Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)

The M2 Pro version of Apple's mini doubles the Thunderbolt count to four (USB-C) and upgrades the display port to true HDMI 2.1, capable of 4K@240Hz or 8K@60Hz — a real gain over the base model's HDMI 2.0. Two USB-A ports run at USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s), and the Gigabit Ethernet jack can be ordered as 10Gb. A 3.5mm headphone jack rounds out the rear. The four Thunderbolt 4 ports each carry video, data and power for downstream gear.

Apple’s M2 Pro mini with four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Apple
Release Year
2023
Model Number
A2816 (Mac14,12)
Category
Desktop

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) 4 Thunderbolt 4 (rear) Up to 40Gbps; supports up to three external displays in total, data and peripheral charging
USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 2 USB-A (rear) Up to 5Gb/s
HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) 1 HDMI (rear) HDMI 2.1, up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@240Hz
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 2.1 (up to 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz). The M2 Pro adds two extra Thunderbolt 4 ports versus the base M2.

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