Amazon Takes Up to $129 Off M4 Mac Mini, Starting at $499.99

Amazon today has a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini on sale at low prices, starting at $499.99 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $129 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model.

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In terms of the 16GB/256GB SSD model, this is a solid second-best price. You can also get the M4 Mac mini with 16GB RAM/512GB SSD for $689.99, down from $799.00, and the model with 24GB RAM/512GB SSD for $889.99, down from $999.00.




Apple last updated the Mac mini in late 2024, introducing a redesigned computer that's smaller than the previous generation and featuring the M4 and M4 Pro chips. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.


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Top Rated Comments

karnac Avatar
3 weeks ago
Microcenter has base M4 mini for $399.99 in-store right now if you're luck enough to live around one.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
carswell Avatar
3 weeks ago
Would love to upgrade from my M1 Mac Mini, which is beginning to feel a little laggy. But doing so would mean switching to Tahoe and that's a dealbreaker. I know I'm not the only one holding back too. I wonder whether Cupertino appreciates that the 26 boondoggle is costing them hardware sales.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
3 weeks ago
This machine is the best value Apple sells.
Incredible power for the price.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
trip1ex Avatar
3 weeks ago

Microcenter has base M4 mini for $399.99 in-store right now if you're luck enough to live around one.
And if you're also lucky enough for your store to still have it in stock. ;)
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Icelus Avatar
3 weeks ago

Really? That's not what a "genius" at the Apple Store told me.

Edited to add: Just called Apple Support. Was told that new M4 Mac Minis ship with OS26. Refurbished models that shipped prior to September will be running OS18 but there's no way to know when ordering and there's a good chance (50-50 in the CSR's estimation) that you'll end up with an OS26 model.
You need to create a USB bootable installer.
However, it will leave the "Tahoe firmware" installed (should not be a problem in general).

https://support.apple.com/en-us/101578
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
svish Avatar
3 weeks ago
Good price for the mini. Have the M4 mini, it is a wonderful Mac. Think it will last for many years.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)