Satechi Mac mini M4 Hub & Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure, Mac mini M4 Dock with 2xUSB A 10Gbps, USB A Data Port, SD Card Reader for Mac mini M4, Mac mini M4 Pro - Silver

Why did you pick this product vs others?:One of the first to come out with an addon hub for Mac Minis and Satechi is a well respected after market company for Apple productsDesign:Fits perfectly under the Mac Mini - almost looks like it was part of the design. The ease of installing an SSD is great - no tools to get at the SSD socket!The additional USB-A ports are most welcome!Overall a great addition to the Mac Mini M4

Big part of getting this was so I could replace my external Time Machine drive with one in this enclosure. And it works well for that (popped in a WD SN850X 2TB).USB-A ports are nice too (for legacy peripherals). Power button notch is convenient. Seems well-manufactured. And like how it matches look of Mini itself.Only thing I'd improve is making it hold the Mini more snuggly (so it doesn't slide around as easily when I plug/unplug cords or push the power button).

This hub is very popular amongst tech reviewers online. While I think it is a nice unit, there are other options to consider as well. The things I didn't like about it is that all of the ports are on the front of the unit. While this is nice if you need those USB A ports on the front, if you have things like a microphone or a WebCam that need to be plugged in constantly, you will have wires coming out the front and curling back towards the end of your desk. Not ideal. But other than that, it seems to be a pretty solid unit. A couple things to keep in mind. There is no display port or audio jack, and the NVME slot on the bottom only supports up to 10 GBPS speeds....not 40 MBPS.

It works…. But I don’t like how easily the Mac mini can be moved, especially when trying to turn it on / off. I obviously like the ports but again, then come front and back and the back part is not as accessible (at least on my desk).

Fits on my desktop and fulfils all my needs, just the little extra that an iMac mini needs.

The Satechi Mac mini M4 Hub & Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure is a must-have accessory for Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro users. It combines sleek design with impressive functionality. The NVMe SSD enclosure offers fast storage access, perfect for high-speed data transfer. The USB A 10Gbps ports and USB A data port provide ample connectivity for peripherals, while the SD card reader is a great addition for media professionals.The ergonomic stand elevates the Mac mini to a comfortable height and aids in cooling during heavy use. This hub is a well-rounded solution for anyone looking to enhance their Mac mini setup.Highly recommended!

Funciona muy bien con la M4, me aporta mucha conectividad. Tiene buena calidad de construcción y la velocidad de escritura y lectura es muy buena. Lo único que me hubiese gustado es que tuviera algún mecanismo de bloqueo o fijación a la mac, queda algo inestable.

This is the perfect pairing with e Mac Mini M4, particularly the base machine - since it allows you to add drive expansion without cracking the M4. Simply set the Mini on the Hub, plug it in and go .... 30 seconds? Adding a drive to the internal bay, another few minutes at most - dead simple. Build quality is excellent, matches the Mini perfectly, even providing a cutout for the power button. Along with drive expansion, you get traditional USB ports and an SD slot. Again, perfect ..My only "complaints", and they are minor - one or two USB ports on the back of the hub (one even ..) and better fitment to the hub itself, the Mini has a tendency to misalign with the hub which upsets my OCD at times :)