IFCASE Desktop Dust, Air Filter Stand for Mac Mini 2010-2023 M1 M2 Pro, Mac Studio M1 M2 Max/Ultra (Black)

With the high cost and fan cooling system of the Mac Studio computer, this is an almost mandatory accessory. After only 8 months of use my unit had a lot of very fine dust built up in it. I used a combination of air blower and vacuum made specifically for cleaning computers, to clean the unit prior to installing the IFCASE. I readied the IFCASE by first inspecting the thin filter pads, noting that the installed filter had 2 small but noticeable holes in it, about the size of a ballpoint pen nib. I installed a 2nd filter on top of it (included with the unit). I have noticed no appreciable increase in the operating temperature of the computer ( I use TG Pro to monitor temps and set fan speeds). I now feel a lot more comfortable knowing most of the dust and debris found in most offices/Home Offices will not find a way into the cooling system of my Mac Studio.

I’m very happy with this product. After some hours with it in place there’s no detectable rise in temperature from any of the Mac’s many sensors, and - most telling of all - no change in the two fans’ RPM readings (remaining between 1326 and 1335 with my machine). I do not expect the Studio to run cooler with this product but I was prepared to accept a slight rise in temperature or fan speed because of the extra dust filter. It’s a pleasant surprise that - new at any rate - there’s no detectable difference.One point I was unsure about was whether the filters are washable. There’s no information in the product description about this. However, the product box includes the information “just … rinse under water to clean the dustproof net” - that’s in addition to (eventually I guess) replacing the net (filter) with one of the two included spares. It would be worth the seller including this information for potential buyers browsing its Amazon page!The size of the filter looks pretty much to match standard 140mm fan filters. I happen to have some (“Ultrafine PVC Mesh 17 pores per inch”) on hand and it looks like they will fit with only very slight modification or none at all.I bought the clear version of this, not trusting that the aluminium finish would be a perfect match given the materials are difference. Some slight scuffing is visible on three sides but isn’t visible when in place under the Studio.Overall, I find this product is simple, no frills and effective.

This fits perfectly for my M4 Mac Studio (not Mini). I've only had a for a few weeks but it does a great job of filtering out dust from the input vents at the bottom of the Studio with no noticeable change in temperature for the device. This is perfect - I got the clear version so I can see if there is dust build up easly.

Between pet hair and dust (I sometimes have to set up a workstation out in the desert, etc.), having a filter on my Mac Studio is basically a non-negotiable, especially given how difficult Apple made it to strip the thing down and clean it out.This filter stand is an OK starting point since the biggest thing I'm going to be dealing with for a while is pet hair, but I'm going to have to do something better for the fine desert dust. I haven't seen anything available that looks like it's much better though, so I'll probably just make my own as an upgrade.The filtering situation is a bit of a catch-22 since, without going to an active system with its own fan(s), a stronger filter would impede airflow too much. I think the filtering in this stand is probably about as good as one could expect without going so aggressive with it that the filter itself would be a problem. As it is, I suspect that there's an increase in operating temp for some demanding tasks, but it's probably in the same ballpark as the heat increases from the computer getting too much hair and dust inside, so I think it's worth it to have the filter.But, I do have some criticisms of the stand itself that could and, arguably, should have been done better. The stand doesn't have much for grip on the feet for sitting on something like a smooth desk. And, likewise, the computer slides around on the stand too easily. So, when plugging in USB cables or whatever, I have to hold the whole thing to keep it from sliding. Minor issue, especially since I mostly use a dock for that stuff, but still a thing. I'll probably throw some shelf liner under the stand and maybe tape the computer to the stand to keep it from sliding. A bit goofy to need to do stuff like that, but at least the stand is fairly cheap.For the money, I think the appearance of the stand is fine. Not going to turn any heads, but that's not what I have it for anyway. Build quality also isn't anything super impressive, but, again, for the money it's what I expected and, in terms of actual use, apart from the lack of grip, it's fine.

I had no idea when I first purchased my MacStudio how quickly the bottom vents would plug with dust and debris. I only noted it when the running temp of my device would rise. I would clean the vents often but still had issues so started looking for a viable option for filtering.This stand, albeit a bit pricy, has worked great. It is catching the dust that would go into the vents and is easy to clean. As a side benefit there is a great gap underneath that I have been able to run cables through. I recently purchase another one for a Mac Mini that I run as well.Overall it has been a great purchase and recommend.

My Mac studio fits nicely on the filter stand and there is no space between the bottom of the computer and the outer edges of this stand, which creates a great air flow seal. My cat's love to spend time with me in the studio, so this is a must have to keep the inside of the Mac clean from hair. My only (small) complaint is that the plastic feet on the stand do not have any rubber mounts on them, so once mounted on it the computer slides very easily on the desk surface. This could be hazardous if your computer is close to the edge of your work space, but I plan to attach thin double stick rubber tape strips to each foot which will solve the problem.

Great look