The M6 Mac mini Desk Setup Comes Down to Nine Accessory Roundups
| Accessory | Our pick | Full roundup |
|---|---|---|
| 5K monitor | Apple Studio Display | Best monitors |
| 4K monitor | Dell 27 Monitor S2725QC | Best 4K monitors |
| Portable monitor | ASUS ZenScreen MB16AHV | Best portable monitors |
| Hub or dock | CalDigit TS4 | Best hubs |
| Stand | Satechi Mac mini M6 Hub and Stand | Best stands and docks |
| External SSD | SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD | Best external SSDs |
| Keyboard | Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID | Best keyboards and mice |
| Speakers | Edifier MR3 | Best speakers |
| UPS | APC BR1500MS2 | Best UPS battery backups |
The Apple Studio Display Is a 27 Inch 5K Screen at 218 Pixels Per Inch
The Apple Studio Display has a 27 inch 5K panel, a camera and built-in speakers, and it connects to the mini over Thunderbolt. Pick it if you want a display with a camera and speakers built in. Other 5K, 4K and ultrawide screens are in the best monitors for the M6 Mac mini.
The Dell 27 Monitor S2725QC Brings 4K Over USB-C at 163 Pixels Per Inch
The Dell 27 Monitor S2725QC is a 27 inch 4K display that connects over USB-C. Pick it if you want 4K over a single USB-C cable. More USB-C and HDMI 4K screens are in the best 4K monitors for the M6 Mac mini.
The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AHV Adds a Second Screen That Is 10 mm Thin and Weighs 0.9 kg
The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AHV is a 15.6 inch Full HD monitor with two USB-C ports, a mini HDMI port and a protective sleeve. Pick it if you want a second screen that travels. Eight models from ASUS, Lenovo, ARZOPA and UPERFECT are in the best portable monitors for the M6 Mac mini.
The CalDigit TS4 Turns One Thunderbolt Port Into 18 Ports
The CalDigit TS4 has three Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gb/s, three USB-C and five USB-A ports at 10Gb/s, and SD and microSD UHS-II card readers. The mini has five USB-C ports and no USB-A, so a dock adds the older ports. Pick it if you want one cable to carry a large port count. Docks and hubs with fewer ports are in the best USB-C and Thunderbolt hubs for the M6 Mac mini.
The Satechi Mac mini M6 Hub and Stand Is 0.8 Inches Tall and Takes an M.2 SSD
The Satechi base measures 5 by 5 by 0.8 inches and is made of aluminum with bottom vents and a recessed top for airflow. It adds two USB-A 3.2 ports at up to 10Gbps, a UHS-II SD slot and an M.2 slot for an SSD. Pick it if you want a slim base with a card slot and a few USB-A ports. VESA mounts and stands with airflow gaps are in the best stands and docks for the M6 Mac mini.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD Reads at Up to 4,000MB/s Over USB4
The mini’s storage is soldered to the board, starting at 256GB, so an external drive is the way to add room later. The SanDisk Extreme PRO is rated for up to 4,000MB/s reads and carries an IP65 rating with up to 3 meters of drop protection. Pick it if you edit video from an external drive. USB4, Thunderbolt 5 and everyday drives are in the best external SSDs for the M6 Mac mini.
The Apple Magic Keyboard With Touch ID Gives the Mini a Fingerprint Reader
The compact Apple Magic Keyboard has Touch ID, pairs automatically with Apple silicon Macs and includes a woven USB-C cable. The mini has no fingerprint sensor of its own. Pick it if you want fingerprint login on the desk. Logitech models and trackballs are in the best keyboards and mice for the M6 Mac mini.
The Edifier MR3 Covers 52Hz to 40kHz With Bluetooth 5.4 and a Headphone Output
The Edifier MR3 is a pair of Hi-Res Audio certified studio monitors with 18W RMS per speaker, balanced TRS, RCA and AUX inputs and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint pairing. The mini has a front headphone jack and Bluetooth 6, and the MR3 takes both an AUX cable and Bluetooth. Pick it if you want one pair of speakers for music and video editing. USB-C speakers, soundbars and a subwoofer system are in the best speakers for the M6 Mac mini.
The APC BR1500MS2 Lists 73 Minutes of Runtime at 100W on a Pure Sine Wave Output
The APC BR1500MS2 is a 1500VA and 900W pure sine wave UPS with six battery outlets and four surge-only outlets. Front USB-C and USB-A ports charge devices, and the battery is user replaceable. Pick it if you want the mini, a monitor and a drive on battery power. Ten units from APC, CyberPower and Tripp Lite are in the best UPS battery backups for the M6 Mac mini.
If I Were Building the Desk From Scratch I Would Start With the Display, the CalDigit TS4 and a UPS
I would begin with the Apple Studio Display, because the camera and speakers cover two accessories at once. The CalDigit TS4 comes next, since one Thunderbolt 4 cable then carries the drives and card readers. The APC BR1500MS2 goes under the desk to protect everything on the dock side.
Questions About M6 Mac mini Accessories
Does the M6 Mac mini have USB-A ports?
No. It has five USB-C ports, three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back and two USB-C ports on the front. A hub or dock adds USB-A.
How many displays does the M6 Mac mini run?
The mini runs up to three external displays, as covered in the M6 Mac mini three display limit.
Can the M6 Mac mini’s storage be upgraded later?
No. The storage is soldered, starting at 256GB and configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB at purchase, so an external SSD is the way to add more.
How big is the M6 Mac mini?
It measures 5.0 by 5.0 by 2.0 inches and weighs 1.5 pounds.
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