New Mac Mini Reviews: A Good But No Longer 'Insanely Great' Deal
The first reviews of the new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options have been published ahead of the computer launching this Tuesday. While the Mac mini now starts at $899 in the U.S., up from just $599 for the previous model when it first launched, WIRED 's Luke Larsen said it is "still a good deal" because of the impressive performance of the M6 and M5 Pro chip options. To borrow a famous…
The first reviews of the new Mac mini featuring M6 and M5 Pro chip options have surfaced, arriving ahead of the device's launch on Tuesday. While the Mac mini's starting price in the U.S. has risen to $899 from $599 for the previous model's launch, WIRED's Luke Larsen contends it remains a solid deal due to the impressive performance of the M6 and M5 Pro chip options.
One might liken this to a famous Steve Jobs quote, albeit the deal is no longer "insanely great." Most Mac mini reviews published today echo this sentiment: the new model is highly capable, including for AI tasks, but the $300 price increase is seen as unfortunate. Apple attributed the price hike to the ongoing memory chip shortage, passing on the soaring costs of RAM and storage chips to consumers. Here are additional Mac mini reviews from Tom's Guide, CNET, Engadget, 9to5Mac, and Six Colors.
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