Apple Unveils Redesigned Mac Mini With M6 Chip, Refreshed Mac Studio

Apple announced a major update to its Mac desktop lineup on August 25, 2026, introducing a redesigned Mac mini powered by its first 2-nanometer chip, the M6, and refreshed Mac Studio models featuring the new M5 Ultra and M5 Max processors. The announcements mark a significant performance leap focused on artificial intelligence capabilities, with preorders beginning immediately and all new systems scheduled to ship on September 22, 2026.

The redesigned Mac mini maintains its compact form factor and is offered in two configurations. The base model starts at $899 in the United States and features the all-new M6 chip. This processor represents a new architectural step for Apple, boasting a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. A key advancement is its dual 16-core Neural Engine, which Apple says delivers up to four times faster performance for AI tasks compared to the previous-generation M4 chip. The M6 Mac mini also includes upgraded connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

For users requiring more power, the Mac mini is also available with the M5 Pro chip, starting at $1,699. This configuration offers up to an 18-core CPU and a 20-core GPU, along with faster Thunderbolt 5 ports....