I tested Apple’s new Mac mini with M6 — 5 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
While it keeps a nearly identical design to its predecessor, this latest model packs major under-the-hood upgrades that make it an even better productivity machine.For starters, you get faster single-core and multi-core performance thanks to Apple’s M6 chip. Built on a more efficient 2nm process, it features a Dual 16-Core Neural Engine for local AI tasks, along with an upgraded 12-core GPU for a dramatically better gaming experience.That speed comes with a trade-off, though. At 5 x 5 x 2 inches, it’s tiny and won’t take up much space on your desk.
- ▪While it keeps a nearly identical design to its predecessor, this latest model packs major under-the-hood upgrades that make it an even better productivity machine.For starters, you get faster single-core and multi-core performance thanks t
- ▪Built on a more efficient 2nm process, it features a Dual 16-Core Neural Engine for local AI tasks, along with an upgraded 12-core GPU for a dramatically better gaming experience.That speed comes with a trade-off, though.
- ▪At 5 x 5 x 2 inches, it’s tiny and won’t take up much space on your desk.
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Desktop Computers Apple Desktops I tested Apple’s new Mac mini with M6 — 5 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip Opinion By Anthony Spadafora Published 23 September 2026 Faster all around while carrying a higher starting price, here’s what you need to know about the Mac mini M6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Jump To: Reasons to buy Reasons to skip Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you’ve been waiting for Apple’s smallest desktop to get a true performance jump, you’re in luck: the new Mac mini M6 is finally here.
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