Name: Apple Mac mini (M6)
Brand: Apple

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Specs that matter

Display

Resolution: 8K
Refresh: 60 Hz

Performance

Processor: ProRes encode and decode engine · Video decode engine · Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW · Video encode engine · 12-core GPU · 15-core CPU with 5 super cores and 10 performance cores
GPU: 12-core GPU
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB · 512GB · Configurable to: · 256GB · 256GB SSD · 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
OS: Closed Captions · Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new Mac mini. With buil

Body

Weight: 1.61 lb (730 g)
Dimensions: Depth: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) · Weight (M5 Pro): 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) 4 · 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) · Width: 5.0 inches (12.7 c
Colors: Silver

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ChipsetProRes encode and decode engine · Video decode engine · Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW · Video encode engine · 12-core GPU · 15-core CPU with 5 super cores and 10 performance cores16 GB RAM · 12-core GPU
RAM / storage16 GB · 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB · 512GB · Configurable to: · 256GB · 256GB SSD · 512GB, 1TB, or 2TBClosed Captions · Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the m
Weight1.61 lb (730 g)Depth: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) · Weight (M5 Pro): 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) 4 · 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) · Width: 5.0 inches (12.7 c

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Available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB · 512GB · Configurable to: · 256GB · 256GB SSD · 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB.

Buying decision

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Buy the M6 Mac mini at Amazon's $769 Prime Big Deal Days price for 16GB/256GB (9to5Toys, Oct 6, 2026; ends Oct 7), or better, the 512GB model at $950, down from $1,099. AppleInsider measured 4,034 single-core and 22,594 multi-core in Geekbench 7, 23% and 47% ahead of the M4 Mac mini, and you get Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb Ethernet and support for three displays. Skip the base model at its $899 list, $300 above the M4's launch price, because 256GB is tight once Apple Intelligence installs its models. AppleInsider also found the 256GB SSD reads and writes about 3,150 MB/s, half the 512GB model's speed, and the ports are Thunderbolt 4, not 5.

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Full specifications

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Display support: Supports up to three external displays over a single Thunderbolt port · Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports support native DisplayPort 2.1 speeds · Supports up to three external displays over any combination of Thunderbolt and HDMI ports: · Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support native DisplayPort 1.4 speeds · M5 Pro · Up to two displays: One display up to a native resolution of 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz, plus a second display up to 5K at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K at 60

Gpu cores: 12-core GPU
Cpu cores: 12-core CPU with 2 super cores, 4 performance cores, and 6 efficiency cores

Wifi Version: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ports: Front: 2x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s), 3.5 mm headphone jack; Back: 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gb/s, DisplayPort), HDMI, 2.5Gb Ethernet (10Gb optional)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6
Wifi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2

Storage options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
Ram options: 16GB, 24GB, 32GB, 170GB, 48GB, 64GB
Memory: 16GB unified memory · 24GB · 24GB or 32GB (170GB/s memory bandwidth) · 16GB · 32GB · 24GB unified memory
Storage 1: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB · 512GB · Configurable to: · 256GB · 256GB SSD · 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB

Operating system: macOS
Colors: Silver
Dimensions: 5.0 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm (H x W x D)
Bluetooth Version: 6
Release Year: 2026
Release Date: 2026-09-22

Box contents: Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)

Dimensions: height: 2.0 inches (5.0 cm); width: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); depth: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Weights: 1.5 pounds (0.67 kg) 3, 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) 3
Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.67 kg) 3
Size and weight: Depth: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) · Weight (M5 Pro): 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) 4 · 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) · Width: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) · Height: 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) · Weight (M6): 1.5 pounds (0.67 kg) 4

Operating system: macOS · macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. Siri AI 6 is a powerful and capable assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and onscreen awareness. Express yourself through photos and images, save time with Safari, and get more done with Apple Intelligence 6 seamlessly integrated into your everyday apps and experiences. And iPhone Mirroring, 7 window tiling, Sidecar, and more help you stay productive.

Architecture: 12-core CPU (2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency)
Neural engine: 16-core Neural Engine
Chip: Apple M6
Finish: Silver
Audio: HDMI port supports multichannel audio output · Built-in speaker · 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
Audio playback: Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Accessibility: Closed Captions · Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new Mac mini. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things. · Live Captions · Features include: · Motion, display, and text settings · VoiceOver
Launch Price Usd: 899

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