- Beelink Mate adds gates and storage without changing your Mac Mini’s footprint
- Choose between higher speed or maximum 16TB storage capacity option
- Quiet fan cooling and choice of full port offered in a slender metal design
Beelink Mate Mini Docking Station offers MAC Mini M4 users a slender way of expanding both connection and storage.
It is designed to match Apple’s compact desktop and attached under the MAC Mini and maintain a tidy footprint while adding additional functionality.
In its core, the Mate Mini Thunderbolt supports 5 with 80 Gbps data transfer rates, allowing for fast external SSD performance and trouble -free device connection.
Selection of models
There are two models offered. Model A has double PCIe x2 M.2 slots and supports up to 16 TB of storage space. Model B offers a single PCIE X4 slot that delivers higher speeds up to 6228MB/s read, but with less overall capacity.
This trade -off highlights the dockers’ main disadvantage. To reach the full 16TB, you need the version that uses PCIe X2, which is slightly less effective than the X4 configuration. For most users, it is unlikely to create real problems.
That said, professionals who work with massive files or need the fastest transfer rates are squeezing.
Apart from storage, the Mate Mini delivers a complete selection of gates. These include a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, USB-A 3.0 ports, an SD 4.0 card reader and a 3.5mm audio plug.
A Type-C PD port also allows power supply to peripheral devices exceeding the MAC Mini’s built-in 15W output. Two Thunderbolt 5 cables are included in the box.
A quiet fan and 360 ° cooling valves help keep the system cool and stable, even during strong use. The aluminum design is finished in silver to match the Mac Mini and weighs only 250 g.
Price to $ 279 (down from $ 339), Mate Mini is targeting users who want to expand their Mac Mini’s capacity without taking up extra space. It may not be perfect, but it fulfills a useful role for those seeking extra gates and storage.
