Specifications

Chip: Apple M6 or M5 Pro
CPU Cores: 12‑core (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency) for M6; 15‑core (5 super, 10 performance) for M5 Pro
GPU Cores: 12‑core GPU for M6; 16‑core GPU for M5 Pro
Neural Engine: Dual 16‑core Neural Engine (M6); 16‑core Neural Engine (M5 Pro)
Memory: 16 GB – 64 GB unified memory, configurable in increments of 8 GB
Memory Bandwidth: 153 GB/s (M6) or 170 GB/s (configurable); 307 GB/s (M5 Pro)
Storage: 256 GB – 8 TB SSD, configurable in 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB options
Display Support: Up to three external displays: M6 supports 6K @60Hz or 4K @165Hz; M5 Pro supports 6K @60Hz or 4K @165Hz, up to 8K @60Hz via Thunderbolt
Ports – Front: 2 USB‑C, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Ports – Back (M6): 2.5 Gb Ethernet (configurable to 10 Gb), HDMI, 3 Thunderbolt 4 (USB‑4, DisplayPort 1.4)
Ports – Back (M5 Pro): 2.5 Gb Ethernet (configurable to 10 Gb), HDMI, 3 Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑4, DisplayPort 2.1)
Wireless: Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6, Thread networking
Dimensions: Height 4.97 cm (1.96″); Width 12.70 cm (5.00″); Depth 12.70 cm (5.00″)
Weight: 0.67 kg (M6) or 0.73 kg (M5 Pro)
Power Supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, max continuous power 155 W
Operating Temperature: 10°–35°C (50°–95°F)
Storage Temperature: -40° to 47°C (-40° to 116°F)
Relative Humidity: 5%–90% non‑condensing
Altitude: Up to 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
Acoustics: 5 dBA at idle (operator position)
Audio Output: Built‑in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with high‑impedance support, HDMI multichannel audio
Video Playback Formats: HEVC, H.264, AV1, ProRes; HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
Audio Playback Formats: AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos
Operating System: macOS (latest version)
Accessibility Features: VoiceOver, Zoom, Switch Control, Closed Captions, Live Captions, Personal Voice, etc.
Built‑in Apps: App Store, Safari, Mail, Messages, Photos, iMovie, GarageBand, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, etc.
Materials – Enclosure: 100% recycled aluminium
Materials – Thermal Module: 100% recycled copper
Materials – PCB Plating: 100% recycled gold and tin solder
Packaging: 100% fibre‑based packaging
Energy Source: 100% renewable electricity for manufacturing
Environmental Certification: ENERGY STAR® certified
Wireless Chip: Apple N1 wireless networking chip
Ethernet Speed: 2.5 GbE (configurable to 10 GbE)
USB‑C Power Delivery: Supports USB‑4 up to 40 Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/5 up to 120 Gbps
DisplayPort Version: 1.4 on Thunderbolt 4; 2.1 on Thunderbolt 5
Maximum External Display Resolution: 8K @60Hz (M6/M5 Pro via Thunderbolt)
Weight (M5 Pro): 0.73 kg (1.61 lb.)

Photos

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What reviewers say

The Verge review praises the new M6 Mac Mini for its powerful yet compact design, ample ports, and strong performance, but notes that the $300 price increase over the previous generation is a drawback, along with mediocre speakers and the absence of an SD‑card slot.
www.theverge.com ↗
The article praises the new M6 Mac mini for its compact design, powerful performance, and versatility across use cases such as desktop work, server tasks, and AI workloads. It highlights the significant CPU/GPU improvements, faster storage speeds, and modern connectivity features while noting that the starting price is higher than earlier models but still offers good value.
9to5mac.com ↗
Tom’s Guide reports that Apple’s new Mac mini models—one with the M6 chip and one with the more powerful M5 Pro—offer significant performance boosts, especially for AI workloads. The article describes the devices as among the best mini PCs available, highlights their compact design, upgraded networking features (Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 2.5 GbE), and notes that they ship with macOS 27 Golden Gate, which includes new Apple Intelligence capabilities. Tom’s Guide also points out that the M5 Pro variant delivers even faster LLM prompt processing than the M6 and is positioned as a strong alternative to high‑end MacBooks for stationary use.
www.tomsguide.com ↗

Our take

Based on 3 reviews

All three reviews agree the Mac mini M6 is a compact, powerful mini PC with strong performance for desktop work, servers, and AI tasks. They also note its versatile connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and multiple Thunderbolt ports. The compact design and modern features are consistently praised across all outlets.

However, reviewers split on value: The Verge cites a price increase as a drawback, while 9to5mac and Tom's Guide consider it good value despite higher starting prices. The Verge also notes mediocre speakers and no SD card slot, which others do not mention. Buyers should weigh performance and size against the price hike and missing features.