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The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today

UPDATE 22 September 2026

The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today

Apple's latest desktops, Mac mini with the blazing-fast M6 and M5 Pro, and Mac Studio with M5 Max and the powerful M5 Ultra, are now available at Apple Store locations, the Apple Store online, and in the Apple Store app
Customers can now shop and discover the new Mac mini, Apple's most versatile Mac, and Mac Studio, Apple's most powerful Mac, both powered by the latest Apple silicon.
Starting today, the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, both powered by the latest Apple silicon, are now available. Customers can shop and discover the new Mac mini, Apple's most versatile Mac, which features the all-new M6 and M5 Pro. The remarkably compact do-it-all desktop is a powerhouse for a wide range of users - from everyday consumers and students to aspiring creatives and small business owners. With M6, Mac mini delivers up to 4x faster AI performance1, 2x faster graphics2 and storage1, and 40 per cent faster CPU performance.1 Users will feel this performance in everything they do, whether it's multitasking across productivity apps, running agentic AI workflows, or ripping through creative projects like music production and compiling code. Mac mini with M5 Pro offers even greater pro-level performance for complex projects like video production and game development. The new Mac Studio, Apple's most powerful Mac, features M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra for pros tackling the world's most demanding workloads. The ultimate pro desktop raises the bar with up to 4.3x faster AI performance3, up to 1.8x faster graphics4 and support for up to 512GB of unified memory, all in a quiet, compact design that sits on a user's desk.
Mac mini and Mac Studio are also powerful platforms for on-device AI, featuring next-generation GPUs with Neural Accelerators in every core, along with advanced CPUs, and Neural Engines. Combined with the power of macOS 27 and the latest Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI, the new Mac mini and Mac Studio are a tremendous upgrade for existing and new-to-Mac users.5 Both are available now at Apple Store locations, on apple.com/au, and in the Apple Store app. Mac mini with M6 starts at RRP A$1,449 inc. GST, while Mac mini with M5 Pro is available at RRP A$2,699 inc. GST. Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at RRP A$4,299 inc. GST, while Mac Studio with M5 Ultra starts at RRP A$9,499 inc. GST.

Say Hello to the New Mac mini: Apple's Most Versatile Mac

For everyday users, students, developers, creative enthusiasts and businesses, Mac mini delivers a dramatic boost in performance and remarkable versatility, all in a super-small design. Featuring a 12-core CPU with the world's fastest single-threaded performance, a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators built into each core and the all-new Dual 16-core Neural Engine, it blazes through everything from everyday productivity to advanced agentic AI workflows.6 Starting with 16GB of unified memory, configurable up to 32GB and higher memory bandwidth up to 170GB/s, multitasking is faster than ever. With M6, Mac mini brings up to 4x faster AI performance1, a supercharge to the leading desktop for always-on agentic computing. Mac mini with M5 Pro delivers even more pro-level performance with an up-to-18-core CPU and an up-to-20-core GPU, along with support for up to 64GB of unified memory with 307GB/s of memory bandwidth, empowering users to take on demanding creative and technical projects. Both models include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth® 6 and upgraded 2.5Gb Ethernet, with a 10Gb option available. Uni students and educators can save on the new Mac mini with year-round education pricing starting at RRP A$1,289 inc. GST for Mac mini with M6.
Mac mini is more versatile than ever, whether it's multitasking across productivity apps, running agentic AI workflows, or ripping through creative projects like music production and compiling code.

The New Mac Studio: Apple's Most Powerful Mac

Engineered for professionals who tackle the most intense workloads, Mac Studio is the ultimate desktop for pro workflows and on-device AI. Mac Studio with M5 Max features an 18-core CPU, an up-to-40-core GPU with Neural Accelerators built into each core and up to 128GB of unified memory, enabling musicians, photographers, software engineers and designers to push the limits of real-time 3D, motion graphics and AI workflows. Mac Studio with M5 Ultra takes performance to an entirely new level with an up-to-36-core CPU, an up-to-80-core GPU and a staggering up to 512GB of unified memory with 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth, empowering filmmakers to colour-grade uncompressed 8K footage in real time, VFX artists to render complex scenes and AI researchers to run enormous LLMs entirely on device. Both models feature Thunderbolt 5 for blazing-fast transfer speeds up to 120 Gbps, so users can take advantage of superfast external storage, a PCIe expansion chassis and powerful hub solutions. For the most advanced users pushing the limits of compute, Thunderbolt 5 with Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) also enables multiple Mac Studio systems to be clustered, now bringing up to 3x faster performance for distributed AI inference when compared to a single system.3 Mac Studio supports up to eight displays, or up to four Studio Display XDR at full 5K resolution and 120Hz, providing an expansive canvas for the most demanding projects.
Mac Studio is engineered for professionals who tackle the most demanding workloads, including 3D, motion graphics and AI. Advanced users pushing the limits of compute can gain even faster performance by clustering multiple Mac Studio systems.

macOS 27 Golden Gate

The new Mac mini and Mac Studio come to life with the recently released macOS 27, which includes Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant; helpful Apple Intelligence features across everyday apps; and improvements that make the Mac even more responsive and reliable. Siri AI can draw on personal context to help users find what they need in the moment across their messages, emails and photos; answer questions about virtually any topic; and get things done across apps. Siri AI is integrated into Spotlight and system-wide context menus, and users can ask Siri about what's on their display with Visual Intelligence using a dedicated keyboard shortcut. Users can also write and edit with Siri almost anywhere they type.
Additionally, Apple Intelligence makes apps smarter and more useful. In Safari, it powers new tools that automatically organise a user's tabs into topics; notify them of website changes, like product restocks or price drops; and enable the creation of customised extensions based on a description. Users can also easily create an automation in Shortcuts by simply describing it, or tap into advanced photo editing in the Photos app. Features users already rely on get even better with improvements to performance and search. Refinements to Liquid Glass deliver an even more focused and approachable experience. A new slider in Settings gives users the option to personalise Liquid Glass, adjusting it anywhere from ultraclear to fully tinted to match their preference, and app icons have been updated to be sharper and more defined.
With Visual Intelligence, users can now ask Siri about what they're looking at onscreen.
Write with Siri allows users to simply describe what they need to generate a draft and help refine what they've written.
In Safari, Apple Intelligence powers new tools that automatically organise a user's tabs into topics.
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Personalised Service and Support

Apple Specialists are available to help with customers' shopping needs online and in the Apple Store app. Whether they're looking for assistance in choosing the right product, learning about Apple Trade In or setting up and going further with a new device, customers receive best-in-class support from Apple's knowledgeable retail team members.
Apple offers great ways to save and upgrade to the latest Mac desktop this spring, along with personalised service and support:
  • Apple Trade In: Customers can trade in their current computer and get credit toward a new Mac. Customers can visit apple.com/au/shop/trade-in to see what their device is worth.6
  • Savings for students: Available exclusively from Apple - students can save with year-round education pricing starting at RRP A$1,289 inc. GST for Mac mini and RRP A$8,809 inc. GST for Mac Studio. Students can learn more by visiting their nearest Apple Store or at apple.com/au-edu/store.
  • Shopping and setup support: On apple.com/au and in the Apple Store app, customers can receive personalised shopping assistance via chat and phone to find the best products that suit their needs.
  • Build to order: For customers shopping Mac mini, Mac Studio or the latest Studio Display models, Apple offers configure-to-order options, allowing them to select and customise the device to their specific requirements.
  • Dedicated business support: In store and online, Apple's dedicated Business Team members are available to help small- and medium-sized businesses with their technology needs, from personalised product recommendations and bulk purchasing, to seamless setup and ongoing support for their Mac, iPad and iPhone devices.
  • Today at Apple: Customers can learn how to get the most out of their new devices through Today at Apple sessions - free daily education experiences led by Apple Creatives that inspire possibilities across photography, art, music, coding, productivity and so much more. These sessions make it easy for customers to get set up and learn new skills to help them go further with their devices. Participants can register for a Today at Apple session at apple.com/au/today or drop in to a session at their local Apple Store.
Pricing and Availability
  • The new Mac mini and Mac Studio will begin arriving to customers, and in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers, starting today, 22 September. Mac Studio with 512GB of unified memory is coming in late October.
  • Mac mini with M6 starts at RRP A$1,499 inc. GST and RRP A$1,289 inc. GST for education. Mac mini with M5 Pro starts at RRP A$2,699 inc. GST and RRP A$2,539 inc. GST for education. Additional technical specifications are available at apple.com/au/mac-mini.
  • Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at RRP A$4,299 inc. GST and RRP A$3,949 inc. GST for education. Mac Studio with M5 Ultra starts at RRP A$9,499 inc. GST and RRP A$8,809 inc. GST for education. Additional configure-to-order options are available at apple.com/au/mac-studio.
  • Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options and information on Studio Display, Studio Display XDR and Magic accessories are available at apple.com/au/mac.
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    22 September 2026

    UPDATE

    The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today

    Apple's latest desktops, Mac mini with the blazing-fast M6 and M5 Pro, and Mac Studio with M5 Max and the powerful M5 Ultra, are now available at Apple Store locations, the Apple Store online, and in the Apple Store app

    Starting today, the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, both powered by the latest Apple silicon, are now available. Customers can shop and discover the new Mac mini, Apple's most versatile Mac, which features the all-new M6 and M5 Pro. The remarkably compact do-it-all desktop is a powerhouse for a wide range of users - from everyday consumers and students to aspiring creatives and small business owners. With M6, Mac mini delivers up to 4x faster AI performance1, 2x faster graphics2 and storage1, and 40 per cent faster CPU performance.1 Users will feel this performance in everything they do, whether it's multitasking across productivity apps, running agentic AI workflows, or ripping through creative projects like music production and compiling code. Mac mini with M5 Pro offers even greater pro-level performance for complex projects like video production and game development. The new Mac Studio, Apple's most powerful Mac, features M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra for pros tackling the world's most demanding workloads. The ultimate pro desktop raises the bar with up to 4.3x faster AI performance3, up to 1.8x faster graphics4 and support for up to 512GB of unified memory, all in a quiet, compact design that sits on a user's desk.

    Mac mini and Mac Studio are also powerful platforms for on-device AI, featuring next-generation GPUs with Neural Accelerators in every core, along with advanced CPUs, and Neural Engines. Combined with the power of macOS 27 and the latest Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI, the new Mac mini and Mac Studio are a tremendous upgrade for existing and new-to-Mac users.5 Both are available now at Apple Store locations, on apple.com/au, and in the Apple Store app. Mac mini with M6 starts at RRP A$1,449 inc. GST, while Mac mini with M5 Pro is available at RRP A$2,699 inc. GST. Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at RRP A$4,299 inc. GST, while Mac Studio with M5 Ultra starts at RRP A$9,499 inc. GST.

    Say Hello to the New Mac mini: Apple's Most Versatile Mac

    For everyday users, students, developers, creative enthusiasts and businesses, Mac mini delivers a dramatic boost in performance and remarkable versatility, all in a super-small design. Featuring a 12-core CPU with the world's fastest single-threaded performance, a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators built into each core and the all-new Dual 16-core Neural Engine, it blazes through everything from everyday productivity to advanced agentic AI workflows.6 Starting with 16GB of unified memory, configurable up to 32GB and higher memory bandwidth up to 170GB/s, multitasking is faster than ever. With M6, Mac mini brings up to 4x faster AI performance1, a supercharge to the leading desktop for always-on agentic computing. Mac mini with M5 Pro delivers even more pro-level performance with an up-to-18-core CPU and an up-to-20-core GPU, along with support for up to 64GB of unified memory with 307GB/s of memory bandwidth, empowering users to take on demanding creative and technical projects. Both models include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth® 6 and upgraded 2.5Gb Ethernet, with a 10Gb option available. Uni students and educators can save on the new Mac mini with year-round education pricing starting at RRP A$1,289 inc. GST for Mac mini with M6.

    The New Mac Studio: Apple's Most Powerful Mac

    Engineered for professionals who tackle the most intense workloads, Mac Studio is the ultimate desktop for pro workflows and on-device AI. Mac Studio with M5 Max features an 18-core CPU, an up-to-40-core GPU with Neural Accelerators built into each core and up to 128GB of unified memory, enabling musicians, photographers, software engineers and designers to push the limits of real-time 3D, motion graphics and AI workflows. Mac Studio with M5 Ultra takes performance to an entirely new level with an up-to-36-core CPU, an up-to-80-core GPU and a staggering up to 512GB of unified memory with 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth, empowering filmmakers to colour-grade uncompressed 8K footage in real time, VFX artists to render complex scenes and AI researchers to run enormous LLMs entirely on device. Both models feature Thunderbolt 5 for blazing-fast transfer speeds up to 120 Gbps, so users can take advantage of superfast external storage, a PCIe expansion chassis and powerful hub solutions. For the most advanced users pushing the limits of compute, Thunderbolt 5 with Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) also enables multiple Mac Studio systems to be clustered, now bringing up to 3x faster performance for distributed AI inference when compared to a single system.3 Mac Studio supports up to eight displays, or up to four Studio Display XDR at full 5K resolution and 120Hz, providing an expansive canvas for the most demanding projects.

    macOS 27 Golden Gate

    The new Mac mini and Mac Studio come to life with the recently released macOS 27, which includes Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant; helpful Apple Intelligence features across everyday apps; and improvements that make the Mac even more responsive and reliable. Siri AI can draw on personal context to help users find what they need in the moment across their messages, emails and photos; answer questions about virtually any topic; and get things done across apps. Siri AI is integrated into Spotlight and system-wide context menus, and users can ask Siri about what's on their display with Visual Intelligence using a dedicated keyboard shortcut. Users can also write and edit with Siri almost anywhere they type.

    Additionally, Apple Intelligence makes apps smarter and more useful. In Safari, it powers new tools that automatically organise a user's tabs into topics; notify them of website changes, like product restocks or price drops; and enable the creation of customised extensions based on a description. Users can also easily create an automation in Shortcuts by simply describing it, or tap into advanced photo editing in the Photos app. Features users already rely on get even better with improvements to performance and search. Refinements to Liquid Glass deliver an even more focused and approachable experience. A new slider in Settings gives users the option to personalise Liquid Glass, adjusting it anywhere from ultraclear to fully tinted to match their preference, and app icons have been updated to be sharper and more defined.

    Personalised Service and Support

    Apple Specialists are available to help with customers' shopping needs online and in the Apple Store app. Whether they're looking for assistance in choosing the right product, learning about Apple Trade In or setting up and going further with a new device, customers receive best-in-class support from Apple's knowledgeable retail team members.

    Apple offers great ways to save and upgrade to the latest Mac desktop this spring, along with personalised service and support:

    • Apple Trade In: Customers can trade in their current computer and get credit toward a new Mac. Customers can visit apple.com/au/shop/trade-in to see what their device is worth.6
    • Savings for students: Available exclusively from Apple - students can save with year-round education pricing starting at RRP A$1,289 inc. GST for Mac mini and RRP A$8,809 inc. GST for Mac Studio. Students can learn more by visiting their nearest Apple Store or at apple.com/au-edu/store.
    • Shopping and setup support: On apple.com/au and in the Apple Store app, customers can receive personalised shopping assistance via chat and phone to find the best products that suit their needs.
    • Build to order: For customers shopping Mac mini, Mac Studio or the latest Studio Display models, Apple offers configure-to-order options, allowing them to select and customise the device to their specific requirements.
    • Dedicated business support: In store and online, Apple's dedicated Business Team members are available to help small- and medium-sized businesses with their technology needs, from personalised product recommendations and bulk purchasing, to seamless setup and ongoing support for their Mac, iPad and iPhone devices.
    • Today at Apple: Customers can learn how to get the most out of their new devices through Today at Apple sessions - free daily education experiences led by Apple Creatives that inspire possibilities across photography, art, music, coding, productivity and so much more. These sessions make it easy for customers to get set up and learn new skills to help them go further with their devices. Participants can register for a Today at Apple session at apple.com/au/today or drop in to a session at their local Apple Store.

    Pricing and Availability

    • The new Mac mini and Mac Studio will begin arriving to customers, and in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers, starting today, 22 September. Mac Studio with 512GB of unified memory is coming in late October.
    • Mac mini with M6 starts at RRP A$1,499 inc. GST and RRP A$1,289 inc. GST for education. Mac mini with M5 Pro starts at RRP A$2,699 inc. GST and RRP A$2,539 inc. GST for education. Additional technical specifications are available at apple.com/au/mac-mini.
    • Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at RRP A$4,299 inc. GST and RRP A$3,949 inc. GST for education. Mac Studio with M5 Ultra starts at RRP A$9,499 inc. GST and RRP A$8,809 inc. GST for education. Additional configure-to-order options are available at apple.com/au/mac-studio.
    • Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options and information on Studio Display, Studio Display XDR and Magic accessories are available at apple.com/au/mac.
    1. Results are compared to previous-generation Mac mini systems with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory and 2TB SSD.
    2. Testing was conducted by Apple in July 2026. See apple.com/au/mac-mini for more information.
    3. Testing was conducted by Apple in July 2026. See apple.com/au/mac-studio for more information.
    4. Results are compared to previous-generation Mac Studio systems with Apple M3 Ultra, 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 512GB of unified memory and 8TB SSD.
    5. Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is rolling out in beta in macOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, intelligent photo editing tools, Image Playground and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at apple.com/au/apple-intelligence. Siri AI is not available for users under 13.
    6. Testing was conducted by Apple in August 2026 using shipping competitive systems and select industry-standard benchmarks.

    Press Contacts

    Elizabeth Cave

    Apple

    [email protected]

    Nelly Assayag

    Apple

    [email protected]

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  1. Results are compared to previous-generation Mac mini systems with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory and 2TB SSD.
  2. Testing was conducted by Apple in July 2026. See apple.com/au/mac-mini for more information.
  3. Testing was conducted by Apple in July 2026. See apple.com/au/mac-studio for more information.
  4. Results are compared to previous-generation Mac Studio systems with Apple M3 Ultra, 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 512GB of unified memory and 8TB SSD.
  5. Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is rolling out in beta in macOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, intelligent photo editing tools, Image Playground and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at apple.com/au/apple-intelligence. Siri AI is not available for users under 13.
  6. Testing was conducted by Apple in August 2026 using shipping competitive systems and select industry-standard benchmarks.

Press Contacts

Elizabeth Cave

Apple

[email protected]

Nelly Assayag

Apple

[email protected]

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