If you’re a Mac mini user who loves the sleek design of Apple’s smallest desktop but wishes it had more ports or internal storage, ORICO has just unveiled a clever solution for M4 Mac Mini owners – the MiniPro Dock Case.
A while back we reviewed Orico’s Mini Mate and ranked it one of the best thunderbolt external drives for Mac and the MiniPro Dock Case looks like a good complement to it for M4 Mac Mini owners.
The MiniPro Dock Case, is tailor-made for the Mac Mini M4 unlike most generic docking stations.
It features a precision-molded aluminum enclosure that matches the Mac mini’s size and port layout perfectly. Inside there’s a silicone layer that keeps your Mac Mini securely in place and prevents scratches.
One nice touch is that the MiniPro is meant to be used vertically, which improves airflow, saves space, and makes the power button easier to reach.
It’s also easy to mount with a tool-free quick-mount system – simply pop it open, slide in your Mac mini, and you’re done in seconds.
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NVMe M.2 Slot
One of the biggest limitations of the Mac Mini is its lack of upgradable internal storage.
ORICO’s MiniPro solves that by including an internal NVMe M.2 slot that supports up to 8TB of extra storage.
For those who’d rather skip the DIY route, ORICO also sells pre-configured options with 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB NVMe SSDs inside, all using high-speed PCIe 3.0 x4 storage and flash memory.
Connection Hub
The MiniPro Dock Case is also a 5-in-1 hub that tackles the Mac Mini’s port limitations.
Key features include:
- USB-A 10Gbps port for super-fast file transfers.
- SD & TF card readers (USB 3.0) with speeds up to 100MB/s – ideal for photographers and video editors.
- The built-in NVMe slot for DIY storage expansions.
Pricing & Availability
The ORICO MiniPro Dock Case is available now via ORICO’s official store. Here’s the breakdown:
- $89.99 for the DIY enclosure (no SSD installed)
- $142.99 with a 512GB built-in SSD
- $159.99 with a 1TB built-in SSD
- $259.99 with a 2TB built-in SSD
- $59.99 for the basic case only (no ports, no SSD slot)
Shipping is free for orders over $39.90, and ORICO includes a 30-day money-back guarantee plus customer support.
If you want a stylish way to add more storage, better connectivity, and a clean, Mac-inspired case to your M4 Mac Mini, the MiniPro Dock is definitely worth checking out.