- Includes HDMI, USB Type-C and 3.5 mm jack connectivity
- NVMe transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps
- The first shipments have already begun
RayCue has introduced a new docking station designed specifically for Apple’s latest Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro processors.
This compact dock enhances the already versatile mini-PC by adding seven ports and the ability to expand storage up to 8TB using an NVMe SSD.
While the RayCue device brings practical upgrades, its inclusion of three separate memory card readers raises questions about its usefulness.
A compact solution for expanded connectivity
The RayCue dock offers a variety of ports, including HDMI with support for 4K at 60Hz, USB 3.2 Type-A and Type-C for high-speed data transfer up to 10Gbps, a USB Type-C charging port, and a 3.5mm audio connector.
The base also features an M.2 2280 slot, allowing users to add up to 8TB of external SSD storage. NVMe and SATA III SSDs are supported, with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps for NVMe and 6 Gbps for SATA drives.
However, one of the dock’s most baffling design decisions is the inclusion of three separate memory card readers: one MicroSD slot and two SD slots. While the card readers are useful for photographers, videographers, and other creatives, it’s unclear why the dock offers two SD slots along with the MicroSD reader.
The RayCue base is priced at $99. Pre-orders began shipping on December 15, making it one of the first third-party accessories available for Apple’s latest Mac mini.
