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Oct 8, 2026 7:16 AM

Apple Mac mini Desktop (2026): M6 Chip, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD

$1,150

$1,299

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Amazon has Apple Mac mini Desktop (2026, MHQM4LL/A) for $1149.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Apple M6 12-Core Chip
  • 24GB Unified RAM
  • 512GB SSD
  • 12-Core GPU | Dual 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Bluetooth 6.0
  • 3x Thunderbolt 4 | HDMI | 2.5GbE
  • 2x 10 Gb/s USB-C | 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

  • Our research indicates this offer is $149.01 lower (11.5% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • This matches the previous +133 Frontpage Deal.
  • 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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Amazon has Apple Mac mini Desktop (2026, MHQM4LL/A) for $1149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M6 12-Core Chip
  • 24GB Unified RAM
  • 512GB SSD
  • 12-Core GPU | Dual 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Bluetooth 6.0
  • 3x Thunderbolt 4 | HDMI | 2.5GbE
  • 2x 10 Gb/s USB-C | 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

  • Our research indicates this offer is $149.01 lower (11.5% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • This matches the previous +133 Frontpage Deal.
  • 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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novasian
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These Mac "deals" are horrible.
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wildbird12
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The (not so) hidden cost of AI and data centers...
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FrugalForever
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For anyone considering buying ... This is same price at Costco but a longer return window and better customer service than Amazon ... YMMV
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Community Reviews

Apple's 2026 Mac mini with M6, 24GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is being framed as a fast compact desktop that feels noticeably snappier than older M4 models and handles everyday work with ease. The hardware is praised as very stable under heavy use, even across multiple monitors, and the Costco price can stack with a $50 off $500 coupon. Main caveats are the 3 plus week lead time, non upgradable storage, and the fact that 24GB is not enough for local large language model work. It is a strong fit for general desktop use, but not for expandable storage or serious AI workloads.

Common Questions (4)

  • Yes. The same price is available at Costco, and it comes with a longer return window and better customer service than Amazon. A $50 off $500 Costco coupon can also stack with it.

    FrugalForeverglass_tiki

  • 24GB is enough for basic everyday tasks, but it is not enough for running a local LLM comfortably. For that use, 48GB to 64GB is the practical target, especially for larger models.

    Myrepsfatguypoolshark

  • The lead time is reported to be 3+ weeks. If you need it quickly, that delay is the main downside versus buying a model that ships sooner.

    swegaz0rd

  • No. The storage is not upgradable on this configuration, so the 512GB SSD is what you keep for the life of the machine.

    buy_now_think_later

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Oct 8, 2026 2:54 PM
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These Mac "deals" are horrible.
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Oct 8, 2026 3:29 PM
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wildbird12Oct 8, 2026 3:29 PM
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Quote from novasian View quoted comment :
These Mac "deals" are horrible.
The (not so) hidden cost of AI and data centers...
Oct 8, 2026 4:34 PM
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JosephT3034Oct 8, 2026 4:34 PM
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APPLE: Inflate the price 400% Then run 10% off sales....
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a_landOct 8, 2026 4:36 PM
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Quote from JosephT3034 View quoted comment :
APPLE: Inflate the price 400% Then run 10% off sales....
Yeah it's sad they're moving this model. Like some fast fashion retailers where they pretend like MSRP is MSRP and it's always on sale to create a sense of urgency
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Oct 8, 2026 5:14 PM
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For anyone considering buying ... This is same price at Costco but a longer return window and better customer service than Amazon ... YMMV
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Oct 8, 2026 5:29 PM
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LucasL7968Oct 8, 2026 5:29 PM
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M4 Mac Mini with 16GB cost me $499 with student discount last year. Plenty fast for years to come. These new prices are far too high IMO
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Also note the 3+ week lead time on these..
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Oct 8, 2026 6:03 PM
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glass_tikiOct 8, 2026 6:03 PM
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Quote from LucasL7968 View quoted comment :
M4 Mac Mini with 16GB cost me $499 with student discount last year. Plenty fast for years to come. These new prices are far too high IMO
That was a awesome deal it was $399 at one point! microcenter gave back almost $500 for trade in against the m6
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drsnowmonOct 8, 2026 6:16 PM
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Quote from LucasL7968 View quoted comment :
M4 Mac Mini with 16GB cost me $499 with student discount last year. Plenty fast for years to come. These new prices are far too high IMO
I got my M4 for $423 after 5% cash back with my Micro Center credit card. I upgraded the internal storage to 2GB, and it's faster now. No reason to pay almost triple the M4 price for a 30% to 40% gain in speed.
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Quote from drsnowmon View quoted comment :
I got my M4 for $423 after 5% cash back with my Micro Center credit card. I upgraded the internal storage to 2GB, and it's faster now. No reason to pay almost triple the M4 price for a 30% to 40% gain in speed.
Same here, grabbed mine at BB for $400 and had $200 RZ points to get it cheaper and it runs really fast and smooth everyday even plays some games decent. These new prices are crazy for any hardware anymore. Thanks AI.
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Oct 8, 2026 10:07 PM
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buy_now_think_laterOct 8, 2026 10:07 PM
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Storage not upgradable on these
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Oct 8, 2026 11:08 PM
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WyggieOct 8, 2026 11:08 PM
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This is a deal?
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Oct 9, 2026 1:33 AM
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hardrock121Oct 9, 2026 1:33 AM
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Quote from drsnowmon View quoted comment :
I got my M4 for $423 after 5% cash back with my Micro Center credit card. I upgraded the internal storage to 2GB, and it's faster now. No reason to pay almost triple the M4 price for a 30% to 40% gain in speed.
I bought a Intel Pentium 5 for $5 yesterday...that too before cashback
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Oct 9, 2026 3:05 AM
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duckeggsOct 9, 2026 3:05 AM
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$1200 for a Mac mini......
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