Apple Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB
Apple

Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB

CPU ARM M2 Pro 10 Core
GPU M2 Pro 19-core
Max RAM 32GB
From $1,370
Seller Apple

The Apple Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB is a mini PC powered by the Apple ARM M2 Pro 10 Core (M2 gen). It features 6 performance cores and 10 threads and a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated Apple M2 Pro 19-core. Supports up to 32GB 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), 25W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUARM M2 Pro 10 Core
GenerationM2
P-Cores6
Threads10
Single-core76
Multi-core30
Socket0

GPU

GPUM2 Pro 19-core
Discrete GPUNo
Integrated GPUYes
eGPU supportNo
iGPU FP326745

RAM

Max RAM32GB
Max speed6400 MT/s
ECC supportNo

Storage

SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

USB4 40Gbps4
Max displays4

Network

Max Ethernet1G
10G ports1
vProN

Physical

Dimensions196 × 196 × 36 mm
Volume1.38L
Fan size70mm

Power

TDP25W
Idle7W
Peak100W
PSU typeCustom
PSU150W

Pricing

Minimum$1,600
Barebone est.$1,370
16GB / 512GB$1,600

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 Pro 10 Core processor and Apple M2 Pro 19-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 Pro 10 Core with Apple M2 Pro 19-core integrated GPU, offering 1× 10G Ethernet and USB4. CPU details include M2 CPU generation, 6 performance cores, and 10 threads. Memory support includes up to 32GB RAMat 6400 MT/s. Display support includes support for up to 4 displays. Port connectivity includes 4× 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 25W TDP.

Based on its overall score of 258.1, Apple Mac mini M2 16GB 500GB is positioned as a solid midrange mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Notes

Inconsistent drivers for games and education software, RAM speed might be 3200Mhz with lower RAM models

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