Apple has started selling its latest Mac mini and Mac Studio desktop computers in India. Both models are powered by Apple's latest-generation M-Series processors and are aimed at different types of users.

The Mac mini is positioned as a compact desktop for everyday computing as well as professional workloads, while the Mac Studio is designed for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, software development and AI workloads.

Both desktops are available through Apple's online and physical stores, as well as authorised retailers across India.

Apple Mac mini Price in India

The new Mac mini starts at ₹99,900 for the M6-powered model.

The lineup also includes an M5 Pro variant, which starts at ₹2,09,900.

The M6 model comes with 16GB of unified memory, which can be configured up to 32GB. The M5 Pro version supports up to 64GB of unified memory.

Mac mini M6: Key Features

The M6 Mac mini features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU.

Apple has also integrated Neural Accelerators into the GPU cores, which are designed to improve performance for AI-related workloads.

According to Apple, the new Mac mini can deliver:

• Up to 4x better AI performance

• Up to 40% faster CPU performance

• Up to 2x graphics performance

compared with the previous-generation model.

The desktop also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. It comes with 2.5Gb Ethernet, with an option to upgrade to 10Gb Ethernet.

Who Should Buy the M5 Pro Mac mini?

The M5 Pro-powered Mac mini is aimed at users who need significantly more processing power while still wanting a compact desktop.

It can be used for demanding workloads such as:

• Professional video editing

• Game development

• Software development

• Content creation

• Other intensive computing tasks

It supports up to 64GB of unified memory and also includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Apple Mac Studio Price in India

The Mac Studio sits above the Mac mini and is designed specifically for professional users.

It is available with two processor options:

• Mac Studio M5 Max: ₹2,79,900

• Mac Studio M5 Ultra: ₹6,29,900

The significantly higher price reflects the much more powerful hardware available in the Mac Studio lineup.

Mac Studio M5 Max Features

The M5 Max version comes with an 18-core CPU, with configurations available with up to 40 GPU cores.

It supports up to 128GB of unified memory, making it suitable for demanding professional applications and large workloads.

The Mac Studio also features Thunderbolt 5, offering data-transfer speeds of up to 120Gbps.

This makes it suitable for professionals working with large files, high-resolution media and high-speed external storage.

How Powerful Is the Mac Studio M5 Ultra?

The top-end M5 Ultra configuration takes Apple's desktop performance considerably further.

It offers up to:

• 36-core CPU

• 80-core GPU

• 512GB unified memory

Apple positions this model for extremely demanding workloads such as 8K video editing, AI model development and execution, and advanced 3D rendering.

The Mac Studio can also support up to eight displays simultaneously, making it suitable for complex professional workstations.

Apple says the 512GB unified-memory configuration is expected to become available in late October.

Mac mini vs Mac Studio

Which Mac Should You Choose?

The Mac mini is aimed at users who want a compact desktop for everyday computing, creative work and professional applications.

The M5 Pro Mac mini makes more sense for users who regularly perform heavier workloads but don't necessarily need the extreme performance of a Mac Studio.

Meanwhile, the Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra are designed for professionals working with demanding applications such as high-resolution video, 3D graphics, software development and AI.

With prices ranging from ₹99,900 to ₹6,29,900, Apple is targeting a wide range of desktop users—from everyday professionals to high-end creative and technical workflows.