Memory and Storage Configurations and Pricing for the New Mac Minis (M6/M5 Pro) and Mac Studios (M5 Max/M5 Ultra)

Key Points:

• Apple unveiled new Mac Mini models with M6 and M5 Pro chips, and Mac Studio desktops with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, offering various CPU, GPU, RAM, and SSD configurations at different price points.
• Mac Mini M6 starts at $900 with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, while Mac Mini M5 Pro ranges from $1,700 to $1,900 with up to 64 GB RAM and 8 TB SSD options, though some SSD upgrades can cost more than the base model.
• Mac Studio M5 Max models begin at $2,500 with 36 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, scaling up to 128 GB RAM and 8 TB SSD, while the high-end Mac Studio M5 Ultra starts at $5,500 with 96 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD, with a top-tier configuration reaching $18,300.
• Ethernet upgrades to 10 gigabit cost $100 on Mac Mini models, but come standard on all Mac Studio models; both product lines offer multiple color options including silver.
• Some configuration gaps exist, such as no intermediate RAM option between 96 GB and 256 GB on the M5 Ultra, and certain high-capacity SSD upgrades are notably expensive, with availability for some options delayed until late October.