Apple’s last-gen Mac Mini with the M4 is $150 off

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The front view of the Mac Mini. | Image: The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Image: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/macminim4.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The front view of the Mac Mini. | Image: The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-mac-mini-desktop-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-silver/JJGCQXH2S4">Best Buy</a> has a great deal for the rest of the day on the <strong>M4 Mac Mini</strong> base model that has 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Normally, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to buy the M4 model for its usual $799 price given that the newer, faster M6 version has been available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Desktop-Computer-12%E2%80%91core-Unified/dp/B0HGGJZ92H">Amazon</a> for $779.99 (originally $899) for the past couple of weeks. However, at $649 it’s a much more tempting price.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The M4 Mac Mini launched at $599 in 2024, and was an incredible value. Given that this sale price makes it just $50 more than the original price instead of $200, it’s a good time to buy if you want to spend as little as possible on a modern Mac desktop.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Mac Mini with M4</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25717370/DSC_1249.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="A hands-on photo of Apple’s 2024 Mac Mini on a desk beside a keyboard and Studio Display." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/apple-mac-mini-desktop-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-silver/JJGCQXH2S4"> <strike>$799</strike> $649 at <strong>Best Buy (256GB)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aside from some impressive generational leaps in processing power, you aren’t missing out on a ton by skipping the M6 model and opting for the M4. Their design and ports are nearly identical, and with either model you’ll need to supply your own keyboard, mouse, display, webcam, etc. If you’re on the fence and can’t decide between the M4 and M6 models, I suggest checking out my colleague Antonio’s review of the M6 Mac Mini. The newer model might be well worth the extra $130 cost.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Read our review of the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24289730/apple-mac-mini-m4-review">M4 Mac Mini</a> and the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/998006/apple-mac-mini-m6-m5-pro-review">M6 Mac Mini</a></h5> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Verge-approved deals</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Today brought a big discount to <strong>LG’s C6 OLEDs lineup</strong>, particularly its bigger models. The 55-inch model is $999.99 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0GRKGQ8HH">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-55-class-c6-oled-evo-ai-4k-smart-webos-tv-with-perfect-black-perfect-color-and-brightness-booster-2026/JJ8VPZKKP3">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.costco.com/lg-55-class---oled-evo-ai-c6-series---4k-smart-tv---allstate-3-year-protection-plan-bundle-included-for-5-years-of-total-coverage.product.4201003635.html">Costco </a>(previously $1,399.99), costing a little less than the 42- and 48-inch configurations. The price hasn’t gone below $1,299.99 before, so it’s a good time to consider an upgrade. The 65-inch model is cheaper than before, too. Previously $1,699.99, but normally selling for $1,500 or so, you can grab the larger version for $1,399.99 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0GRK5D3RW?th=1">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-65-class-c6-oled-evo-ai-4k-smart-webos-tv-with-perfect-black-perfect-color-and-brightness-booster-2026/JJ8VPZKZ8H/sku/6673112">Best Buy</a>, and <a href="https://www.costco.com/lg-65-class---oled-evo-ai-c6-series---4k-smart-tv---allstate-3-year-protection-plan-bundle-included-for-5-years-of-total-coverage.product.4201003615.html">Costco</a>. If you have a big room and budget, the 77-inch LG C6H that, like the 48-inch version, has a tandem OLED panel that offers more brightness and better colors, is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0GRK913T8">$1,999.99</a>, down from $2,499.99.</li> <li>For $499.99, you can grab a <strong>14-inch HP OmniBook 3</strong> during <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/hp-omnibook-3-14-2k-oled-laptop-snapdragon-x-8-core-cpu-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-copilot-41-hrs-battery-life1-starlit-blue/J3PPH548FC">Best Buy’s deal of the day</a> that has a 2K OLED screen, a capable Snapdragon X ARM processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. This seems like a fantastic option for anyone on a budget. Its Snapdragon processor can run most x86 Windows 11 apps without much issue, and it’s just a rarity to get these kinds of specs — from the OLED screen to the RAM amount — at $500. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/983554/hp-omnibook-3-16-snapdragon-laptop-review">My colleague Antonio reviewed the 16-inch version</a> that cuts some corners in the screen department compared to this 14-inch model.</li> <li>It’s time to get spooky if you haven’t already planned your run of games for Halloween. The spectacular <strong><em>Silent Hill 2 remake</em></strong> is down to $21.34 on Steam for PC via <a href="https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/silent-hill-2">Fanatical</a>, a third-party site I’ve shopped from numerous times. If you’re alright with spending more, <strong><em>Resident Evil Requiem</em></strong> is one of Capcom’s several great 2026 games, and it’s $20 off at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Requiem-Amazon-Exclusive-Nintendo/dp/B0FY9YW365/">Amazon</a> on all platforms, costing $49.99.</li> </ul>