Apple announced Mac mini models with M2 and a brand new Mac mini with M2 Pro back in January 2023. Since the standard model already has a low price we don’t tend to see huge discounts.
Apple introduced the M3 and M3 Pro chips at the end of October 2023. While not yet in the Mac mini, it probably won’t be long until Apple updates the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini to take advantage of these new chips. Read about what’s next for the Mac mini here: M3 Mac mini: Everything you need to know.
If you want a new Mac mini you don’t have to pay full price–we’ve scoured the web for the best cut-price deals for a Mac mini so you can save money on a new Mac.
If you’d like some help choosing the best Mac for you, read our Mac buying guide where we cover all the models. We also have a review of the M2 Pro Mac mini.
Best Mac mini deals right now
In the US:
In the UK:
If you’re looking for an iMac, check out our round-up of the best iMac deals. We also have the best Mac Studio deals.
Best M2 Pro Mac mini deals
M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP: $1,299/£1,399)
£1259.1
£1,269.99
£1279
£1329.05
£1366.25
£1399
£1399
£1399
Best M2 Mac mini deals
M2 Mac mini, 256GB (MSRP: $599/£649)
M2 Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP: $799/£849)
£764.1
£768.97
£788
£806.55
£822.99
£849
£849
£849
Best M1 Mac mini deals
M1 Mac mini, 256GB (MSRP WAS: $699/£699)
£584.1
£595
£614.99
£616.55
Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3,2 GHz – SSD 256 GB – 8GB
£425
M1 Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP WAS: $899/£899)
£849
Where to buy the Mac mini
Mac mini buyers in the U.S. can check out the following stores:
Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country.
If you’re based in the U.K. you can pick up 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 might also be able to trade in your old Mac to get some money off your new purchase. Here’s how to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program.
Best refurbished Mac mini deals
One of the best places to look for Mac mini deals all year round is the Apple Refurbished Store. There, you’ll find discounts on Mac mini that have been returned to Apple for various reasons, and then completely revamped for resale. If you buy a refurbished Mac mini from Apple it will come with a one-year warranty so Apple may fix or replace it for free should anything happen to it in that first year.
Right now you can save on the following Mac mini:
In the U.S.:
- Mac mini, M1, 8-core GPU
- Mac mini, M2, 10-core GPU
There are savings of $150 on the Mac mini with M2, compared to the original price.
In the U.K.:
- Mac mini, M1, 8-core GPU
- Mac mini, M2 Pro, 19-core GPU
There are savings of £210 on the Mac mini with M2 Pro, compared to the original price.
You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below:
In the U.S.:
In the U.K.:
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K.
Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. We also have this advice about buying a refurbished Mac.
source: https://www.macworld.com/article/673695/best-mac-mini-deals.html
