{"id":753452,"date":"2026-06-22T19:04:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/753452\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:04:55","slug":"ugreens-mac-mini-m4-docking-station-adds-more-storage-and-extra-ports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/753452\/","title":{"rendered":"Ugreen\u2019s Mac Mini M4 Docking Station Adds More Storage And Extra Ports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" top-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782155095_843_0x0.jpg\" alt=\"Man in office with Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD enclosure\" data-height=\"1500\" data-width=\"1500\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Ugreen Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD enclosure sits beneath the Mac Mini M4, saving desk space and clutter.<\/p>\n<p>UGREEN<\/p>\n<p>Apple is selling <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/mac-mini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.apple.com\/mac-mini\/\" aria-label=\"Mac Mini M4\">Mac Mini M4<\/a> computers as fast as it can make them. The Mini M4 offers value for money and is one of the most cost-effective ways to get on board with macOS. For such an affordable computer, the Mac Mini M4 offers three Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI connector, an Ethernet port, two USB-C ports and a headphone jack on the front, but if you\u2019re looking for USB-A, you\u2019re out of luck.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, some computer accessory brands now sell docking stations to expand the Mac Mini M4\u2019s connectivity options. One of the latest devices on the market is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/UGREEN-Stand-Enclosure-10Gbps-Reader\/dp\/B0GQ4DN6MH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/UGREEN-Stand-Enclosure-10Gbps-Reader\/dp\/B0GQ4DN6MH\" aria-label=\"Ugreen Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD enclosure\">Ugreen Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD enclosure<\/a>. This is an 11-in-1 expansion hub that sits neatly underneath the Mac Mini M4 and has some handy features.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, everyone knows that Apple\u2019s storage prices are high. If you want to up the size of the Mac Mini M4\u2019s base 512GB SSD, you\u2019re going to have to pay for it. But there is another way. <\/p>\n<p>At the front of the Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD enclosure are two USB-A ports and a couple of memory card slots. The Mac Mini M4 already has two forward facing USB-C ports and a headphone output.<\/p>\n<p>UGREENMore Storage And Ports<\/p>\n<p>The Ugreen Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure is designed specifically for Mac Mini users who want more storage, as well as more USB Ports for a less-cluttered desktop that doesn\u2019t compromise on the appearance of Apple\u2019s hardware. <\/p>\n<p>Built specifically for the Mac Mini M4 and M4 Pro, the docking station integrates directly with the computer\u2019s design while enabling the user to add up to 8TB of expandable M.2 NVMe SSD storage in multiple form factors. The docking station plugs into one of the Mac Mini M4\u2019s USB-C ports and provides transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. Not as fast a Thunderbolt, but enough for most people\u2019s needs. <\/p>\n<p>At the rear of the docking station are two USB-A ports with 5Gbps speeds and another USB-A port with 10Gbps speeds. Then there are two more USB-C Type C ports with speeds of 10Gbps. That\u2019s a lot of expansion. There\u2019s also a 5V USB-C input, should the docking station need more power for charging any attached devices. That said, the docking station can also be bus-powered by the host Mac Mini M4.<\/p>\n<p>At the back of the Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD enclosure are three USB-A ports and two USB-C ports plus one more USB-C power input for a 5V power supply. The dock connects by one short USB-C cable.<\/p>\n<p>UGREENMemory Card Support<\/p>\n<p>On the front of the docking station are two 10Gbps USB-A ports plus slots for UHS-I SD\/TF memory cards, handy for importing photos and videos. Now, bear in mind that the docking station shares its 10Gbps bandwidth between all those ports, so don\u2019t expect to get full speeds out of them if they are all being used. <\/p>\n<p>In the base of the docking station is the bay for an M.2 SSD to fit all the available formats from the compact M.2 2230 to a 2280 SSD. The SSD shares the docking station\u2019s overall 10Gbps bandwidth budget. <\/p>\n<p>It would be great to see this docking station with a Thunderbolt 4 interface, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/marksparrow\/2026\/01\/06\/satechis-new-thunderbolt-5-cubedock-and-pro-level-cable-launched-at-ces-2026\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/marksparrow\/2026\/01\/06\/satechis-new-thunderbolt-5-cubedock-and-pro-level-cable-launched-at-ces-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Satechi CubeDock Thunderbolt 4 docking station\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Satechi CubeDock Thunderbolt 4 docking station<\/a>, but that would mean a much higher price and not everyone needs high speeds since the Mac Mini M4 already has three Thunderbolt 4 ports and the Mac Mini M4 Pro comes with Thunderbolt 5 ports, which provide up to 80Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth.<\/p>\n<p>This image shows the ports available with the Mac mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD enclosure.<\/p>\n<p>UGREENTurning On A Mini<\/p>\n<p>Another handy feature on this docking station is a power lever at the back, which lets users turn their Mac Mini M4 on. When Apple designed its baby desktop, for some reason, it decided to put the power switch on the base, so users must lift the Mac up to turn it on. With the Ugreen docking station, it\u2019s not necessary. It\u2019s the small details that make a difference in life. <\/p>\n<p>Finally, Ugreen\u2019s docking station matches the finish of Apple\u2019s baby desktop and it includes anti-slip silicone feet to stop the dock and the Mac Mini M4 from sliding around on the desk.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing and Availability:<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/UGREEN-Stand-Enclosure-10Gbps-Reader\/dp\/B0GQ4DN6MH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/UGREEN-Stand-Enclosure-10Gbps-Reader\/dp\/B0GQ4DN6MH\" aria-label=\"Ugreen Mac Mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure\">Ugreen Mac Mini M4 Dock and Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure<\/a> is available now from Amazon and <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.ugreen.com\/products\/mac-mini-m4-dock-11port-8tb-10gbps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/uk.ugreen.com\/products\/mac-mini-m4-dock-11port-8tb-10gbps\" aria-label=\"Ugreen\u2019s website\">Ugreen\u2019s website<\/a>. From April 23 to 26, 2026, the docking station will be on sale for $49.99 instead of the regular price of $89.99. <\/p>\n<p>Tech Specs:Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1Compatible devices: USB flash drives, tablets, mice, keyboards and laptops. Total USB ports: 5 x USB-A, 2 x USB-C. Memory card slots: UHS-I SD\/TF. 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