- Storage All the new systems come standard with 256GB of fast flash storage, configurable to 512, 1024, and 2048GB at Apple's usual exorbitant prices: about $0.40/GB. No word on speeds and feeds for.
- When my M1 shows up, i'll be running a new M1 Mini connected to 2 OWC 10TB mini stack externals via USB 3,1, again, 1 running as main storage and the 2nd as a clone. Really like the design of the external mac mini look. It's long overdue as my current setup is 8 years old, have had zero issue but my 8 4TB drives getting louder and i'm pushing.
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Apple Mac mini 'M1' 8-Core 3.2 (2020) Specs
Identifiers: M1, 2020 - MGNR3LL/A* - Macmini9,1 - A2348 - 3569
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The Apple Mac mini 'M1' 8-Core (2020) model features a 5-nm 3.2 GHz Apple M1 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), an 8-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 8 GB of onboard RAM, and by default, either a 256 GB or 512 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD can be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.
Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports (USB-C connector), two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), an HDMI 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Compared to its predecessor, this model looks similar apart from its silver color, but it uses a completely different internal architecture and no longer supports internal upgrades at all.
All Mac mini systems are configured by default without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the '2020 M1' Mac mini and the 'Late 2018' Mac mini it replaced? Is there any reason to still buy an older model? (In-Depth)
- What are the 'pros and cons' of the Apple Silicon Mac mini? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: | November 10, 2020* | Discontinued Date: | N/A |
| Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. *This model was introduced and made available for pre-order on November 10, 2020. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on November 17, 2020. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2020. |
| Details: | Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort. |
| Details: | The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Mac. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | *The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Details: | This model is powered by a 5 nm, 64-bit Apple M1 processor (SoC) with eight cores (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a clockspeed of 3.2 GHz. It also has an 8-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. Also see: How fast is the '2020 M1' Mac mini compared to earlier Mac mini models? How fast is it compared to the Mac Pro? |
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| Details: | *This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip). |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | Proprietary | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 128k/64k | L2/L3 Cache: | 4 MB |
| Details: | Third-party benchmarking software reports that the Apple M1 SoC in this model has a 128k L1 instruction cache, a 64k L1 data cache, and 4 MB L2 cache. |
| Details: | *Ships standard with 8 GB of 'unified' onboard memory. |
| Details: | *8 GB of 'unified' RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it can be upgraded to 16 GB of RAM for an additional US$200. The RAM cannot be upgraded later. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Details: | *There are no RAM slots. 8 GB of 'unified' RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it can be configured with 16 GB of RAM for an additional US$200, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Details: | This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 8-cores. |
| Details: | The 8-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Display Support: | 2 Displays* | Resolution Support: | 6016x3384 (6K)* |
| Details: | *This model supports 'up to' two simultaneous displays -- one 'up to' 6K resolution (6016x3384) at 60 Hz via Thunderbolt 3 and one display 'up to' 4K (4096x2160) at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0. The Thunderbolt 3 ports support native DisplayPort output using USB-C as well as Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output with adapters. In addition to HDMI, the HDMI 2.0 port supports DVI using an HDMI to DVI adapter. All adapters are sold separately. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring* | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 4096x2160* |
| Details: | *Please refer to the earlier field for details, but if the primary display is 6016x3384 (6K) via Thunderbolt 3, the largest secondary display this system can support is 4096x2160 (4K) via HDMI 2.0. |
| Standard Storage: | 256, 512 GB SSD* | Std. Storage Speed: | N/A |
| Details: | This Mac mini is offered by default with either 256 GB or 512 GB of onboard SSD storage, but it also can be configured with a 1 TB or 2 TB SSD at additional cost. The storage is built-in to the computer and cannot be upgraded after system purchase. Also see: What external storage options are available for the Apple Silicon Mac mini? Which is the best? Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | Soldered | Storage Interface: | Onboard* |
| Details: | *The SSD in this model is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after purchase. |
| Details: | *This Mac mini does not have an internal optical drive. Furthermore, using it with the increasingly vintage external Apple SuperDrive requires an adapter. |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T* |
| Details: | *By default, this model is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T). It cannot be custom configured with faster Ethernet like some earlier Mac mini models. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)* | Standard Bluetooth: | 5.0 |
| Details: | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 are standard. Also see: What is 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)? How is it different from 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac? |
| Details: | Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s). |
| Details: | This model has no expansion slots or bays. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this Mac mini. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external expansion options and accessories like docks, stands, chargers, keyboards, security products, and more for this Mac mini. |
| Details: | No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse. |
| Details: | Uses a tiny case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- that is 7.7 inches wide and deep and 1.4 inches tall. It is a silver color. |
| Details: | *The MGNR3LL/A order number refers to the configuration with 256 GB of storage. The default configuration with 512 GB of storage uses order number MGNT3LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: | A2348 (EMC 3569) | Model ID: | Macmini9,1 |
| Details: | The Model Number and EMC Number are externally listed and unique to this particular Mac mini. Also see: All Macs with the A2348 Model Number, the 3569 EMC Number, and the Macmini9,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
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| Pre-Installed MacOS: | macOS 11.0.1 (20B29) | Maximum MacOS: | Current |
| Details: | This model is fully compatible with the current version of macOS Big Sur (macOS 11). Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Big Sur (macOS 11)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? |
| Details: | *Apple Boot Camp is not compatible with this system, so it cannot boot Windows. It is capable of running Windows via a third-party virtualization app, though. |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Virtualization |
| Details: | For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: | 1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 | Avg. Weight: | 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg) |
| Details: | In inches - height by width by depth, (3.6 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm) |
| Original Price (US): | US$699, US$899 | Est. Current Retail: | US$699, US$899 |
| Details: | To purchase a new Mac mini in the US, please visit site sponsor Adorama, which always has free shipping (as well as some recently discontinued/open box Apple hardware at bargain prices). Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
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| Video (Monitor): | 2 (TB/USB 4), 1 HDMI 2.0 | Floppy (Ext.): | None |
| Details: | This model has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and one HDMI 2.0 port. The Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports support DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps), and USB 3.1 Generation 2 (up to 10 Gbps). |
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| Details: | Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s). |
| Details: | Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0 are standard. |
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| Details: | *Single 3.5 mm headphone jack. |
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| Details: | 100V-240V, 50 Hz to 60 Hz single phase, 150W maximum. |
Global original prices for the Mac mini 'M1' 8-Core 3.2 (2020) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: | MXN $17,999, $23,499 | United States: | US$699, US$899 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Denmark: | DKK 6,199, 7,999 | Finland: | €819, €1049 |
| Ireland: | €786, €1012.25 | Italy: | €819, €1049 |
| Luxembourg: | €772,59, €994,98 | Netherlands: | €799, €1029 |
| Spain: | €799, €1029 | Sweden: | SEK 8.495, 10.995 |
| Switzerland: | CHF 779, 999 | United Kingdom: | £699, £899 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: | RMB 5,299, 6,799 | Hong Kong: | HK$5,499, HK$6,999 |
| Japan: | ¥72,800, ¥92,800 | Korea: | KRW 890,000, 1,160,000 |
| Malaysia: | RM 2,999, 3,799 | The Philippines: | PHP 37,990, 49,990 |
| Singapore: | S$979, S$1,279 | Taiwan: | NT$21,900, NT$27,900 |
| Thailand: | THB 22,900, 29,990 | Vietnam: | VND 21,990,000, 29,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: | A$1099, A$1399 | New Zealand: | NZ$1199, NZ$1549 |
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Battlesteam mac os. Optimized Storage helps you save storage space space by storing your content in iCloud and making it available on demand:
- When storage space is needed, files, photos, movies, email attachments, and other files that you seldom use are stored in iCloud automatically.
- Each file stays right where you last saved it, and downloads when you open it.
- Files that you've used recently remain on your Mac, along with optimized versions of your photos.
If you haven't yet upgraded to macOS Sierra or later, learn about other ways to free up storage space.
Find out how much storage is available on your Mac
Choose Apple menu > About This Mac, then click Storage. Each segment of the bar is an estimate of the storage space used by a category of files. Move your pointer over each segment for more detail.
Click the Manage button to open the Storage Management window, pictured below.
Manage storage on your Mac
The Storage Management window offers recommendations for optimizing your storage. If some recommendations are already turned on, you will see fewer recommendations.
Store in iCloud
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Click the Store in iCloud button, then choose from these options:
- Desktop and Documents. Store all files from these two locations in iCloud Drive. When storage space is needed, only the files you recently opened are kept on your Mac, so that you can easily work offline. Files stored only in iCloud show a download icon , which you can double-click to download the original file. Learn more about this feature.
- Photos. Store all original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud Photos. When storage space is needed, only space-saving (optimized) versions of photos are kept on your Mac. To download the original photo or video, just open it.
- Messages. Store all messages and attachments in iCloud. When storage space is needed, only the messages and attachments you recently opened are kept on your Mac. Learn more about Messages in iCloud.
Storing files in iCloud uses the storage space in your iCloud storage plan. If you reach or exceed your iCloud storage limit, you can either buy more iCloud storage or make more iCloud storage available. iCloud storage starts at 50GB for $0.99 (USD) a month, and you can purchase additional storage directly from your Apple device. Learn more about prices in your region.
Optimize Storage
Click the Optimize button to save space by automatically removing watched movies and TV shows. When storage space is needed, movies or TV shows that you purchased from Apple and already watched are removed from your Mac. Click the download icon next to a movie or TV show to download it again.
Your Mac will also save space by keeping only recent email attachments on this Mac when storage space is needed. You can manually download any attachments at any time by opening the email or attachment, or saving the attachment to your Mac.
Optimizing storage for movies, TV shows, and email attachments doesn't require iCloud storage space.
Empty Trash Automatically
Empty Trash Automatically permanently deletes files that have been in the Trash for more than 30 days.
Reduce Clutter
Reduce Clutter helps you identify large files and files you might no longer need. Click the Review Files button, then choose any of the file categories in the sidebar, such as Applications, Documents, Music Creation, or Trash.
You can delete the files in some categories directly from this window. Other categories show the total storage space used by the files in each app. You can then open the app and decide whether to delete files from within it.
Learn how to redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books.
Where to find the settings for each feature
Mac Mini Storage Expansion Containers
https://truezload513.weebly.com/purple-notes-4-2.html. The button for each recommendation in the Storage Management window affects one or more settings in other apps. You can also control those settings directly within each app. https://splashsoft.mystrikingly.com/blog/mac-studio-tech-nw55.
- If you're using macOS Catalina or later, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID, then select iCloud in the sidebar: Store in iCloud turns on the Optimize Mac Storage setting on the right. To turn off iCloud Drive entirely, deselect iCloud Drive.
- If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click iCloud, then click Options next to iCloud Drive. Store in iCloud turns on the Desktop & Documents Folders and Optimize Mac Storage settings.
- In Photos, choose Photos > Preferences, then click iCloud. Store in iCloud selects iCloud Photos and Optimize Mac Storage.
- In Messages, choose Messages > Preferences, then click iMessage. Store in iCloud selects Enable Messages in iCloud.
- If you're using macOS Catalina or later, open the Apple TV app, choose TV > Preferences from the menu bar, then click Files. Optimize Storage selects 'Automatically delete watched movies and TV shows.'
- In you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, open iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences from the menu bar, then click Advanced. Optimize Storage selects 'Automatically delete watched movies and TV shows.'
- In Mail, choose Mail > Preferences from the menu bar, then click Accounts. In the Account Information section on the right, Optimize Storage sets the Download Attachments menu to either Recent or None.
Empty Trash Automatically: From the Finder, choose Finder > Preferences, then click Advanced. Empty Trash Automatically selects 'Remove items from the Trash after 30 days.'
Other ways that macOS helps automatically save space
With macOS Sierra or later, your Mac automatically takes these additional steps to save storage space:
- Detects duplicate downloads in Safari, keeping only the most recent version of the download
- Reminds you to delete used app installers
- Removes old fonts, languages, and dictionaries that aren't being used
- Clears caches, logs, and other unnecessary data when storage space is needed
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How to free up storage space manually
Nimble commander 1 1 5 download free. Even without using the Optimized Storage features described in this article, you can take other steps to make more storage space available:
- Music, movies, and other media can use a lot of storage space. Learn how to delete music, movies, and TV shows from your device.
- Delete other files that you no longer need by moving them to the Trash, then emptying the Trash. The Downloads folder is good place to look for files that you might no longer need.
- Move files to an external storage device.
- Compress files.
- Delete unneeded email: In the Mail app, choose Mailbox > Erase Junk Mail. If you no longer need the email in your Trash mailbox, choose Mailbox > Erase Deleted Items.
Learn more
- The Storage pane of About This Mac is the best way to determine the amount of storage space available on your Mac. Disk Utility and other apps might show storage categories such as Not Mounted, VM, Recovery, Other Volumes, Free, or Purgeable. Don't rely on these categories to understand how to free up storage space or how much storage space is available for your data.
- When you duplicate a file on an APFS-formatted volume, that file doesn't use additional storage space on the volume. Deleting a duplicate file frees up only the space required by any data you might have added to the duplicate. If you no longer need any copies of the file, you can recover all of the storage space by deleting both the duplicate and the original file.
- If you're using a pro app and Optimize Mac Storage, learn how to make sure that your projects are always on your Mac and able to access their files.
