Apple

Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB

CPU ARM M2 8 Core

GPU M2 10-core

Max RAM 16GB

From $770

Seller Apple

The Apple Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB is a mini PC powered by the Apple ARM M2 8 Core (M2 gen). It features 4 performance cores and 8 threads and a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated Apple M2 10-core. Supports up to 16GB of RAM at 6400 MT/s. Connectivity includes USB4 40Gbps. Networking features 1 Ethernet port (up to 10G). Dimensions: 196 × 196 × 36mm (1.38L). Uses a Custom PSU (150W), 20W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUARM M2 8 Core

GenerationM2

P-Cores4

Threads8

Single-core77

Multi-core28

Socket0

GPU

GPUM2 10-core

Discrete GPUNo

Integrated GPUYes

eGPU supportNo

iGPU FP323550

RAM

Max RAM16GB

Max speed6400 MT/s

ECC supportNo

Storage

SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

USB4 40Gbps2

Max displays3

Network

Max Ethernet1G

10G ports1

vProN

Physical

Dimensions196 × 196 × 36 mm

Volume1.38L

Fan size70mm

Power

TDP20W

Idle7W

Peak50W

PSU typeCustom

PSU150W

Pricing

Minimum$1,000

Barebone est.$770

16GB / 512GB$1,000

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, and network-focused setups. Consider Apple Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB if you want a compact mini PC built around its listed Apple ARM M2 8 Core processor and Apple M2 10-core integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming than models with a discrete GPU, but the listed expansion and integrated graphics options make it flexible for everyday workloads.

Apple Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB features Apple ARM M2 8 Core with Apple M2 10-core integrated GPU, offering 1× 10G Ethernet and USB4. CPU details include M2 CPU generation, 4 performance cores, and 8 threads. Memory support includes up to 16GB RAMat 6400 MT/s. Display support includes support for up to 3 displays. Port connectivity includes 2× USB4 40Gbps. Networking includes 1× 10G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 196 × 196 × 36 mm chassis (1.38L). Cooling information lists 70 mm main fan. Power information lists Custom power supply rated at 150W and 20W TDP.

Based on its overall score of 210.8, Apple Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB is positioned as a mainstream mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.