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Apple’s New Mac Mini Starts at $899

Apple's new Mac Mini starts at $899 with an M6 chip, but the higher-end M5 Pro model offers a significant performance jump.

The Briefly Pulse Desk August 25, 2026 1 min read 3 views
Apple's New Mac Mini Starts at $899

The Update

Apple has introduced a refreshed Mac Mini lineup. The base model features a new M6 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, priced at $899. Preorders open today, with shipping beginning on September 22. The new device runs macOS 27 and includes Siri AI.

Why It Matters

The M6 Mac Mini represents Apple’s latest push into local AI processing. The company claims the new chip offers four times the AI performance of the previous M4 model. This makes the compact desktop a viable option for running local AI agents, a market that has seen increased demand for these devices.

What to Watch

Apple has also released a high-end M5 Pro variant starting at $1,699. This model includes a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, with options for up to 18 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores. The M5 Pro Mac Mini features a 2.5GB Ethernet port and supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The M6 chip is built on a 2nm process, marking a shift in Apple’s manufacturing strategy.

Sources

  • techcrunch.com — Base model specs, pricing, availability, AI performance claims, M5 Pro details.
  • theverge.com — Chip architecture details (2nm process), memory bandwidth, storage speed, and port configurations.
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