Best Apple deal: M4 Mac mini for under $500

SAVE $80: The Apple Mac mini M4 is on sale for $499 at Costco, down from the list price of $579.99. That's an $80 discount.

The Apple Mac mini is a seriously impressive piece of kit. And even with the super compact size, the Mac mini comes with advanced specs like the new M4 chip for snappy performance for multitasking and switching between apps with no lag.

With that in mind, we're always looking out for opportunities to save on the Mac mini. Deals are sparse, but you can still find the Apple Mac mini M4 for under $500. It's on sale for $499 at Costco, down from the list price of $579.99. That's an $80 discount.

The catch is that this special deal is only live through Aug. 3. There's no need to panic, but this is your last chance to secure this popular item for such a low price.

The Mac mini sports two USB-C front ports and a 35mm headphone jack. On the back, you'll get a port for HDMI and ethernet, and three Thunderbolt 4 ports. If you have an iPhone, you'll be able to view and control what's on your phone from the Mac mini with the iPhone Mirroring feature.

Score the Mac mini M4 for under $500 from Costco.