Subj : This Mac mini M4 docking station can add 16TB of storage to your
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Sat Jun 07 2025 18:45:08

This Mac mini M4 docking station can add 16TB of storage to your beloved 
Apple mini PC - but it comes with a big flaw

Date:
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:31:00 +0000

Description:
Beelink's Mac mini dock adds storage and ports, but makes you choose between 
speed and capacity.

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Mate adds ports and storage without changing your Mac minis footprint Choose 
between higher speed or maximum 16TB storage capacity option Quiet fan 
cooling and full port selection are offered in a sleek metal design 

The Beelink Mate mini docking station offers Mac mini M4 users a sleek way to 
expand both connectivity and storage. 

Designed to match Apples compact desktop, it attaches underneath the Mac 
mini, maintaining a tidy footprint while adding additional  functionality. 

At its core, the Mate mini supports Thunderbolt 5 with 80Gbps data transfer 
speeds, allowing for fast external SSD performance and seamless device 
connectivity. Choice of models 

There are two models on offer. Model A features dual PCIe x2 M.2 slots and 
supports up to 16TB of storage. Model B offers a single PCIe x4 slot that 
delivers higher speeds, up to 6228MB/s read, but with less total capacity. 

That trade-off highlights the dock's main drawback. To reach the full 16TB, 
you need the version that uses PCIe x2, which is slightly less efficient than 
the x4 configuration. For most users, this is unlikely to create any real 
issues. 

That said, professionals working with massive files or needing the fastest 
transfer speeds might feel the pinch. 

Aside from storage, the Mate mini delivers a full range of ports. These 
include a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, USB-A 3.0 ports, an SD 4.0 card reader, and 
a 3.5mm audio jack. 

A Type-C PD port also allows power delivery for peripherals that exceed the 
Mac minis built-in 15W output. Two Thunderbolt 5 cables are included in the 
box. 

A quiet fan and 360 cooling vents help keep the system cool and stable, even 
during heavy use. The all-aluminum design is finished in silver to match the 
Mac mini and weighs just 250g. 

 Priced at $279 (down from $339), the Mate mini targets users looking to 
extend their Mac minis capability without taking up extra space. It may not 
be perfect, but it does fill a useful role for those seeking extra ports and 
storage. You might also like These are the best laptop docking stations 
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stand and a docking station?



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https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-mac-mini-m4-docking-station-can-add-16tb-of
-storage-to-your-beloved-apple-mini-pc-but-it-comes-with-a-big-flaw


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