Apple Unveils Mac mini M6/Pro and Mac Studio M5 Max/Ultra
Apple announces the new Mac mini (M6 and M5 Pro) and Mac Studio (M5 Max and M5 Ultra) are available on September 22, 2026, via Apple Store locations, online, and the Apple Store app, powered by the latest Apple silicon and macOS 27 Golden Gate, with enhanced AI features and performance.
New Devices: Mac mini M6/M5 Pro & Mac Studio M5 Max/M5 Ultra
Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro) and Mac Studio (M5 Max, M5 Ultra) were introduced to handle a wide range of users from students to pros, including on-device AI capabilities and Neural Accelerators in every core. Both models support high memory and bandwidth options, with Thunderbolt 5 and up to 512GB unified memory on Studio.
Key Features of New Apple Devices
Mac mini: up to 4x faster AI, 2x faster graphics and storage, 40% faster CPU; memory from 16GB to 32GB; Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 2.5Gb Ethernet (10Gb optional); education pricing available.
Mac Studio: up to 4.3x faster AI, up to 1.8x faster graphics, up to 512GB unified memory; 8 displays support; Thunderbolt 5 with RDMA for clustering; ideal for 3D, motion graphics, AI workloads.
Both run macOS 27 with Siri AI, Visual Intelligence, and broader Apple Intelligence features across apps; Safari tab organization and new automation/tools in Shortcuts and Photos.
Mac mini Details
Versatile desktop for multitasking and agentic AI, 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, Dual 16-core Neural Engine; memory up to 32GB, memory bandwidth up to 170GB/s; education pricing starting at $799 for Mac mini with M6.
Mac Studio Details
Pro-grade desktop for demanding workloads; M5 Max (18-core CPU, up to 40-core GPU, up to 128GB memory) and M5 Ultra (36-core CPU, up to 80-core GPU, up to 512GB memory); supports multiple Studio Displays and high-bandwidth external storage; clustering for AI inference.
macOS 27 Golden Gate
Introduces Visual Intelligence, Write with Siri, automatic tab organization in Safari, new automation in Shortcuts, improved performance and search, adjustable Liquid Glass, and sharper app icons. Siri AI is expanded, but language/region limitations may apply.
Pricing and Availability
Availability begins (September 22, 2026) with Mac Studio 512GB memory shipping in late Oct.
Mac mini with M6 starts at $899; M5 Pro at $1,699. Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at $2,499; M5 Ultra at $5,499. Education pricing available; Apple Upgrade leases shown (from $48.99/mo for Studio M5 Max; from $110.10/mo for Studio M5 Ultra, 36 months).
Additional Notes: Leases and terms are administered by Klarna; terms include upgrade options, end-of-lease choices, and potential fees for early termination. Full technical specs and ordering options available on Apple’s site.
