- Beelink Mate add ports and storage without changing the footprint of your Mac Mini
- Choose between faster speed or maximum storage capacity of 16 TB
- The quiet cooling of the fans and the selection of complete ports are offered in an elegant metal design
The Beelink Mate Mini coupling station offers Mac Mini M4 users an elegant way to expand both connectivity and storage.
Designed to coincide with Apple’s compact desktop, it is attached under the MAC Mini, maintaining an ordered footprint while adding additional functionality.
In its nucleus, the MATE MINI admits Thunderbolt 5 with data transfer speeds of 80 Gbps, allowing rapid external SSD performance and a device connectivity without problems.
Choice of models
There are two models on offer. Model A presents PCIE X2 M.2 Duals and admits up to 16 storage TB. Model B offers a single PCIE X4 slot that offers higher speeds, up to 6228 MB/s reading, but with less total capacity.
This compensation highlights the main inconvenience of the dock. To reach the complete 16TB, you need the version used by PCIE X2, which is a little less efficient than the X4 settings. For most users, this is unlikely to believe real problems.
That said, professionals who work with massive files or that need faster transfer speeds can feel the pinch.
In addition to storage, Mate Mini offers a full range of ports. These include an Ethernet port of 2.5 Gbps, USB-A 3.0 ports, an SD 4.0 card reader and an 3.5 mm audio connector.
A PD-C port also allows the delivery of energy for peripherals that exceed the 15W output of Mac Mini. Two Thunderbolt 5 cables are included in the box.
A quiet fan and 360 ° cooling vents help maintain the fresh and stable system, even during heavy use. The design of all aluminum is finished in silver to coincide with Mac Mini and weighs only 250 g.
With a price of $ 279 (below $ 339), the MATE MINI is addressed to users who seek to extend the capacity of their MAC Mini without occupying additional space. It may not be perfect, but it does occupy a useful role for those looking for additional ports and storage.
