Apple's completely redesigned Mac Mini drops USB-A entirely in favor of an all-USB-C layout with three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the rear and two USB-C ports on the front. HDMI 2.1 on the back supports displays up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz without any adapter needed. A front-facing headphone jack with high-impedance support rounds out the audio connectivity. Gigabit Ethernet is built into the magnetic power adapter rather than the computer chassis itself.
Apple’s redesigned mini desktop with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, front USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and Gigabit Ethernet via power adapter.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- A2957
- Category
- desktop
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 2 | USB-C (front) | 10 Gb/s data transfer. For peripherals and quick connections. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | Headphone jack (front) | Supports high-impedance headphones and headsets with inline microphone. |
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 3 | Thunderbolt 4 (rear) | Up to 40 Gb/s. Supports Thunderbolt 4, USB4, DisplayPort, and USB 3.1 Gen 2. |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A - Standard) | 1 | HDMI (rear) | Supports up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz. Multichannel audio output. |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | Ethernet (power adapter) | Built into the power adapter, not the Mac Mini body. Configurable to 10GbE at time of purchase. |
Notes & Compatibility
No USB-A ports. All connections are USB-C. Ethernet is integrated into the power adapter, not the Mac Mini body. Configurable to 10GbE. Supports up to two external displays (one 6K over Thunderbolt, one 8K/4K over HDMI). Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
