Apple's latest Mac mini is on sale from $499 as Prime Week kicks off

Apple's compact Mac mini is heavily discounted as Prime Day nears, with discounts of up to $250 off and prices starting at just $499.

Apple resellers are embroiled in a Mac mini price war and that equates to steep discounts for shoppers, making it a great time to pick up the desktop ahead of back-to-school.

Buy from $499

Prices start at just $499 at both Amazon and B&H. Those looking for an upgraded model can also save on every CTO configuration at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, where every configuration is up to $250 off with promo code APINSIDER

Mac mini deal highlights

• M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB, 256GB: $499 ($100 off)
• M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB, 512GB: $649 ($150 off)
• M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD: $689 ($110 off)
• M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $799 ($200 off)
• M2 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1,149 ($150 off)
• M2 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU), 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1,499 ($200 off)
• M2 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU), 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD: $1,749 ($150 off)
• M2 Pro (12-core CPU, 19-core GPU), 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD: $1,999 ($200 off)

It pays to visit our Mac Price Guide to browse the latest deals on the specs you want. We've also compiled top picks in our Mac mini deals roundup.

Additional early Prime Day deals going on right now

We're working around the clock to bring you only the best Apple Prime Day discounts from Amazon and other reputable resellers, with early discounts already in effect on iPads and Apple Watch styles.

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