Apple/Configurable
US · APPLE-CONFIG-MAC-MINI-M5PRO
Configurable device · Advertised base configuration
Configuration choices and fixed specifications. Upgrade limits do not guarantee an orderable choice.
Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5pro. Chip. Choose from these powerful options.M6 chip Blazing fast, with next-level performance, for the personal, professional, and creative tasks you do every day.12-core CPU, 12-core GPU Dual 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $899 or $74.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ‡M5 Pro chip Provides more performance and higher memory options for demanding workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $1699 or $141.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ‡Select your processing power.15-core CPU, 16-core GPUIncluded18-core CPU, 20-core GPUBoost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like running large language models and editing 8K video.+ $200.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗Graphics follow the selected chip and core combination. Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5pro. Chip. Choose from these powerful options.M6 chip Blazing fast, with next-level performance, for the personal, professional, and creative tasks you do every day.12-core CPU, 12-core GPU Dual 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $899 or $74.91/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ‡M5 Pro chip Provides more performance and higher memory options for demanding workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $1699 or $141.58/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ‡Select your processing power.15-core CPU, 16-core GPUIncluded18-core CPU, 20-core GPUBoost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like running large language models and editing 8K video.+ $200.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5pro-15-16. Select your processing power.15-core CPU, 16-core GPUIncluded18-core CPU, 20-core GPUBoost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like running large language models and editing 8K video.+ $200.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗Graphics follow the selected chip and core combination. Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5pro-15-16. Select your processing power.15-core CPU, 16-core GPUIncluded18-core CPU, 20-core GPUBoost your processing and graphics rendering speed, and accelerate tasks like running large language models and editing 8K video.+ $200.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Installed RAM | 24 GBSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 24gb. Memory. Pick how much is right for you.24GBIncluded48GB+ $600.0064GB+ $1,000.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 512gb. Storage. Choose how much space you’ll need.512GBIncluded1TB+ $300.002TB+ $800.004TB+ $1,800.008TB+ $3,800.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Screen technology | Not applicable |
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| Size | Not applicableSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
| Resolution | Not applicableSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
| Refresh rate | Not applicableSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
| Battery capacity | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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| Power supply | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
| Ports | On front: · Two USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) · 3.5 mm headphone jack · On back (M5 Pro): · Ethernet: 2 5gb per second · HDMI port · Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for: · Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) · USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) · DisplayPort · GenlockSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 2_5gb_per_second. Ethernet. Select your speed.2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Standard networking, up to 2.5Gb link speeds.Included10 Gigabit Ethernet Higher connectivity bandwidth, up to 10Gb link speeds.+ $100.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.
Manufacturer options ↗| Weight | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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| Dimensions | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
| Operating system | macOS (version unspecified)Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications |
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| Included bundle | Unpublished |
| Motherboard model | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
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| Total RAM slots | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:55.932845+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification |
Published test results and reviewer comments.
No test results available (for now).
Macworld Podcast
Macworld reviewers discuss their M6/M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max Mac Studio tests and value. Reviewed configurations differ.
Discussion by the team behind the written reviews.Watch on YouTube ↗CPU/GPU-only tests do not depend on SSD capacity, colour or radio option. They do not establish battery life, storage speed or display quality.
Macworld: Numbers refer to the reviewed setup. Storage, screen finish and cellular options do not establish CPU/GPU differences; memory and chip-bin differences remain separate.
Macworld: Macworld reviewers discuss their M6/M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max Mac Studio tests and value. Reviewed configurations differ.
An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.
A small desktop with useful front ports; the recessed power button remains awkward to reach.
Macworld ↗Other configurable in the catalog. No ranking is implied.
What reviewers say
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A small desktop with useful front ports; the recessed power button remains awkward to reach.
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