{"slug": "how-to-preorder-apples-new-supercharged-mac-minis-with-m5-pro-and-m6-chips", "title": "How to preorder Apples new supercharged Mac minis with M5 Pro and M6 chips", "summary": "Apple has unveiled new Mac mini models powered by M6 and M5 Pro chips, available for pre-order starting Aug. 25, with shipping beginning Sept. 22. The M6 Mac mini starts at $899 and can reach $2,399 with maxed specs, while the M5 Pro version starts at $1,699 and goes up to $6,799. Education buyers can save $100 by ordering directly through the Apple Store.", "body_md": "# How to preorder Apple's new supercharged Mac minis with M5 Pro and M6 chips\n\n[Christina Buff](/author/christina-buff)\n\n[Read Full Bio](/author/christina-buff)\n\nSo the [rumors](https://mashable.com/tech/apple-ipad-mini-mac-mini-release-date) are definitely true: there's [new Mac minis](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-pro/) on the market. They're wildly powerful, with M6 and M5 Pro chips on board, which [Apple calls](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-m6-and-m5-ultra-for-a-big-leap-in-performance-and-ai-compute/) \"an extraordinary leap in performance and AI capabilities.\"\n\nApple not only [surprise-announced](http://mashable.com/tech/apple-mac-mini-m6-mac-studio-announcement) the new desktop computer today, but it also promptly made it available for pre-order. With many folks using Mac minis to run AI tools like [OpenClaw](https://mashable.com/article/what-is-clawdbot-how-to-try), we expect the tiny new powerhouses to be coveted products. The Mac mini hasn't had an update since the [M4 and M4 Pro chips](https://mashable.com/article/mac-mini-m4-apple-announcement) made their debut in a pint-sized package in November 2024, making this updated version with new Apple Silicon even more desired.\n\n[Terms of Use](https://www.ziffdavis.com/terms-of-use)and\n\n[Privacy Policy](https://www.ziffdavis.com/ztg-privacy-policy).\n\nAs the most powerful products in Apple's lineup, you can expect to pay a pretty penny for both the M6 and M5 Pro Mac minis. Of course, the weight of the [global memory shortage](https://mashable.com/tech/ramageddon-every-tech-price-increase-2026) certainly doesn't help. The M6 option starts at $899, with maxed out specs running you up to $2,399. Meanwhile, the M5 Pro starts at a jaw-dropping $1,699 and can cost as much as $6,799 with maxed out specs. Education buyers can save $100 on each device by [ordering directly through the Apple Store](https://zdcs.link/z6x4xd?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ordering%20directly%20through%20the%20Apple%20Store&object_type=article&object_uuid=00JO77WF8lF6wY9sbTCDpfz&short_url=z6x4xd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Ftech%2Fapple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro-where-to-preorder).\n\n**You May Also Like**\n\nBoth the M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro Mac mini will start shipping on Sept. 22, but customers can [pre-order either device](https://zdcs.link/z6x4xd?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=pre-order%20either%20device&object_type=article&object_uuid=00JO77WF8lF6wY9sbTCDpfz&short_url=z6x4xd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Ftech%2Fapple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro-where-to-preorder) starting today, Aug. 25, at the Apple Store. We'll keep our eyes peeled at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other Apple Authorized retailers for pre-order availability in the coming days and update this story with any new details. If you want to ensure you get your hands on one of these small, but mighty desktops, we recommend pre-ordering as soon as your wallet will allow.\n\nTopics\n[Apple](https://mashable.com/category/apple)\n\nChristina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.\n\nChristina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.\n\nWhen she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. 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