The Mac Mini M2 is the most affordable Apple desktop PC available, yet it makes more sense than ever in 2023.
This latest model employs the company’s own M2 and M2 Pro CPUs, which have previously shown to be outstanding for both performance and power economy, with the latter assisting in battery life improvement.
Best Mac Mini M2 deals in the UK
But in the UK, plenty of savings are available:
- KRCS – £32.45 off M2/256GB, £42.45 off M2/512GB, £69.95 off M2 Pro
- AO – £55 off M2/256GB, £76 off M2/512GB, £127 off M2 Pro
- Amazon – £69.01 off M2/256GB, £76.58 off M2/512GB, £139.03 off M2 Pro
- Apple – no discounts on all models
- John Lewis – no discounts on M2/256GB, M2/512GB and M2 Pro, but various special offers inc free Apple TV+, £100 off Studio Display
- Currys – £55 off M2/256GB, £76.52 off M2/512GB , no discount on M2 Pro, plus special offers
- Very – no discounts on M2/256GB, M2/512GB and M2 Pro
- Argos – no discounts on M2/256GB, other models unavailable
Best Mac Mini M2 deals in the US
In the US, you’ll have to pay full price at the moment:
- BH Photo Video – $100 off M2/256GB, $70 off M2/512GB, $100 off M2 Pro
- Apple – no discounts on all models
- Best Buy – no discounts on M2/256GB, M2/512GB and M2 Pro
- Adorama – no discounts on M2/256GB, M2/512GB or M2 Pro
- Amazon – $100 off M2/256GB and M2/512GB, M2 Pro only available used
When was the Mac Mini M2 released?
The 2023 Mac Mini was released on 24 January 2023, and is now available in the US, UK and many other countries.
How much did the Mac Mini M2 cost at launch?
Despite the improved processors, the new Mac Mini is actually less expensive than the 2020 model in both the US and the UK. The three primary options are as follows:
- M2 (8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – £649/$599
- M2 (8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD – £849/$799
- M2 Pro (10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD – £1,399/$1,299
It’s worth noting that you can boost each of the models above with up to 24GB of RAM, up to a 2TB SSD and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (as opposed to regular Gigabit), but prices climb quickly.
For context, here’s how much the baseline M1 Mac Mini models cost at launch:
- M1 (8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – £699/$699
- M1 (8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU), 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD – £899/$899
