Apple Unveils New Mac Mini and Mac Studio with Upgraded Configurations and Price Adjustments
Apple officially unveiled the new Mac Mini and Mac Studio powered by the M6 chip. This update marks the first time 2nm process chips have entered the desktop market, delivering significant improvements in single-thread performance and on-device AI processing. Base configurations have been substantially upgraded this time, and starting prices across the lineup have also increased.
🔹 Model Details & Buying Guide
🔹 Mac Mini (M6), price: $899. The first model with a 2nm chip, featuring industry-leading single-thread performance. The redesigned neural engine delivers 4x faster AI processing, making it perfect for everyday productivity.
🔹 Mac Mini (M5 Pro), price: $1,699. Equipped with Thunderbolt 5 ports, supporting blazing-fast data transfer and multi-display output. Configurable with up to 64GB of unified memory, meeting professional-grade video editing needs.
🔹 Spec Comparison at a Glance
| Model | Chip Options | Starting Price | Base Memory | Max Memory | Base Storage |
| Mac Mini | M6 | $899 | 16GB | 32GB | 512GB |
| Mac Mini (M5 Pro) | M5 Pro | $1,699 | 16GB | 64GB | 512GB |
| Mac Studio | M5 Max | $2,499 | 32GB | 128GB | 1TB |
| Mac Studio | M5 Ultra | $5,499 | 64GB | 512GB | 1TB |
🔹 Key Updates Across the Lineup
- Doubled Memory & Storage: The era of 8GB and 256GB is over. The entire lineup now starts at 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage.
- Connectivity Upgrades: Full support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 standards.
- Industrial Design: The Mac Mini retains its classic "silver box" design language, with internal structural optimization for the thermal density of the 2nm chip.
🔹 Availability
Pre-orders for the new models open on August 25, 2026. Official release and shipping dates are set for September 22, 2026.
