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Apple Raises Mac mini Price to $799, Launches M4 Chip

5/3/2026

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Summary

Apple Raises Price

The Mac mini price rose to $799, ending the $599 version.
Apple said shortages stem from advanced-node SoC supply and AI demand and announced the Mac mini starts with an M4 chip and 512 GB storage, while the M4 Pro version starts at $1,399.
Apple will start producing some Mac mini units in Houston this year and expects months to balance supply and demand for the Mac mini and Mac Studio.

Summary

Apple Hikes Mini

Tech enthusiasts using OpenClaw have driven a surge in demand for the Mac mini.
Apple removed the $599 base model with 256 GB of storage from its website on Friday.
Apple did not respond to a request for comment regarding the price change and reported supply constraints.
The Internet Archive shows the $599 model was listed at that price earlier in the week.

Summary

Apple Removes Mini

Apple has removed the $599 Mac mini from its education and military storefronts, ending those ordering channels.
Refurbished inventories sometimes include the base model, though units remain limited and unreliable.
After roughly two weeks out of stock, the 256 GB configuration disappeared from Apple’s online catalog.
Apple now directs entry-level buyers toward the MacBook Neo, as the mini no longer offers a $599 option.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 Apple launched the consumer-oriented Mac mini, expanding its low-price desktop line after the iMac’s success. The 2020 WWDC announcement began the shift to Apple silicon, culminating in the October 2024 introduction of M4-powered Macs and the discontinuation of the Mac mini. This mirrors earlier moves, such as the 2005 transition to Intel, that reshaped Apple’s product tiers.

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Apple Raises Price

The Mac mini price rose to $799, ending the $599 version.
Apple said shortages stem from advanced-node SoC supply and AI demand and announced the Mac mini starts with an M4 chip and 512 GB storage, while the M4 Pro version starts at $1,399.
Apple will start producing some Mac mini units in Houston this year and expects months to balance supply and demand for the Mac mini and Mac Studio.

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