{
  "id": 3274666,
  "title": "Where to preorder the updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/where-to-preorder-the-updated-mac-mini-and-mac-studio",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:02:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/984096/mac-mini-mac-studio-m5-m6-ultra-preorder"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled two new processors, the M6 and M5 Ultra, alongside refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio computers. These updated machines are now available for preorder directly from Apple, with most configurations starting shipping on September 22nd, 2026. The base Mac Mini retails for $899, a $300 increase from the M4-based model released in 2024. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio commences at $2,499, matching the price of the current M4 Max model.\n\nApple's focus with these upgrades is on AI performance and enhanced connectivity. The new Macs boast a variety of performance gains compared to their predecessors. For those interested, the Mac Mini with the M6 chip starts at $899, while the M5 Pro variant is priced at $1,699. This represents a significant leap from the previous generation Mac Mini, which only offered M4 and M4 Max chips. In addition to these processor upgrades, the new Mini also includes improved connectivity features. These enhancements include 2.5Gb Ethernet as a standard option, along with Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 7 support.\n\nThe updated Mac Studio with the M5 Max chip, coupled with 36GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage, is available for preorder at $2,499. For those requiring even more power, the M5 Ultra version comes with 96GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, priced at $5,499. While the base models for both the Mac Mini and Mac Studio will begin shipping on September 22nd, the configurations featuring 512GB of RAM (specific pricing for this configuration is not yet disclosed) will not be released until late October.",
  "summary": "Apple has announced two new processors, the M6 and M5 Ultra, as well as updated Mac Mini and Mac studio machines powered by them. The new machines are already available for preorder directly from Apple, with shipping for most configurations starting on September 22nd, 2026. The Mac Mini starts at $899, $300 more than the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}