Amazon is discounting Apple's newest desktops this weekend, with the M6 Mac mini and the M5 Max Mac Studio both seeing price cuts, according to a deals roundup from MacRumors.
Per that report, the M6 Mac mini with 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD is listed at $779.99, which is $119 below Apple's price. Stepping up to the 512GB SSD model brings the price to $949.99, a $149 reduction. On the higher end, the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB of memory and a 512GB SSD is priced at $2,299, down $200 from the $2,499 list price.
MacRumors describes the Mac mini discounts as available "this weekend" and does not give an end date, so shoppers should check Amazon's listings for the current price before buying. The report covers only the configurations named above; other memory and storage options were not detailed.
Why it matters
Early discounts on freshly released Macs are not unusual from third-party retailers, but they tend to be a useful signal for buyers who do not need to buy directly from Apple. Both desktops are comparatively recent products, so a price cut of $119 to $200 stands out against the usual pattern of Apple hardware holding its list price for months.
The timing is also notable. Apple is widely reported to be preparing further Mac announcements in the coming weeks, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said a launch experience for new Macs and an OLED iPad mini is planned for late October. Apple has not confirmed those plans. Anyone weighing a Mac purchase may want to consider whether they need a machine now or can wait to see what Apple unveils.
What to check before buying
Deal listings can change quickly, and prices may differ by region. Confirm the exact configuration, memory, storage and seller before checking out, and compare the total against Apple's own store, which can offer trade-in credit and education pricing that a retailer discount may not match.
MacRumors notes it is an affiliate partner with some retailers and may earn a commission from purchases made through its links. Cupertino News has not verified current stock or pricing at Amazon and relies on the MacRumors report for the figures above.
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