The Mac mini is one of the computers that Apple has promoted the most in recent years. And although it is not the most captivating Apple computer in terms of connection ports, you may miss some, such as the connection for SD cards, or more USB ports. That is why we present you some accessories that they can be very useful to further empower the “smallest” in the house.
Give your Mac mini more ports
USB hubs are already essential if you have a Mac. Despite the arrival of new MacBooks with more (necessary) ports, many of us have adapters and port hubs to be able to use our computers normally. In the Mac mini, something curious happens. The latest models have quite a few connection ports, but they are missing some that, for many people, are essential. The computers of 2020 and 2022 count on:
- RJ45 connection
- 4 Thunderbolt 4 (USB C) ports (2022 model) or 2 USB C ports and 2 Thunderbolt 4 (USB C) ports (2020 model)
- One HDMI port
- Two USB-A ports
- headphone jack
For its part, the 2018 Mac mini has a similar port configuration. Although, in this case, the USB C ports (it has 4), are Thunderbolt 3. Even so, in none of these three models, there is no connection to SD cards, natively. In it 2014 mac minithings vary slightly:
- RJ45 connection
- HDMI
- Two Thunderbolt 2 ports
- Four USB A ports
- SD card slot
However, although the Mac mini has ports, they are on the back, in order to make it more beautiful and aesthetic on the front. However, whether you want to add more ports, or if you are looking for an easier way to access them, there are very interesting solutions.
Satechi USB hub for Mac mini
Satechi is a brand that, in addition to manufacturing peripherals for Mac, does so following the original design of the equipment, so that both devices are seen as integrated and not “as an addition”. In this case, Satechi has a USB Hub for Mac mini, which connects via USB C in one of the rear ports, and not only adds more ports, but integrates them on the front. This adapter has the following list of ports:
- SD card slot
- Micro SD card slot
- Three USB-A ports
- One USB-C port
- headphone jack
The adapter is made of aluminum and respects the original design of the Mac mini. In addition, it is compatible with Mac minis that have USB C, so it will work for both the 2022, 2020, and 2018 models. It comes in silver and gray.
Rocketek 12-in-1 Hub for Mac mini
This USB Hub has a somewhat different philosophy. In addition to adding connection ports, allows the installation of a mechanical hard drive or an SSD, and do it in the adapter itself. In addition, the list of ports is varied, so our Mac mini will have many more connections:
- headphone jack
- microphone jack
- Four USB-A
- SD card slot
- Micro SD card slot
- USB-C port
- HDMI
- VGA
- 5V power
- Hard drive expansion slot
This Hub has to be connected to the current so that it can work, unlike the first one that we have shown you. However, it is an ideal solution for those who are not only looking for more connection ports, but also want to expand the storage of the Mac mini long after its purchase.
