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Apple Mac mini M6 reviews
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Manufacturer codeMHQM4B/A
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About the Apple Mac mini M6
Apple MHQM4B/A is listed in the desktop pcs category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Apple M; internal memory: 24 GB; total storage capacity: 512 GB; operating system installed: macOS. This entry covers manufacturer code MHQM4B/A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Apple M
- Processor model
- M6
- Memory (RAM)
- 24 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 512 GB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- macOS
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Tom's Guide
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Reviewed version: Apple Mac mini M6, M6 (12-core CPU, 12-core GPU), 24GB RAM, 512GB storage. Graphics: M6 (12-core CPU, 12-core GPU). Storage capacity and case colour may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 9 Oct 2026
Tom's Hardware
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Reviewed version: Apple Mac mini (Late 2026), Apple M6 (2 super cores, 4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores), 24GB LPDDR5X unified memory RAM, 512GB storage. Graphics: 12-core GPU. Storage capacity and case colour may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 6 Oct 2026
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Apple Mac mini M6 specifications
Manufacturer code: MHQM4B/A · Manufacturer product record · Checked 6 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Apple M |
|---|---|
| Processor model | M6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | macOS |
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Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Processor cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Graphics model | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
| On-board graphics card model | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
Connections & wireless3 details
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6 |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Ports | Two USB-C (10Gb/s), three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack |
Design & dimensions3 details
| Product type | Desktop PC |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Mini PC |
| Product colour | Silver |
Further product details2 details
| GPU cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer family | Mac mini M6 |
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