PCMag tested the 2026 Apple Mac mini featuring the M6 chip, awarding it an Editors' Choice for outperforming competing mini PCs while keeping a quiet, compact 5-by-5-inch aluminum design. The review emphasizes that the starting price has climbed to $899 with an impractical 256GB base storage capacity, and memory or storage cannot be upgraded after purchase. The source considers the desktop a compelling upgrade for owners of older M1 or M2 models, but cautions that configuring adequate storage and RAM significantly raises the final checkout price.
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Price wording in the source: “$899 for the M6 processor with a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU, and a Dual 16‑core Neural Engine (32 cores).”
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The review rates the M6 Mac mini Editors’ Choice and reports strong benchmark performance against several tested mini PCs, while noting its compact design and updated Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. It may be worth considering if you want a compact macOS desktop and can work with the base model’s 256GB SSD—or budget for a storage upgrade.
Buyers seeking a compact macOS desktop for general use or content creation who value the review’s reported M6 performance and do not need high-end gaming or workstation performance.
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PCMag gives the Apple Mac mini (2026, M6) an Editors’ Choice award, concluding that its performance makes it a strong mini desktop despite its higher starting price and limited base storage.
Who it may suit
Buyers who want a compact macOS desktop for everyday work or content creation and are comfortable with the base storage or an upgrade.
Source testing context
The article describes CPU, graphics, gaming, and content-creation benchmark testing, including Cinebench, Geekbench, HandBrake, PugetBench, 3DMark, and games.
The article says the $899 base configuration includes a 256GB SSD.
No. The review says those accessories are not included.
The reviewer says there are no turnkey memory or storage upgrade options after purchase.
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