Apple’s new Mac mini and Mac Studio reach customers, Apple Stores, and authorized resellers on Tuesday, September 22. Pre-orders opened August 25, so launch day marks the first general retail availability for all four main chip configurations.
According to Apple’s Mac mini announcement, the compact desktop now starts at $899 with M6 or $1,699 with M5 Pro in the United States. The M6 model includes a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 16GB of standard unified memory, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5Gb Ethernet.
Apple’s Mac Studio release confirms the M5 Max model starts at $2,499, while M5 Ultra starts at $5,499. Both become available September 22, except the top configuration with 512GB of unified memory, which Apple says is coming in late October.
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What changes in the new desktops
Mac mini with M6 focuses on everyday performance, local AI, and graphics, while M5 Pro raises the ceiling for video, development, and other professional work. Buyers can review our full Mac mini announcement coverage for the two configurations.
Mac Studio keeps its familiar enclosure but adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra, faster storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and expanded display support. Apple says the Ultra model can be configured with up to a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and 512GB of unified memory.
Our M5 Max versus M5 Ultra comparison explains what separates the two price tiers. An early M6 Geekbench result is also available, although one database entry is not a substitute for testing retail hardware.
What buyers should know for September 22
Displays, keyboards, and pointing devices are sold separately with both desktop families. Availability can also vary by configuration and store, especially for build-to-order memory and storage options.
Customers who already pre-ordered should begin receiving deliveries on September 22. Everyone else can order online or check local store pickup, with the 512GB-memory Mac Studio remaining the only announced configuration outside the launch window.
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