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Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

UK MHQU4B/A · 64 GB memory · 1TB storage · 18-core CPU / 20-core GPU
Processor configuration
Apple M5 Pro; 18-core CPU; 20-core GPU
Installed RAM
64 GB
Storage capacity
1000 GB
Connections
On front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M5 Pro): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
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Apple Mac mini (M6) (MHQK4B/A), official exact UK configuration image
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Apple Mac mini (M6) · 256GB storage

Compared with yours · Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

  • Processor configurationApple M5 Pro; 18-core CPU; 20-core GPU → Apple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
  • Installed RAM64 GB → 16 GB
  • Storage capacity1000 GB → 256 GB
  • ConnectionsOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M5 Pro): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort → On front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
  • Integrated graphics configuration20-core Apple M5 Pro GPU → 12-core Apple M6 GPU
3 more differences
  • Installed memory64 GB memory → 16 GB memory
  • Installed storage1TB storage → 256GB SSD
  • Device weight and supplied configuration730 g → 670 g
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Exact model: UK MHQK4B/A · 16 GB memory · 256GB storage · 12-core CPU / 12-core GPU

Sources: 12 of 14 specifications cited.

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Processor configurationApple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
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Installed RAM16 GB
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Apple UK — exact MHQK4B/A selection
Manufacturer-rated installed storage capacity256 GB
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Apple UK — exact MHQK4B/A selection
Connections for the selected modelOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
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Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.

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Apple Mac mini (M6) (MHQL4B/A), official exact UK configuration image
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Apple Mac mini (M6) · 16 GB memory · 512GB storage · 12-core CPU / 12-core GPU

Compared with yours · Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

  • Processor configurationApple M5 Pro; 18-core CPU; 20-core GPU → Apple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
  • Installed RAM64 GB → 16 GB
  • Storage capacity1000 GB → 512 GB
  • ConnectionsOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M5 Pro): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort → On front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
  • Integrated graphics configuration20-core Apple M5 Pro GPU → 12-core Apple M6 GPU
3 more differences
  • Installed memory64 GB memory → 16 GB memory
  • Installed storage1TB storage → 512GB SSD
  • Device weight and supplied configuration730 g → 670 g
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Exact model: UK MHQL4B/A · 16 GB memory · 512GB storage · 12-core CPU / 12-core GPU

Sources: 12 of 14 specifications cited.

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Processor configurationApple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
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Installed RAM16 GB
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Apple UK — exact MHQL4B/A selection
Manufacturer-rated installed storage capacity512 GB
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Decimal manufacturer capacity; TB converted at 1,000 GB per TB. Formatted/available space is lower.

Apple UK — exact MHQL4B/A selection
Connections for the selected modelOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
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Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.

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Apple Mac mini (M6) (MHQM4B/A), official exact UK configuration image
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Apple Mac mini (M6) · 24 GB memory

Compared with yours · Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

  • Processor configurationApple M5 Pro; 18-core CPU; 20-core GPU → Apple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
  • Installed RAM64 GB → 24 GB
  • Storage capacity1000 GB → 512 GB
  • ConnectionsOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M5 Pro): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort → On front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
  • Integrated graphics configuration20-core Apple M5 Pro GPU → 12-core Apple M6 GPU
3 more differences
  • Installed memory64 GB memory → 24 GB memory
  • Installed storage1TB storage → 512GB SSD
  • Device weight and supplied configuration730 g → 670 g
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Full comparison vs Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro) · 24 GB memory

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Exact model: UK MHQM4B/A · 24 GB memory · 512GB storage · 12-core CPU / 12-core GPU

Sources: 12 of 14 specifications cited.

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UK exact model

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UK specification. UK availability not verified.

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Processor configurationApple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
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Installed RAM24 GB
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Apple UK — exact MHQM4B/A selection
Manufacturer-rated installed storage capacity512 GB
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Decimal manufacturer capacity; TB converted at 1,000 GB per TB. Formatted/available space is lower.

Apple UK — exact MHQM4B/A selection
Connections for the selected modelOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
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Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.

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Apple Mac mini (M6) (MHQV4B/A), official exact UK configuration image
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Apple Mac mini (M6) · 32 GB memory

Compared with yours · Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

  • Processor configurationApple M5 Pro; 18-core CPU; 20-core GPU → Apple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
  • Installed RAM64 GB → 32 GB
  • ConnectionsOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M5 Pro): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort → On front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
  • Integrated graphics configuration20-core Apple M5 Pro GPU → 12-core Apple M6 GPU
  • Installed memory64 GB memory → 32 GB memory
1 more difference
  • Device weight and supplied configuration730 g → 670 g

Same: Storage capacity 1000 GB

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Exact model: UK MHQV4B/A · 32 GB memory · 1TB storage · 12-core CPU / 12-core GPU

Sources: 12 of 14 specifications cited.

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UK specification. UK availability not verified.

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Processor configurationApple M6; 12-core CPU; 12-core GPU
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Installed RAM32 GB
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Manufacturer-rated installed storage capacity1000 GB
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Decimal manufacturer capacity; TB converted at 1,000 GB per TB. Formatted/available space is lower.

Apple UK — exact MHQV4B/A selection
Connections for the selected modelOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M6): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort
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Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.

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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max) (MHL64B/A), official exact UK configuration image
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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max) · 36 GB memory

Compared with yours · Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

  • Processor configurationApple M5 Pro; 18-core CPU; 20-core GPU → Apple M5 Max; 18-core CPU; 32-core GPU
  • Installed RAM64 GB → 36 GB
  • Storage capacity1000 GB → 512 GB
  • ConnectionsOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M5 Pro): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort → Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) DisplayPort 2.1 Two USB 3 (USB‑A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) HDMI 2.1 port 10Gb Ethernet 3.5mm headphone jack; On front (M5 Max): Two USB‑C ports (up to 10Gb/s) SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
  • Integrated graphics configuration20-core Apple M5 Pro GPU → 32-core Apple M5 Max GPU
4 more differences
  • Installed memory64 GB memory → 36 GB memory
  • Installed storage1TB storage → 512GB SSD
  • Dimensions and supplied configurationHeight: 5.0 cm; Width: 12.7 cm; Depth: 12.7 cm → Height: 9.5 cm; Width: 19.7 cm; Depth: 19.7 cm
  • Device weight and supplied configuration730 g → 2700 g
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Full comparison vs Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)

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Exact model: UK MHL64B/A · 36 GB memory · 512GB storage · 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU

Sources: 11 of 12 specifications cited.

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UK exact model

Market details

UK specification. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

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Processor configurationApple M5 Max; 18-core CPU; 32-core GPU
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Installed RAM36 GB
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Apple UK — exact MHL64B/A selection
Manufacturer-rated installed storage capacity512 GB
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Decimal manufacturer capacity; TB converted at 1,000 GB per TB. Formatted/available space is lower.

Apple UK — exact MHL64B/A selection
Connections for the selected modelFour Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) DisplayPort 2.1 Two USB 3 (USB‑A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) HDMI 2.1 port 10Gb Ethernet 3.5mm headphone jack; On front (M5 Max): Two USB‑C ports (up to 10Gb/s) SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
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Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.

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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max) · 64 GB memory

Compared with yours · Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro)

  • Processor configurationApple M5 Pro; 18-core CPU; 20-core GPU → Apple M5 Max; 18-core CPU; 40-core GPU
  • ConnectionsOn front: Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5mm headphone jack; On back (M5 Pro): 2.5Gb Ethernet port (configurable to 10Gb Ethernet) HDMI port Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) DisplayPort → Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) DisplayPort 2.1 Two USB 3 (USB‑A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) HDMI 2.1 port 10Gb Ethernet 3.5mm headphone jack; On front (M5 Max): Two USB‑C ports (up to 10Gb/s) SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
  • Integrated graphics configuration20-core Apple M5 Pro GPU → 40-core Apple M5 Max GPU
  • Installed storage1TB storage → 1TB SSD
  • Dimensions and supplied configurationHeight: 5.0 cm; Width: 12.7 cm; Depth: 12.7 cm → Height: 9.5 cm; Width: 19.7 cm; Depth: 19.7 cm
1 more difference
  • Device weight and supplied configuration730 g → 2700 g

Same: Installed RAM 64 GB · Storage capacity 1000 GB

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Full comparison vs Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)

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Exact model: UK MHQJ4B/A · 64 GB memory · 1TB storage · 18-core CPU / 40-core GPU

Sources: 11 of 12 specifications cited.

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UK specification. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

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Processor configurationApple M5 Max; 18-core CPU; 40-core GPU
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Installed RAM64 GB
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Manufacturer-rated installed storage capacity1000 GB
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Decimal manufacturer capacity; TB converted at 1,000 GB per TB. Formatted/available space is lower.

Apple UK — exact MHQJ4B/A selection
Connections for the selected modelFour Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) DisplayPort 2.1 Two USB 3 (USB‑A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) HDMI 2.1 port 10Gb Ethernet 3.5mm headphone jack; On front (M5 Max): Two USB‑C ports (up to 10Gb/s) SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
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Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.

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