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Apple Unleashes Powerful New Mac mini and Mac Studio in India
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CNBC TV18•22-09-2026, 19:48
Apple Unleashes Powerful New Mac mini and Mac Studio in India
- •Apple's new Mac mini and Mac Studio, featuring M6, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra chips, are now available in India, offering significant computing power in compact designs.
- •The Mac mini with M6 chip boasts up to 40% faster CPU performance and enhanced AI capabilities, starting at ₹99,900 (₹88,900 for education).
- •The Mac Studio, with M5 Max or M5 Ultra, targets professionals with demanding workloads like 8K video editing and 3D design, supporting up to 512GB unified memory and eight displays.
- •Both new Macs emphasize on-device AI with Neural Accelerators and Engines, positioning them as powerful tools for Apple Intelligence and macOS 27.
- •Pricing ranges from ₹99,900 for the M6 Mac mini to ₹6,29,900 for the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, with availability starting September 22.
Key Questions Answered
For students, the Mac mini with M6 starts at ₹88,900 with education pricing, while the general starting price is ₹99,900. The Mac Studio is priced considerably higher, with the M5 Max model starting at ₹2,79,900 and the M5 Ultra starting at ₹6,29,900.
The new Mac Studio comes with either the M5 Max or M5 Ultra chips. The M5 Ultra version can be configured with up to a staggering 512GB of unified memory.
The new Macs feature Neural Accelerators in every GPU core, along with Neural Engines and latest CPUs to power on-device artificial intelligence. Paired with macOS 27 and Apple Intelligence, features include context-aware Siri, smart Safari tab organization, Shortcuts automations, and Visual Intelligence.
