Amazon has kicked off its first round of price cuts for Apple’s freshly revealed Mac Studio and Mac mini, offering modest savings for those ready to preorder. These deals mark a rare dip in cost ahead of the official September 22 launch.
What’s discounted?
The standout deal is the Mac Studio with the M5 Max chip, equipped with 36GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, now listed at $2,449.99—a $49 drop off its original preorder price. For the Mac mini lineup, three models have also seen discounts: the baseline 16GB/256GB model is down to $879.99 (a $19 cut), the 16GB/512GB variant now sells for $1,069.99 (reduced by $29), and the M5 Pro version with 24GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is priced at $1,669.99—also $29 less than the usual preorder rate.
Performance upgrades
These new Mac minis are powered by the M6 chip, which Apple says delivers up to 40% faster CPU speeds versus the previous generation with a 10-core M4 chip, and up to 2× faster performance in graphics and storage. AI workloads see the biggest jump—up to 4× faster. These improvements are compared to a configuration with 32GB memory and 2TB storage running the older chip.
All of these models—the Mac Studio and the discounted Mac minis—have a delivery date set for September 22, aligning with Apple’s official availability schedule.
These savings are part of a wider set of Amazon’s ongoing deals on Apple products. Readers tracking the best Mac and Apple bargains may want to browse the full rundown of discounts, as there are multiple opportunities across current and upcoming devices.
Why it matters: The preorder price cuts, though modest, signal strong competition and retailer responsiveness in the Apple ecosystem. For buyers eyeing the new Mac Studio or Mac mini, these offers shave off some of the premium that typically comes with early access. It sets expectations: if demand is flat or competitors make aggressive moves, further markdowns could follow. Keep an eye on short-term sales trends post-launch to see whether these discounts are the start of a pattern.
