Apple's Mac mini drops to as low as $499, grab discounts up to $250 off

The current Mac mini is a popular choice among budget-conscious consumers who are eager to enter the Mac ecosystem. Thanks to back-to-school deals from leading Apple resellers, shoppers can snag the compact desktop for as low as $499.

On sale from $499

Even upgraded models are heavily discounted, with the M2 Pro spec marked down to as low as $1,149.99 with an on-page coupon at Amazon.

It's worth paying a visit to our Price Guide, which details the cheapest Mac mini prices across every configuration.

Below are a few top picks from the guide:

• M2 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD: $499 ($100 off)
• M2 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $649 ($150 off) with promo code APINSIDER
• M2 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $899 ($100 off) with promo code APINSIDER
• M2 Pro 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1,149.99 ($150 off)
• M2 Pro 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 32GB, 1TB: $1,999 ($200 off) with promo code APINSIDER
• M2 Pro 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 32GB, 4TB, 10GbE: $3,049 ($250 off) with promo code APINSIDER
Plus, see dozens of additional Mac mini prices...