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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)Silver
Apple · Released August 25, 2026

Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)

Apple's most powerful desktop, built for big models.

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Buying call

The Mac Studio with M5 Ultra packs Apple's biggest chip into the compact Studio chassis, with huge unified memory configurations that let it run large local AI models. Reviewers rated it four to four-and-a-half stars, and CNET gave it 9.3, calling it unmatched in its class.

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Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Resolution
4K
Refresh
60 Hz
Performance
Processor
32-core GPU · M5 Max with 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · 16-core Neural Engine · Two video decode engines · Apple M5 Max chip · Media Engine
GPU
32-core GPU
RAM
36 GB
Storage
1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB · 512GB · 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB · 512GB SSD · 1TB SSD · Configurable to:
OS
macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. Siri AI 5 is a powerful and capable assistant with per
Audio
Type
Headphones
Wear
Over-ear
Body
Weight
5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
Dimensions
Width: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) · Weight (M5 Max): 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg) 4 · 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) · 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) · Heig
Colors
Silver
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Product highlights

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AudioHeadphones · Over-ear
Chipset32-core GPU · M5 Max with 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · 16-core Neural Engine · Two video decode engines · Apple M5 Max chip · Media Engine36 GB RAM · 32-core GPU
RAM / storage36 GB · 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB · 512GB · 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB · 512GB SSD · 1TB SSD · Configurable to:macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. Siri AI 5 is a
Weight5.95 lb (2.7 kg)Width: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) · Weight (M5 Max): 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg) 4 · 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) · 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) · Heig
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Mac Studio with M5 Ultra packs Apple's biggest chip into the compact Studio chassis, with huge unified memory configurations that let it run large local AI models. Reviewers rated it four to four-and-a-half stars, and CNET gave it 9.3, calling it unmatched in its class.

Best for

Pros running local AI models, 3D or 8K video.

Not for

Anyone whose work fits on a laptop.

Main strengthM5 Ultra chip
Main weaknessOverkill for most users
Reasons to buy
M5 Ultra chip
Huge unified memory options
Compact, quiet chassis
Plenty of high-speed ports
Reasons to avoid
Overkill for most users
Not upgradable
Display sold separately
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How it stacks up

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Chipset
32-core GPU · M5 Max with 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · 16-core Neural Engine · Two video decode engines · Apple M5 Max chip · Media EngineM4: 8-core CPU (4P+4E) / 8-core GPU (two-port model) or 10-core CPU (4P+6E) / 10-core GPU (four-port model); hardware ray tracing; 16-core Neural Engine;
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Chipset
32-core GPU · M5 Max with 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine (614GB/s memory bandwidth) · 16-core Neural Engine · Two video decode engines · Apple M5 Max chip · Media EngineM6: 10-core CPU (2 super, 3 performance, 5 efficiency) with 10-core GPU, or 12-core CPU (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency) with 12-core GPU; Neural Ac
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Full specifications

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Display support
Supports up to eight external displays over any combination of Thunderbolt and HDMI ports: · M5 Max · Supports up to five external displays over any combination of Thunderbolt and HDMI ports: · Supports variable refresh rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio · Five displays: Four displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz, plus a fifth display with up to 5K at 60Hz over HDMI · Eight displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K resolution at up
Gpu cores
32-core GPU
Cpu cores
18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ports
Back: 4x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, 120Gb/s), 2x USB-A (5Gb/s), HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet, 3.5 mm headphone jack; Front: 2x Thunderbolt 5 (120Gb/s), SDXC (UHS-II)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6
Wifi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2
Storage options
512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, 16TB
Ram options
36GB, 96GB, 48GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Memory
48GB, 64GB, or 128GB (M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU) · 36GB · 96GB unified memory · 96GB · Configurable to: · 36GB unified memory
Storage 1
1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB · 512GB · 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB · 512GB SSD · 1TB SSD · Configurable to:
Operating system
macOS
Colors
Silver
Dimensions
9.5 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm (H x W x D)
Release Year
2026
Release Date
2026-08-25
Box contents
Mac Studio, Power cord
Dimensions
height: 3.7 inches (9.5 cm); width: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm); depth: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm)
Weights
6.0 pounds (2.7 kg) 3, 8.0 pounds (3.6 kg) 3
Weight
6.0 pounds (2.7 kg) 3
Size and weight
Width: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) · Weight (M5 Max): 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg) 4 · 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) · 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) · Height: 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) · Depth: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm)
Operating system
macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. Siri AI 5 is a powerful and capable assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and onscreen awareness. Express yourself through photos and images, save time with Safari, and get more done with Apple Intelligence 5 seamlessly integrated into your everyday apps and experiences. And iPhone Mirroring, 6 window tiling, Sidecar, and more help you stay productive. · macOS
Architecture
30-core CPU (10 super + 20 performance); configurable to 36-core
Neural engine
16-core Neural Engine
Chip
Apple M5 Max
Audio
3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones · Built-in speaker · HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Finish
Silver
Accessibility
Zoom · Features include: · Motion, display, and text settings · Accessibility Reader · Personal Voice and Live Speech · VoiceOver
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