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Apple Mac Mini M6 Chip with 12 Core CPU and 12 Core GPU, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS
Overview Summary:
The Apple Mac mini M6 MHQM4SO/A combines powerful performance with a compact desktop design. Featuring a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 24GB unified memory and a fast 512GB SSD, it is built for demanding everyday tasks, creative projects and AI workflows.With Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, HDMI, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, this Mac mini offers versatile connectivity for a modern workspace. Buy now and shop now for a powerful Apple desktop in South Africa.
What tier does this fall into?
High-performanceWhat is this best for?
AI workflows, productivity, creative work, photo editing, video editing, software development, home office, multitaskingOverview:
The Apple Mac mini M6 MHQM4SO/A combines desktop-class performance with an ultra-compact design that makes it easy to fit into almost any workspace. Powered by the M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, 24GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD, it is designed for demanding everyday computing, creative work, multitasking and AI-assisted workflows. With 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and a versatile selection of front and rear ports, Mac mini provides a flexible desktop setup without taking up much space.
Description:
Mac mini packs pure power into a small, five by five-inch desktop as the M6 chip delivers next-level AI capabilities. Mac mini features 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with ports on the front and back.
Features:
Apple M6 Performance for Everyday Computing
The M6 chip gives the Mac mini MHQM4SO/A a responsive foundation for work, entertainment, multitasking and demanding applications. Its 12-core CPU handles everyday workloads efficiently, while the 12-core GPU provides additional graphics performance for creative applications and other visually demanding tasks.
AI workloads are also a key part of the M6 platform. Neural accelerators integrated into the GPU cores, faster unified memory and a dual 16-core Neural Engine are designed to accelerate compatible AI tasks and workflows.
24GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD
With 24GB of unified memory, the Mac mini can handle multiple applications and demanding workflows without relying on separate pools of system and graphics memory. The 512GB SSD provides fast storage for applications, documents, projects and media while helping the system start and load applications quickly.
The M6 platform supports up to 32GB of unified memory, memory bandwidth of up to 170GB/s and faster storage performance, making the Mac mini a capable choice for users working with large files and AI-enabled applications.
Flexible Connectivity for Your Desktop
Despite its compact size, the Mac mini offers a useful selection of connectivity options. Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and 2.5Gb Ethernet are positioned at the rear, while two USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack provide convenient access at the front.
Key connectivity includes:
- Three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports
- Two front USB-C ports supporting USB 3 at up to 10Gb/s
- HDMI port
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Wi-Fi 7 through the Apple N1 wireless networking chip
- Bluetooth 6
- Support for up to three external displays
This makes the Mac mini suitable for a range of desk configurations, from a straightforward home office setup to a multi-display workstation.
Compact Mac mini Design
The small five-by-five-inch footprint makes Mac mini easy to position beneath a monitor, on a desk or in another convenient location. Its compact desktop design is particularly useful where space is limited, while still providing the connectivity and performance expected from a modern Mac computer.
macOS and Apple Intelligence
macOS provides the software foundation for the Mac mini, with a range of tools designed for productivity and everyday use. Apple Intelligence is integrated into compatible experiences, while Siri provides an AI-assisted way to interact with the system.
Features such as window tiling and Sidecar can also help users organise their workspace and connect their Mac with other Apple devices.
Works Well With iPhone and Other Apple Devices
The Mac mini is designed to work closely with the wider Apple ecosystem. iPhone Mirroring allows users to view and interact with their iPhone from the Mac, while features such as copy and paste between Apple devices make moving information between devices more convenient.
Apple Mac mini MHQM4SO/A Key Details
The Apple Mac mini MHQM4SO/A is equipped with:
- M6 chip
- 12-core CPU
- 12-core GPU
- 24GB unified memory
- 512GB SSD
- Apple N1 wireless networking chip
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 6
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- Three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports
- Two USB-C ports with USB 3 support up to 10Gb/s
- HDMI connectivity
- Built-in speaker
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Support for up to three external displays
A Small Desktop With Plenty of Potential
Whether it is being used for office productivity, content creation, multitasking, AI-assisted workflows or general home computing, the Mac mini offers a practical combination of performance and compactness. The 24GB of unified memory and 512GB SSD give this configuration plenty of capability for demanding everyday use, while the extensive connectivity makes it easy to build a personalised desktop setup.
For reference, the part number / SKU for this configuration is MHQM4SO/A, making it easier to identify the specific Apple Mac mini model when ordering or comparing configurations.
Whats' in the box
The package includes:
- Mac mini
- Power cord, 1.8 m
Specifications:
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Specifications![]() | |
| Product Code | MHQM4SO/A![]() |
| In The Box | Mac mini |
| Power cord (1.8 m) | |
| Brand | Apple |
| Year released | 2026 |
| SKU | MHQM4SO/A |
| Storage | 512GB SSD |
| Model | Apple M6 |
| Memory | 24GB unified memory |
| Processor | Apple M6 chip. 12-core CPU with 2 super cores, 4 performance cores, and 6 efficiency cores 12-core GPU Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing Dual 16-core Neural Engine 153GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Connection and Ports | On front: |
| Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) | |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | |
| On back (M6): | |
| 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) | |
| HDMI port | |
| Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: | |
| Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | |
| USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | |
| DisplayPort | |
| Audio | Built-in speaker |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones | |
| HDMI port supports multichannel audio output | |
| Size and Weight | Height: 50 mm |
| Width: 127 mm | |
| Depth: 127mm | |
| Weight (M5 Pro): 0.67 kg | |
| Wireless | Apple N1 wireless networking chip |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)2 | |
| Bluetooth 6 | |
| Thread networking technology | |
| Accessibility | Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new Mac mini. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things. |
| Features include: | |
| VoiceOver | |
| Zoom | |
| Motion, display, and text settings | |
| Accessibility Reader | |
| Voice Control | |
| Switch Control | |
| Closed Captions | |
| Live Captions | |
| Personal Voice and Live Speech | |

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