Apple Mac mini Desktop M6 16GB Unified Memory 512GB SSD in Silver - MHQL4LL/A

Product Details
Apple MHQL4LL/A Mac mini Desktop M6 16GB Unified Memory 512GB SSD in Silver
Apple Mac mini MHQL4LL/A is the little do-it-all desktop, bringing M6 performance to an ultracompact Silver design that fits naturally into home offices, creative studios, labs and entertainment setups. Built around Apple silicon, it puts useful connections on both the front and back: frequently reached USB-C and headphone ports stay close at hand, while Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Ethernet and power connections help keep a flexible workstation organized. Its small footprint makes it easy to place wherever a capable Mac desktop is needed.
At its core, the Apple M6 chip combines a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. Everyday work feels responsive, from communication and collaboration to moving among applications, while creative and technical users can take on photo and video editing, music production, data analysis, 3D modeling and software development. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing brings more realistic lighting, shadows and reflections to supported games, and dedicated AI resources support local language models, coding agents and intelligent tools inside compatible productivity and creative applications.
macOS brings the hardware, software and application ecosystem together with built-in apps plus integrated privacy and security features. Apple Intelligence and Siri AI can assist with writing, organization, content discovery and other supported tasks, with on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute designed to help protect personal information.1 Mac and iPhone continuity extends the experience across devices, while 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD provide a balanced foundation for multitasking, projects and local files. Mac mini can also drive expansive external-display arrangements and connect through modern wired and wireless networking. Because the desktop does not include an integrated display, it can anchor a setup built around compatible displays and accessories you already own.2
Key Features
Apple M6 Performance
The 12-core CPU uses 2 super cores, 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores to balance demanding work with everyday responsiveness. A unified architecture supplies 153GB/s of memory bandwidth in this 16GB configuration, helping the CPU, GPU and machine-learning resources work efficiently with shared data.
Creative Media Acceleration
A dedicated Media Engine provides hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW. Video decode and encode engines, ProRes encode and decode support, and AV1 decode give creative workflows purpose-built resources for supported media formats.
Intelligence Built into the Experience
Supported Apple Intelligence and Siri AI tools reach into daily tasks with natural-language content search, writing and organization assistance, Visual Intelligence, richer conversational help and Shortcuts created from a description. Local models and Private Cloud Compute give compatible apps multiple ways to handle intelligent processing.
Flexible Display Support
Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI allow Mac mini to support as many as three external displays. Depending on the arrangement, it can drive high-resolution, high-refresh-rate displays with support for VRR, HDR and multichannel audio, giving productivity, editing and entertainment setups room to grow.3
Mac and iPhone, Better Together
Continuity features help work move naturally between devices. Make calls, use an iPhone as a camera or document scanner, mirror the iPhone interface, transfer files with AirDrop and copy content on one device to paste it on the other with Universal Clipboard.
Designed with Recycled Materials
Mac mini contains 50% recycled material by product weight. Its enclosure and thermal module stage use 100% recycled aluminum, while specified components incorporate recycled copper, gold, tin, rare earth elements, steel and plastic. The retail packaging is 100% fiber based by weight under Apple's stated methodology.4
Features
Apple M6 Chip
A 12-core CPU with super, performance and efficiency cores handles everyday, creative and technical workloads.
12-Core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Accelerates graphics, supported AI tasks and ray-traced effects in compatible games and apps.
Dual 16-Core Neural Engine
Provides dedicated machine-learning capability for supported Apple and third-party experiences.
16GB Unified Memory
Shared high-bandwidth memory supports fluid multitasking and application workflows.
512GB SSD
Solid-state storage keeps applications, active projects and local files close at hand.5
Built-In Media Engine
Hardware acceleration supports H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW and AV1 media workflows.
Ultracompact Silver Design
An aluminum enclosure saves desk space in offices, studios, labs and entertainment areas.
Convenient Front Connections
Two USB-C ports with USB 3 speeds up to 10Gb/s and a headphone jack simplify daily access.
High-Speed Rear Expansion
Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and 2.5Gb Ethernet connect storage, displays and wired networks.
Up to Three External Displays
Thunderbolt and HDMI enable broad multi-screen productivity and creative configurations.3
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread
Current-generation wireless technologies connect networks, accessories and compatible smart-home devices.6
Mac and iPhone Integration
iPhone Mirroring, AirDrop, Universal Clipboard, calls and camera features create connected workflows.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Supported system intelligence combines device-based processing with privacy-focused cloud resources.1
ENERGY STAR Certified
Mac mini uses 70% less energy than the applicable ENERGY STAR requirement.7
Recycled Material Strategy
Certified recycled or renewable material accounts for half of the device mass under Apple's methodology.4
Footnotes
1 Apple Intelligence and Siri AI feature availability varies by software release, device, language and region; Siri AI timing and supported languages follow Apple's release schedule.
2 Studio Display, keyboard, mouse, trackpad and other accessories are sold separately and are not included in the box.
3 External display support varies with resolution, refresh rate, connection method, cable, adapter and software support.
4 Recycled-content percentage is based on device mass and excludes packaging and in-box accessories. Fiber-based packaging percentage uses US retail packaging by weight and excludes adhesives, inks and coatings.
5 Storage capacity uses decimal conventions; formatted capacity is less.
6 Wi-Fi 7 availability varies by country and region and requires a compatible wireless network.
7 Energy values use ENERGY STAR computer-program methods and stated power conditions.
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Specifications
General
Color
Silver
Operating System
macOS
Desktop Type
Mini Desktop
Power Supply
155W
Memory Technology
Unified Memory
Media Card Reader
No
Operating System Platform
Apple
In the Box
Mac Mini, Power Cord (1.8 m)
Device Type
Desktop
Line Voltage
100-240V AC
Frequency
50Hz To 60Hz, Single Phase
Operating Temperature
50 Degrees To 95 Degrees F (10 Degrees To 35 Degrees C)
Operating Humidity
5% To 90% Noncondensing
Operating Altitude
Tested Up To 16,400 Feet (5000 Meters)
Supported Displays
Supports Up To Three External Displays
Input Devices
No
Maximum Continuous Power (W)
155W
Storage Temperature
-40 Degrees To 116 Degrees F (-40 Degrees To 47 Degrees C)
Typical Acoustical Performance
Sound Pressure Level At Operator Position: 5 dBA At Idle
Series
Mac mini
Biometric Security
No
Energy Star
Yes
Liquid Cooling
No
Display
Display Type
Display Not Included
Monitor
No
Touch Enabled
No
Touch Screen
No
Performance
Motherboard
Apple Integrated SoC
Processor Manufacturer
Apple
Processor Model
Apple M6
Processor Type
M6
Processor Core
12
Graphics Card (GPU)
Apple M6 Chip (12-Core)
Keyboard/Touchpad
Pointing Device
No
Keyboard
No
Backlit Keyboard
No
Storage
Optical Drive
No
Hard Drive Size
512GB
Storage Type
SSD
Hard Drive Technology
SSD
Recordable DVD Drive
No
Storage Size
512GB
Communication
Webcam
No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6
Wi-Fi Type
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Audio
Audio
Built-In Speaker, 3.5 mm Headphone Jack With Advanced Support For High-Impedance Headphones, HDMI Port Supports Multichannel Audio Output
Memory
RAM
16GB
RAM Expandable To
32GB
System Memory (RAM)
16GB
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports
2 x USB-C Ports With Support For USB 3 (Up To 10Gb/s), 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Jack, 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port, 1 x HDMI Port, 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports
HDMI Output
Yes
CPU Performance
NPU
Yes
NPU Manufacturer
Apple
NPU Name
Dual 16-Core Neural Engine
GPU Performance
Graphics Card Memory
Shared
Warranty Information
Labor Warranty
1 Year Limited
Parts Warranty
1 Year Limited
Approximate Weight
Package Weight (lbs)
3
Approximate Dimensions
Package Size HxWxL (in)
5 x 7 x 7