Apple has discontinued the $599 entry-level Mac mini with 256GB storage, making $799 the new starting price for a model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The company is also facing supply chain issues, with many Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations showing weeks or months of shipping delays. This marks a significant price increase from previous generations, though it comes with improved base specifications.
Background
The Mac mini is Apple's most affordable desktop computer, traditionally positioned as an entry point into the Mac ecosystem. Apple transitioned the Mac mini to its own Apple Silicon chips starting with the M1 in 2020, which improved performance while maintaining competitive pricing.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10