Apple Mac Mini Desktop (2024): M4 10-Core CPU / GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

Best Buy has Apple Mac Mini Desktop: M4 10-Core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (2024, MU9D3LL/A) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Amazon has Apple Mac Mini Desktop: M4 10-Core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (2024, MU9D3LL/A) on sale for $499. Shipping is free.

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Specs:

Apple M4 10-Core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
10-Core Integrated GPU
16-Core Neural Engine
16GB Unified Memory
256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
802.11ax WiFi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
macOS
Ports:
- 2x USB-C
- 3x Thunderbolt 4
- 1x HDMI
- 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff

About this deal:
- MU9D3LL/A price matches the previous +93 FP deal.
- Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
About this product:
- 1-year warranty
About this store:
- Best Buy return policy details are here.
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff

Best Buy has Apple Mac Mini Desktop: M4 10-Core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (2024, MU9D3LL/A) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Amazon has Apple Mac Mini Desktop: M4 10-Core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD (2024, MU9D3LL/A) on sale for $499. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Specs:

Apple M4 10-Core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
10-Core Integrated GPU
16-Core Neural Engine
16GB Unified Memory
256GB Integrated NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
802.11ax WiFi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3
macOS
Ports:
- 2x USB-C
- 3x Thunderbolt 4
- 1x HDMI
- 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff

About this deal:
- MU9D3LL/A price matches the previous +93 FP deal.
- Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
About this product:
- 1-year warranty
About this store:
- Best Buy return policy details are here.
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
10/23/26	Best Buy	$649	1
06/22/26	Best Buy	$599 Popular	17
12/08/25	Best Buy	$479 Frontpage	45
11/28/25	Amazon	$403 Popular	13
10/31/25	Amazon	$500	1
10/07/25	Amazon	$319 Frontpage	60
10/06/25	Amazon	$499 Popular	11
09/13/25	Amazon	$499 Frontpage	76
07/08/25	Amazon	$250	21
06/18/25	Amazon	$469 Frontpage	42
06/14/25	Amazon	$499 Frontpage	59
05/29/25	Walmart	$477 Frontpage	32
05/26/25	Amazon	$500 Popular	86
03/22/25	Amazon	$499 Frontpage	105
02/20/25	Amazon	$549	2
11/28/24	Amazon	$529	10
11/21/24	Amazon	$500 Frontpage	153
11/06/24	Best Buy	$549 Frontpage	188

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marvin83

2.1KComments

267Reputation

I got in on the "used-like new" during prime day for $318. Just set it up last night and it was basically brand new. Support said it was still good through March, I added purchase date and it pushed through October 2026. And I have 60 days if I want to add AppleCare+. Great deal.

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Surge99

176Comments

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Check open box at micro center. I got it for $360ish a month ago. Even gave me 60 days to activate apple care if I wanted too, but did not.

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DJ-GMONEY

110Comments

33Reputation

I'm sure the M5 Mac Mini is around the corner which means these will probably go cheaper. I'll wait.

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Community Reviews

The 2024 Mac mini with M4, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD is drawing attention as a compact desktop that feels much smaller than the M1 model while handling migration smoothly. The graphics gains stand out, and the base configuration is being used for everyday work and even video editing without trouble. The main knocks are the tight 256GB storage and, for heavier multitasking, 16GB RAM can feel limiting. Pricing has also been seen lower at Micro Center and Best Buy, with some bundles adding longer warranty coverage.

The $499 price can be a better choice than buying a used Mac mini from eBay or Amazon.
Glock187
A used-like-new unit reportedly arrived basically brand new and support reportedly extended AppleCare+ coverage through October 2026.
marvin83
Open-box pricing at Micro Center reportedly included a 60-day window to activate AppleCare if desired.
Surge99
The M4 Mac mini reportedly supports a smooth migration from an older M1 Mac mini while offering a much smaller footprint.
marvin83

The 256GB SSD configuration can feel limiting for app libraries, since fast external storage can be expensive.
dgirard96789
16GB RAM can be insufficient for workflows that swap frequently, especially when using Parallels and browsing.
creediddy
Apple AI features can feel limited or less useful so far, even though graphics improvements are notable.
micahman33
Micro Center pricing can fluctuate, so the $450 deal may come and go rather than staying steady.
justjeeeeen

Common Questions (5)

Yes. Micro Center has been seen at $449 in-store, Best Buy has price-matched Micro Center, Costco has had it at $499 with a 2-year warranty, and AAFES has been mentioned at $469 with no tax for military shoppers.
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An M5 Mac mini has not been announced, but the M4 mini is expected to stay discounted until the next model arrives. If you want to avoid timing risk, the current $499 price is already considered a strong buy.
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It can be limiting if you store large apps, libraries, or media projects locally. Fast external storage over USB-C 10Gbps or Thunderbolt, or network storage on a LAN, is the practical workaround.
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Yes. The coverage window has been reported as 60 days to add AppleCare+, and one unit's purchase date could be adjusted so coverage extended through October 2026.
marvin83 Surge99
For many people, yes, including video editing and general use, but heavy multitasking or Parallels can push it into swap. If your workflow is browser-heavy or uses virtual machines and multiple apps, 24GB or 32GB would be safer.
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Oct 20, 2025 12:23 AM

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BSJS23Oct 20, 2025 12:23 AM

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$449 at Microcenter in store

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justjeeeeen

Oct 20, 2025 3:00 PM

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justjeeeeenOct 20, 2025 3:00 PM

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Quote from mr.tacoboy

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Any chance micro center will have the $450 sale again?

they had it last week, actually price matched microcenter at best buy. The microcenter $450 has been coming and going sporadically though

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Rating:	(4.8 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	1,626 Best Buy Reviews
Manufacturer:	Apple
Model Number:	MU9D3LL/A
Product SKU:	B0DLBTPDCS
UPC:	195949080296
ASIN:	B0DLBTPDCS
Brand:	Apple
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	5 x 5 x 2 inches
Item Weight:	1.5 pounds
Item model number:	MU9D3LL/A
Manufacturer:	Apple

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