Silver 2026 Mac mini held in one hand, showing its front USB-C ports and headphone jack

Official August 2026 Mac mini family image. Both listed chip configurations share the depicted front exterior; the image does not identify an internal chip configuration. Image: Apple ↗

Apple · Desktop Computers

Mac mini M5 Pro (2026)

Name: Mac mini M5 Pro (2026)
Brand: Apple
SKU: mac-mini-m5-pro-2026

15-core CPU · 24 GB unified memory · Thunderbolt 5

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US launch / reference price: $1,699 · Released 2026-09-22

US announced starting price for the base configuration shown; display, keyboard and mouse are additional. Apple announced preorders on August 25 and availability beginning September 22, 2026.

Editorial overview

This base M5 Pro configuration pairs a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU with 24 GB memory. Three rear Thunderbolt 5 ports support storage and displays.

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Reasons to consider it

Three Thunderbolt 5 ports
24 GB memory included
Compact 12.7 cm square footprint

Tradeoffs to check

Base SSD is 512 GB
No USB-A ports
Display and input devices additional

Specifications

Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.

Display

External displays: Up to 3 at 6K/60 Hz or 4K/165 HzManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗

Prices & availability

US launch / reference: $1,699. This is not a current retailer offer.

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Price history

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Sources & confidence

Manufacturer source: www.apple.com ↗

Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.

This device has not received an editorial rating yet. Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.

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