Apple Mac mini M6 — 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD
Apple M6 · 12-core CPU12-core GPU16GB · 512GB SSDWi-Fi 7 · 2.5Gb Ethernet
The Apple Mac mini MHQL4ZD/A is a compact 12.7 × 12.7 cm desktop with the Apple M6 chip, 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 16GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD, made for office work, creative apps and development on a desk with your own display, keyboard and mouse.
The M6 chip combines 2 super cores, 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores with a 12-core GPU that has Neural Accelerators and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, plus a dual 16-core Neural Engine for on-device AI features. Around the back you get three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI and 2.5Gb Ethernet; on the front two 10Gb/s USB-C ports and a headphone jack, so most peripherals plug in without a dock. This is a pre-built configuration: memory and storage are chosen at purchase.
Before you order: This is the ZD/A version with a continental European power cord. Cyprus uses UK-type (BS 1363) sockets, so plan for a suitable power cord or adapter — ask us and we will supply the right one. No display, keyboard or mouse is included.
What's in the Box
- Mac mini (M6, 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD), silver
- Power cord (1.8 m), continental European type
- No display, keyboard, mouse or adapters
What It Means in Practice
- Office and business desks: one small box drives up to three displays — two up to 6K at 60Hz plus a third via Thunderbolt or HDMI.
- 512GB SSD: room for apps, a local photo library and several projects before you need external storage.
- 16GB unified memory is shared between CPU and GPU, so it serves everyday multitasking, browsers with many tabs and light creative work. Heavier video or large datasets benefit from the 24GB or 32GB options.
- Networking: 2.5Gb Ethernet is ready for faster office switches and NAS, while Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 handle wireless peripherals.
What Will Not Work
- Memory and storage cannot be upgraded later on this model — choose the configuration you need now.
- It does not run Windows natively; Windows-only software needs a cloud or virtualisation solution.
- The included power cord has a continental European plug — not a UK/Cyprus BS 1363 plug.
- Thunderbolt 4 here is up to 40Gb/s; Thunderbolt 5 devices will work at Thunderbolt 4 speeds at best.
- No display, keyboard or mouse in the box — this is the computer only.
Key Features
Apple M6 chip
12-core CPU and 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and ray tracing.
Three displays
Up to three external displays via Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI.
Ports front and back
3× Thunderbolt 4, 2× USB-C, HDMI, 2.5Gb Ethernet, headphone jack.
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
Apple N1 wireless chip, plus Thread support.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
MHQL4ZD/A |
| EAN / GTIN |
0195951440897 |
| Brand |
Apple |
| Model |
Mac mini (M6) |
| Regional Version |
ZD/A (continental European power cord) |
| Chip |
| Processor |
Apple M6 |
| CPU |
12-core: 2 super cores, 4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores |
| GPU |
12-core with Neural Accelerators and hardware-accelerated ray tracing |
| Neural Engine |
Dual 16-core |
| Memory Bandwidth |
153GB/s |
| Media Engine |
Hardware H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW; AV1 decode |
| Memory and Storage |
| Unified Memory |
16GB |
| SSD Storage |
512GB |
| Ports |
| Front |
2 × USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s); 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Back |
3 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C): Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 up to 40Gb/s, DisplayPort |
| HDMI |
1 × HDMI with multichannel audio output |
| Ethernet |
2.5Gb Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Display Support |
| Three Displays |
Two up to 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz, plus one up to 5K at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K at 60Hz over HDMI |
| Two Displays |
One up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz, plus one up to 5K at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K at 60Hz over HDMI |
| Wireless |
| Wireless Chip |
Apple N1 |
| Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 6 |
| Other |
Thread |
| Physical and Power |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
5.0 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm |
| Weight |
0.67 kg |
| Colour |
Silver |
| Line Voltage |
100–240V AC, 50–60Hz |
| Max. Continuous Power |
155W |
| Operating Temperature |
10 °C to 35 °C |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the 16GB / 512GB configuration?
Yes. MHQL4ZD/A is the M6 Mac mini with 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 16GB unified memory and 512GB SSD storage.
Can I connect it to the monitors I already have?
Usually yes. It drives up to three displays over Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C/DisplayPort) and HDMI. Older VGA or DVI monitors need an adapter — send us your monitor models and we will check.
Will it fit in a server rack or behind a monitor?
At 12.7 × 12.7 × 5.0 cm and 0.67 kg it fits on a shelf, under a monitor or in third-party mounts; Apple does not supply a rack or VESA mount in the box.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
For most offices the M6 Mac mini is the most cost-effective Mac: you keep your existing display and peripherals and get a fast, compact desktop with modern ports. Pick storage carefully, since nothing can be upgraded later, and pair it with a good
monitor to get the most from its display support.
✓ Buy it if you want a compact Mac for office, creative or development work and already have, or will buy, a display, keyboard and mouse.
✕ Skip it if you need Windows-only software, more than 16GB memory for heavy video or large datasets, or a portable machine.
→ Also consider the Mac mini M6 with 256GB SSD or 24GB memory; the M5 Pro Mac mini for heavier workloads.
Not sure which configuration fits your work? Tell us the apps you use and your display setup and we will recommend the right Mac mini before you order.