Apple has announced the 2026 Mac mini, and the listings are up on Amazon US across four model numbers: MHQK4LL/A, MHQL4LL/A, MHQM4LL/A and MHQN4LL/A. The first three run the M6 chip; MHQN4LL/A runs the M5 Pro chip.
Pricing starts at $899 for the M6 configuration and $1,699 for the M5 Pro configuration, with education pricing at $799 and $1,599 respectively. Pre-orders opened August 25, 2026, and Apple has said deliveries begin September 22, 2026 across 30 countries and regions.
Key specs highlights include the 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU on the M6, up to an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU on the M5 Pro, up to 64GB of unified memory, Thunderbolt 5 on the M5 Pro model, and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 6. Both ship with macOS 27.
Pricing & Availability
| Model Number | Chip | Launch Price | UPC | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHQK4LL/A | Apple M6 | From $899 | 195951021089 | Amazon US↗ |
| MHQL4LL/A | Apple M6 | From $899 | 195951021478 | Amazon US↗ |
| MHQM4LL/A | Apple M6 | From $899 | 195951021867 | Amazon US↗ |
| MHQN4LL/A | Apple M5 Pro | From $1,699 | 195951022253 | Amazon US↗ |
Apple 2026 Mac mini Desktop Computer with M6 chip
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The $899 and $1,699 figures are Apple’s starting prices for the M6 and M5 Pro tiers. The three M6 model numbers are separate configurations within that tier, so check the individual Amazon product page for the price attached to each one, along with price history, verified purchase reviews and current lowest price offers.
What We Like About the 2026 Mac mini
- 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU on the M6: two more cores each than the previous generation, per Apple.
- 307GB/s memory bandwidth on the M5 Pro: close to double the 170GB/s the M6 carries, which matters for large datasets and high-bitrate video.
- Up to 64GB unified memory on the M5 Pro: enough headroom to hold larger local language models in memory.
- Thunderbolt 5 on MHQN4LL/A: a generation ahead of the Thunderbolt 4 ports on the M6 models.
- 2.5Gb Ethernet as standard, 10Gb optional: wired networking starts above the 1Gb rate common on compact desktops.
M6 Chip: MHQK4LL/A, MHQL4LL/A and MHQM4LL/A
The three M6 model numbers share the same silicon. Apple specifies a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, both up by two cores over the prior generation, with a Neural Accelerator in each GPU core. Apple claims the M6 delivers the fastest single-threaded CPU performance of any chip it has shipped.
The Dual 16-core Neural Engine is rated by Apple at up to 2x the performance of the previous generation. Against the M4 Mac mini, Apple’s stated figures are up to 4x faster AI performance, 2x faster storage and graphics, and 40 percent faster CPU performance.
Apple’s application-level comparisons for the M6, all against earlier Mac mini models:
| Workload | vs. Mac mini with M1 | vs. Mac mini with M4 |
|---|---|---|
| LLM prompt processing (LM Studio) | Up to 13.5x faster | Up to 4.8x faster |
| Spreadsheet calculations (Microsoft Excel) | Up to 2.3x faster | Up to 1.5x faster |
| Gaming with ray tracing (Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition) | Not stated | Up to 2x faster |
Memory starts at 16GB of unified memory and is configurable to 32GB, with bandwidth up to 170GB/s.
M5 Pro Chip: MHQN4LL/A
MHQN4LL/A is the M5 Pro configuration. Apple specifies up to an 18-core CPU and up to a 20-core GPU, the latter with an enhanced shader core and third-generation ray tracing hardware. Neural Accelerators sit in each GPU core here as well.
Memory is the clearer separation between the two tiers: the M5 Pro supports up to 64GB of unified memory with 307GB/s of bandwidth, against 32GB and 170GB/s on the M6.
Apple’s stated comparisons for the M5 Pro:
| Workload | vs. Mac mini with M2 Pro | vs. Mac mini with M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| LLM prompt processing (LM Studio) | Up to 8.5x faster | Up to 4x faster |
| Rendering with ray tracing (Blender) | Up to 4.5x faster | Up to 1.4x faster |
| Image processing (Affinity) | Up to 2.1x faster | Up to 1.5x faster |
Ports, Networking and Display Support
Port counts match across both chips, with the Thunderbolt generation the difference. Ethernet is 2.5Gb as standard, and Apple offers a 10Gb option. New on this generation is genlock support over USB-C, for synchronising video output across devices.
| Port | M6 models (MHQK4LL/A, MHQL4LL/A, MHQM4LL/A) | M5 Pro model (MHQN4LL/A) |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt (rear) | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gb standard, 10Gb optional | 2.5Gb standard, 10Gb optional |
| USB-C (front) | 2, USB 3 | 2, USB 3 |
| Headphone jack (front) | 1 | 1 |
| External displays | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 (N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 (N1 chip) |
Wireless is handled by the Apple-designed N1 chip on both, covering Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
On-Device AI, Apple Intelligence and Siri
Apple positions the chips as able to run demanding AI workflows, including large language models, on the device rather than in the cloud. Apple Intelligence covers writing and general task assistance, and Siri AI is described by Apple as a more capable assistant, with the company stating both operate under its privacy protections. The LM Studio figures above are Apple’s own measure of that local-model performance.
Size, Build and Recycled Materials
The enclosure stays at roughly five inches square, small enough to sit under a monitor. Front and rear I/O follows from that: with the unit tucked away, the two front USB-C ports and the headphone jack stay reachable.
Apple states the 2026 Mac mini is made with 50 percent recycled material overall, including 100 percent recycled aluminium in the enclosure and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets.
macOS 27 and Apple Device Integration
Both configurations ship with macOS 27. Features Apple cites for day-to-day work include window tiling and Sidecar. Integration with other Apple hardware covers iPhone Mirroring, which puts an iPhone’s screen on the Mac, and clipboard sharing between an iPhone and the Mac.
2026 Mac mini Specifications
| Specification | MHQK4LL/A, MHQL4LL/A, MHQM4LL/A | MHQN4LL/A |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M6 | Apple M5 Pro |
| CPU | 12-core | Up to 18-core |
| GPU | 12-core, Neural Accelerator per core | Up to 20-core, third-gen ray tracing |
| Neural Engine | Dual 16-core, up to 2x prior generation | Not stated |
| Unified memory | 16GB standard, up to 32GB | Up to 64GB |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 170GB/s | 307GB/s |
| Thunderbolt | 3 x Thunderbolt 4 | 3 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gb standard, 10Gb optional | 2.5Gb standard, 10Gb optional |
| Front ports | 2 x USB-C (USB 3), headphone jack | 2 x USB-C (USB 3), headphone jack |
| Genlock | Supported over USB-C | Supported over USB-C |
| External display support | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 (N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 (N1 chip) |
| Operating system | macOS 27 | macOS 27 |
| Starting price | $899 ($799 education) | $1,699 ($1,599 education) |
| Pre-orders | August 25, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| Deliveries | September 22, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| UPC | 195951021089 / 195951021478 / 195951021867 | 195951022253 |
Apple has not published SSD capacities, weight or enclosure dimensions in the announcement, so those are worth confirming on the individual product pages.
Further detail is in Apple’s announcement.
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