In total, the hub combines three USB-A ports (two in USB 3.2 at 10 Gb/s and one in USB 2.0 at 480 Mb/s – clearly anachronistic) as well as an SD card reader. It also has an M2 SSD slot that allows you to add up to 4 TB of storage (with transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps). Ideal for those who have opted for the basic Mac mini M4, limited to 256 GB of internal memory.
Finally, note that this M2 SSD slot is compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 format strips. We also learn that the hub is designed to maintain airflow to cool the Mac mini.
Satechi has not yet specified the price or the exact launch date of its accessory. We simply know that it will arrive on the market in the spring of 2025, probably at a price similar to the old model (so around $100).
The manufacturer, on the other hand, promises a 20% discount. to users who wish to register to be notified of hub availability.