All Mac mini Release Dates & Generations
Complete list of all Mac mini models with release dates, specifications, and refurbished pricing.
It takes on average 128 days to see a refurbished Mac mini on the market from its original release.
Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished Mac mini was first seen in January 2013 at Apple Store. And globally it came with an average of 45% discount comparing to new.
View release dates, original prices, refurbished availability, and average discounts for every Mac mini ever made. Data is updated daily from any refurbisher.
There have been 11 Mac mini models released between 2011 and 2026. The latest is the Mac mini M5 Pro • Late 2026, released on September 2026.
| Release Year: 2026 | ||||||||||
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Release | Release Date 2026-09-22 | Apple Price CA$1,249 | Refurbished Date | Refurb Lowest Price | Average Discount | Days from Release to Refurb | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 27 | Discontinued Date | Days from Release to Discontinued |
Release | Release Date 2026-09-22 | Apple Price CA$2,399 | Refurbished Date | Refurb Lowest Price | Average Discount | Days from Release to Refurb | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 27 | Discontinued Date | Days from Release to Discontinued |
| Release Year: 2024 | ||||||||||
Release | Release Date 2024-11-08 | Apple Price | Refurbished Date
2026-06-26
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$929 | Average Discount | Days from Release to Refurb 596 | First Refurbisher  | Max OS Compatibility macOS 27 | Discontinued Date 2026-09-22 | Days from Release to Discontinued 683 |
Release | Release Date 2024-11-08 | Apple Price | Refurbished Date
2026-09-29
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$1,949 | Average Discount | Days from Release to Refurb 691 | First Refurbisher  | Max OS Compatibility macOS 27 | Discontinued Date 2026-09-22 | Days from Release to Discontinued 683 |
| Release Year: 2023 | ||||||||||
Release | Release Date 2023-01-17 | Apple Price CA$799 | Refurbished Date
2023-05-24
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$439 | Average Discount 45% | Days from Release to Refurb 128 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 27 | Discontinued Date 2024-11-08 | Days from Release to Discontinued 661 |
Release | Release Date 2023-01-17 | Apple Price CA$1,699 | Refurbished Date
2023-05-25
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$1,333 | Average Discount 22% | Days from Release to Refurb 128 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 27 | Discontinued Date 2024-11-08 | Days from Release to Discontinued 661 |
| Release Year: 2020 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2020-11-10 | Apple Price CA$899 | Refurbished Date
2021-02-26
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$499 | Average Discount 44% | Days from Release to Refurb 108 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 27 | Discontinued Date 2023-01-17 | Days from Release to Discontinued 798 |
| Release Year: 2018 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2018-10-30 | Apple Price CA$999 | Refurbished Date
2019-02-08
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$346 | Average Discount 65% | Days from Release to Refurb 102 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 15 (Sequoia) | Discontinued Date 2020-11-10 | Days from Release to Discontinued 742 |
| Release Year: 2014 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2014-10-16 | Apple Price | Refurbished Date
2016-08-18
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$153 | Average Discount | Days from Release to Refurb 673 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 12 (Monterey) | Discontinued Date 2018-10-30 | Days from Release to Discontinued 1475 |
| Release Year: 2012 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2012-10-23 | Apple Price | Refurbished Date
2013-01-01
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$138 | Average Discount | Days from Release to Refurb 71 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 10.15 (Catalina) | Discontinued Date 2014-10-16 | Days from Release to Discontinued 723 |
| Release Year: 2011 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2011-07-20 | Apple Price | Refurbished Date
2026-07-09
| Refurb Lowest Price CA$139 | Average Discount | Days from Release to Refurb 5469 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) | Discontinued Date 2012-10-23 | Days from Release to Discontinued 461 |
Mac mini
2TB SSD
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
16GB memory
2018 release
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
16GB memory
2018 release
Good condition, by eBay
CA$393
new CA$2,659 -85%
Mac mini
2TB SSD
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
32GB memory
2018 release
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
32GB memory
2018 release
Good condition, by eBay
CA$491
new CA$3,159 -84%
Mac mini
512GB SSD
3Ghz Intel 6-Core i5 8th gen
8GB memory
2018 release
3Ghz Intel 6-Core i5 8th gen
8GB memory
2018 release
Excellent condition, by eBay
CA$503
new CA$1,399 -64%