Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Apple just gave the Mac mini a HUGE upgrade. The new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro brings major CPU, GPU, AI, memory, networking, and connectivity improvements — while keeping the compact design that made the M4 Mac mini so popular.
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In this video, I compare the new M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro Mac mini against the outgoing M4 and M4 Pro models. We’ll cover the new 2nm M6 chip, Apple’s new Super Cores, GPU improvements, dramatically faster local AI performance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread support, faster memory bandwidth, upgraded Ethernet, Thunderbolt 5, Genlock support, and more.
Buy Apple's M6 Mac mini!
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Compare Mac mini M6 & M5 Pro prices:
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Most importantly: if you already have an M4 Mac mini, is the M6 actually worth upgrading to? And if you’re buying your first Mac mini, which configuration makes the most sense?
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In this video:
M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini
M5 Pro vs M4 Pro
M6 CPU & GPU performance
Local AI & LLM performance
Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 6
Thread smart home support
Thunderbolt 4 vs Thunderbolt 5
Memory & storage upgrades
Mac mini buying advice
Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:38 Design & Ports
2:04 Wireless Connectivity
2:31 Uniq
3:44 M6 & M5 Pro Compare
6:14 Pricing & Availability
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Apple just gave the Mac mini a HUGE upgrade. The new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro brings major CPU, GPU, AI, memory, networking, and connectivity improvements — while keeping the compact design that made the M4 Mac mini so popular.
Thanks to UNIQ for sponsoring this video! Grab your band! 👇:
bit.ly/uniq-revix-iv-apple-insider
In this video, I compare the new M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro Mac mini against the outgoing M4 and M4 Pro models. We’ll cover the new 2nm M6 chip, Apple’s new Super Cores, GPU improvements, dramatically faster local AI performance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread support, faster memory bandwidth, upgraded Ethernet, Thunderbolt 5, Genlock support, and more.
Buy Apple's M6 Mac mini!
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0HGGJZ92H/?tag=apinsidervideo-20
B&H: bhpho.to/4gyabs4
Compare Mac mini M6 & M5 Pro prices:
prices.appleinsider.com/mac-mini-m6
Most importantly: if you already have an M4 Mac mini, is the M6 actually worth upgrading to? And if you’re buying your first Mac mini, which configuration makes the most sense?
Read more on comparing the two models: appleinsider.com/inside/mac-mini/vs/m6-mac-mini-vs-m4-mac-mini-compact-powerhouses-compared
Subscribe for more Apple news, reviews, comparisons, and buying advice!
In this video:
M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini
M5 Pro vs M4 Pro
M6 CPU & GPU performance
Local AI & LLM performance
Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 6
Thread smart home support
Thunderbolt 4 vs Thunderbolt 5
Memory & storage upgrades
Mac mini buying advice
Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:38 Design & Ports
2:04 Wireless Connectivity
2:31 Uniq
3:44 M6 & M5 Pro Compare
6:14 Pricing & Availability
Shop AppleInsider merch ➡ cottonbureau.com/people/appleinsider
Grab the LOWEST prices on Apple gear! 👇
Macs - prices.appleinsider.com/current-gen
iPads - prices.appleinsider.com/ipad
Apple Watches - prices.appleinsider.com/apple-watch
AirPods - prices.appleinsider.com/apple-airpods
AppleInsider may earn commission on purchases made through affiliate links and may receive products for the purpose of review.
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Download our iOS app - itunes.apple.com/us/app/appleinsider/id578462575
New here? AppleInsider has been around since the 1997 covering anything, and everything Apple. This YouTube channel will give you the best coverage for anything Apple related. New MacBooks? We'll cover them! New iPhones? We got you covered on that as well. Want to get the most out of your new Apple product? We've got videos to help you with that. Make sure to subscribe, comment, and share our videos!
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