The Apple Mac mini "Core i5" 2.6 (Late 2014/Aluminum Unibody) features a 22 nm "Haswell" 2.6 GHz Intel "Core i5" (4278U) processor with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 3 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (which could be upgraded to 16 GB at the initial time of system purchase, but cannot be upgraded later), a 1 TB hard drive, and an "integrated" Intel Iris 5100 graphics processor that shares system memory. Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 2 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n compatible), and Bluetooth 4.0 as well as an SDXC card slot. Compared to its predecessor, this model looks identical, but it has a more advanced architecture and graphics, Thunderbolt 2 capability, and faster Wi-Fi. On the other hand, it has a processor with half the number of cores, no longer supports Firewire, has RAM that can no longer be upgraded, and no longer supports two 2.5" drives. All Mac mini systems are configured by default without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.

Features

• Intel Core i5-4278U Processor (Dual-Core, 2.6GHz, 0MB Cache)
• 8GB DDR3 System Memory
• 1TB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics (1MB Dedicated Video Memory)
• No Optical Drive
• 4 x USB 3.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Microphone-in
• Mouse and Keyboard not included
• No Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a and Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
• Built-in Media Card Reader (SDXC)
• Operating System: macOS 11
• 1.4" x 7.7" x 7.7" (HxWxD); 2.6lbs
• Energy Star Compliant

What's in the box

• Apple Mac Mini MGEN2LL/A Intel Core i5-4278U X2 2.6GHz 8GB 1TB, Silver

Specifications
General Information
Energy Star Compliant: YES
Liquid Cooling: NO
Model Number: MGEN2LL/A
Product Special Notes (0 if none):
Color (Exact): Silver
Power Adapter Plug Type:
Product Generation:
Release Year: 2014
Bundled Software (0 if none):
# of Processors:
Form Factor: Mini PC
Lifestyle: Home & Student
Product Line (Desktop): Mac Mini
Total DisplayPort Outputs: 0
Optane Memory (GB):
EPEAT Level: Not Applicable

Storage
Hard Drive Speed (RPM): 5400
Hard Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Hard Drive Interface: SATA
Hard Drive Size (GB): 1000

Expandability
Total PCI Express X8 Slots: 0
Total Open Expansion Bays: 0
Total PCI Express X16 Slots: 0
Total PCI Express X1 Slots: 0
Available PCI Express X16 Slots: 0
Total 3.5" External Bays: 0
Total 3.5" Internal Bays: 0
Built-in Media Card Reader: SDXC
Available PCI Express X8 Slots: 0
Available PCI Express X1 Slots: 0
Total Hot-Swap Bays: 0
Total 5.25" External Bays: 0

Inputs/Outputs
Total USB-C Ports: 0
Optical Drive Type: Not Applicable
Total DVI Outputs: 0
Total USB 2.0 Ports: 0
Mouse Included: NO
DVD Speed (R/W/RW): 0/0/0
Total Headphone Outputs: 1
Keyboard Included: NO
Total HDMI Outputs: 1
Blu-ray Speed (R/W/RW): 0/0/0
Mouse Connection Type: Not Applicable
Total Microphone Outputs: 1
Total USB 3.0 Ports: 4
Keyboard Connection Type: Not Applicable
Front USB 2.0 Ports: 0
Total VGA Outputs: 0

Processor
# of Processor Cores: 2
Processor Speed (GHz): 2.6
Processor Series: Intel Core i5 4th Gen
Processor Model Number: Intel Core i5-4278U
Processor L3 Cache (MB): 0

RAM
Memory Type: DDR3
Total RAM (GB): 8
Maximum Memory Supported (GB): 16

Graphics
Video Memory Available (MB): 1
Graphics Type: Integrated
Graphics Card Model Number: Intel HD Graphics

Physical Features
Item Dimensions (H x W x D Inches): 1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7
Item Weight (LBS): 2.6
Color (Generic): Silver

Display
Maximum Displays Supported: 2

Networking
Bluetooth Compatability: 4.0 + HS
LAN Compatibility: No Wired Ethernet/LAN
Wireless Network Compatibility: 802.11A

Operating System
Operating System Version: Not Applicable
Desktop Operating System: macOS 11