Source: 9to5Mac
Mac mini and Mac Studio have been out of stock for so long that this almost feels illegal. But they’re finally here. After Apple’s shock upgrade announcement in August that had local AI users spinning in their chairs, the upgraded desktops became available to buy on 22nd September.
Need a recap of what’s available, which chips have been introduced, and how Lease Loop can help your business make them affordable? Keep reading for all the info you need.
A recap of the new lineup
On 25th August, Apple switched all Mac mini and Mac Studio stock to pre-orders and listed an all-new lineup of seriously powerful models:
- Mac mini (M6)
- Mac mini (M5 Pro)
- Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)
- Mac Studio (M5 Max)
All of these models are now available to buy, and stock levels are reasonable at the time of writing. Demand is unsurprisingly high, but orders are moving and the Mac desktop wheel is turning once again!
Mini size, incredible AI performance
Apple has described the new Mac mini as its “most versatile Mac”, and it’s probably the most powerful desktop computer on the market for its size. The M6 packs a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. The M5 Pro has a 15(18)-core CPU, 16(20)-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine.
Both models are equipped to handle agentic AI workflows, as well as other demanding tasks like video production and compiling code – or all the above, all at once! Perfect for offices where space is tight but demand is high.
Stack your Studios for unbeatable power
Mac Studio is undoubtedly Apple’s “most powerful Mac”, but when you stack them together, their performance multiplies. The M5 Ultra has a 30(36)-core CPU, 64(80)-core GPU and a 32-core Neural Engine. The M5 Max has an 18-core CPU, 32(40)-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine.
The Studio is built for heavyweight AI workflows and the people who need every bit of power they can get. The real limit-pushers can cluster multiple devices, which Apple found can deliver up to 3x faster performance for distributed AI inference when compared to a single system.
Protect your cash flow during RAMageddon
With great power comes great prices, as the severe global shortage of memory chips continues to drive costs. It’s all down to the growth of AI, which isn’t going anywhere. Our advice? Don’t wait for the devices your business needs to drop in price. You could be waiting a long time and wasting your productivity potential.
Easy for us to say? We wouldn’t dream of encouraging that if we didn’t have cost-effective solutions to back it up. By design, leasing protects your cash flow – and by choice, Lease Loop offers flexible leasing solutions that don’t come with a costly sting in the tail if you decide to keep your devices at the end of the lease period.
Let’s have a conversation about your business needs
If you can’t afford our new weekly leasing price for your favourite upgraded Mac, we can match the previous price and extend the lease period. Being customer-first means giving your business what it needs to function quickly and effectively.
Give us a call on 01952 876928, email sales@leaseloop.co or fill out our online contact form to see how we can help.