Apple's compact M2 desktop punches well above its size for connectivity, but the rear I/O is modest: two Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C) handle high-speed peripherals and a 6K display, while the HDMI port is only HDMI 2.0 — capped at 4K@60Hz, so no 4K@120Hz from HDMI here. Two USB-A ports run at USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s), and Gigabit Ethernet can be upgraded to 10Gb at order time. A 3.5mm headphone jack supports high-impedance headphones.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2023
- Model Number
- A2686 (Mac14,3)
- Category
- Desktop
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | — | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 (rear) | Up to 40Gbps; supports one 6K@60Hz display, data and charging of peripherals |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | — | — | USB-A (rear) | Up to 5Gb/s |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI (rear) | HDMI 2.0, up to 4K@60Hz |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | Ethernet (rear) | Configurable to 10Gb Nbase-T as a build-to-order option |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Headphone jack (rear) | Supports high-impedance headphones |
Notes & Compatibility
Built-in power supply uses a standard IEC mains inlet (not modeled). Gigabit Ethernet is configurable to 10Gb Nbase-T at purchase. HDMI is version 2.0 (4K@60Hz max). Two external displays at most: one at up to 6K 60Hz over Thunderbolt, plus a second at up to 5K 60Hz over the other Thunderbolt port or up to 4K 60Hz over HDMI. A 4K 120Hz or 8K screen on HDMI needs the M2 Pro model, whose HDMI reaches 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz.