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Mac Mini M6 vs M5 Pro: Is the $800 Upgrade Worth It? - TechRepublic

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Apple’s Mac mini lineup now spans the $899 M6 model and the $1,699 M5 Pro, with major differences in memory, storage, and performance. Image: Apple

Apple’s M6 Mac mini starts at $899, while the M5 Pro costs $1,699. Here’s what the extra $800 adds and who should pay for it.

Sep 22, 2026

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Apple’s new Mac mini lineup is now available, with the M6 model starting at $899 and the M5 Pro version at $1,699.

That $800 jump buys more CPU and GPU cores, twice the maximum unified memory, faster Thunderbolt, and substantially more storage headroom.

For everyday productivity, coding, photo work, and lighter creative workloads, the M6 covers a lot of ground. The M5 Pro becomes easier...

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