Yes, USB-A adapters and USB hubs with Thunderbolt ports work perfectly with the Apple Mac Mini 2023 with M2 chip - but there are a few things to bear in mind:
Compatibility at a glance
1. thunderbolt/USB-C ports:
The Mac Mini M2 has two Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C).
You can connect USB-C to USB-A adapters as well as complete USB hubs.
2nd USB-A adapter (single):
Yes, a USB-C to USB-A adapter works, e.g. for keyboard, mouse or USB stick.
Recommended: Adapter with USB 3.0 for full speed.
3. USB hub with 4× USB-A:
Yes, works - as long as the hub is equipped with Mac-compatible hardware and a USB-C connector (or is connected to USB-C/Thunderbolt via adapter).
A USB-C hub with at least 4 USB-A ports is ideal, optionally with its own power supply (for devices with higher power requirements).
Recommendation for 4× USB-A on the Mac Mini:
USB-C hub with 4-7 USB-A ports, e.g. from Anker, Satechi or Belkin.
Make sure that it supports USB 3.0 or better (not just USB 2.0).
If you connect a lot of power-hungry devices (e.g. external SSDs, MIDI controllers): It is better to choose an active (power supply-based) USB hub.
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