Apple launches upgraded Mac Studio and M6 Mac mini with higher prices and soldered storage

Apple launches upgraded Mac Studio and M6 Mac mini with higher prices and soldered storage

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Apple announced in Cupertino on September twenty-four that its newest Mac mini models equipped with M6 and M5 Pro chips use soldered NAND storage, and the 256 GB configuration, built from a single chip, delivers slower read/write speeds than larger SSDs, according to MacRumors. The updates follow Apple’s launch on September fifteen of a Mac Studio powered by the M5 Ultra chip, which doubles CPU, GPU and memory bandwidth versus the prior generation and starts at $12,299, and a new Mac mini with the M6 processor priced from $899.

Early Geekbench 7 tests showed the M5 Ultra delivering roughly 30 % higher single-core and 35 % higher multi-core scores than the M3 Ultra, while the M6 offered about 12 % single-core and 27 % multi-core improvements over the M5. Metal benchmark data indicated up to 59 % higher GPU performance for the M5 Ultra and 34 % for the M6.

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September 24, 2026
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Apple launches M5 Ultra Mac Studio with major hardware upgrades and steep price hikes
Apple launches M5 Ultra Mac Studio with major hardware upgrades and steep price hikes

Ars Technica • 24 Sep 11:00

Apple's new Mac Studio equipped with the M5 Ultra chip offers doubled CPU, GPU and memory bandwidth compared with the previous generation, but its base price starts at $12,299, reflecting a significant increase amid a broader AI-driven memory shortage.

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September 23, 2026
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Apple's New Mac Mini Models Feature Soldered Storage and Slower 256GB SSDs
Apple's New Mac Mini Models Feature Soldered Storage and Slower 256GB SSDs

MacRumors • 23 Sep 03:23

The latest Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips has non-upgradeable, soldered NAND storage, and its 256 GB configuration uses a single NAND chip that delivers lower read/write speeds than larger-capacity models.

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September 21, 2026
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Apple launches $899 Mac mini with M6 chip, raising entry price by $300
Apple launches $899 Mac mini with M6 chip, raising entry price by $300

Ars Technica • 21 Sep 13:00

The new Mac mini, equipped with Apple’s first M6 processor, starts at $899, a $300 increase over the previous model while retaining the same memory and storage options.

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Apple unveils Mac Studio equipped with M5 Ultra processor, starting at $11,299
Apple unveils Mac Studio equipped with M5 Ultra processor, starting at $11,299

Engadget • 21 Sep 13:00

The new Mac Studio models feature M5 Ultra and M5 Max chips, offering up to 30% higher performance than the previous generation, but the top-end Ultra configuration carries a price tag of $11,299.

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Apple launches new Mac mini with M6 chip at $899, ending its budget-friendly reputation
Apple launches new Mac mini with M6 chip at $899, ending its budget-friendly reputation

Engadget • 21 Sep 13:00

Apple's latest Mac mini, equipped with an M6 processor, starts at $899 and offers modest performance gains, but its higher price marks a shift away from the model's previous value positioning.

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September 18, 2026
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Apple's M5 Ultra and M6 Chips Show Significant Gains in GPU Benchmarks
Apple's M5 Ultra and M6 Chips Show Significant Gains in GPU Benchmarks

MacRumors • 18 Sep 19:55

Early Geekbench 7 results indicate the M5 Ultra delivers up to 59% higher Metal performance than the M3 Ultra, while the M6 posts a 34% improvement over the M5.

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September 15, 2026
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Apple's M5 Ultra chip shows significant performance gains in first Geekbench 7 result
Apple's M5 Ultra chip shows significant performance gains in first Geekbench 7 result

MacRumors • 15 Sep 18:00

An early Geekbench 7 benchmark for Apple's M5 Ultra chip indicates roughly 30% higher single-core and 35% higher multi-core scores than the M3 Ultra, with the top-end Mac Studio starting at $6,799.

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Benchmarks Show Significant Performance Gains for New M6 Mac mini
Benchmarks Show Significant Performance Gains for New M6 Mac mini

appleinsider.com • 15 Sep 17:51

Initial Geekbench 7 results indicate the M6-powered Mac mini delivers notable improvements in single-core and multi-core performance over earlier models.

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Unverified Geekbench 7 Scores Suggest Apple M6 Chip Boosts Performance in Upcoming Mac Mini
Unverified Geekbench 7 Scores Suggest Apple M6 Chip Boosts Performance in Upcoming Mac Mini

macrumors.com • 15 Sep 16:38

A single Geekbench 7 result for Apple’s new 2nm M6 processor shows roughly 12% higher single-core and 27% higher multi-core scores than the M5, supporting Apple’s performance claims ahead of the Mac mini launch.

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Apple M5 Ultra outperforms AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX in Geekbench 7 multi-core tests
Apple M5 Ultra outperforms AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX in Geekbench 7 multi-core tests

Wccftech • 15 Sep 13:42

Apple's M5 Ultra chip achieved a 10.8% higher multi-core score than AMD's 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX in Geekbench 7, while using fewer cores.

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