Satechi has clearly put in a lot of effort into their latest Mac mini dock, which was first introduced in November and then highlighted again last month at CES 2025. Interestingly, this dock launched just after RayCue released its own version, which is currently priced at $99 on Amazon, and RayCue has since introduced an updated model.
Performance Comparison
While RayCue’s upgraded dock boasts impressive 40 Gbps NVMe SSD transfer speeds, Satechi’s ‘Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure’ offers a maximum transfer rate of 10 Gbps for the drive slot. It supports a range of M.2 SSD sizes, including 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. The two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports on the dock also share the same maximum transfer speed, while it has additional ports for SD 4.0 UHS-II and USB 2.0 Type-A, which provide transfer speeds of up to 2.49 Gbps (312 MB/s) and 480 Mbps, respectively.
Features and Availability
In summary, Satechi’s Mac mini dock offers fewer ports compared to RayCue’s version, even though it retails for $99.99. However, it does include a convenient cut-out for accessing the power button on the mini-PC, something that many competitors, including RayCue, lack. There are reports that Satechi is only releasing a limited number of these docks before a more extensive launch planned for March. As of now, the dock is still available for purchase on Satechi’s website.
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