Mac mini is gone.
These in-stock machines run Ollama, local LLMs, and AI agents — available now.
Mac mini M4 and Mac Studio are backordered 4-8 weeks. These mini PCs match the specs — 32-64GB RAM, fast integrated GPUs, silent — and ship from Amazon.ca in 1-2 days.
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Why you can't buy a Mac mini right now
Mac mini M4 and Mac Studio became the default hardware for running local AI — Ollama, LMStudio, always-on agents — because of their unified memory architecture and silent thermals. Demand spiked. Apple can't restock fast enough. Current wait times: 4-8 weeks from Apple, longer from retailers. These alternatives use the same 32-64GB RAM configs, high-bandwidth memory, and run every local AI stack without modification. The only thing missing is the Apple logo.
How they compare — Mac mini M4 vs top alternatives
| Machine | RAM | Ollama / LLMs | Always-on agents | Price (CA$) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac mini M4 16GB | 16GB unified | 7B-13B models | ✅ Excellent | $949+ | Backordered 4-8 wks |
| Mac mini M4 Pro 24GB | 24GB unified | Up to 34B models | ✅ Excellent | $1,699+ | Backordered 4-8 wks |
| Beelink SER7 32GB | 32GB DDR5 | 7B-13B models | ✅ Excellent | $899 | In stock — ships 1-2 days |
| MINISFORUM UM790 Pro 32GB | 32GB DDR5 | 7B-13B models | ✅ Excellent | $1,099 | Low stock |
| Geekom IT13 Core i9 32GB | 32GB DDR4 | 7B-13B models | ✅ Excellent | $1,049 | Low stock |
| Mac Studio M2 Max | 32-96GB unified | Up to 70B+ | ✅ Excellent | $2,499+ | Backordered 4-8 wks |
| Ryzen 9 7900 + RTX 4070 | 32-64GB DDR5 | Up to 70B (GPU) | ✅ Excellent | $2,199 | In stock |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX 4070 Super | 32-64GB DDR5 | 34B+ models | ✅ Excellent | $2,299 | Low stock |