 4

3 (USB Type-C)

HDMI

1 (HDMI (Type A))

USB

2 (USB Type-C)

Software

Installed Operating System

Apple macOS Sequoia

Power

Power Device Type

Power Supply

Power Device Location

Internal

Input Voltage

AC 100-240 V

Input Frequency

50/60 Hz

Maximum Output Power

155 W

Power Device Installed Quantity

Power Device Maximum Quantity Supports

Miscellaneous

Audio/Video Features

ProRes encode and decode engine
Support Thunderbolt 4 digital video output
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
Video decode engine
Video encode engine
3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
HDMI port supports multi-channel audio output
Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
HDMI digital video output
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
Support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz
AV1 decode
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Support for native DisplayPort 1.4 output over USB-C
Up to two displays: One display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI

In the Box

Mac mini
Power Cord

Features that Reduce Environmental Impact

More than 80% emissions reduction against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple
Manufacturing electricity sourced from 100% renewable electricity
50% or more non-air shipping
121 kg CO2e or less total remaining emissions covered by high-quality carbon credits
42% recycled content in fiber packaging
20% or more recycled plastic in 25 components
80% recycled steel in multiple components
100% recycled zinc in the AC inlet prongs and multiple small parts
100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and thermal module stage
100% of expected customer use electricity matched with low‑carbon electricity
100% of manufacturing electricity for Mac mini is sourced from renewable electricity
Meets ENERGY STAR Requirements
Mercury-Free
PVC free
BFR Free
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
100% fiber-based packaging
100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards
More than 50% recycled content

External Color

Silver

Dimensions & Weight Device

Height (mm)

50 mm

Depth (mm)

127 mm

Width (mm)

127 mm

Nominal Weight

0.67 kg

Warranty

Warranty Products Returnable

Yes

Warranty Term (month)

12 month(s)

Warranty Validation Criteria

Serial Number

Logistic

Pack Weight Brutto (kg)

1.16 kg

Pieces in pack

Box Weight Brutto (kg)

1.16 kg

Packs in Box

Pack Weight Netto (kg)

0.986 kg

Retail Packaging Net Weight Carton

0.1 kg

Retail Packaging Net Weight Plastic

0.1 kg

Networking Specifications

Networking Form Factor

Integrated

Data Link Protocol Supports

Gigabit Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet

Mac mini: Apple M4 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD,Model A3238

New to Mac?

Easy to learn.

Superfast.

Built to last.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the long haul — inside and out.

Built to last.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the long haul — inside and out.

Built to last.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the long haul — inside and out.

Accessories

Product specifications

System

Processor

Memory

Storage

Video Output

Audio Output

Speaker

Interface Provided

Software

Power

Miscellaneous

Dimensions & Weight Device

Warranty

Logistic

Networking Specifications

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the
long haul — inside and out.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the
long haul — inside and out.

With a durable aluminum enclosure and free software updates, Mac is in it for the
long haul — inside and out.