The M2 Mac mini is one of Apple’s newest desktop computers, having been released just last year. It features powerful internal upgrades compared to the previous-generation model. Remarkably, all that power also came with a price cut: Apple’s current M2 Mac mini starts at $599, while the M1 version had a launch price starting at $100 more.
Today, there’s a deal that will let you double the discount compared to what Apple used to charge for the older Mac mini model. The current crop of M2 Mac mini deals slashes the price of the base model down to just $499. That’s a $100 discount, and it matches the lowest price ever for Apple’s current-generation compact desktop computer.
Before I go any further, you should definitely read BGR’s in-depth M2 Mac mini review. In there, you’ll find out what makes Apple’s newest Mac mini so special.
To start, the latest and greatest Apple desktop is the most powerful Mac mini yet. The new M2 chip packs a new 8-core CPU that’s coupled with a 10-core GPU. Apple says it offers the fastest performance of any Mac mini yet, unless you include the new high-end model that comes with Apple’s M2 Pro chip.
Of course, the M2 Pro Mac mini version starts at $1,299, though you can currently get it with a slight discount. It’s a good price, but it’s still quite expensive.
Back to the base model, the M2 Mac mini features two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, Wi-Fi 6E support, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, and a headphone jack. That means you can take advantage of the M2 chip’s power with the fastest available wireless connectivity.
You can also upgrade to a 10Gb Ethernet port if you want even faster wired connectivity.
On the flip side, this is also one thing some people complain about. The new M2 Mac mini has the exact same design as the previous-generation model. You don’t get any new ports, which means you’ll likely still need a USB-C hub if you plan to connect a bunch of peripherals to your computer.
With a base price of $599, it’s hard to beat the value offered by this powerful new desktop. And as I mentioned, the M2 Mac mini deal on Amazon slashes your price to just $499, which is a $100 discount. That actually beats the previous low price by $0.99.
Or, you can upgrade to the M2 Mac mini with a 512GB SSD for $689.99. That’s $109 less than the retail price of $799, and it matches the all-time low.
For those of you in search of a new Apple laptop instead of a desktop, you’ll find several impressive sales in our guide on the best Apple deals available now. I’ll give you two quick highlights.
First, the M1 MacBook Air is on sale for $899, which is a $100 discount. It’s the cheapest Apple laptop you can buy right now, but I would highly recommend that you wait until it’s back down to $750.
Or, if you want a big upgrade, the M2 MacBook Air 15-inch that everyone loves so much is down to its lowest price ever. The entry-level SKU retails for $1,299, but it’s on sale for $999 today. That’s a $300 discount, and it’s available through both Best Buy and Amazon.
Of note, Best Buy currently has several color options with the discount. Meanwhile, at Amazon, you’ll only find one colorway in stock at the moment.