The updated 14in and 16in MacBook Pros use Apple’s new top-of-the-line M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, with the former also making its way to the Mac Mini. You’ll have to settle for the regular M2 on the cheapest model, but all three configurations should be a significant upgrade over its M1-powered predecessor from 2020. With the new Mac Mini now available to pre-order in the US and UK, here’s everything you need to know about buying one.
When will the new Mac Mini be released?
Apple officially announced the new Mac Mini on 17 January 2023, and it didn’t waste any time making the device available for pre-orders. You can buy one right now in the US, UK and many countries around the world, ahead of its release on 24 January 2023.
How much does the new Mac Mini cost?
Despite upgraded chips, the new Mac Mini is actually cheaper than the 2020 version in both the US and UK. Here are the three main you can choose from:
M2 (8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – $599/£649 M2 Pro (8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $799/£849 M2 Pro (10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $1,299/£1,399
It’s worth noting that you can boost each of the models above with up to 24GB of RAM, up to a 2TB SSD and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (as opposed to regular Gigabit), but prices climb quickly. For context, here’s how much the baseline M1 Mac Mini models cost at launch:
M1 (8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – $699/£699 M1 (8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $899/£899
Where to pre-order the new Mac Mini in the US
So far, there’s only one place to pre-order the Mac Mini in the US:
Apple
Where to pre-order the new Mac Mini in the UK
In the UK, you have a couple of options:
AppleKRCS – from £616, up to £70 off
It’s not clear if other retailers will be offering pre-orders, but it’s almost certain there’ll be other options once the Mac Mini goes on sale on 24 January. We also have equivalent articles for the new 14in and 16in MacBook Pro and HomePod 2. As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.
