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Mac mini (M5 Pro) vs Mac mini (M6)

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The short verdict

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Mac mini (M5 Pro)
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Mac mini (M6)
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Choose the Mac mini (M5 Pro) if
  • Lighter in the hand (670 vs 730 g)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theMac mini (M5 Pro)1 win
    −60 gLighter in the hand670 vs 730 g
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    Why pick theMac mini (M6)0 wins
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    Full specs

    Side-by-side specifications

    Display1 difference
    Refresh rate
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    60 Hz
    Performance4 differences
    RAM
    16 GB
    16 GB
    Storage (max)
    512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
    256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
    CPU cores
    15-core CPU (5 super + 10 performance) · configurable to 18-core
    12-core CPU (2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency)
    GPU
    16-core GPU (configurable to 20-core)
    12-core GPU
    Chipset
    M5 Pro
    M6
    Ram options
    16GB, 24GB, 32GB, 170GB, 48GB, 64GB
    16GB, 24GB, 32GB, 170GB, 48GB, 64GB
    Storage options
    256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
    256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
    Design1 difference
    Weight
    670 g
    730 g
    Weights
    1.5 pounds (0.67 kg) 3, 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) 3
    1.5 pounds (0.67 kg) 3, 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) 3
    Connectivity
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    Bluetooth
    6
    6
    Ports
    Front: 2x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
    Front: 2x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
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