Mac mini 2018

The Apple Mac mini 2018 is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and currently sold by Apple since 2018 as part of the Mac mini series. The computer has been introduced on October 30, 2018, and its price started at $799.

It is also worth paying attention to its specification consisting inter alia of 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 or 3.0 GHz Intel Core i5 or 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB or 512 GB of the flash drive, Bluetooth 5.0, four Thunderbolt 3 ports and 1.5 GB Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics in the base model.

On March 18, 2020, Apple decided to double the standard storage from 128 GB to 256 GB and from 256 GB to 512 GB.

On November 10, 2020, Apple introduced all-new Mac mini models based on the Apple M1 processor, for that reason, the model with a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 processor has been discontinued. Mac mini with Intel Core i5 and i7 are still available.

Today Mac mini 2018 is 5 years old!

Mac mini 2018
Source: apple.com – Mac mini 2018

Mac mini 2018 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedOctober 30, 2018
DiscontinuedNovember 10, 2020 (3.6 GHz)
Model IdentifierMacmini8,1
Model NumberA1993
EMC3213
Order NumberMRTR2LL/A
MXNF2LL/A
MRTT2LL/A
MXNG2LL/A
Original Price$799
$1,099

$1,299
ColorsSpace Gray Aluminum
Weight2.9 Ibs.
1.315 KG
Dimensions1.4” H x 7.7” W x 7.7” D
3.55 cm H x 19.55 cm W x 19.55 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorIntel Core i3 8100B “Coffee Lake” (3.6 GHz)
Intel Core i5 8500B “Coffee Lake” (3.0 GHz)
Intel Core i7 8700B “Coffee Lake” (3.2 GHz)
Processor Speed3.6 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.2 GHz
Maximum Processor SpeedUp to 4.1 GHz (Core i5)
Up to 4.6 GHz (Core i7)
Architecture64-bit
Number of Cores4 (Core i3)
6 (Core i5 and Core i7)
Security ChipApple T2
System BusIntel Direct Media Interface (DMI) 3.0 at 8 GT/s
Cache6 MB shared L3 (Core i3)
9 MB shared L3 (Core i5)
12 MB shared L3 (Core i7)

Storage & Media

Storage128 GB SSD
256 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
1 TB SSD
2 TB SSD
MediaNone

Memory

Built-in Memory8 GB
Maximum Memory64 GB
Memory Slots2 – PC4-21300 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM 2666 MHz
Interleaving SupportYes

Display

Built-in DisplayNone

Graphics

Graphics CardIntel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics MemoryUp to 1.5 GB DDR3 SDRAM shared from main memory
Display Connection1 – HDMI 2.0 port or Thunderbolt 3
Display ModeDual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
Display SupportUp to two displays with 4096 by 2304 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096 by 2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0 or One display with 5120 by 2880 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 plus one display with 4096 by 2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0
External ResolutionUp to 4096 x 2160 pixels at 60Hz (HDMI)
Up to 5120 x 2880 pixels at 60Hz (Thunderbolt)

Expansion

Expansion SlotsNone
Hard Drive Interface8.0 GT/s NVMe PCIe x4

Connections

Ethernet10/100/1000BASE-T or NBASE-T at 1GB / 2.5GB / 5GB / and 10GB (RJ-45)
ModemNone
Wi-Fi802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
USB2 – Up to 5 Gbps
Thunderbolt4 – Thunderbolt 3 (Up to 40 Gbps)
InfraredNone
Audio InNone
Audio Out1 – 3.5-mm headphone jack
Display1 – HDMI 2.0 port or Thunderbolt 3

Software

Original OSmacOS 10.14
Maximum OSThe latest release of macOS
FirmwareIntel Extensible Firmware Interface
AirDropSupported
HandoffSupported
Unlock with Apple WatchSupported
Bundled SoftwaremacOS 10.14
iPhoto
iMovie
GarageBand
Pages
Numbers
Keynote

Peripherals

PeripheralsNone

Power

Maximum Continuous Power150 W
Line Voltage100 – 240 V AC

References:
Apple Support – Mac mini (2018): Technical Specifications

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