Apple Mac mini 8,1 2018 – Intel Core i3/i7 Coffee Lake

Apple Mac mini 8,1 2018 – Intel Core i3/i7 Coffee Lake, 8–64 GB RAM, NVMe SSD

Apple Mac mini 8,1 In 2018, it offered a powerful compact desktop computer with processors Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i7, 8th-generation Coffee Lake. After four years, this model brought a significant leap in performance, modern connectivity via Thunderbolt 3, and the efficiency of a fast NVMe SSD. It is an ideal choice for professional work, creative tasks, software development, virtualization, and as a powerful home server.

This model is suitable for demanding office work, programming, video editing, server administration, multitasking, and everyday use. Thanks to the fast NVMe SSD and modern Coffee Lake processors, it delivers significantly higher performance than previous generations.

Possible CPU configurations

• Intel Core i3-8100B – 3.6 GHz
  A quad-core processor without Hyper-Threading. Suitable for office work, the Internet, e-mails, documents, and everyday use.
• Intel Core i5-8500B – 3.0 GHz
  A six-core processor for smooth day-to-day work, multitasking, and demanding office tasks.
• Intel Core i7-8700B – 3.2 GHz
  A six-core processor with Hyper-Threading (12 threads). The most powerful configuration for professional work, video editing, virtualization, and demanding multitasking.

Possible RAM (operating memory) configurations

• 8 GB RAM Basic option for office work and everyday use
• 16 GB RAM Recommended option for more comfortable multitasking and demanding tasks
• 32 GB RAM For professional work, virtualization, and demanding applications
• 64 GB RAM Maximum configuration for the most demanding professional use

In this model, the RAM memory is integrated on the board (SO-DIMM DDR4); therefore, its capacity is generally not upgradeable. We recommend selecting the RAM configuration according to the intended usage.

Possible storage configurations (SSD)

• SSD 128 GB
  A fast option for quick system startup and basic use with cloud storage.
• SSD 256 GB
  A good balance of speed and capacity for typical work and everyday use.
• SSD 512 GB
  Fast and comfortable storage with higher capacity for demanding users.
• SSD 1 TB
  Large capacity for professional work, large projects, and data archiving.
• SSD 2 TB
  Maximum capacity for the most demanding users and extensive projects.

Recommendation by usage

• For the office and everyday work: Intel Core i3-8100B, 8–16 GB RAM, SSD 256–512 GB
• For demanding multitasking and creative work: Intel Core i5-8500B, 16–32 GB RAM, SSD 512 GB
• For professional work, virtualization, and video editing: Intel Core i7-8700B, 32–64 GB RAM, SSD 1–2 TB

Key advantages of the Apple Mac mini 8,1

• A compact aluminum enclosure with an elegant design
• Quiet operation and low power consumption
• 6th-generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors Coffee Lake
• Fast NVMe SSD storage
• Modern connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, USB-A 3.1
• Support for up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM
• Suitable for office work, professional tasks, software development, and a home server
• An advantageous and environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing a new computer

Technical specifications

• Model: Apple Mac mini 8,1
• Year of release: 2018
• Processors: Intel Core i3-8100B/i5-8500B/i7-8700B depending on the configuration
• CPU family: Intel Core i3/i5/i7, 8th-generation Coffee Lake
• Architecture: 64-bit
• RAM: 8 GB/16 GB/32 GB/64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz depending on the configuration
• Storage: NVMe SSD 128 GB–2 TB depending on the configuration
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
• Connectivity: 4× Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 2× USB-A 3.1, HDMI 2.0, 3.5 mm audio, Gigabit Ethernet (optionally 10Gb)
• Design: compact aluminum enclosure

An environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice

Refurbished Apple Mac mini 2018 is a smart choice for anyone who wants a powerful computer with macOS at an affordable price. By purchasing a refurbished device, you extend the service life of quality electronics, reduce the amount of e-waste, and at the same time protect your budget.

Mac mini 8,1 is an ideal choice for customers seeking a powerful, quiet, and compact computer for professional work, the office, development, or a home server.