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Updated · iClarified · Nov 4
Amazon Cuts Mac mini and Mac Studio Prices by Up to $200 to Record Lows
Updated
Updated · iClarified · Nov 4

Amazon Cuts Mac mini and Mac Studio Prices by Up to $200 to Record Lows

3 articles · Updated · iClarified · Nov 4

Summary

  • $200 discounts on Apple's latest desktops pushed several Amazon listings to all-time lows, led by the Mac Studio with M5 Max at $2,299 and Mac mini models starting at $779.
  • The biggest Mac mini deals cut the M6 512GB model to $949 from $1,099 and the 24GB version to $1,149, while the M5 Pro configuration matched its low at $1,549 from $1,699.
  • Those markdowns cover Apple's newest desktop lineup, including M6 Mac mini systems with 16GB standard memory, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4, plus an M5 Pro version with Thunderbolt 5.
  • The higher-end Mac Studio on sale pairs an 18-core CPU with up to six Thunderbolt 5 ports and support for as many as eight displays, underscoring Amazon's focus on premium configurations.

Insights

Why is Amazon offering record-low discounts on Apple's newest AI-focused M6 Mac mini and M5 Max Mac Studio so soon after release?
Does the exclusion of the M5 Ultra from Amazon's latest Mac Studio sale hint at supply chain limits for Apple's top-tier chips?