The affordable Apple Mac Mini with an M4 chip just got a $99 price drop
SAVE $99: As of Nov. 3, the 2024 Apple Mac Mini (M4 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for just $499.99 at Amazon. That's $99.01 or 17% cheaper than its usual list price of $599.
Now that Apple's new M5 chip has arrived, the previous M4 chip is no longer the shiniest processor on the market. That means you can get M4-powered devices for much less — including the already affordable Mac Mini.
As of Nov. 3, the Apple Mac Mini (M4 chip, 16GB RAM, 256FB SSD) is on sale for just $499.99 at Amazon. That's $99.01 off its MSRP of $599. We have seen the desktop computer drop to $469 once on a random day in June, but it's failed to reach that all-time low again. This is the next-best price.
This small but mighty Apple computer won't take up much real estate on your desk at just 5x5 inches, but that doesn't mean it's not powerful. It packs 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the base model, alongside the speedy M4 chip. It's also built for Apple Intelligence, if that's your cup of tea. Despite its new smaller build, it still packs two USB-C ports and a headphone jack on the front and three Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI and Ethernet port on the back.
You'll have to pair it with a monitor, of course, but the good news is that it doesn't even have to be an Apple monitor. You could go with something cheap and efficient or more spec-heavy — the world is your oyster.
The Mac Mini is already the most affordable option for users who want a Mac computer, but this $99 discount makes it even lighter on your wallet.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
