Apple will launch its updated Mac mini and Mac Studio on Tuesday, September 22. The company announced both desktop computers last month, and each model has been available to preorder since August 25.

The new Mac mini adds Apple’s M6 and M5 Pro chip options, while the Mac Studio moves to M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations. Apple is positioning the changes as performance-focused updates rather than a redesign, since neither computer receives major exterior changes.

Mac mini adds M6 and M5 Pro options

The updated Mac mini will be available with a choice of M6 or M5 Pro chips. These options give buyers different hardware configurations within the same compact desktop line, but the announcement does not describe a major change to the computer’s design.

For shoppers considering a Mac mini, the main change is therefore the available chip generation and configuration. The computer remains part of Apple’s desktop lineup as a small-form-factor Mac, while the launch date marks when preordered units are expected to become available.

Mac Studio moves to M5 Max and M5 Ultra

Apple’s updated Mac Studio can be configured with either the M5 Max or M5 Ultra chip. Those options place the Mac Studio above the Mac mini in Apple’s desktop range, with the new models focused on updated internal specifications.

Apple has described the M5 Ultra as its most powerful chip, according to the company’s announcement referenced in the launch coverage. The M5 Max is also part of the new Mac Studio configuration choices, giving customers two chip options for the professional desktop.

Launch date and what buyers should know

Both computers will launch September 22 after preorders opened August 25. Customers who did not preorder will be able to consider the new models as they become available through Apple’s sales channels, although the supplied announcement does not provide pricing or detailed availability information.

The launch is notable primarily for the new chip configurations. Buyers looking for a redesigned Mac mini or Mac Studio should not expect a major visual update from these models, as Apple’s changes are described as specification upgrades only.

  • The new Mac mini launches September 22.
  • Mac mini chip options include M6 and M5 Pro.
  • The new Mac Studio offers M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
  • Both computers have been available to preorder since August 25.
  • Neither model receives a major design change.