Identify your Mac mini model
Use this information to find out which Mac mini you have, and where it fits in the history of Mac mini.
Find the name of your Mac model
The easiest way to find the name of your Mac model is to choose About This Mac from the Apple menu in the corner of your screen. Learn more about how to find your Mac model name or serial number, even when you don’t have your Mac or it doesn’t start up all the way.
Mac mini (2024)
Model Identifier: Mac16,11, Mac16,10
Part Numbers: MCX44xx/A, MCYT4xx/A, MDAP4xx/A, MDAQ4xx/A, MDAY4xx/A, MU9D3xx/A, MU9E3xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Tahoe 26
Tech Specs for Mac mini (2024)
User Guide for Mac mini (2024)
Mac mini (2023)
This model has the M2 chip and includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Model Identifier: Mac14,3
Part Numbers: MMFJ3xx/A, MMFK3xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Tahoe 26
Tech Specs for Mac mini (2023)
User Guide for Mac mini (2023)
Mac mini (2023)
This model has the M2 Pro chip and includes four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Model Identifier: Mac14,12
Part Numbers: MNH73xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Tahoe 26
Tech Specs for Mac mini (2023)
User Guide for Mac mini (2023)
Mac mini (M1, 2020)
Model Identifier: Macmini9,1
Part Numbers: MGNR3xx/A, MGNT3xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Tahoe 26
Tech Specs for Mac mini (M1, 2020)
User Guide for Mac mini (M1, 2020)
Mac mini (2018)
Model Identifier: Macmini8,1
Part Numbers: MRTR2xx/A, MRTT2xx/A, MXNF2xx/A, MXNG2xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Sequoia
Tech Specs for Mac mini (2018)
User Guide for Mac mini (2018)
Mac mini (Late 2014)
Model Identifier: Macmini7,1
Part Numbers: MGEM2xx/A, MGEN2xx/A, MGEQ2xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Monterey
Tech Specs for Mac mini (Late 2014)
User Guide for Mac mini (Late 2014)
Mac mini (Late 2012)
Model Identifier: Macmini6,1; Macmini6,2
Part Numbers: MD387xx/A; MD388xx/A, MD389xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina
Tech Specs for Mac mini (Late 2012)
Quick Start Guide for Mac mini (Late 2012) (PDF)
Mac mini (Mid 2011)
Model Identifier: Macmini5,1; Macmini5,2
Part Numbers: MC815xx/A; MC816xx/A, MC936xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra
Tech Specs for Mac mini (Mid 2011)
User Guide for Mac mini (Mid 2011) (PDF)
Mac mini (Mid 2010)
Model Identifier: Macmini4,1
Part Numbers: MC438xx/A, MC270xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra
Tech Specs for Mac mini (Mid 2010)
User Guide for Mac mini (Mid 2010) (PDF)
Mac mini (Late 2009)
Model Identifier: Macmini3,1
Part Numbers: MC238xx/A, MC239xx/A, MC408xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan
Tech Specs for Mac mini (Late 2009)
User Guide for Mac mini (Late 2009) (PDF)
Mac mini (Early 2009)
Model Identifier: Macmini3,1
Part Numbers: MB464xx/A, MB463xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan