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product_id: 201098474
title: "Apple Late 2018 Mac Mini with 3.0GHz Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Space Gray (Renewed)"
brand: "apple"
price: "€ 455.19"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Amazon Renewed"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/201098474-apple-late-2018-mac-mini-with-3-0ghz-intel-core
store_origin: BE
region: Belgium
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# 3.0GHz Quad-Core i3 CPU 128GB SSD for lightning-fast storage 4x Thunderbolt 3 ports + HDMI 2.0 Apple Late 2018 Mac Mini with 3.0GHz Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Space Gray (Renewed)

**Brand:** apple
**Price:** € 455.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Small Box, Big Impact: Power Your Productivity Like a Pro

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apple Late 2018 Mac Mini with 3.0GHz Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Space Gray (Renewed) by apple
- **How much does it cost?** € 455.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/201098474-apple-late-2018-mac-mini-with-3-0ghz-intel-core)

## Best For

- apple enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apple brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Renewed & Reliable:** Professionally inspected and backed by desertcart Renewed Guarantee for worry-free ownership.
- • **Sleek Space Gray Design:** Minimalist Apple aesthetics that elevate your workspace and impress your peers.
- • **Speed That Keeps Up With You:** 128GB SSD ensures ultra-fast boot times and quick app launches—no more waiting.
- • **Connectivity Without Compromise:** Four Thunderbolt 3 ports plus HDMI and USB 3 for all your peripherals and displays.
- • **Powerhouse Performance in a Compact Frame:** 3.0GHz 8th-gen Intel Core i3 delivers smooth multitasking and productivity.

## Overview

The Apple Late 2018 Mac Mini is a compact desktop powerhouse featuring a 3.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB DDR3 RAM, and a speedy 128GB SSD. Its versatile connectivity includes four Thunderbolt 3 ports, HDMI 2.0, and USB 3, making it perfect for multitasking, creative work, and professional setups. Renewed and rigorously tested, this Space Gray Mac Mini combines Apple’s signature sleek design with reliable performance, ideal for millennials seeking a stylish yet powerful desktop solution.

## Description

This pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of desertcart Renewed, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished products: A customer buys a new product and returns it or trades it in for a newer or different model. That product is inspected and tested to work and look like new by desertcart-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an desertcart Renewed product on desertcart. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the desertcart Renewed Guarantee.

Review: you need to buy storage and know your way around mac - am absolutely blown away by this Mac Mini. For years, I've been using bulky desktop towers, and I decided it was time to downsize and modernize my setup. I was a bit skeptical that a machine this small could deliver the performance I needed, but I was completely wrong. This little box is a beast! The Intel Core processor combined with 8GB of RAM handles everything I throw at it with ease. I'm talking multiple browser tabs open, streaming music, running office software, and even some light photo editing—all at the same time without a single hiccup. It's incredibly fast, quiet, and stays surprisingly cool. The 256GB SSD is snappy, and the whole system boots up in seconds. The setup was a breeze, and the classic, minimalist Apple design looks fantastic on my desk. It has freed up so much space and made my whole workspace feel cleaner and more organized. For anyone on the fence, don't let the size fool you. This is a full-fledged, powerful desktop computer that is perfect for home, office, or student use. My only small challenge was that it just took a couple days to get Windows Shaquisha figure it out and installed on the operating system.
Review: Works well. - Update: Lucky for me the machine doesn’t support Tahoe which is the newest MacOS and which is widely hated. I did not know that and in my ignorance would have taken it if I’d had the option. Sequoia is ok but not great, Apple is clearly losing its way but I can live with Sequoia. I upgraded to an 18.5 100hz display which looks a little better than the 17.3 I had on it and has the additional advantage of needing only a single USB-C cable to deliver video and power. The changeover was as simple as unplugging one and plugging in the other and then powering it all up. I’m sharing the keyboard and mouse from an M2 iPad though that connection seems to break if the Mini is put to sleep and wakes up. I can slide the mouse off the right side of the iPad display and it appears on the Mini. The keyboard follows the mouse so I need only one of each on my desktop. I would def buy a new Mini if not for all the Tahoe issues but it’s difficult-to-impossible to downgrade Tahoe back to Sequoia due entirely to Apple. Original: Upgraded from Catalina to Sequoia right off via Starlink connection - the first attempt failed checksum, second attempt succeeded, so that’s 32gig off my data plan. Synced with my other devices no problem. Using a $50 portable monitor and ancient wired kbd & mouse. The unit connected easily to my wifi network and setup was smooth. This is my first Mac and I like it. If that doesn’t last I’ll load it with Ubuntu.

## Features

- Quad-core i3 8th-Generation Intel Core Processor
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, one HDMI 2. 0 port, and two USB 3 ports
- Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11AC Wi-Fi
- Macos Mojave inspired by pros but designed for everyone, with dark mode, stacks, easier screenshots, new built-in apps, and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B082RGJD7Y |
| Additional Features | Microphone |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,811 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #136 in Mini Computers #322 in Renewed Computers & Accessories |
| Brand | Apple |
| CPU Model | Core i3 |
| CPU Speed | 3 GHz |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
| Cache Size | 16 GB |
| Color | Space Gray |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 313 Reviews |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Ram | 2 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR DRAM |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | ATA |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Human-Interface Input | Unknown |
| Item Dimensions | 9.7 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches |
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer (Direct) |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Model Name | Mac Mini |
| Model Number | MRTR2VC/A |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Number of Component Outputs | 3 |
| Operating System | Mac OS |
| Personal Computer Design Type | Mini PC |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Series | Core i3 |
| Processor Speed | 3 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 8 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 8 GB |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Screen Size | 21.5 Inches |
| Style Name | 128GB |
| UPC | 714752379757 |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ab |
| Wireless Network Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Apple
- **CPU Model:** Core i3
- **CPU Speed:** 3 GHz
- **Cache Size:** 16 GB
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel UHD Graphics 630
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 128 GB
- **Operating System:** Mac OS
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC
- **Screen Size:** 21.5 Inches

## Images

![Apple Late 2018 Mac Mini with 3.0GHz Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Space Gray (Renewed) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Rz0rP82vL.jpg)
![Apple Late 2018 Mac Mini with 3.0GHz Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Space Gray (Renewed) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4142xLvT-pL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What year is it**
A: This year

**Q: Is this guaranteed to be an I5?**
A: It's a 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i3

**Q: Is it 110v or 220v?**
A: 110

**Q: The specifications do not make sense on this model.  No such configuration exists?**
A: I didn’t think it would update either but maybe we’re out was refurbished they put newer parts in it. It’s Ran like new and I’ve had zero issues with it. Only issue I have is keeping my kids off it because it’s faster than any of the other pcs in the house.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ you need to buy storage and know your way around mac
*by M***N on September 29, 2025*

am absolutely blown away by this Mac Mini. For years, I've been using bulky desktop towers, and I decided it was time to downsize and modernize my setup. I was a bit skeptical that a machine this small could deliver the performance I needed, but I was completely wrong. This little box is a beast! The Intel Core processor combined with 8GB of RAM handles everything I throw at it with ease. I'm talking multiple browser tabs open, streaming music, running office software, and even some light photo editing—all at the same time without a single hiccup. It's incredibly fast, quiet, and stays surprisingly cool. The 256GB SSD is snappy, and the whole system boots up in seconds. The setup was a breeze, and the classic, minimalist Apple design looks fantastic on my desk. It has freed up so much space and made my whole workspace feel cleaner and more organized. For anyone on the fence, don't let the size fool you. This is a full-fledged, powerful desktop computer that is perfect for home, office, or student use. My only small challenge was that it just took a couple days to get Windows Shaquisha figure it out and installed on the operating system.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well.
*by P***R on March 5, 2026*

Update: Lucky for me the machine doesn’t support Tahoe which is the newest MacOS and which is widely hated. I did not know that and in my ignorance would have taken it if I’d had the option. Sequoia is ok but not great, Apple is clearly losing its way but I can live with Sequoia. I upgraded to an 18.5 100hz display which looks a little better than the 17.3 I had on it and has the additional advantage of needing only a single USB-C cable to deliver video and power. The changeover was as simple as unplugging one and plugging in the other and then powering it all up. I’m sharing the keyboard and mouse from an M2 iPad though that connection seems to break if the Mini is put to sleep and wakes up. I can slide the mouse off the right side of the iPad display and it appears on the Mini. The keyboard follows the mouse so I need only one of each on my desktop. I would def buy a new Mini if not for all the Tahoe issues but it’s difficult-to-impossible to downgrade Tahoe back to Sequoia due entirely to Apple. Original: Upgraded from Catalina to Sequoia right off via Starlink connection - the first attempt failed checksum, second attempt succeeded, so that’s 32gig off my data plan. Synced with my other devices no problem. Using a $50 portable monitor and ancient wired kbd & mouse. The unit connected easily to my wifi network and setup was smooth. This is my first Mac and I like it. If that doesn’t last I’ll load it with Ubuntu.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good value
*by S***A on September 2, 2025*

excellent condition for the price. slow, but expected for 7 year old mac mini. fine as tv pc, for streaming, remote gaming and cloud gaming. bluetooth range is disappointing for couch gaming with wireless controllers. benefits from all the quality bonuses expected from apple products, especially ability to run sequoia, which is beautiful.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-05-13*