Document search on Mac mini M6, 16 GB
Apple M6. 16 GB. 153 GB/s.
Source: Apple Newsroom, 14 Oct 2026
Document search
Runs wellA step behind Gemma 3 12B, and a clear step ahead of a 3B toy model.
The default small chatbot for 2026. Quick, capable, and easy to find.
Mac mini M4 24 GB
Around $799 · estimate
Source: Apple M4 configuration pattern, 14 Oct 2026
Install guides from the makers
- Ollama's download page · Ollama · Mac, Windows, Linux
- LM Studio's app guide · LM Studio · Mac, Windows, Linux
- AnythingLLM's docs · AnythingLLM · Mac, Windows, Linux
- Open WebUI's docs · Open WebUI · Mac, Windows, Linux
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