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Apple
Apple Mac mini (M6, 16GB, 256GB)
12-core CPU · 12-core GPU
- Chip Apple M6 · 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU
- Memory 16 GB unified · 153 GB/s
- Storage 256 GB SSD
- Ports & display 3 × Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 × front USB-C
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Amazon listing: “Apple 2026 Mac mini Desktop Computer M6 chip 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage” · ASIN B0HGGJZ92H
Who it’s for
A small, quiet desktop for macOS users, with Ethernet and front USB-C ports.
Pros
- 2.5Gb Ethernet and three Thunderbolt 4 ports
- Up to three external displays (Apple)
Cons
- 256 GB fills up fast; Apple offers more storage only when you order
- 16 GB unified memory limits local AI models
Pros and cons come from the maker’s specs below, not from testing this unit. How we pick.
Specifications
| Chip | Apple M6 · 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB unified · 153 GB/s |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Ports & display | 3 × Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 × front USB-C |
Source: Apple Mac mini tech specs · Amazon listing checked 2026-10-01.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beelink SER8 mini PC (Ryzen 7 8745HS) | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, up to 4.9 GHz · Radeon 780M graphics | 16 GB DDR5-5600 (up to 256 GB, Beelink) | 512 GB · two M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots | USB4 + HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4 (three screens) · 2.5G Ethernet · Wi-Fi 6 |
| Apple Mac mini (M6, 16GB, 256GB)This product | Apple M6 · 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU | 16 GB unified · 153 GB/s | 256 GB SSD | 3 × Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 × front USB-C |
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