Published Oct 26, 2026, 1:26 PM EDT

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Mini PCs are having a bit of a moment, but Apple's latest entry into the space is worth your attention for a different reason: sheer efficiency. The Mac mini has always been a powerhouse in a tiny chassis, and the new model doesn't disappoint. Right now, you can grab Apple's M6 Mac mini on Amazon for just $779, which is $120 off its standard $899 price tag.

Apple Mac Mini

What's great about the M6 Mac mini?

At the heart of this machine is the new M6 SoC, built on TSMC's 2-nanometer process. You get a 12-core CPU complex that includes two "super cores" clocked up to 4.8 GHz, four performance cores at 4.5 GHz, and six efficiency cores at 2.9 GHz. Apple claims this delivers up to 1.2x faster multithreaded performance than the M5 and up to 2.4x faster performance than the M1.

For your daily tasks, that means apps launch instantly, and multitasking feels effortless. The graphics side is just as impressive.…