Apple is Testing Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro Chips, Says Report

Apple is testing a new Mac mini lineup that combines the standard M6 chip with the older M5 Pro, creating another mixed-generation Mac update. The company has not set a launch date, and the final timing will depend in part on memory chip supplies.



Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is evaluating both processors for its next compact desktop.




“The Mac mini in testing uses M5 Pro and M6 processors, while the Mac Studio has the M5 Max and M5 Ultra,” Mark Gurman said.




Apple May Repeat Its Mac Studio Strategy



Apple used a similar approach with the Mac Studio, which launched with M4 Max and M3 Ultra options. The next Mac mini could therefore give mainstream buyers the newer M6 architecture while keeping the M5 Pro for users who need stronger multi-core and graphics performance.



Current Mac mini demand also remains high because many buyers use the machine for AI workloads and external display setups. Apple has not confirmed the new models, pricing, specifications, or release schedule.