Apple Mac mini (2026, M5 Pro) review: more power, higher price

The 2026 Mac mini review is out: the base M6 model now starts at £899, up from £599 for the M4 in 2024, while the M5 Pro version starts at £1699. The design and ports are unchanged, but the SSD is now soldered and can no longer be upgraded.

• Base M6 model costs £899, a £300 hike over the 2024 M4
• M5 Pro version: 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, from £1699
• RAM upgrade from 16GB to 32GB adds £400; 24GB to 48GB adds £600
• SSD is soldered to the board and can no longer be upgraded