Satechi unveils Mac Mini M4 stand and hub with SSD enclosure CES 2025and we were able to watch. Perhaps the most attractive feature is the notch, which makes it easy to access the mini PC's power button. The stand raises the Mac Mini off your desk, but leaves a concave space for you to reach the power button at the bottom of the back. This awkward placement was one of the few gripes we had with the Mac Mini M4 in our review. review computer.
The hub's front panel houses USB-A 3.2 and 2.0 ports, as well as an SD card reader that promises file transfer speeds of “up to 312MB/s.” The SSD enclosure allows you to add up to 4TB of NVMe storage to the Mac Mini. The hub has a recess at the top where the computer sits to allow better airflow from the Mac Mini's fans, and also has its own bottom vents. It connects with a built-in Thunderbolt cable that's long enough to reach your computer's port without the cable getting tangled.
In terms of design, the stand looks like a squat version of the Mac Mini, featuring a similar finish and profile to the computer. At first glance, the hub looks like a natural extension of Apple's miniature cube and certainly doesn't spoil the aesthetics.
There are many quality USB-C hubs on the market, but customers who prefer the Mac Mini for its simplicity and small size can appreciate how neatly this Satechi accessory fits into the machine. It goes on sale February 17th with limited availability; The company expects the product to become widely available in March. It will retail for $100.