The Apple Mac mini 8,1 (Late 2018) was initially introduced on October 30, 2018. The starting model is coming with the advanced “Coffee Lake” 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 processor, the Mac is equipped with 128 GB SSD storage and an Intel UHD Graphics 630 graphics processor. As its predecessor, the Mac mini is offered by default without display, keyboard or mouse, of which, however, there is a vast array available on the market of both Apple and third party product.
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Why I bought a Mac mini in 2018 [Video]
Video published by Jonathan Morrison on June 30, 2018
Apple Mac mini 8,1 (Late 2018)
While being externally similar to its predecessor, one of the more obvious differences lies in its Space Gray colorway, not previously offered by the Mac series. Despite the visual similarities to the older Mac, the device’s processor has been majorly advanced. So, in fact, has its now modern connectivity.
Apple offers two stock models of the Apple Mac mini 8,1 (Late 2018): the Mac mini 3.6GHz Intel Core i3 and the 3.0GHz Intel Core i5, together with the build-to-order 3.2GHz Intel Core i7. All three of the models feature the characteristic Space Gray aluminium casing and the same array of ports: the difference between the models lies solely in the speed of their processors.
The Mac mini’s 6-core processor, its four independent processors running on a single chip, offers twice the amount of processing cores than its Mac mini predecessor.
Specifications
| About | Manufacturer | Apple |
| Official Name | Mac mini | |
| Type | Desktop Computer | |
| Form-factor | Mini PC | |
| Launch | Released | November 7, 2018 |
| Discounted | Still available | |
| Body | Dimensions | 1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm) |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) | |
| Platform | OS | Mac OS |
| Chipset | Apple Compatible Platform | |
| CPU | Quatro, Six Core Intel Processors | |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | |
| Memory | RAM | From 8GB |
| Storage | From 128GB SSD | |
| Comms | LAN | – 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) – Configurable to 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ-45 connector) |
| USB-C | 4x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for: – DisplayPort – Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps) – USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) – Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately) |
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| USB | 5x USB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | – 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking – IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | |
| Display | Support for the following combination of maximum concurrent display setups:
Up to three displays: or Up to two displays: Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports HDMI 2.0 display video output |
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| Misc | Colors | Space Gray |
| Price | Starting at $799 |
Models
Mac mini (3.2GHz Intel 6-Core i7, Late 2018)
| Model Identifier | Macmini8,1 |
| Model Number | A1993 (EMC 3213) |
| Part Number | BTO/CTO |
| Family | Late 2018 |
| Released | 2018 |
| Dimensions | 1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm) |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) |
| Processor | 3.2GHz Intel 6-Core i7 |
| Processor Type | Intel 6-Core i7 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB SSD |
| Optical | None |
| See also | Sell your Mac mini (3.2GHz Intel 6-Core i7, Late 2018) online now |
Mac mini (3.0GHz Intel 6-Core i5, Late 2018)
| Model Identifier | Macmini8,1 |
| Model Number | A1993 (EMC 3213) |
| Part Number | MRTT2LL/A |
| Family | Late 2018 |
| Released | 2018 |
| Dimensions | 1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm) |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) |
| Processor | 3.0GHz Intel 6-Core i5 |
| Processor Type | Intel 6-Core i5 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB SSD |
| Optical | None |
| See also | Sell your Mac mini (3.0GHz Intel 6-Core i5, Late 2018) online now |
Mac mini (3.6GHz Intel Quad-Core i3, Late 2018)
| Model Identifier | Macmini8,1 |
| Model Number | A1993 (EMC 3213) |
| Part Number | MRTR2LL/A |
| Family | Late 2018 |
| Released | 2018 |
| Dimensions | 1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 in (3.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 mm) |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) |
| Processor | 3.6GHz Intel Quad-Core i3 |
| Processor Type | Intel Quad-Core i3 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB SSD |
| Optical | None |
| See also | Sell your Mac mini (3.6GHz Intel Quad-Core i3, Late 2018) online now |
Special Features
- As briefly stated previously, the Mac mini 8,1 (Late 2018) is configured with advanced connectivity features, those including four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, two USB 3.1 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port along with the standard 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- While the Mac is shipped with a default of 8 GB standard RAM, Apple officially supports up to 64 GB by way of using two 32 GB modules.
- The Late 2018 system does not support wither Turbo Boost or Hyper Threading.
Miscellaneous
- While many of the Apple consumers anticipated dramatic changes in the new Mac mini 8,1 (Late 2018) due to the four year wait since the model’s previous release, the reality of the changes was limited to a processor upgrade, leading to the disappointment of some. The reviewers did, however, find the new Mac mini to be a fair compromise of price to quality.
Links
- New Mac mini packs a huge punch – Apple
- Mac mini – Apple
- Sell your used Apple Mac mini 8,1 (Late 2018) online – iGotOffer