GoKawiilApple debuts M6 Mac Mini at $899, alongside new M5 Pro and Mac Studio models
Apple introduced a refreshed Mac Mini powered by its new M6 chip, priced from $899 for 256GB storage and 16GB RAM, with pre-orders open now and shipping starting September 22. A higher-end M5 Pro variant starts at $1,699 with 512GB storage and 24GB RAM. Apple also launched new Mac Studio desktops built on M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, priced from $2,499 and $5,499 respectively.
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Mac Minis have surged in popularity this year among developers running local AI agents, pushing resale prices up on platforms like eBay amid supply shortages. This refresh, with claimed 4x AI performance gains over the M4, signals Apple leaning into the compact desktop as a serious on-device AI machine rather than just a budget Mac option.
- New M6 Mac Mini starts at $899 with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM, shipping September 22.
- Apple claims 4x AI performance gains and doubled graphics/storage speed over the M4 model.
- New Mac Studio lineup with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips launches alongside, starting at $2,499.
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID — A new Mac Mini ships without a keyboard, so pairing it with Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is an easy win. You get fingerprint unlock, Apple Pay confirmations, and a low-profile layout designed to match the Mini's aesthetic right out of the box.
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