Apple Mac mini Desktop (2026): M6 12-Core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD $700 + Free Pickup
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Mac Mini M6 with 12-core CPU drops to $699 at Micro Center—$200 below retail.
Micro Center has reduced the Mac Mini M6 base model to $699, representing a $200 discount from Apple's retail price of $899. This is $100 more than the M4 base model launched last year at $599. The base model features a single-chip SSD that is soldered to the motherboard and not user-upgradeable, with slower performance than the dual-chip configuration. The 512GB variant includes dual-chip SSD storage with twice the speed and remains upgradeable. Powered by Apple's M6 chip with 12-core CPU.
FAQ
Is the storage upgradeable on the base M6 Mac Mini?
No. The 256GB base model has a single-chip SSD soldered to the motherboard and is not user-upgradeable. The 512GB model features dual-chip SSD storage that is upgradeable.
How does the base M6 SSD compare to the 512GB version?
The base model's single-chip SSD is soldered and has slower performance compared to the 512GB model's dual-chip configuration, which is twice as fast.
