
#Tefview mac for mac#
The Satechi Stand & Hub for Mac mini with SSD Enclosure is available in Silver color only, like the latest models of Mac mini itself. We’d recommend spending the extra for the Stand & Hub for Mac mini with SSD Enclosure as you may find yourself needing the extra storage space later down the line. If you don’t need the extra storage space, Satechi also offers its Stand & Hub for Mac mini in a model without an SSD enclosure for $20 less. This stand hub also fits under Apple’s Mac Studio, so it’s an inexpensive way to add fast storage to Apple’s newest pro-level desktop, too. Installing the SSD inside the Stand & Hub is simple, and the correct-sized screwdriver and screw are included.

NVMe SSD boards are more common than SATA M.2 SSDs these days, so make sure you select the correct type when purchasing for this accessory. Satechi says that the Stand & Hub’s USB ports are data only and are not capable of charging, although in our tests we were able to charge an Apple Watch and iPhone reasonably quickly using the Stand & Hub’s USB ports. 5Gbps should be ample for most non-pro basic data-transfer needs. The Satechi’s rival Mac mini hub, the OWC miniStack STX, does offer 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 but comes in 2.5x the price for the privilege. The USB ports are rated at 5Gbps for data transfer, compared to the Mac mini’s 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 connections. A 512GB microSD card costs about $60/£50 online–a super-cheap way of adding storage. The card readers are rated at UHS-I (104MBps)–312MBps UHS-II would have offered speedier transfers, but most users won’t notice the difference.


#Tefview mac portable#
The inclusion of the card readers is important since the mini lacks this access point for inexpensive portable storage. The Satechi Stand & Hub for Mac mini fixes the mini’s bare front face by adding four USB ports, both SD and microSD card reader slots, and 3.5mm audio jack port. At the back, the Mac Studio and M2 Pro Mac mini ports are the same., while the entry-level M2 Mac mini has two fewer Thunderbolt 4 ports. The Mac Studio also boasts two 10Gbps USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 4 on the M1 Ultra model) and an SD card reader on its front. The Mac Studio has the same width and depth as the Mac mini but is taller.
