All Mac mini Release Dates & Generations
Complete list of all Mac mini models with release dates, specifications, and refurbished pricing.
It takes on average 118 days to see a refurbished Mac mini on the market from its original release.
Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished Mac mini was first seen in October 2011 at Apple Store. And globally it came with an average of 75% discount comparing to new.
View release dates, original prices, refurbished availability, and average discounts for every Mac mini ever made. Data is updated daily from any refurbisher.
There have been 8 Mac mini models released between 2011 and 2024. The latest is the Mac mini M4 • Late 2024, released on November 2024.
| Release Year: 2024 | ||||||||||
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Release | Release Date 2024-11-08 | Release Entry Price $599 | Refurbished Date
2025-09-02
| Refurb Lowest Price $563 | Average Discount 6% | Days from Release to Refurb 299 | First Refurbisher  | Max OS Compatibility macOS 26 (Tahoe) | Discontinued Date | Days from Release to Discontinued |
| Release Year: 2023 | ||||||||||
Release | Release Date 2023-01-17 | Release Entry Price $599 | Refurbished Date
2023-05-24
| Refurb Lowest Price $314 | Average Discount 48% | Days from Release to Refurb 128 | First Refurbisher  | Max OS Compatibility macOS 26 (Tahoe) | Discontinued Date 2024-11-08 | Days from Release to Discontinued 661 |
Release | Release Date 2023-01-17 | Release Entry Price $1,699 | Refurbished Date
2023-05-25
| Refurb Lowest Price $469 | Average Discount 72% | Days from Release to Refurb 128 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 26 (Tahoe) | Discontinued Date 2024-11-08 | Days from Release to Discontinued 661 |
| Release Year: 2020 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2020-11-10 | Release Entry Price $699 | Refurbished Date
2021-02-26
| Refurb Lowest Price $299 | Average Discount 57% | Days from Release to Refurb 108 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 26 (Tahoe) | Discontinued Date 2023-01-17 | Days from Release to Discontinued 798 |
| Release Year: 2018 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2018-10-30 | Release Entry Price $799 | Refurbished Date
2019-01-18
| Refurb Lowest Price $178 | Average Discount 78% | Days from Release to Refurb 80 | First Refurbisher  | Max OS Compatibility macOS 15 (Sequoia) | Discontinued Date 2020-11-10 | Days from Release to Discontinued 742 |
| Release Year: 2014 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2014-10-16 | Release Entry Price $799 | Refurbished Date
2016-07-21
| Refurb Lowest Price $107 | Average Discount 87% | Days from Release to Refurb 644 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 12 (Monterey) | Discontinued Date 2018-10-30 | Days from Release to Discontinued 1475 |
| Release Year: 2012 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2012-10-23 | Release Entry Price $1,499 | Refurbished Date
2013-01-01
| Refurb Lowest Price $81 | Average Discount 95% | Days from Release to Refurb 71 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 10.15 (Catalina) | Discontinued Date 2014-10-16 | Days from Release to Discontinued 723 |
| Release Year: 2011 | ||||||||||
Release  | Release Date 2011-07-20 | Release Entry Price $1,049 | Refurbished Date
2011-10-12
| Refurb Lowest Price $79 | Average Discount 92% | Days from Release to Refurb 85 | First Refurbisher | Max OS Compatibility macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) | Discontinued Date 2012-10-23 | Days from Release to Discontinued 461 |
Mac mini
256GB SSD
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
16GB memory
2018 release
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
16GB memory
2018 release
Good condition, by Back Market
$349
new $1,299 -73%
Mac mini
256GB SSD
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
8GB memory
2018 release
3.2Ghz Intel 6-Core i7 8th gen
8GB memory
2018 release
Good condition, by Back Market
$376
new $1,099 -66%
Mac mini
512GB SSD
3Ghz Intel 6-Core i5 8th gen
8GB memory
2018 release
3Ghz Intel 6-Core i5 8th gen
8GB memory
2018 release
Good condition, by Back Market
$399
new $1,099 -64%