Aurora (R13, Late 2021) vs Mac mini (M4, Late 2024) Full Specs
CPU | CPU M4 (10C10G)10 Cores (4P+6E) |
GPU | GPU 10-Core M41,280 Shaders |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Other Upgrades | Other Upgrades |
Price $1,250 | Price $599 |
M4 (10C10G) | |
6 Cores 12 Threads 2.5GHz | 10 Cores(4P+6E) 10 Threads 4.51GHz |
10-Core M4 | |
1,280 Shaders 1.73GHz | 1,280 Shaders 1.58GHz |
4GB GDDR6 | 120GB/s |
70.4GB/s 4x DIMM | 120GB/s |
3.5GB/s Read 2.2GB/s Write | 1.4GB/s Read 1.3GB/s Write |
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 1x 3.5" |
Data 1x USB-C 3.2 2x USB-C 3.1 5x USB 3.0 4x USB 2.0 | Data 3x Thunderbolt 4 2x USB-C 3.1 - - |
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Network 1x Ethernet | Network 1x Ethernet |
Video - | Video 1x HDMI 2.1 |
GPU Ports 1x DisplayPort 1.4 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DVI-D DL | GPU Ports - |
Audio 7x Audio Jack 1x Optical Audio | Audio 1x Audio Jack - |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 1x M.2 E-Key | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 - |
Infrared No | Infrared No |
Controller Z690 | Controller - |
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 | - |
Power Supply | Power Supply 200W |
Max Power Draw - | Max Power Draw 39W |
Speakers - | Speakers 1 |
Microphones - | Microphones - |
Keyboard Multi-Media Keyboard | Keyboard - |
Mouse Optical Mouse MS116AW | Mouse - |
Launch OS Windows | Launch OS macOS 15 Sequoia |
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Build Material Plastic, Steel | Build Material Aluminum |
Height 510 mm (20.08")Width 225 mm (8.86")Depth 529 mm (20.83") | Height 50 mm (1.97")Width 127 mm (5")Depth 127 mm (5") |
Weight 15.50 kg | Weight 0.68 kg |
Volume 60.7028 L | Volume 0.8065 L |
Side Panel Window No | Side Panel Window No |
Decor Lights Yes | Decor Lights No |
Fans 2 | Fans 1 |
Idle Noise 32 dB | Idle Noise 5 dB |
Average Load Noise 40 dB | Average Load Noise 20 dB |
Max Load Noise 42 dB | Max Load Noise 25 dB |
CPU Upgrade Yes | CPU Upgrade No |
GPU Upgrade Yes | GPU Upgrade No |
Memory Upgrade Yes | Memory Upgrade No |
Storage Upgrade Yes | Storage Upgrade No |
PSU Upgrade No | PSU Upgrade No |
Motherboard Upgrade No | Motherboard Upgrade No |
eGPU Support No | eGPU Support No |
Memory Slots 4x DIMM | Memory Slots - |
Storage Bays 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 1x 3.5" | Storage Bays - |
Expansion Slots 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 | Expansion Slots - |
Release Date 2021-11-04 | Release Date 2024-10-29 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description R13, Late 2021 | Description M4, Late 2024 |
Model ID - | Model ID Mac16,10 |
Model Number 1 WDR13AUR10H | Model Number 1 A3238 |