The first Mac mini came out in 2009, and since then there have been 10 generations of the device, some of which are now obsolete and most of which have been discontinued and replaced by newer models. But if you’re interested in buying a Mac Mini, here’s how you can navigate the many generations of the device.
| Mac Mini Model | Release Date | Discontinued Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mac Mini With M2 Pro Chip (2023) | January 24, 2023 | in production |
| Mac Mini With M2 Chip (2023) | January 24, 2023 | in production |
| Mac Mini With M1 Chip (2020) | November 10, 2020 | in production |
| Mac Mini With Intel Chip (2018) | July 12, 2018 | March 8, 2023 |
| Mac Mini With Late 2014 Model | October 16, 2014 | October 4, 2018 |
| Mac Mini With Late 2012 Model | October 23, 2012 | October 22, 2014 |
| Mac Mini With Mid 2011 Model | July 20, 2011 | July 23, 2012 |
| Mac Mini With Mid 2010 Model | June 15, 2010 | July 20, 2011 |
| Mac Mini With Late 2009 Model | October 20, 2009 | June 15, 2010 |
| Mac Mini With Early 2009 Model | March 3, 2009 | October 20, 2009 |
List of Apple Mac mini with technical specifications
In addition to information about the years of production of the Mac Mini, of course, you should also know the main technical specifications that directly affect performance and usability, such as memory capacity and processor. Below is a table that lists all Mac Mini models with their main specifications.
| Generation | Mac Mini Model | Model Number | Processor | RAM | Disk | Number of Ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Gen | Mac Mini With M2 Pro Chip (2023) | A2941 | M2 Pro | Up to 64GB | Up to 8TB SSD | 4 Thunderbolt 4, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 2 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 9th Gen | Mac Mini With M2 Chip (2023) | A2687 | M2 | Up to 24GB | Up to 2TB SSD | 2 Thunderbolt 4, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 2 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 8th Gen | Mac Mini With M1 Chip (2020) | A2348 | M1 | Up to 16GB | Up to 2TB SSD | 2 Thunderbolt 3, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 2 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 7th Gen | Mac Mini With Intel Chip (2018) | A1347 | Intel Core i3/i5/i7 | Up to 64GB | Up to 2TB SSD | 4 Thunderbolt 3, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 2 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 6th Gen | Mac Mini With Late 2014 Model | A1347 | Intel Core i5/i7 | Up to 16GB | Up to 1TB HDD/SSD | 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 4 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 5th Gen | Mac Mini With Late 2012 Model | A1347 | Intel Core i5/i7 | Up to 16GB | Up to 1TB HDD/SSD | 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 4 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 4th Gen | Mac Mini With Mid 2011 Model | A1347 | Intel Core i5/i7 | Up to 8GB | Up to 750GB HDD | 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 4 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 3rd Gen | Mac Mini With Mid 2010 Model | A1347 | Intel Core 2 Duo | Up to 8GB | Up to 500GB HDD | 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet, 4 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 2nd Gen | Mac Mini With Late 2009 Model | A1283 | Intel Core 2 Duo | Up to 4GB | Up to 500GB HDD | 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 Mini DVI, 1 Ethernet, 5 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
| 1st Gen | Mac Mini With Early 2009 Model | A1283 | Intel Core 2 Duo | Up to 4GB | Up to 320GB HDD | 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 Mini DVI, 1 Ethernet, 5 USB-A, 1 Headphone Jack |
