The Mac Mini is the cheapest Apple desktop PC you can buy, but it makes more sense than ever before.

This latest model (launched in 2023) uses the company’s own M2 and M2 Pro chips, which have already proven to be excellent for both performance and power efficiency, with the latter helping improve battery life.

And, as our review shows, those cheaper models represent excellent value for money.

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 – £51 off M2/256GB, £72 off M2/512GB, £35 off M2 Pro

Amazon – £51 off M2/256GB, £49.01 off M2/512GB, £159.01 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+

Currys – no discounts on M2/256GB, M2/512GB but £35 off M2 Pro, and special offers including free Apple services and money off Microsoft 365

Very – no discount on M2/256GB, £76.58 off M2/512GB and £35 off M2 Pro

Argos – no discounts on M2/256GB, other models unavailable

Best Mac Mini M2 deals in the US

In the US, these are the discounts we can find:

BH Photo Video – $100 off M2/256GB, $70 off M2/512GB, $100 off M2 Pro

Apple – no discounts on all models

Best Buy – no discount on M2/256GB, $50 off M2/512GB, no discount on M2 Pro

Adorama – no discounts on M2/256GB, $50 off M2/512GB, no discount on M2 Pro

Amazon – $20 off M2/256GB, $70 off M2/512GB, $100 off M2 Pro

Best Mac Mini M2 prices right now

This article is regularly updated, but the comparison widget below provides the very latest pricing information. First up, M2:

Then, the M2 Pro with 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU. A less powerful version of this chip is also available for $799/£849 at full price:

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 upgraded chips, the new Mac Mini is actually cheaper than the 2020 version in both the US and UK. Here are the three main you can choose from: 

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

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