Apples Mac mini now has a higher starting price, as it discontinues the entry-level model and slides down to the mid-range

Date:
Fri, 01 May 2026 21:51:51 +0000

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Apple's entry-level $599 Mac mini with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM is no longer available.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apple's entry-level $599 Mac mini with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM is no longer available It now starts at $799 for 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM Apple's still quoting
over a month for delivery as well Less than 24 hours after Apple s earnings call in which CEO Tim Cook commented on supply chain issues hitting the Mac mini shipping dates for the popular entry-level Mac desktop unit have been slipping the price has gone up, and the former mid-range model is the new entry-level model on Apple.com. Prior to this story's publication, Apples entry-level Mac mini was priced at $599 and came with 256GB of solid-state storage and 16GB of RAM, though that model was out of stock for over a week. Thats no longer an option, though, and the Mac mini now starts at $799 for 512GB of solid-state storage and 16GB of RAM. MacRumors was the first to spot this change, and the price has increased internationally as well. The Mac
mini now starts at 799 in the UK and AU$1,299 in Australia, both with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Article continues below You may like Some Mac mini and Mac Studio models are now out of stock at Apple amid 'insane demand' 'Something big is happening': Apple may be heading for a Mac mini shortage Thanks, AI: global RAM shortage means my favorite Mac ever is getting harder to find

Essentially, the $599 / 599 / AU$999 model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is discontinued, and the previous mid-range $799 / 799 / AU$1,299 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is now the entry-level. Same hardware specs and cost, but that previous step-up price is now the entry point. (Image credit: Future) As we noted in our review when this refreshed Mac mini hit the market, it delivered significant value, especially at the $599 price point in the United States. That values a bit tougher with a $200 MSRP increase, but one could say the MacBook Neo takes that spot albeit with less power while still staying affordable.

Considering the ongoing RAM crisis, which is bleeding into storage, and slipping times for Apples Mac mini already stretched out by weeks, this is likely a way for the supply chain teams within the Cupertino-based technology giant to manage the model.

On the earnings call, Cook didn't give many specifics or tease this forthcoming change, but did say, "We think, looking forward, that the Mac
mini and Mac Studio may take several months to reach supply demand balance." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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Even with the new entry-level model, the Mac mini is still showing a multi-week delivery estimate. If I were to order it now, the estimated delivery is between June 9, 2026, and June 16, 2026 actually after WWDC 2026 starts.

We've reached out to Apple to request comment on the changes to the Mac mini and will circle back when we receive a response. And in the meantime, let us know what you think about this change to the Mac mini starting point. 499 at Amazon (Silver) 569 at Laptops Direct (256GB) 654.97 at Laptops Direct
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