Mac Mini Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

The Mac mini is Apple's small desktop. You bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse, which keeps the entry price low compared with an all-in-one or a laptop. The chip and the memory you pick decide how far the price climbs.

Prices on this page come from MacRumors and were checked on Oct 12, 2026. Apple discontinued the M4 model in May 2026, so the M6 is now the entry version.

The base M6 model has 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, and it costs $899. Doubling the storage to 512GB brings the price to $1,099. Moving to 24GB of memory with 512GB of storage costs $1,299.

The M5 Pro version, with 24GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, is priced at $1,699. That tier adds a more powerful chip, and it is the one to look at for heavy video editing or development work.

The M4 model with 256GB of storage sold for $599 before Apple discontinued it in May 2026.

The M6 base model costs more than the old M4 did, so the entry price has moved up. If you find an M4 on sale from a retailer, it is leftover stock. Compare it against the M6 price and decide whether the saving is worth an older chip.

A Mac mini ships without peripherals, so budget for them.

• A display. Any monitor with a compatible port works, so you can reuse one you already own.
• A keyboard and mouse. Apple sells its own, and any standard USB or Bluetooth set also works.
• Extra storage. External drives cost less than upgrading the internal SSD, though they are slower and add clutter.

If you already have a monitor and input devices, a Mac mini is one of the least expensive ways to get a current Mac.

Memory is built into the chip on Apple silicon, so you cannot add it later. Choose the amount you will need over the machine's life. Sixteen gigabytes covers browsing, office work, and light editing for many users, while 24GB gives more room for large projects and several apps open at once.

Internal storage costs more per gigabyte than external drives, but the internal drive is faster. Buy enough internal space for your system, apps, and active files, and put archives on an external disk.

A Mac mini suits a fixed desk setup. A MacBook costs more at similar performance because it includes a battery, display, and keyboard. If you never move your computer, the Mac mini gives you the performance for less. If you need to work away from a desk, a laptop is the better fit.

Check that your display connects without an adapter. If your monitor uses an older connection, a cable or adapter adds a small cost. A desk setup also needs a surface, a power outlet, and sometimes a stand, so a Mac mini rarely costs only the box price on the day you unpack it.

Apple sells the Mac mini online and in stores, with education pricing for students and teachers and trade-in credit for an older Mac. Retailers sometimes discount recent models. Apple's refurbished store lists Mac minis with a warranty, usually below the new price. Check the current listing, because configurations and prices can change.