Apple Mac mini Compact Desktop M6 24GB Unified Memory 2TB SSD in Silver - Z1UA00046

Apple Z1UA00046 Mac mini Compact Desktop M6 24GB Unified Memory 2TB SSD in Silver

The Apple Z1UA00046 Mac mini desktop computer combines an M6 chip with a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, Neural Accelerators and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, backed by 24GB unified memory with 170GB/s bandwidth and a 2TB SSD¹. This Silver configuration adds 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6², three Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to three external displays³ for responsive productivity, creative, coding, media and supported on-device AI workflows.

The space-conscious enclosure places two USB-C ports and a headphone jack up front while routing Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Ethernet and power to the rear. That layout helps an Apple desktop setup stay accessible for frequently used devices and organized around displays, networking and other permanent connections.

Key Features

M6 Performance for Creative, Technical and AI Work

The Apple Z1UA00046 uses an M6 chip with a 12-core CPU divided among 2 super cores, 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, while the 12-core GPU brings Neural Accelerators and hardware-accelerated ray tracing. This gives Mac mini the resources to move from office apps and coding to supported games, 3D tools and on-device AI processing.

24GB Unified Memory and 2TB SSD

With 170GB/s memory bandwidth, the selected 24GB unified memory configuration is built for multitasking, creative applications and local AI workloads. The 2TB SSD keeps a substantial library of apps, media and project files on the desktop.¹ The Media Engine accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW workflows.

Looks Small. Lives Large.

The 5 x 5 in footprint and 2 in height give Mac mini a compact place in home, office, studio or technical setups. Front USB-C ports and a headphone jack are easy to reach for temporary devices, while rear Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Ethernet and power connections help keep longer-term cables behind the workspace.

Up to Three External Displays

Thunderbolt and HDMI can drive as many as three external displays, supporting combinations that prioritize high resolution or higher refresh rates. Depending on the arrangement, the M6 Mac mini can handle displays up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz, with VRR, HDR and multichannel audio support.³

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and 2.5Gb Ethernet

The Apple N1 wireless networking chip supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread networking technology, while the included 2.5Gb Ethernet port adds a Multi-Gigabit wired path. Together, these options let the compact desktop connect to current wireless equipment or a faster wired network as the setup requires.²

Apple Intelligence and Local AI

Neural Accelerators and the Dual 16-core Neural Engine support fast, private, on-device inference for compatible local models, agents and intelligent app features. Apple Intelligence can assist with writing, visual search, task automation and personal-context workflows, while Private Cloud Compute handles supported larger server-based requests with privacy protections.⁴

Mac and iPhone Workflows

iPhone Mirroring, AirDrop and Universal Clipboard help move viewing, files and copied content between devices. Mac mini can also handle iPhone calls and use an iPhone camera for video or document scanning, reducing the steps between mobile capture and desktop work.⁵

ENERGY STAR Certified Design

Apple states that Mac mini uses 50% recycled content by device weight, including a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure and thermal module stage, and comes in 100% fiber-based U.S. retail packaging. It is also ENERGY STAR certified.⁶

Features

• Apple M6 12-Core CPU and 12-Core GPU
  Balances everyday responsiveness with graphics performance for creative, technical and supported gaming workloads.
• Neural Accelerators and Dual 16-Core Neural Engine
  Speeds compatible on-device AI models, agents and intelligent app features.
• 24GB Unified Memory at 170GB/s
  Supports fluid multitasking, creative applications and local AI workloads.
• 2TB SSD Storage
  Keeps applications, media and project files in high-capacity solid-state storage.¹
• Advanced Media Engine
  Accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW decode and encode workflows.
• Hardware-Accelerated Ray Tracing
  Enables realistic lighting, shadows and reflections in supported games and graphics applications.
• 5 x 5 in Compact Footprint
  Brings desktop performance to space-conscious home, office, studio and technical setups.
• Front and Rear Ports
  Places two USB-C ports and headphone audio up front, with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, Ethernet and power at the rear.
• Up to Three External Displays
  Creates flexible high-resolution and high-refresh-rate workspaces through Thunderbolt and HDMI.³
• Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip
  Provides Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support for current compatible equipment.²
• 2.5Gb Ethernet
  Adds included Multi-Gigabit wired networking for fast local and shared-resource access.
• Apple Intelligence
  Assists with writing, visual search, automation and supported personal-context tasks.⁴
• Mac and iPhone Integration
  Connects iPhone Mirroring, calls, camera and scanning, AirDrop and Universal Clipboard workflows.⁵
• ENERGY STAR Certified
  Combines energy certification with 50% recycled content by device weight and 100% fiber-based U.S. retail packaging.⁶

Footnotes:

¹ 1GB equals 1 billion bytes and 1TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.

² Wi-Fi 7 availability varies by country and requires compatible networking equipment; actual performance depends on configuration and environment. Bluetooth 6 features require compatible equipment.

³ Display support varies with the Mac model, chip, number of displays, display resolution and refresh rate.

⁴ Apple Intelligence and Siri AI availability varies by language, region, account, hardware, software and feature; some server-side features may have usage limits.

⁵ iPhone Mirroring is not available in all countries and regions, and some iPhone camera and microphone functions are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.

⁶ Recycled content is calculated from certified recycled material relative to total device mass and excludes packaging and in-box accessories. U.S. packaging percentage is calculated by weight and excludes adhesives, inks and coatings.

External display, keyboard, mouse, trackpad and other pictured accessories are not included unless separately purchased.