{"product_id":"dock-hub-a-shield-pentru-mac-mini-m4-m4-pro","title":"A.Shield USB-C Dock\/Hub for Mac Mini M4\/M4 Pro – Aluminum, NVMe SSD Slot up to 8TB, 4K HDMI, 10Gbps USB, SD\/TF","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .apx * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .apx {\n    --green: #1a3c34;\n    --green-soft: #f1f5f3;\n    --ink: #111111;\n    --grey: #6b6b6b;\n    --ghost: #e0e0e0;\n    --hair: #e3e3e3;\n    --ease: cubic-bezier(.23, 1, .32, 1);\n\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Helvetica Neue\", \"Segoe UI\", sans-serif;\n    color: var(--ink);\n    max-width: 760px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 8px 0 24px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n  }\n\n  \/* ---------- LEAD ---------- *\/\n  .apx-lead { margin: 0 0 48px; }\n  .apx-lead h2 {\n    font-size: clamp(30px, 5.6vw, 46px);\n    line-height: 1.08;\n    letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\n  }\n  .apx-lead h2 span { color: var(--green); display: block; 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transform: translateY(14px); }\n    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\n  }\n  @keyframes apx-grow {\n    from { transform: scaleX(0); }\n    to   { transform: scaleX(1); }\n  }\n\n  \/* ---------- BLINDAJ FATA DE TEMA ---------- *\/\n  .apx-band, .apx-band * { color: #ffffff !important; }\n  .apx-band h3, .apx-band p, .apx-band div {\n    border: 0 !important;\n    background: none !important;\n    padding-bottom: 0 !important;\n    text-transform: none;\n  }\n  .apx-band h3 {\n    font-size: clamp(26px, 4.6vw, 40px) !important;\n    line-height: 1.12 !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    margin: 0 0 18px !important;\n  }\n  .apx-band .apx-band-eyebrow { text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.65; }\n  .apx-band p { opacity: 0.8; }\n\n  .apx-h, .apx-lead h2 { border: 0 !important; padding-bottom: 0 !important; }\n  .apx-eyebrow { border: 0 !important; }\n  .apx-trust h4 { color: var(--green) !important; border: 0 !important; }\n  .apx-lead h2 span { color: var(--green) !important; }\n\n  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\n    .apx *, .apx *::after { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation: none !important; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"apx\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LEAD --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-lead\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eUnder the Mac Mini.\u003cspan\u003eAbove any other solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Mac Mini M4 is small, but it quickly leaves you without ports. An HDMI adapter, a USB hub, maybe an external SSD — and your desk fills up with exactly what you wanted to avoid by buying a small computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cimg class=\"apx-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2399\/4947\/files\/1_b109818b-cc4e-42f6-87d0-626c9f78967e.webp?v=1789330821\" alt=\"A.Shield Dock mounted under a Mac Mini M4, on a desk, next to an external monitor\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPARATIE CU BARE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-eyebrow\"\u003eComparison\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-h\"\u003eA regular hub, next to the A.Shield Dock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bars\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar-top\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-label\"\u003eUSB transfer — regular hub\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-val\"\u003e480Mbps\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"apx-fill\" style=\"width:5%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar-top\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-label\"\u003eUSB transfer — A.Shield Dock\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-val is-us\"\u003e10Gbps\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"apx-fill is-us\" style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar-top\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-label\"\u003eCard reader — regular reader (UHS-I)\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-val\"\u003e~90MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"apx-fill\" style=\"width:29%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-bar-top\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-label\"\u003eCard reader — A.Shield Dock (UHS-II)\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-bar-val is-us\"\u003e312MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"apx-fill is-us\" style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"apx-scale\"\u003eThe bars are to real scale. For a 10GB folder of photos, the difference is almost 3 minutes versus under 10 seconds. For a 64GB card of 4K footage, almost 12 minutes versus under 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RANDURI --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat it actually does\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-h\"\u003eThe numbers, one by one\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-rows\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-ghost\"\u003e10Gbps\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-index\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-t\"\u003eInternal storage at 10Gbps\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-d\"\u003eInternal M.2 NVMe slot at 10Gbps — over 8 times the speed of a regular external hard drive. Compatible with M key or B\u0026amp;M key, from 2230 to 2280.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-ghost\"\u003e3 ports\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-index\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-t\"\u003eUSB-A ports at real speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-d\"\u003eTwo USB 3.2 ports at 10Gbps, plus one USB 2.0 for peripherals that don't need speed — keyboard, mouse, printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-ghost\"\u003e312MB\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-index\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-t\"\u003eCard reader for heavy files\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-d\"\u003eSD4.0 and TF4.0, UHS-II, two separate slots. Transfer 4K footage straight from the card, with no waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-ghost\"\u003e4K\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-index\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-t\"\u003eExternal monitor, no separate adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-d\"\u003e4K@60Hz HDMI, discreetly hidden at the back, next to the USB-C connection to the Mac and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-ghost\"\u003e270g\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-row-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"apx-index\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-t\"\u003eSolid aluminum, barely noticeable weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"apx-row-d\"\u003eAnodized aluminum body, 3mm thick, 138.5 × 127 × 36mm. It feels premium, but you don't feel it on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cimg class=\"apx-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2399\/4947\/files\/2_c91acab4-b068-46f3-bf75-8ac40a8feace.webp?v=1789330820\" alt=\"The aluminum body of the A.Shield Dock and the row of front ports: USB 3.2, SD4.0, TF4.0, USB 2.0\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BANDA VERDE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-band-eyebrow\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWithout ventilation space, any aluminum gets hot.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA deliberate gap between the dock and the Mac Mini lets air flow freely under the case instead of blocking it. The aluminum dissipates heat instead of trapping it — especially useful during long video editing sessions or heavy transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cimg class=\"apx-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2399\/4947\/files\/7_75dbf18a-3df5-4826-a405-a2d6994d740e.webp?v=1789331286\" alt=\"The ventilation gap between the A.Shield Dock and the Mac Mini, with airflow visualized\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECIFICATII --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-eyebrow\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-h\"\u003eOn paper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable class=\"apx-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMac Mini M4 \/ M4 Pro (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A 10Gbps ×2, USB 2.0, SD4.0, TF4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K@60Hz HDMI, USB-C (data to Mac), USB-C (power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSSD slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 NVMe at 10Gbps, M key \/ B\u0026amp;M key, 2230–2280 format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCard reader\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD4.0 + TF4.0, UHS-II, up to 312MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized aluminum, 3mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138.5 × 127 × 36mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDock, 2 USB-C cables, screwdriver, thermal pad, screws, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cimg class=\"apx-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2399\/4947\/files\/5_8a8d8f4f-f40c-4f0c-890b-18b3fd251949.webp?v=1789331286\" alt=\"The internal M.2 NVMe slot of the A.Shield Dock, with an SSD installed under the metal heatsink\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPATIBILITATE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-eyebrow\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-h\"\u003eWorks with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-tags\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003eMac Mini M4 (2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003eMac Mini M4 Pro (2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003eM.2 NVMe SSD — M key\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003eM.2 NVMe SSD — B\u0026amp;M key\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003e2230 format\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003e2242 format\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003e2260 format\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"apx-tag\"\u003e2280 format\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"apx-note\"\u003eThe Mac Mini and the M.2 SSD are not included. Compatible exclusively with Mac Mini M4 and M4 Pro (2024) — it does not fit earlier Mac Mini models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-h\"\u003eWhat people ask us\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"apx-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq1\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq1\"\u003eDoes it come with an SSD?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dock has the slot free, ready to install — the M.2 NVMe SSD is bought separately, in any capacity you find (M key or B\u0026amp;M key, 2230–2280 format).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq2\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq2\"\u003eWhat speed do I get with the SSD installed in the dock?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slot runs at 10Gbps, which means over 1000 MB\/s in practice — about 8 times faster than a classic external hard drive. It doesn't reach the speed of the Mac Mini's internal storage, but it's more than enough for a photo library, archives, video editing or backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq3\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq3\"\u003eDoes installing the SSD void the Mac Mini's warranty?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't open the Mac Mini at all — the SSD goes into the dock, not the computer. The Mac Mini stays completely intact, exactly as you took it out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq4\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq4\"\u003eHow hard is it to install the SSD?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few minutes, with the screwdriver included in the box. You remove the side panel, insert the SSD, and tighten the heatsink back in place. You don't need any tools of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq5\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq5\"\u003eDo I still have access to the power button?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The design leaves free room by the Power button — just as easy to press as on a bare Mac Mini sitting directly on the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq6\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq6\"\u003eWhat resolution does the HDMI port support?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e4K at 60Hz, enough for any regular office monitor. The port sits discreetly at the back, together with the USB-C connection to the Mac and the power one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq7\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq7\"\u003eDoes the Mac Mini get hot when mounted on the dock?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuite the opposite — the ventilation gap between the dock and the Mac Mini helps air circulate, and the aluminum dissipates heat better than the plastic of a regular stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq8\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq8\"\u003eDoes it work without an SSD installed?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. All the other ports — USB-A, card reader, HDMI — work normally, whether or not you've installed an SSD in the slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq9\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq9\"\u003eCan I connect several hard drives or SSDs at the same time?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but also connect the second USB-C cable, the power one — it's in the box exactly for this. A classic external hard drive, especially an older one, draws considerably more power than an SSD, and during long copies between two drives it can exceed what the Mac Mini delivers alone through the data port. Without separate power, the drive may disconnect in the middle of a transfer. With it connected, you have stable power for all the ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:12px;\"\u003eA practical tip for very large moves — hundreds of GB or over 1TB — from an old hard drive to an SSD: copy to the Mac first, then from the Mac to the SSD. With a direct copy, both drives work at full tilt for hours on end — one reads, the other writes — so power draw and heat add up. In two steps, they work in turn and each has time to cool down. For ordinary transfers of a few GB, you don't need this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apx-q\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"dq10\"\u003e\n      \u003clabel for=\"dq10\"\u003eDo you deliver across Romania?\u003c\/label\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apx-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in 1-2 business days via DPD. 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