M2 Pro Mac Mini Specs: Up to 32GB of RAM, Up to Three External Displays, 240Hz Support, and More

[MacRumors]

After weeks of rumors and speculation, Apple announced an updated Mac mini with the M2 and M2 Pro chips today. The new Mac mini has the same design as previous models, but comes with several additional features and changes.

Below, we've outlined a few of the most notable new features, changes, and details regarding the new Mac mini.

• M2 models of the new Mac mini come with 8GB of unified memory as standard, but can be configured with 16GB or 24GB memory options. Mac mini models with M2 Pro come with a standard 16GB of unified memory, with an option to upgrade to 32GB of memory.
• M2 models of the new Mac mini come with 256GB of SSD storage with 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB options. M2 Pro models come with 512GB of storage as standard and options of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB.
• Mac mini models with M2 Pro support up to three external displays, with two displays at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one additional display of up to 4K resolution over HDMI. With one display connected to the Mac mini, it can support up to 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI.
• Mac mini models with M2 Pro come with two additional Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back. Both the M2 and M2 Pro models have an Ethernet port, HDMI, two USB-A ports, and a headphone jack.
• For the first time in a Mac, the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

The new Mac mini, alongside the updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, are available for pre-order starting today and will begin arriving to customers on Tuesday, January 24.

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[dantracht]

Amazing news! Already ordered one. Can’t wait.

 

[Andres Cantu]

Happy for all the Mac mini folks, this is a great upgrade and great options available. I hope the new iMac later in the year gets similar treatment.

 

[-BigMac-]

4k 240hz. Fuaaaa

Please release an updated Studio display Apple☺️😎

 

[NikoBeaR]

For the love of god, someone speak up.

Can the Mac Mini (NON-pro) do 2x 1440p displays at 144hz?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Those who are in need of a new Mac. This is a compelling upgrade. Specs-wise.

 

[citysnaps]

Looking forward to the new Mini being available at B&H.

 

[xserret]

So ... how much is a display with 4K at 240Hz ???

 

[PsykX]

Looks appealing ! I'll wait for the reviews and benchmarks, but I am eyeing to combine this with the new (read: upcoming) Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 : 57-inch - 240Hz - 8K.

Just noticed : The memory in the M2 Pro is exactly the same (bandwidth) as in the M1 Pro.

 

[JaredJenkinsDesign]

So ... how much is a display with 4K at 240Hz ???

SAMSUNG 32" Odyssey Neo G8 is the only one that comes to mind which is a 32" 4K 240 HZ curved monitor at around $1,299 at the moment.

 

[xserret]

I have it :::
4K /240Hz is for a VR-oriented device posting as a simple display
Keep watching !!!!😃

 

[madrag]

The M2 Pro has four thunderbolts, that's the ticket! (not to mention obviously the performance boost compared to the M2).

 

[asdfjkl;]

Did the prices drop on the 8/256 and 8/512 mini? I swore a 16/512 model was $1099 for the M1. Configures as $999 with the M2. and for $300 you can get an M2 Pro with 2 additional thunderbolt ports. Not bad.

 

[GoodOne]

So now

4k 240hz. Fuaaaa

Please release an updated Studio display Apple☺️😎

Now I'm really curious what the next step for the Studio Display will be. Thunderbolt is still stuck to 60hz with 5K resolution.

 

[emmanuel88]

Hello. It says « Mac mini‌ models with ‌M2‌ Pro support up to three external displays » .. any idea about the M2 version ?

 

[scottlitch]

So, does a maxed out Mac mini beat the Mac Studio?

 

[KashC]

So can I run 2 displays at 4k 120 or 4k 144hz? I currently run dual Dell G3223q displays one at 4k 144hz via displayport to USBC and the other via hdmi to hdmi which runs at 4k 60. My old Dell monitors which were 1440p would run simultaneously at 165hz/120hz. For some reason I can't get the new G3223q to run both @ at least 120hz on both monitors, even tried scaling down the one being run via HDMI to 1440p. No luck, still stuck at 60hz. Any chance this new mac mini would support this?

 

[nohatjim]

Okay now I am confused - do I buy a studio or mini with M2pro? Any thought on speed the price is about the same onces you have upgraded to 32gb

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

Wifi 6E available even on lower end m2 Mac mini?

 

[JM]

THREE EXTERNAL DISPLAYS!!!!

I’m sold. For real.

 

[neilw]

It's great that they are offering this.

It is a little disturbing that an M2 Pro Mini prices out at only $300 less than an equivalently configured Mac Studio, which has an M1 Max.

Personally I would take the Mini either way, but I'd expect a larger price gap there. Will be interesting to see what the M2 Max Studio costs.

 

[LouisLoh]

Studio looking way more niche now, with the M2 Pro Mini.

 

[MR_ENJOYER]

Sheeeeeeeshh where are all the mac mini pro haters??? 😂😂

 

[Kylo83]

Why is HDMI 2.1 only on the pro mac mini and not normal one

 

[UltimateSyn]

For the love of god, someone speak up.

Can the Mac Mini (NON-pro) do 2x 1440p displays at 144hz?

1: Don't be rude.
2: I don't believe so. I think the vanilla M2 is still limited to a single external display.

Edit: I was wrong, see below:

All the base M1 and M2 SOCs support 2 displays. So laptops support 1 external display. The mini supports 2. Now with the M2 Pro, it supports 3.