Cheapest Place to Buy a Mac mini
The Mac mini is Apple's cheapest desktop, and prices swing widely by retailer. We track the M4 and M4 Pro across Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Micro Center, Costco, and Apple. Here is where a Mac mini is cheapest right now.
Prices updated June 2026 · live across 8+ retailers
The short answer
The cheapest place to buy a Mac mini right now is Amazon, where the Mac mini M4 512GB is $769, $30 below Apple’s $799 list price. For the lowest price overall, the Refurbished Mac mini M4 starts at $599 refurbished at Adorama.
Live Mac mini prices by model
Lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. Tap a price to go to the deal.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac mini M4 512GB | $769 | Amazon | View deal |
| Mac mini M4 Pro | $1,369 | Costco | View deal |
Cheapest refurbished Mac mini options
Apple Certified Refurbished and authorized renewed units, the deepest legitimate discounts.
| Model | Lowest price | Best retailer | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished Mac mini M4 | $599 | Adorama | View deal |
| Refurbished Mac mini M4 Pro | $1,099 | eBay | View deal |
How to get the cheapest Mac mini
- The base Mac mini M4 lists at $599, and third-party retailers (Amazon, Micro Center, B&H) regularly take it under that. This is one of the best-value Macs Apple sells.
- Micro Center is consistently aggressive on the Mac mini for in-store pickup. Amazon and B&H are the best mail-order lows. Apple holds list price.
- The mini ships headless, no keyboard, mouse, or display. If you already own those, it is dramatically cheaper than an iMac for the same chip.
- Stepping up to the M4 Pro is worth it only for heavy multi-core work. For everyday use the base M4 is the cheaper and more sensible buy.
- A refurbished Mac mini M4 from Apple Certified Refurbished adds another roughly 15 percent off with full warranty, the lowest legitimate price on the current chip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Mac mini?+
The lowest Mac mini prices are typically at Micro Center (in-store pickup), Amazon, or B&H rather than the Apple Store, which holds list price. The live table above shows the current lowest in-stock price across every tracked retailer. A refurbished M4 from Apple is cheaper still.
How much is the cheapest Mac mini?+
The base Mac mini M4 lists at $599 from Apple, and third-party authorized retailers frequently sell it for less. The table above shows the live lowest in-stock price, and a refurbished unit lands roughly 15 percent below new.
Is the Mac mini cheaper than an iMac or MacBook?+
Yes. The Mac mini is Apple's least expensive Mac because it does not include a display, keyboard, or mouse. If you already own those peripherals, it delivers the same Apple silicon performance as pricier Macs for hundreds less.
Should I get the M4 or M4 Pro Mac mini?+
The base M4 is the cheaper, sensible choice for everyday computing, coding, and office work. The M4 Pro is worth its premium only for sustained multi-core workloads like video rendering or large compiles.
How does TheresMac find the cheapest Mac mini price?+
TheresMac aggregates live Mac mini prices across more than eight major retailers and shows the lowest in-stock offer. Prices reflect the most recent update from our cross-retailer feed.
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