Apple Mac mini now starts at $799 with 512GB storage
TL;DR: Apple removed the $599 Mac mini with 256GB storage from its website on May 1, 2026, leaving the Mac mini lineup starting at $799 with 512GB storage.
Apple removed the $599 Mac mini with 256GB storage from its website on May 1, 2026. The change means the Mac mini lineup now starts at $799 and 512GB of storage.
According to the source, the $599 base Mac mini went completely out of stock at the Apple Store in late April 2026. After delays, Apple changed the shipping estimate status to “currently available” before the model disappeared from the website.
The source states that the $599 Mac mini has effectively been discontinued because it is no longer listed on Apple’s website. No further details about replacement models or the reason for the change were provided in the source.