As of April 11, 2026, Apple has ceased accepting orders for certain configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio on its U.S. online store. This situation arises particularly for models equipped with upgraded RAM options, such as 32GB and 64GB for the Mac mini, and 128GB and 256GB for the Mac Studio, which are now marked as “currently unavailable.”
While some configurations remain available, they are experiencing significant shipping delays, with estimated delivery times stretching from one to three months. Notably, Apple recently eliminated the option for the Mac Studio to be configured with 512GB of RAM.
Current Availability and Shipping Delays
The unavailability of specific RAM configurations coincides with a broader global shortage of memory chips. This shortage is largely attributed to increased demand from companies developing AI servers that require substantial amounts of RAM. The affected Mac mini and Mac Studio models are those that offer higher RAM capacities, which are currently in short supply.
Market Conditions and Future Updates
Shipping estimates for the remaining available configurations are unusually long, making it challenging to ascertain whether this is indicative of an upcoming product refresh. Reports indicate that while memory chip prices are beginning to stabilize or slightly decrease, they remain significantly above historical averages. Consequently, improvements in shipping estimates for the Mac mini and Mac Studio may not be forthcoming in the near future.
Potential Product Refresh
Despite the current stock issues, there is speculation that Apple may be preparing to update the Mac mini and Mac Studio models. It is anticipated that Apple could announce new models featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips for the Mac Studio at the upcoming WWDC in June, while the Mac mini might receive updates with M5 and M5 Pro chips later in September or October 2026.
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