Secure Your Spot: Preordering the Latest Mac Mini and Mac Studio

Apple has unveiled its latest lineup of processors, introducing the powerful M6 and M5 Ultra, along with updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio models that are now available for preorder on Apple’s website. Shipping for most configurations will commence on September 22, 2026. The new Mac Mini starts at $899, a $300 increase from the previous M4-equipped base model released in 2024, while the Mac Studio is priced at $2,499, aligning with the current M4 Max model.

This announcement precedes Apple’s annual iPhone event and highlights the enhanced AI performance and connectivity features of the upgraded macOS computers. Apple has made significant claims about the performance improvements compared to previous models. For a detailed overview, explore our comprehensive posts on the Mac Mini and Mac Studio announcements.

How to Preorder the Mac Mini

The Mac Mini featuring the M6 chip is priced at $899 on Apple’s website, while the M5 Pro variant starts at $1,699. A notable upgrade from the previous generation, which only offered the M4 and M4 Max chips, the new Mac Mini boasts improved connectivity options, including 2.5Gb Ethernet, Bluetooth 6, and Wi-Fi 7.

How to Preorder the Mac Studio

The updated Mac Studio, equipped with the M5 Max chip, 36GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage, is available for preorder at $2,499 on Apple’s website. Alternatively, the M5 Ultra version, featuring 96GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, starts at $5,499. While the base models will ship on September 22, configurations with 512GB of RAM will be released later in October.