The M4 Mac Mini has dropped to $529 at Amazon (act fast because I don't expect it to last)

Amazon has discounted several Mac Mini M4 builds, even ahead of Amazon’s likely incoming spring sale event. The compact desktop can be purchased for as low as $529, although this price drop only applies to the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD model.

If you want more storage space, the Mac Mini M4 with the 512GB SSD has seen a 13% discount, going from $799 to $699. The biggest discount has been given to the third M4 build with 512GB SSD and 24GB of unified memory. It is now selling for $899. Be aware that these prices do not include AppleCare+. Opting for the three-year warranty plan adds an extra $100.

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The Mac Mini M4 Pro is back in stock on Amazon, and it’s also on sale for $1,294.

It is surprising to see the Mac Mini M4 on sale across multiple platforms outside a major holiday or sales event. The current desktop system has only been around since November 2024. These are the types of prices you might see during an event like Amazon Prime Day. Regardless, I’m happy to see the discounts because the Mac Mini M4 is a solid computer.

According to ZDNET editor Jason Hiner, the Mac Mini M4 introduced a “long-awaited redesign [to] one of Apple’s quirkiest and most utilitarian products. ” It’s more compact than the previous generation, weighing 1.5 pounds and measuring 5 by 5 inches.

Hiner describes Apple’s M4 chipset as providing “next-level performance,” enabling the computer to tackle tough workflows like music production, video editing, and other forms of content creation. These applications are boosted by the fact that the base M4 Mac Mini comes with 16GB of RAM, compared to older Mac Minis, which sported 8GB of memory. That’s fine for casual usage but buckles under demanding tasks. And with the introduction of Apple Intelligence into the mix, Apple had to give its hardware a much-needed upgrade.

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I recommend the Mac Mini M4 to people who want the latest Apple tech without the high cost. For comparison, the M4 iMac and MacBook Pro deliver a similar experience, but prices for those devices start at over $1,000.