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Dec 22, 2025 6:39 AM

Select Micro Center Stores: Apple Mac mini Desktop w/ M4 Chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

$400

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Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer (MU9D3LL/A) on sale $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member totsata for sharing this deal.

Specs (Mac mini w/ M4 Chip):
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Gigabit LAN
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $479 at the time of this posting.
    • The price for this deal beats the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 390 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

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Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer (MU9D3LL/A) on sale $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member totsata for sharing this deal.

Specs (Mac mini w/ M4 Chip):
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Gigabit LAN
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $479 at the time of this posting.
    • The price for this deal beats the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 390 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

Original Post

Written by totsata

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ChaoticThrifty
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For a desktop with this performance, this is an outstanding value. Truly remarkable how cheap *great* computers have become.
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goibhniu
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This is a deal that's hard to beat. I was looking at picking up an inexpensive mini-PC by Minisforum or GMKTek but at $400 you'd have to be crazy to buy anything other than this. Nothing even comes close to the value proposition here.
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DealDady
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THEN* it is the same and is less THAN normal edu pricing.
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Community Reviews

This Mac mini M4 deal stands out as a strong value for a compact macOS desktop, especially for everyday work, media, coding, and light creative use. The 16GB of memory and 256GB SSD are enough for many setups, and external Thunderbolt storage or an SSD upgrade can stretch it further. It also pairs well with existing monitors and peripherals, making it appealing for a DIY desktop setup. The main caveat is the small internal storage, which can feel tight for video work or large libraries, so it fits best when you are comfortable adding external storage.

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Quote from FantasticWriter7068 View quoted comment :
You guys have good Best Buys.
Mine is 15 min away from MicroCenter and the manager wouldn't price match at $450 a month ago. First said different products, then said MC shows it as 2024 but is a 2025 product so still not the same, then after sales guy showed him it's the same product called it a pricing mistake and claimed their system won't let them go that low even if they tried. (And of course the next Monday they had it for 450 as well so wasted an hour of my time)
Don't do it in stores. If there is stock at a local microcenter then it will be easier to match.

1. Buy from best buy on line. Reps can't match the price before you buy. An online rep spent a long time convinced he could do it before I ordered only to generate an invoice with no discount because he, "could not adjust the price further before the purchase"

If you are afraid of not securing the price match, set for in store pickup since you can always cancel and not pick it up.

2. Use chat support online. Send them your BB order number and the link to microcenter. The agent I spoke to was easy and issued a credit for the difference (takes about an hour to show up). If the first agent doesn't work try again with another agent on chat support until you find one who does, but their policy includes microcenter so someone should do it.

3. Once you see the pending credit in the order details on your order history page on the web you're in the clear to go pick up your mac mini at BB or switch to shipping under order details.

I wouldn't try to price match in store, personally. The stores are slammed and seem to have more freedom to make up rules to say no.

Good luck and happy holidays.
Last edited by walletNgromice December 25, 2025 at 09:33 PM.
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Dec 25, 2025 2:02 PM
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RegularCustomerDec 25, 2025 2:02 PM
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Quote from Sanfam View quoted comment :
Was there a specific script you followed? I haven't had any success with price match chats, with everyone saying they see it as out of stock even if I provide a valid store-linked listing with in-stock and a corresponding zipcode
It does have to be in stock in the local store near you generally for them to honor the price match.

What store are you near? I have an extra one in Chicago I haven't picked up yet from Micro Center that someone can have.
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Dec 25, 2025 2:05 PM
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raccoon27gDec 25, 2025 2:05 PM
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Thankfully no Micro Centers near me.
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Dec 25, 2025 3:33 PM
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teddyted2tDec 25, 2025 3:33 PM
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Great deal, take the 256 SSD out add a 2tb one and you have yourself a 2TB Mac Mini for under $700 bucks.
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Dec 25, 2025 3:35 PM
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slicktomorrowDec 25, 2025 3:35 PM
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None available near me Frown
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Dec 25, 2025 3:35 PM
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GeeG2105Dec 25, 2025 3:35 PM
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I've been using this very same rig for general purpose and occasional WoW and it's reliable and worry free that I even bought one for my high schooler. I've even traveled with this when visiting the in-laws instead of lugging around a big laptop. For $400 this is the best value of the Holiday w/ many of us on a tighter budget.
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Quote from teddyted2t View quoted comment :
Great deal, take the 256 SSD out add a 2tb one and you have yourself a 2TB Mac Mini for under $700 bucks.
If that's something you want to do, it's gotta be done very soon, cause SSD prices are skyrocketing too
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un_plugDec 25, 2025 4:46 PM
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Quote from slicktomorrow View quoted comment :
None available near me Frown
Same here all out at the two IL stores.
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Dec 25, 2025 6:08 PM
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WittyMusic395Dec 25, 2025 6:08 PM
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M4 chip is amazing
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Dec 25, 2025 6:12 PM
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VioletBoundary6683Dec 25, 2025 6:12 PM
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Quote from un_plug View quoted comment :
Same here all out at the two IL stores.
You can place an order for in-store pickup and then ask Best Buy to price match. Most reps don't notice that the item is out of stock when you do it this way, though it may take a few attempts. If it doesn't work, you can simply cancel the pickup order.
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Dec 25, 2025 7:33 PM
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nleeumdDec 25, 2025 7:33 PM
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Quote from eduardmc View quoted comment :
Thats bs. Call and get another rep. I pricematched with the first rep no question asked.
Best Buy price match is riddled with so many specifics, it's almost a false price matching policy, on the surface, it seems friendly, but it's just a PR stunt
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Spaceman6969Dec 25, 2025 10:13 PM
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Here sharing a deal also for more storage and memory for 2x the price.


https://slickdeals.net/f/19018417

I thought it great vs buying 2 qty of OP deal.
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Dec 25, 2025 10:15 PM
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rvdnsxDec 25, 2025 10:15 PM
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Quote from teddyted2t View quoted comment :
Great deal, take the 256 SSD out add a 2tb one and you have yourself a 2TB Mac Mini for under $700 bucks.
SSD on these cannot be easily upgraded.
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Quote from walletNgromice View quoted comment :
Don't do it in stores. If there is stock at a local microcenter then it will be easier to match.

1. Buy from best buy on line. Reps can't match the price before you buy. An online rep spent a long time convinced he could do it before I ordered only to generate an invoice with no discount because he, "could not adjust the price further before the purchase"

If you are afraid of not securing the price match, set for in store pickup since you can always cancel and not pick it up.

2. Use chat support online. Send them your BB order number and the link to microcenter. The agent I spoke to was wasy and issued a credit for the difference (takes about an hour to show up). If the first agent doesn't work try again with another agent on chat support until you find one who does, but their policy includes microcenter so someone should do it.

3. Once you see the pending credit in the order details on your order history page on the web you're in the clear to go pick up your mac mini at BB or switch to shipping under order details.

I wouldn't try to price match in store, personally. The stores are slammed and seem to have more freedom to make up rules to say no.

Good luck and happy holidays.
Great advice. Thanks.
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Great deal a computer for most people's needs.

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