Apple Mac mini Compact Desktop M6 24GB Unified Memory 256GB SSD in Silver - Z1UA0003Z

Apple Z1UA0003Z Mac mini Compact Desktop M6 24GB Unified Memory 256GB SSD in Silver

Apple Mac mini Z1UA0003Z brings the versatility of a desktop to an ultracompact silver enclosure built around Apple silicon. Designed for home computing, office productivity, creative studios, labs and compact technical setups, it gives everyday work a fast, responsive feel while leaving room for demanding professional and AI workflows.¹ Frequently used connections are split between the front and back, making it easy to reach the ports you need without giving up a clean workspace. Choose the display, keyboard and pointing device that fit the way you work.²

At the heart of this configuration is the Apple M6 chip, featuring a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, GPU Neural Accelerators, hardware-accelerated ray tracing and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. Its 24GB of unified memory supports fluid multitasking across productivity software, creative applications, development tools and local AI workloads. From editing photos and video to producing music, exploring 3D scenes, analyzing data and coding in Xcode, Mac mini is ready to move between everyday tasks and specialized projects. A dedicated media engine accelerates supported video workflows, while advanced graphics capabilities help modern games create more realistic lighting, shadows and reflections.

macOS completes the experience with built-in applications, privacy and security features, and support for widely used productivity and creative software. Mac and iPhone work together across communication, content capture and file sharing, helping ideas move naturally between devices. Apple Intelligence and Siri AI add system-level tools for writing, automation, visual understanding, search and personal assistance, with processing designed around on-device privacy and Private Cloud Compute.³ Flexible display output, high-speed wired and wireless networking, and a broad selection of front and rear connections let this Mac mini anchor anything from a streamlined personal desk to a busy studio or development workspace.

Key Features

Built for On-Device Intelligence

The M6 architecture combines GPU Neural Accelerators with a Dual 16-core Neural Engine for supported inference close to your data. That foundation serves agentic applications, large language model tools, speech-to-text work and AI-assisted image editing while extending acceleration across compatible creative and productivity software.

Creative Production and Media

Dedicated video decode, video encode, and ProRes encode and decode engines help move supported content through production. Hardware acceleration covers H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, with AV1 decode for efficient playback, giving editors and creators purpose-built media resources alongside the CPU and GPU.

Development, STEM and Data Work

Use Mac mini for Xcode projects, multiple simulator workflows, large data sets, CAD and 3D models, or local model inference. Its compact format also suits lab installations and multi-system clusters when a technical workflow calls for several computers.

Mac and iPhone, Side by Side

Continuity features can turn iPhone into a natural extension of the desktop. Take calls, use Continuity Camera, scan documents, mirror the iPhone interface, transfer files with AirDrop, or copy on one device and paste on the other with Universal Clipboard when device and software requirements are met.

Environmental Progress

Mac mini contains 50% recycled content by device mass, including 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and thermal module stage.⁴ Its US retail packaging is 100% fiber based, and the computer is ENERGY STAR certified. Apple states that Mac mini uses 70% less energy than the applicable ENERGY STAR requirement.⁵

Features

• Apple M6 Chip
  Combines a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing for compute, graphics and AI tasks.
• 24GB Unified Memory
  Delivers 170GB/s memory bandwidth for multitasking, content creation, development tools and local AI workloads.
• 256GB SSD Storage
  Provides internal solid-state capacity for macOS, applications and files.⁶
• Ultracompact Design
  A 5.0 x 5.0 in footprint and 2.0 in height fit easily into space-conscious desks, studios and labs.
• Convenient Front Connections
  Two USB-C ports with USB 3 up to 10Gb/s and a 3.5 mm headphone jack keep everyday connections within reach.
• Versatile Rear Connectivity
  Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet support fast peripherals, displays and wired networks.
• Up to Three External Displays
  Thunderbolt and HDMI outputs enable expansive multi-screen workspaces within supported resolution and refresh-rate combinations.⁷
• Modern Wireless
  The Apple N1 networking chip adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread technology.⁸
• Advanced Media Engine
  Speeds supported H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW workflows and includes AV1 decoding.
• Local AI Acceleration
  M6 hardware equips Mac mini for supported on-device models, agentic applications and intelligent creative tools.
• Mac and iPhone Integration
  Compatible devices work together through iPhone Mirroring, AirDrop, Universal Clipboard and Continuity Camera functions.
• Environmental Initiatives
  ENERGY STAR certification, recycled materials and fiber-based packaging support Apple's environmental goals.

Footnotes:

¹ Performance varies by workload, configuration, usage, application, test conditions and other factors.

² A display, keyboard, mouse, trackpad and other pictured or mentioned accessories are not included.

³ Apple Intelligence and Siri AI availability varies by model, language, region, software version and feature. Apple states Siri AI is planned in English later in 2026, and features and timing are subject to change.

⁴ Recycled-content percentages use Apple's stated mass and allocation methodologies and exclude packaging and in-box accessories unless otherwise stated.

⁵ The energy comparison uses the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers and the maximum energy allowance applicable to Mac mini.

⁶ Storage capacity is formatted capacity; actual formatted capacity is less.

⁷ Display support depends on resolution, refresh rate, connection path and display configuration.

⁸ Wi-Fi 7 requires compatible network equipment and is subject to regional availability and channel limitations.