The Mac mini is a great choice because it’s the cheapest Mac you can get – and even cheaper since Apple introduced the M2 Mac mini in January 2023 and slashed the price at the same time. If you want a new Mac mini, you don’t even have to pay full price – we’ve scoured the web to find the best discount Mac mini deals so you can save money on a new Mac .
Apple announced new Mac mini models with M2 and an all-new Mac mini with M2 Pro on January 17, 2023. These new Mac minis went on sale on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. We’re already seeing third-party sellers discounting stocks in the UK. , but we don’t expect to see huge discounts on these models for some time.
The new M2 Mac mini means that resellers can reduce the prices of older models in order to sell them, therefore there may be great discounts available on the M1 Mac mini introduced in 2020 – just note that the price for this model was already $100/£50 more than the current equivalent. If you want help choosing the best Mac for you, read our Mac buying guide where we cover all models.
Best Mac mini deals right now
Here are some of the best Mac mini deals we’re seeing right now:
In the USA:
UK:
If you’re looking for an iMac, check out our roundup of the best iMac deals. We also have the best Mac Studio deals.
Mac mini: what you need to know
Apple introduced the Mac mini with an M2 and a Mac mini with an M2 Pro chip in January 2023. The M1 Mac mini was introduced in November 2020 and has now been discontinued, but you might still be able to get a deal on the old device while stock is still available, just beware that newer models are now cheaper than older models – and also watch out for incorrect MSRP / RRP prices on older models (we frequently see Amazon posting prices incorrect).
Along with getting the M2 chip, the Mac mini also got a price cut. The new M2 Pro model costs more than the Intel model. :
- M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 256GB: $599/£649 (was $699/£699)
- M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 512GB: $799/£849 (was $899/£899)
- M2 Pro chip with 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 512GB: $1,299/£1,399 (Intel model was $1,099/£1,099)
If you need help deciding which Mac to buy, we’ve got a Mac buying guide that runs the gamut. We also have a review of the M2 Pro Mac mini.
Some of the offers below, for example from Backmarket if you’re in the US, are refurbished, so be sure to check out if the offer isn’t as good as it looks.
Best M2 Pro Mac mini deals
M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP: $1,299/£1,399)
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Best M2 Mac mini deals
M2 Mac mini, 256GB (MSRP: $599/£649)
699 $
$699.00
$699.00
$899.00
M2 Mac mini, 256GB (MSRP: $799/£849)
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Best M1 Mac mini deals
M1 Mac mini, 256GB (MSRP WAS: $699/£699)
M1 Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP WAS: $899/£899)
Intel Mac mini, 3.0GHz, 512GB (MSRP: $1,099/£1,099)
$1099.99
B&H Photography
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Where to buy the Mac mini
Mac mini buyers in the United States can visit the following stores:
If you’re based in the UK, you can get a Mac mini from the following retailers:
Apple has a number of Apple Premium resellers in the UK who stock Macs and offer other services:
You may also be able to trade in your old Mac for a discount on your new purchase. Here’s how to get money with Apple’s trade-in program.
Best refurbished Mac mini deals
Although Apple drops the price of its Macs from time to time, it’s pretty rare: Apple never really offers discounts other than through its official refurbished store.
With that in mind, we recommend visiting the Apple Refurbished Store where you can find discounted Mac mini models. These refurbished models are Mac minis that have been returned to Apple, possibly due to a defect. Apple fully refurbishes these models and offers them with a one-year warranty.
Amazon also has a Certified Refurbished Store for Apple products, but we don’t recommend buying products over five years old – most of the products we see on Amazon’s Refurbished Store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sell refurbished Macs and other Apple products.
Find the latest refurbished Apple deals here. We also have this advice on buying a refurbished Mac.
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