It’s a good deal for a computer that is plenty powerful for most people, and some M4 Mac Mini configurations can even handle AI tasks. But—and it’s a big but—shoppers should be aware that the M4’s original base price was $599 when it launched in 2024. However, with Apple raising prices on hardware across the board this year, driven by chip and memory shortages, the M4 ended up costing $799. In comparison, the new M6 starts at $899.