Apple is no longer accepting orders for several high end Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations, as supply issues continue to impact availability across its desktop lineup. Multiple upgraded variants are now marked as “currently unavailable” on the Apple Store, which means customers cannot place orders at all, not even with extended delivery timelines.
The shortage is hitting configurations with higher memory the hardest, including models powered by Apple’s latest chips. The M4 Mac mini with 32GB RAM is now unavailable to order, alongside higher tier options like the M4 Pro Mac mini with 64GB RAM. On the Mac Studio side, configurations featuring M4 Max with 128GB RAM and M3 Ultra with 256GB RAM have also disappeared from the online store. These were previously available with long shipping estimates, but are now completely pulled from ordering.
For buyers still trying to configure a machine, the situation has not improved much. Remaining models continue to show extended delivery estimates ranging from several weeks to up to three months depending on RAM and storage upgrades. Just last week, some M3 Ultra Mac Studio configurations were quoted with delays stretching as far as four to five months before becoming unavailable entirely.
There are two likely explanations behind this shift. One is that Apple is preparing for an upcoming refresh. When specific configurations begin disappearing from the store, it often signals they are about to be removed from the lineup. Apple already removed the 512GB RAM option for Mac Studio earlier this year, and the current pattern suggests more changes could follow. If so, updated models with M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra chips could be on the way later this year.
The second factor is the ongoing global memory shortage. Demand for high capacity RAM continues to rise due to AI infrastructure and data center expansion, putting pressure on supply chains. The fact that only higher memory configurations like 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB variants are affected strongly points to memory constraints rather than a simple inventory reset.
At this point, it is unclear whether Apple is intentionally clearing out inventory or simply reacting to supply limitations. The company is expected to share more details during its upcoming earnings call on April 30, which could provide insight into whether these shortages are temporary or tied to a broader product transition.
For now, buyers looking for an M4 Mac mini or a high end Mac Studio configuration may need to wait. Base models are still available, but custom builds with higher RAM are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making a potential M5 refresh worth holding out for.
