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    Mac mini release dates: every model, 2011 to 2026

    The newest Mac mini is the Mac mini M6 • Late 2026, released on 22 September 2026 at £899. Among Mac mini models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 112 days of their release.

    Updated 16 October 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Loop Mobile, MusicMagpie, Reboxed, TLX, Tech Trade, and eBay.

    Latest Mac mini models

    Mac mini M5 Pro • Late 2026

    Mac mini M5 Pro • Late 2026

    Released 22 September 2026 · £1,699 at launch

    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    Mac mini M4 • Late 2024

    Mac mini M4 • Late 2024

    Released 8 November 2024

    Refurbished from £628 · See refurbished deals

    Mac mini M4 Pro • Late 2024

    Mac mini M4 Pro • Late 2024

    Released 8 November 2024

    Refurbished from £1,399 · See refurbished deals

    Every Mac mini, newest first

    11 models from 2011 to 2026, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

    2026

    Mac mini M6 • Late 2026
    Mac mini M6 • Late 2026 Up to macOS 27
    22 Sept 2026 £899 at launch
    £899
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    Mac mini M5 Pro • Late 2026
    Mac mini M5 Pro • Late 2026 Up to macOS 27
    22 Sept 2026 £1,699 at launch
    £1,699
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2024

    Mac mini M4 • Late 2024
    Mac mini M4 • Late 2024 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued 22 Sept 2026
    8 Nov 2024
    £628 See refurbished deals
    Mac mini M4 Pro • Late 2024
    Mac mini M4 Pro • Late 2024 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued 22 Sept 2026
    8 Nov 2024
    £1,399 See refurbished deals

    2023

    Mac mini M2 • Early 2023
    Mac mini M2 • Early 2023 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued 8 Nov 2024
    17 Jan 2023 £649 at launch
    £649
    £499 See refurbished deals
    Mac mini M2 Pro • Early 2023
    Mac mini M2 Pro • Early 2023 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued 8 Nov 2024
    17 Jan 2023 £1,399 at launch
    £1,399
    £837 See refurbished deals

    2020

    Mac mini M1 • Late 2020
    Mac mini M1 • Late 2020 A2348 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued 17 Jan 2023
    10 Nov 2020 £699 at launch
    £699
    £399 See refurbished deals

    2018

    Mac mini • Late 2018
    Mac mini • Late 2018 A1993 Up to macOS 15 (Sequoia) · Discontinued 10 Nov 2020
    30 Oct 2018 £799 at launch
    £799
    £215 See refurbished deals

    2014

    Mac mini • Late 2014
    Mac mini • Late 2014 A1347 Up to macOS 12 (Monterey) · Discontinued 30 Oct 2018
    16 Oct 2014
    £59 See refurbished deals

    2012

    Mac mini • Late 2012
    Mac mini • Late 2012 A1347 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued 16 Oct 2014
    23 Oct 2012
    £94 See refurbished deals

    2011

    Mac mini • Mid 2011
    Mac mini • Mid 2011 A1347 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued 23 Oct 2012
    20 Jul 2011
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    Refurbished prices are the cheapest offer in stock at our last check, before shipping. We check every refurbisher daily; the deals page has today's prices.

    Questions about Mac mini release dates

    What is the latest Mac mini?

    The newest Mac mini is the Mac mini M6 • Late 2026, released on 22 September 2026 at £899.

    How many Mac mini models are there?

    11 models came out between 2011 and 2026. The oldest one listed here is the Mac mini • Mid 2011, released on 20 July 2011.

    How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished Mac mini?

    Among Mac mini models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 112 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished Mac mini was first seen in February 2013 at Apple Store. Across all models, the median discount is 51% compared to new.

    How do I find out which Mac mini I have?

    Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.

    Which Mac mini models get macOS 27?

    7 models support macOS 27. The oldest of them is the Mac mini M1 • Late 2020, released on 10 November 2020.

    Where this data comes from

    Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Loop Mobile, MusicMagpie, Reboxed, TLX, Tech Trade, and eBay, and records when each model first goes on sale refurbished. An expected date adds the median delay of past Mac mini models to the launch date.

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