Apple launches new Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops

Apple released its 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio desktop computers on September 22, 2026, making them available in 30 countries and regions, including the United States and India, with same-day pickup offered at many Apple Store locations. The Mac mini starts at $899 in the United States with an M6 chip, while the Mac Studio starts at $2,499 with an M5 Max chip, according to pricing listed by Apple. Education pricing begins at $799 for the M6 Mac mini and $2,299 for the M5 Max Mac Studio. In India, Mac mini pricing starts at Rs 99,990, and the top-tier Mac Studio with an M5 Ultra chip is priced at Rs 6,29,900. The Mac mini is also offered with an M5 Pro chip starting at $1,699, and the Mac Studio with an M5 Ultra chip starts at $5,499. Both machines retain the designs of their predecessors. The Mac mini measures 5 by 5 by 2 inches and weighs 1.5 pounds, while the Mac Studio measures 7.7 by 7.7 by 3.7 inches and weighs up to 8 pounds. Same-day Apple Store pickup is available for many standard configurations ordered through Apple's online store, though custom Mac configurations with upgraded specifications are not eligible for pickup.