22 September,2026 01:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Apple launches new Mac mini and Mac Studio in India (Pic/Apple)
Apple has expanded its Mac desktop lineup with new-generation Mac mini and Mac Studio models, bringing upgraded processors, faster connectivity and improved performance compared with their predecessors.
While the Mac mini continues to focus on a compact desktop experience, the Mac Studio is aimed at professionals handling demanding creative, development and AI workloads.
Their latest devices; Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops are now available for sale in India.
The Mac mini M6 starts at Rs 99,900, while the M5 Pro variant starts at Rs 2,09,900. The Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at Rs 2,79,900, while the M5 Ultra model starts at Rs 6,29,900.
The latest Mac mini moves to the M6 and M5 Pro chips, replacing the previous-generation M4 and M4 Pro processors. The compact desktop retains its 5-by-5-inch footprint, which Apple introduced with the 2024 redesign.
Apple says the new M6 Mac mini delivers up to 40 per cent faster CPU performance, while graphics and storage performance can reach up to twice that of the previous M4 model. In an official note they also highlighted improvements in AI-related workloads, with the new system designed to handle on-device AI tasks more efficiently.
The M6 model starts with 16GB of unified memory and can be configured with up to 32GB. The M5 Pro version comes with up to an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, with support for up to 64GB of unified memory.
Whereas, the M5 Pro variant is targeted at users who need greater processing and graphics capabilities. It supports up to 64GB of unified memory and includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, allowing users to connect high-speed external storage and other peripherals.
The M6 is aimed at users who want a powerful, compact Mac for everyday and moderately demanding workloads, while the M5 Pro is built for users whose professional applications can take advantage of additional processing power, memory and high-speed connectivity.
For users upgrading from older Macs, the difference will depend largely on their existing hardware and workload. The new Mac mini is aimed at users seeking a compact desktop with considerably more processing headroom, while the Mac Studio remains targeted at professionals whose workflows require high-end CPU, GPU, memory and connectivity capabilities.
The M5 Ultra variant goes up to a 36-core CPU and 80-core GPU and can be configured with up to 512GB of unified memory. Apple said the system offers up to 1.2 TB/s of memory bandwidth.
Both Mac Studio models support Thunderbolt 5, with data transfer speeds of up to 120 Gb/s. The desktops can also support up to eight displays, depending on the configuration.
The upgrades also reflect Apple's broader focus on AI processing, with both desktop families benefiting from newer Apple silicon architectures and improvements aimed at running demanding AI workloads locally.
The new desktop runs on macOS 27, which includes new Apple Intelligence features and the company's updated Siri AI. Apple said, "Siri can use personal context to help users find information across messages, emails, and photos, while Visual Intelligence can be accessed through Spotlight and systemwide context menus."
The operating system also brings Apple Intelligence features to apps, including Safari, Shortcuts, and Photos.
Apple said the new Mac mini and Mac Studio will begin arriving at customers and Apple Store locations and authorised resellers from September 22. The Mac Studio configuration with 512GB of unified memory is expected to arrive in late October.
