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๐Ÿ”Œ satechi type-c stand & hub with ssd enclosure โ€“ innovative patented design โ€“ ideal for m.2 sata ssd, usb-c data port, micro/sd card readers, usb-a & headphone jack port - compatible with 2020 m1 mac mini (silver) logo

๐Ÿ”Œ Satechi Type-C Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure โ€“ Innovative Patented Design โ€“ Ideal for M.2 SATA SSD, USB-C Data Port, Micro/SD Card Readers, USB-A & Headphone Jack Port - Compatible with 2020 M1 Mac Mini (Silver) Review

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BrandSatechi
Hardware InterfaceUSB, USB Type C
Compatible Devices2020 M1 Mac Mini
Operating SystemMac OS
Item Dimensions LxWxH10.71 x 9.09 x 1.1 inches

Description of ๐Ÿ”Œ Satechi Type-C Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure โ€“ Innovative Patented Design โ€“ Ideal for M.2 SATA SSD, USB-C Data Port, Micro/SD Card Readers, USB-A & Headphone Jack Port - Compatible with 2020 M1 Mac Mini (Silver)

PATENTED DESIGN - our patented design elevates your M1 Mac mini and provides easy front access to your most-used peripherals โ€“ now, with an SSD enclosure for added convenience. Mac mini and SSD drive not included. BUILT-IN SSD ENCLOSURE - equipped with a built-in SSD enclosure space to easily increase memory storage without adding clutter to your workspace. Includes screw and screwdriver for easy installation with no extra tools needed. Not compatible with NVMe, supports M.2 SATA SSD only. USB-C EXPANSION HUB - features an USB-C data port, three USB-A data ports, micro/SD card readers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack port for convenient access to all your essential peripherals. SLEEK, ELEGANT DESIGN - designed to feel like a natural extension of your M1 Mac mini with an elegant, brushed finish and silver aluminum alloy. Please note there may be slight differences in color due to Mac Mini variations and manufacturing processes. COMPATIBILITY - 2020 M1 Mac Mini & 2019 Mac Mini. Not available in space gray. Does not support 2018 & earlier Mac Mini models. Notes: Internal SSD enclosure only fits M.2 SATA SSD drives (not included), does not work with NVME SSD. USB-A ports will not support CD readers, including Apple SuperDrive, or charge iPads. We recommend connecting one bus-powered device at a time.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Reading speed is slower than normal, SD card reader is not working.

In addition to the fact that the SSD is only M.2 SATA, not NVMe (which is a shame - half the speed), the M.2 drive I bought is allowed for reading speed > 500 Mbit/s. and only about 320 MB is achieved by this device. Not ideal if you plan to use it to edit 4K footage from the device's hard drive. I use my Sandisc Extreme Portable SSD for this. I also tried using the front SD card reader port to upload footage from my Canon as well as the SD card from my Rodecaster Pro, but neither showed up.

Pros
  • PATENTED DESIGN - Our patented design makes your M1 Mac mini stand out and provides easy front access to your most-used peripherals - now with an SSD enclosure for added convenience. Mac mini and SSD not included
Cons
  • Some small things

Revainrating 3 out of 5

This is a great addition to the new 2020 Mac Mini.

I bought this knowing I would buy a new Mac mini but only with 256GB as I didn't want to pay exorbitant prices for extra storage. I bought an external storage space, 1TB, and this device and it was a miracle. I primarily use the storage to store podcast files as most of my other work is stored in the cloud. Since internal storage isn't as important as it used to be, and the Mac mini has very few ports, this is a great addition. I also use the front mic ports for podcasts and other USBโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Superb design
Cons
  • I don't remember but there was something

Revainrating 1 out of 5

You will lose your Thunderbolt port

Good first. Form factor and color are excellent. Some people have claimed that the white LED doesn't match the Mac Mini, but mine is perfectly aligned. The description also states that external CD drives don't work, but the external Blu-ray drive I have has 2 USB sockets and it works fine with both plugged in. More for the worse. Reviews have surfaced over the past few weeks clarifying that you're dropping the Thunderbolt port and replacing it with USB-C. (I didn't see them before I boughtโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Nice thing
Cons
  • Doubtful purchase for the elderly

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Reading speed is slower than normal, SD card reader is not working.

Aside from the fact that the SSD is only M.2 SATA and not NVMe (which is a shame - half the speed), the M.2 drive I bought is capable of read speeds of >500 Mbit/s and thanks to this device it only receives about 320 MB. Not ideal if you want to use it to edit 4K videos from the device's hard drive. I use my Sandisc Extreme Portable SSD for this. I also tried using the front SD card reader port to upload footage from my Canon as well as the SD card from my Rodecaster Pro, but neither showedโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Disappears