Is it better to buy a Mac mini or a MacBook? If you already have a display, mouse and keyboard, the mini makes sense. If you don't, a MacBook might be smarter.

The memory and storage on this model are 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD. The M6 range goes up to 32GB with 170GB/s of memory bandwidth, and Apple claims storage up to 2x faster. Memory is part of the chip package on Apple silicon, so the 16GB you pick at checkout is the 16GB you keep.

In the tale of two 2026 Mac minis, there is a more "Pro" oriented one, but as with the Mac Studio, it's a complicated tale to tell.

The Mac Studio’s evolution is subtle, marked by incremental performance bumps and minor design tweaks over the years.

From the outside, the new Mac mini looks identical to its predecessor. Apple gave the Mac mini its first proper redesign in more than a decade in 2024, dramatically shrinking its footprint to just 5 by 5 inches. That same design persists today, and it’s still incredibly easy to love.

Brand-new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models are up to $150 off at Amazon. Apple's 2026 Mac Studio is also $200 off ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

MacSync malware hides malicious commands inside iCloud calendar events to download additional payloads onto infected Macs without raising suspicion.

Macworld Everything is more expensive nowadays, including Macs. The higher prices have an effect on our shopping habits, so you might be more inclined to take advantage of a sale price as soon as you see one,