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Mac mini M6 review: truly mighty but now more pricey

Mac mini M6 review: truly mighty but now more pricey

Summary

Apple has released a new Mac mini computer featuring the latest M6 chip, offering much faster performance than previous models. The device keeps its small size but costs more now, starting at £899, due to higher memory prices.

Key Facts

  • The Mac mini uses Apple’s newest M6 chip, which is faster than the M4 chip in earlier models.
  • It is very small, measuring 12.7cm square and 5cm thick, with a solid aluminum case.
  • The starting price is £899, higher than the previous model's £599, because of increased RAM costs.
  • Ports include three Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, a 2.5Gb ethernet socket (upgradeable to 10Gb), two USB-C ports, and a headphone jack.
  • It runs macOS 27 Golden Gate, which includes a better Siri assistant and improved AI tools for tasks like writing help and file naming suggestions.
  • The M6 chip improves single-core speed by about 8.5%, multicore tasks by 50%, and graphics by 75% compared to the M4.
  • The power button is placed on the bottom of the device.
  • The Mac mini supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 technology.
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