Would this item work on an M2 ?
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Will This Work ?
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This a USB dock so it will work w/ M2 Mac mini, however, the M2 Mac mini won't be able to sit on top of the dock. Won't fit, different footprints. FYI, all your devices connected to the dock will share the single USB connection to the Mac so get the USB4 version of the dock.Would this item work on an M2 ?
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OP:
Since you have an m4 Mini, I'd suggest a THUNDERBOLT 4 docking station.
Something like this:
...represents a good match of price/ports/value.
I strongly suggest that you DO NOT buy any dock UNLESS it comes with its own power supply. The USB power from one port of the Mini isn't going to be able to handle all those ports...
Since you have an m4 Mini, I'd suggest a THUNDERBOLT 4 docking station.
Something like this:
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station | TAA-Compliant Dual Monitor Laptop Dock for Mac & Windows | 3X Thunderbolt Ports, USB-C to HDMI Adapter, 100W PD, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 4X USB-A 10Gbps (TBT4-UDX1)
Upgrade your setup with the Plugable TBT4-UDX1, a TAA-compliant Thunderbolt 4 docking station designed for modern laptops. With up to 100W (96W certified) power delivery, it charges your laptop while expanding connectivity through 11 essential ports—most notably two USB4 compatible downstream Thu...
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I strongly suggest that you DO NOT buy any dock UNLESS it comes with its own power supply. The USB power from one port of the Mini isn't going to be able to handle all those ports...
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The OP has an M2, not an M4.
BTW, that Plugable dock is a rebranded Good Way DBD1330.
Amazon also sells a similar rebranded Good Way, but with one less USB-A port.
Amazon Basics Thunderbolt4/USB4 Pro Docking Station,2xTBT4,1xHDMI2.1,3xUSB A 3.1,RJ45,Dual Display
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Cute dock. I checked out Amazon and they also offer a cheaper 10 Gbps version designed for seating the Mac vertically.