New M1/M2 Mac Mini SSD Stand & Hub by Satechi - One of the BEST Peripherals Yet!
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
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The Satechi Stand & Hub for Mac mini with SSD Enclosure elevates and transforms your M1 Mac Mini into a powerful, surprisingly compact workstation. It allows your Mini to fit seamlessly into the enclosure, securely to keep it from sliding off or moving around when removing chords or drives from the ports. SATA SSD support, though not NVMe, still does a fairly good job in its transfer speeds and will allow you to do most of what you need on your day to day activities.
Preform is something that comes already formed. Perform is something that describes how well something works.
Josh, I found your video and I purchased the hub and memory. I purchased the 2TB memory chip and installed it because of your video. Now I have all the storage needed. I also changed my location of Dropbox files to the 2TB chip. Finally I gained 150G on my M2 Mini 256/HD. Again my life is complete now because your video explained all my needs. Keep up the good work. I liked your video and suscribed to your channel. Thanks. Tom
What a wonderful comment Tom. Thank you for taking the time to share this with me...truly means a lot to hear the video helped and you have the set up working in a way that adds to your day and workflow in life. I hope that the hub and mac mini serve you well for many many years my friend (: Appreciate the support!!
@@Joshua88Graham Thanks for the reply. Take Care.
@tlaeser & @Joshua88Graham - thank you the great video and explanation. I too would like to use the Satechi Hub on a Mac Mini M2 Pro. They say it's built for the M1 - can you forsee or have experienced any issues in performance with using the internal SSD? Would connecting the Satechi to the M2 be a drag on the performance in SSD transfer or any other speeds?
I use mine for time machine back-ups ... plenty fast for that and total silence both from the M1 and the Satechi ... everything stays cool and 'just works' ... replaced my 2014 i7 iMac ... great upgrade - and even though I spent a boat load on the 32 inch monitor I love the new setup
100 percen agreet ! I think for what it offers, it's a great hub. You don't need the enclosure to have crazy speeds
Loved your video Josh. You answered all the questions I had regarding my Satechi Hub. I especially liked your explanation of how to setup and initialize the built-in SSD. Keep up the good work!
So very glad you found the video helpful my friend, I hope you enjoy the hub!! It had served me well thus far!!
Thank you!! I tried everything for it to recognize. I was going to send this back. But your video REALLY helped. I had to erase in order for the SSD to work.
Got my m2 today, just ordered the Hub on Amazon, thank you Mr Bezos for same day delivery lol
Big thanks to you for this great video. Greetings from New Zealand!
Glad you found the video helpful (: Hope all is well over there in New Zealand! Such a beautiful country, always wanted to visit.
Thank you so much. T and everything went perfectly.
Happy the video was helpful to you my friend!
Thanks Josh, I thought I bought the wrong one until your video. Didn’t know you had to erase it first. I’m assuming it’s kind of like formatting a disk? Works perfect now! Thanks again!
My pleasure James (: Glad my video helped and happy you got it up running!!
Exactly what I needed to know, snow VNMe. Thank you for that! I wish someone just made a good NVMe hub to sick under the Mac mini with just a few USB ports, for $150ish. They can see the card readers lol..
I think it's ideal for time machine, i don't need speed there. Thank you
I'm upgrading from a 2015 Mac Mini i7 with16GB ram 256GB ssd to the 2022 Mac Mini M1 with 16ram 1TB ssd. I can't wait for the beast to arrive.
Well done dude!
Much thanks Mark! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment (: Be safe and well out there!
Great video. Thank you!!
very helpful thanks
Glad it was helpful for you my friend! Thanks for taking a second to leave a comment
WARNING TRAP FOR PLAYERS : Make sure you get the correct M2 drive format as i got a 4TB stick and, despite being the told it was the right format, … wasnt,
as the Satechi can only take 2TB
The only thing I wish Satechi had done contrary to their design is that cuts down on air flow through the Mac Mini. The second thing like other creative mac dock makers, Satechi should have made their dock to not only hold the SSD card even though it goes against NvMe standard, they should have also put in a SATA HDD/SDD port area to add flexibility to the overall storage solution, like the Qwiizlab Dual Drive Enclosure with Docking Station for Mac Mini which has its ventilation flaws to be fair.
Satechi is a good brand and I’ve purchased quite a few things for them so the brand itself is great. Just needed a bit more design and engineering consideration. I’d be interested to hear though if this hub has the same issue as some have had where the SSD ejects and has to be re-mounted during normal ops. That would be a real tail kicker problem for anyone.
Thanks for the review. Still considering. They also need a space gray shell.
Thank you
Happy the video helped brother! Thank you for taking the time to drop a comment.
It looks so sleek! Thanks for the video. :)
To get speeds faster than this, the USB-C port would need to be Thunderbolt 3. Sadly, this is just a USB Type C hardware interface, no Thunderbolt. Also only USB 3, whereas the Mac Mini actually supports much faster USB 4. I'd like to see how a true Thunderbolt dock with an SSD would work.
Completely agree! Would love to see a true crossover. We probably will never get to see that though :/ Appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment.
@@Joshua88Graham out of genuine curiosity: why is it that we'll likely never see that?
@@Joshua88Graham i just saw (March 2022) a thunderbolt 3 or 4 dock that is similar to this for $299 (amazon. Trebleet super dock thunderbolt 3) with a CF Express, SD and Micro SD on the front.. also a thunderbolt 4 hub similar idea as well, but just thunderbolt expansion. $299 as well. I might start with this Sitachi first for my M1 and clean up some of my rats nest… though I will plug this into my thunderbolt 2 dock…. That way I don’t sacrifice a thunderbolt path on my M1…. Do you still like your Satechi? I’ll check out your other videos. :)
Damn, hella cute!! Love the glasses ✌🏽
I like it but I don’t cause it raises the temps of the power management sensors and it hurts air flow. Even fans up all the way doesnt bring it down. I went with a OWC dock and a USB-C extension cord. About 5-8 degrees cooler.
Is this compatible with the M2 Mini Macs ?? Great video btw...
Help! How do I erase the drive? I’m new to Mac and have no clue how I do this. Can anyone help me?
great video , but sound is mono when taking the hub out.
Have you experienced any issues with the wifi? I've seen many reviews claiming that as soon as it gets plugged in, the wifi speed falls down big way
The hub looks good, one question of mine, does usb can charge the phone when mac mini is in sleep?
This hub will cause your Mac Mini to run hotter.
I haven’t had any over heating issues at all. Are you running an M1 or Intel ? Be interested to hear your situation
@@Joshua88Graham Brand new M2 basic
how does it feel after almost 2 years?
I have had zero issues. Though I did have one person on here tell me that it made their m2 Mac mini run a little warm. Though on my M1, I have had absolutely nonissues
@@Joshua88Graham I have the m2 Mac mini…will do some more research and give it a shot probably! Thanks for the detailed video 👏🏻
So if I have a Studio 1TB Computer with which Satechi claims is compatible with this dock and I put in a 2TB SSD will I know have a 3TB capacity computer? Thanks for the great review it’s nice to know you like it. I just ordered one today.
Another dope review I am really keen to pick this up but the standard version is $119.00 out here and rare as to find.
Thank YOU! As always brother, truly appreciate your support. They are impossible to get here as well…I ordered straight from Satechi and had to pay some heavy customs/duties. I’m guessing Amazon is always sold out for you as well? But it’s definitely worth a look if you can snag one. A game changer for the desk setup for sure. How are things on your end?
@@Joshua88Graham Amazon has stock apparently, but not sure if I would trust the stock levels of late.
things are going good, hope the same for you. have you seen this one? www.centrecom.com.au/volans-aluminium-12-in-1-triple-display-multifunctional-usb-c-docking-station
Try Best Buy, I got mine from there with free shipping for less than 100
Thanks for sharing!
josh, I lost attached screw, could you check which screw is suitable for satechi m1 mini hub? i tried to assemble with m2 x 3mm but hole is wider than mine.
Thanks for this quick, simple review.
Those ssds cost more than the hub.
Could that stand/hub ssd be used as the ssd for Apple's Time Machine backups ?
Would this work on the 2014 Mac mini attached via usb 3.0? I mean not the SSD, that's obvious, but the hub could do the work, right?
The idea and form factor is good, but should have been Thunderbolt 4, not USB 3. :(
Planned obsolescence :/ I totally agree though, should have been Thunderbolt/USB 4
Have you found any good under desk mounts for the Mac-mini with the satechi?
Great video. Went and bought the hub, but having trouble installing the WD Blue SA510 SSD. It does not want to click in place. It's three prong. Any suggestions?
Hey, man... I'm from Brazil and your video was the only one that helped me! Thanks a lot!! But... I still have a problem... I'm using it for the Time Machine backup... And I'm not able to record on it or to transfer other archives... Just reading... Could you help me, please?
Is there any performance hit you notice with your Mac Mini? I am thinking about purchasing the Satechi Hub for my Mac Studio.
Hey there, do you mean with the Mac mini itself? No I have not seen any performance hits or technical issues with either (together) thus far. It’s all been quite stable. I just use the hub more so for less intensive tasks.
I want to ask, when I connect it, does the memory become primary and everything is recorded on it?
What's the Max TB on an NVME that is supported by the M1 please?
Hello and thank you very much for your video.
I'm wondering how would you manage to have two monitors connected, the hub, and the audio interface all at once.
I'm thinking about having a setup like yours with a Mac Mini M2, which only comes with 2 Thunderbolt ports, and I need one of them to connect the hub.
One idea I have is to connect one monitor via HDMI and another via Thunderbolt. Then, I would need the second Thunderbolt connection for the hub, which would leave me with no available ports for the apollo twin.
Thank you, and I hope you can reply.
Best regards!
Hello, I have had the same problem with the hub. I have an Apollo, I used one of the Thunderbolt ports for the interface and the USB C hub for an extra monitor with a USB C to HDMI connector and it didn't work. For the extra monitor you need to use one of the tunderbolt ports.
I can’t find the right M.3 sata ssd to fit mine 😡
Hi! I just subscribe.. can I use this Satechi Hub USB ports and the USB ports from the Mac mini 2 at the same time? I have a 4 Screen Set up... and I already used all of the Ports at the Mac mini 2... for two of my screens....thanks..
No Space Grey option for this, sadly :,(
Oh man, review is good, but voice sound balance is terrible )
Either my ssd doesn’t fit so it doesn’t register or I can’t get it to register I don’t know what’s going on but it’s been weeks of me trying to figure this out
Thanks for the insight to the HUB. Do you know if there is a larger (2TB or more), SSD available. I've been wanting to upgrade my current late 2012 Mac Mini with the new M1.
Just a quick question but will the Satechi work with the new Mac Mini M2 ??
Can I boot an older OSX like Yosemite or Snow Leopard from my SSD's that are formatted as Mac Extended Journaled using USB external with M1 Mac Mini (Big Sur), or M1 pro or M1 MAX (Monterey)
How is that WD Blue performing? Would you recommend that as an SSD for things like audio-recording/editing?
Hey there Kino! So far so good! In terms of performance usually WD is always a one of the best for SSD’s, though if you can get your hands on a Samsung SSD - they are usually always the top performers. But for audio recording you should be okay with it yes (:
Hello Josh! Which monitor do you use and which cable do you connect it to?
This seemed like a great idea, but for two things. It works like it is hidden only with Minis, And the ports face forward cluttering the work area. A power plugin is also missing.
I was removed from my B&H cart
Hi there, does the headphone port include microphone?
USB Transfer speed and the fact it doesn't charge makes the whole thing an expensive card reader :(
I don’t care much for the fact that it doesn’t charge, as it is a hub. But you’re right…the transfer speeds leave a bit to be desired and will be a big turn off for some ppl. It’s too bad they didn’t maximize its capabilities there :/ Appreciate you sharing your thoughts brother!
Any idea why I'm getting error 36 when trying to bounce certain files to the Samsung 860 EVO?
Hi, how about the issue some people report about losing bluetooth or wifi connection or signal strength with these hubs?
Hey there! I haven’t had any issues with that as of yet. Though the M1 Mac minis did have that issue. I believe Apple brought out some fixes for that with software updates. Though I haven’t had any issues with either.
Thanks Josh! Great help. SATA M.2 seems outdated and I had a choice limited to 2 options only. Samsung EVO 860 2TB was sold out, therefore decided to buy WD Blue. I was about to buy NVMe. Looking at the socket it should connect. Do you know if anybody tried it?
My pleasure brother! Glad you found the video helpful (: And yea, sadly it’s SATA only. The NVMe won’t fit (it’s only 2 prongs) I have a feeling by the holidays they will release it. Satechi makes great quality stuff, but they literally just released a hub without and ssd enclosure a couple months ago. So I bet we will see the faster NVMe one by Xmas ha.
But I think you can connect the NVMe directly to the M1 Mac Mini… Using one port for the Satechi Hub and the other for the SSD.
can anyone direct me to a tutorial on how to 'see' all the ports on the hub in the mac mini? I'm new to mac and am constantly looking for a windows explorer type window to see things like I did in Windows...
Any issues with overheating or wireless connections (BT, wifi) so far?
No issues so far. Everything has been running wonderfully for me. And the m1 literally never gets hot. So I think that plays a big role. But yea, no over heating, or issues with so-go or Bt
PS5 in the background, lucky
Your external ssd?
Hey there just wondering if you've had any issues with the Satechi drive disconnecting when the Mac Mini goes to sleep. There's another brand hub that also has an internal SSD enclosure but that apparently disconnects the drive when the Mini goes to sleep. Just wondering if you're seeing any of that with the Satechi hub. Thanks!
Hi there Bahir! As of now I have had zero problems with the hub. There was some chatter about the Bluetooth being a little scattered. But from what I gathered that was actually a Mac mini issue (that has now been remedied). So as of now, no issues of disconnecting or interfering with the actual Mac. Hope that helps brother !
@@Joshua88Graham Sweet.! Thanks for the reply!
I had a maddening problem with this hub. I installed a Western Digital Blue 1TB SSD in the hub. The SSD kept constantly and independently dismounting and then cycling back on. Each time an error message stating that the drive had not been properly ejected. It happened hundreds of times per day. I read everything that I could find about the problem. It seems that it is rather common. It reportedly happens with all kinds of drives. But, no one identified a reliable cure. I spent hours on the phone with Apple Support trying all kinds of procedures without success. I then contacted Satechi support. It replied stating that it was a problem known to them and that their technicians were working on a solution which requires return of the hub to Satechi for the fix. So, my hub is on the way to Satechi for repair. At the moment all I can do is to keep my fingers crossed.
It saved my money. Its better to buy mac which bigger inbuilt SSD instead this slow nvme
any issues with overheating?
No problem with overheating whatsoever so far. Been very impressed with it
just got a brand new one on ebay for $70.
Is that a slowest ssd speed ever measured?
LOOOOL - quite possibly
Bought it and return it. Setechi is worthless! My HDD crashed and their tech gave me a solution that took out my devices, it would not recognized my mouse or keyboard. Worthless…
Oh man! I am so sorry to hear that this happened. Very unacceptable. Thank you for sharing this info as I do feel it’s important people know if things like this. Especially bad customer service. I have yet to have an issue but it’s really important that this kinda stuff is shared. Again, sorry this happened to you Jose
Interesting but this kind of speed is not acceptable^^
Yea, I agree. But I think it’s planned obsolescence. They will release an NVMe variant sooner rather than later I’m guessing. So we are stuck with some slower SATA speeds
Useless paying for looks - you can make a same hub for 25% of the price - everyone loves this money maker but it is overpriced
"Price Point" is Redundant. Just use Price. The word point adds nothing to the sentence.
😂 ... Reminds me of Carlin's bit about trendy language ... At least he didn't insert terms like 'proactive', 'health and wellness' or 'It really hit me in the feels.'
I don’t get why people wear hats or caps indoor.
Or any clothes for that matter.
@@Joshua88Graham In the army they always asked if it was raining if somebody ran around like that. 😉
@@HoppiHopp Luckily no rain for me hah. Just a bad hair do...an army cut would have helped me out in this case :D
OK boomer
It seems that some people wear caps to hide a bald head, or just to look different.
What I have never understood is why caps are worn , back to front. I suppose that would be useful to keep the sun out of one's eyes; but there is not much sun in most rooms. The back of these caps , with the adjusting straps look awful. So: why not just give your hair quick brush. I you must wear a hat, try something like Frank Sinatra wore.
I want to ask, when I connect it, does the memory become primary and everything is recorded on it?