Mac Mini M4 warm when sleeping, cool when awake

[Gaxxl]

Is this normal? Mine is around 55C at sleep mode and dropped to <50C when awake

Appreciate your inputs

 

[Fishrrman]

Does the fan continue to run in sleep mode?
Or does it stop, even though there is still a small amount of power on the motherboard?

 

[Guenter]

The only reason why the mini may be warm in sleep mode is when it powers external components. Try to disconnect all unnecessary usb devices.

 

[Gaxxl]

Does the fan continue to run in sleep mode?
Or does it stop, even though there is still a small amount of power on the motherboard?

I did not change any settings so I assume fan is not running in sleep mode

 

[Gaxxl]

The only reason why the mini may be warm in sleep mode is when it powers external components. Try to disconnect all unnecessary usb devices.

Isn't that a hassle and defeat purpose of sleep mode? I only have a kb/mouse receiver and usb-A powered speakers connected 24/7. My external hdd is only connected whenever I wanted to do a backup