M2 Mini Fan running constantly

Are all M2 Mac Mini's configured to have the fans running all the time?

I had a m1 Mac mini and I never remember the fan ever running.

I've had my mini for a week and the fan runs from start up to 1 min after going to sleep. I contacted Apple support and after running tests and uploading data the advisor got back to me and relayed from the engineers that in fact the M2 minis are configured for the fans to run all the time. The advisor said that he was not allowed to send me an e-mail stating that.

I researched thoroughly the M1 and M2 mini and never once ran across this information.

Please confirm that this is true.

Case Number: 101932414934

Mac mini, macOS 13.1

Posted on Feb 8, 2023 3:26 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Feb 8, 2023 5:48 PM

All Intel, M1 and M2 Mac mini’s are configured to run the fan at a low default speed.

All of my Mac mini’s 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018 and M1 run, but run quietly.

If your M2 fan is noisy, then you need to contact Apple Support again and/or return it before your 14 day no questions asked return period has lapsed.

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