Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro)
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Early Cycle
The mini-est, most affordable Mac desktop.
Days Since Release 45 days
2026-08-25
When to Buy Mac
Compare release timing and buying advice across 12 current products.
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Mac Studio (M5 Max or M5 Ultra)
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Early Cycle
Powerful performance and connectivity for pros.
Days Since Release 45 days
2026-08-25
Average Cycle 544 days
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MacBook Neo
First Generation
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The magic of Mac at a surprising price.
Days Since Release 219 days
First Generation
Not enough release history
2026-03-04
MacBook Air 13-in. (M5)
Neutral
Mid-cycle
Thin. Fast. Powerful and portable.
Days Since Release 220 days
2026-03-03
Average Cycle 485 days
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MacBook Air 15-in. (M5)
Neutral
Mid-cycle
Thin. Fast. Powerful and portable.
Days Since Release 220 days
2026-03-03
Average Cycle 334 days
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MacBook Pro 14-in. (M5 Pro or M5 Max)
Neutral
Mid-cycle
MacBook Pro 14-in. (M5 Pro or M5 Max)
The most advanced Mac laptops for demanding tasks.
Neutral
Mid-cycle
The most advanced Mac laptops for demanding tasks.
Days Since Release 220 days
2026-03-03
Average Cycle 399 days
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MacBook Pro 16-in. (M5 Pro or M5 Max)
Neutral
Mid-cycle
MacBook Pro 16-in. (M5 Pro or M5 Max)
The most advanced Mac laptops for demanding tasks.
Neutral
Mid-cycle
The most advanced Mac laptops for demanding tasks.
Days Since Release 220 days
2026-03-03
Average Cycle 399 days
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Studio Display (2026)
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Early Cycle
Studio Display (2026)
An immersive 27-inch 5K Retina display with camera, audio, and Thunderbolt 5. The ideal companion for Mac.
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Early Cycle
An immersive 27-inch 5K Retina display with camera, audio, and Thunderbolt 5. The ideal companion for Mac.
Days Since Release 220 days
2026-03-03
Average Cycle 1456 days
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Studio Display XDR
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Early Cycle
Studio Display XDR
An advanced 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display. 2000 nits peak HDR brightness, P3 + Adobe RGB, and 120Hz. The ultimate pro display.
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Early Cycle
An advanced 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display. 2000 nits peak HDR brightness, P3 + Adobe RGB, and 120Hz. The ultimate pro display.
Days Since Release 220 days
2026-03-03
Average Cycle 2465 days
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MacBook Pro 14-in. (M5)
Caution
Late-cycle
Supercharged by M5.
Days Since Release 359 days
2025-10-15
Average Cycle 450 days
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iMac (M4, four ports)
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Overdue
iMac (M4, four ports)
The world’s best all-in-one desktop features even more performance, a nano-texture display option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity — all in a strikingly thin design.
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Overdue
The world’s best all-in-one desktop features even more performance, a nano-texture display option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity — all in a strikingly thin design.
Days Since Release 711 days
2024-10-28
Average Cycle 644 days
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iMac (M4, two ports)
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Overdue
iMac (M4, two ports)
The world’s best all-in-one desktop features even more performance, a nano-texture display option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity — all in a strikingly thin design.
Wait
Overdue
The world’s best all-in-one desktop features even more performance, a nano-texture display option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity — all in a strikingly thin design.
Days Since Release 711 days
2024-10-28