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Apple has returned to soldering the solid-state drive (SSD) in its latest Mac mini models, effectively ending the upgradeable storage option introduced with the M4 generation. While the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac minis feature non-removable NAND storage, the Mac Studio retains slotted SSDs, though with strict compatibility constraints.
Apple’s M6 and M5 Pro Mac minis have the NAND soldered to the logic board, ending user-accessible internal storage upgrades that existed with the M4. Expand Mac mini notes there’s currently no upgrade path for these models, while third-party options are limited and official upgrade prices remain high.
Apple’s new Mac mini models, the M6 and M5 Pro, expand external display support to higher refresh rates: the M6 can drive two displays at up to 6K60 or 4K165, plus a third display at 5K60/4K60 over HDMI; the M5 Pro can run all three displays at up to 6K60 or 4K165, with the second monitor in a two-display setup supporting 5K120 or 4K200. The M5 Pro handles all three displays through a single Thunderbolt port, while the M6 supports two displays per port. Single-display output remains 8K60, 5K120, or 4K240. Portwise, the M6 uses Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 1.4, and the M5 Pro uses Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort 2.1. Pre-orders are open now with shipping starting September 22.
Apple is upgrading recent Mac mini orders placed for M4 to the newer M6 or M5 Pro models at no extra charge, with delivery dates moved earlier and the original price honored. Reports from MacRumors and Reddit confirm upgrades (including M4 Pro to M5 Pro) and potential savings around $300, suggesting Apple is prioritizing the newer silicon that’s easier to manufacture.
Apple is reportedly testing Mac mini configurations that pair generationally mismatched M6 and M5 Pro chips, a move similar to the Mac Studio’s earlier mismatch, with no release window announced.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans a broad Mac lineup refresh, including a higher‑memory MacBook Neo with an A19 Pro chip and new colors, a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro powered by the M5 Pro with an expected 2026–27 launch, a redesigned MacBook Air, refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio with M5 Pro and M6 variants, and ongoing iMac updates, all amid memory shortages and potential price pressures.
Amazon cuts $550 off the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM and 1TB storage, bringing the price to $3,049.99; the deal is listed in the 2026 MacBook Pro Price Guide and is part of a broader sale on M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations.
Amazon is discounting the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage and 24GB RAM to about $2,549.99, roughly $450 off the new list price; the Space Black model is the standout deal while other colors have seen price increases, making this one of the deeper current-gen MacBook Pro discounts.
Rumors point to a flagship MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen, a thinner lighter chassis and a Dynamic Island-style front camera cutout, offering multi-touch input (potential Apple Pencil support) alongside a keyboard and trackpad. It’s expected to run current M5 Pro/Ultra chips at launch (with M7 arriving later) and could include built-in 5G, with a launch window in the second half of 2026 and prices well above today’s MacBook Pros.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming high-end MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen will use the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, arrive in 14- and 16-inch sizes with a new design and Dynamic Island, and launch between late this year and early next year at a higher price than the current M5 Pro MacBook Pro; rumors also point to a later shift to M7 Pro/Max and a Mac Studio refresh in 2028.
Deals guide reports weekend markdowns on all 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations, with discounts up to $1,300 on select models (including high-end specs and Nano-texture displays) across Amazon, B&H, and Expercom; a full price guide lists the specifics.
Leaks suggest Apple’s Mac Mini will get M5 and M5 Pro CPUs, delivering roughly 14–22% higher multi-core performance, up to 45% faster GPU, and a 3.5x faster Neural Engine for AI tasks, all while preserving the 5x5-inch form factor. Expect Thunderbolt 5, Wi‑Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, with RAM up to 64GB on the M5 Pro and storage from 512GB to multiple TB. Pricing could start around $699 for the base and $1,399 for the Pro, with a June WWDC 2026 announcement and shipping 1–2 months after.
Leaks and extended shipping delays for the M4 Mac Mini suggest the M5 Mac Mini could debut in June at WWDC, with a base model rumored to start at 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, powered by a new M5 chip with Fusion architecture, and a higher-end M5 Pro variant in the lineup, as Apple pivots away from the M4 generation.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale discounts the new 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max by up to $200, with several configurations shown at $150 off and select 200‑off deals, starting around $2,049. The discounts reflect the lowest prices seen to date for the freshly released laptops, and the roundup also highlights savings on other Apple devices.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale cuts new M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro prices to record lows, with 14-inch models at $2,049.99 (24GB/1TB) and $2,449.99 (24GB/2TB), and 16-inch models at $2,549.99 (24GB/1TB) or $2,899.99 (48GB/1TB), among discounts up to $199 on select configurations.