Geoff Fagien

I Was Wrong About the M5 Mac Mini

Apple may be preparing to skip the M5 Mac mini and move the entry-level model directly to the M6 chip—but the situation is more complicated than the headlines suggest. In this video, I break down why an M5 Mac mini once seemed inevitable, how Apple’s changing silicon roadmap has created an awkward timing problem, and why an M6 Mac mini may now make more sense. I also look at the possibility of Apple selling a base M6 Mac mini alongside a more powerful M5 Pro model, what the current rumors actually say, and why none of this should be treated as confirmed yet. I’ll also discuss what I want to see from the next Mac mini, including Thunderbolt 5 on the base model, improved storage options and whether Apple can still justify the Mac mini’s higher starting price. Do you think Apple should release the M5 Mac mini, skip directly to M6 or keep the current M4 model around until M7? Let me know in the comments. #MacMini #AppleM6 #AppleM5 #M6MacMini #M5MacMini #AppleSilicon #MacRumors #AppleNews #MacMiniM6 #MacMiniM5 Apple M4 Mac mini: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini https://amzn.to/3NYBcqq 🛒 M4 Mac mini 1Tb Internal SSD: https://amzn.to/4nCp2Tw 🛒 M4 Mac mini 2Tb Internal SSD: https://amzn.to/4tvAHao How to UPGRADE the M4 Mac mini SSD and save hundreds! (Step-by-Step Guide!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR9UHe2VG6w Tech discussed in todays video: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on one of the product links in this video/description and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me continue creating content like this. Thank you! NEW!! OWC Express 1M2 80Gb/s Portable NVMe SSD USB4: https://amzn.to/3JRIJsA M4 MacBook Air $799: https://amzn.to/3Jcd2JX ORICO MiniMate 2TB External SSD: https://amzn.to/40SL4ta OWC 5 Port Thunderbolt Hub: https://amzn.to/49Ca8cH OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure (Enclosure Only): https://amzn.to/3CpAekA The NVME SSD I use: Crucial T500 2TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD: https://amzn.to/40VPlMK Xbox Ally: https://amzn.to/47mXQDA Bluesound speaker: https://amzn.to/3EE9i24 The Camera I use: https://bhpho.to/3V77ELO https://amzn.to/4bLIecg The ND Filter I use: https://amzn.to/3LokyiN The Key Light I Use: https://amzn.to/3WRZl7j The Softbox I use: https://amzn.to/3T1BVuf Chapters 00:00 Apple Could Skip the M5 Mac Mini 00:38 Why Everyone Expected an M5 Mac Mini 01:50 The M5 Mac Mini Release Problem 03:10 Apple’s New M6 and M7 Chip Roadmap 04:35 Why an M6 Mac Mini Makes Sense 05:55 M6 Mac Mini vs. M5 Pro Mac Mini 07:05 Is the M5 Mac Mini Actually Canceled? 08:12 Thunderbolt 5, Storage and Pricing 09:20 My M6 Mac Mini Prediction 10:05 Should You Wait for the Next Mac Mini?