Mac Studio

2026 · M5 Max / M5 Ultra

Recommended

A good time to buy. Just updated, with the most powerful chips Apple makes.

Last reviewed Oct 13, 2026

Should you buy it now?

Yes. Now is a good time to buy the Mac Studio.

Mac Studio was updated in September 2026 with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, the most powerful Apple makes. It's overkill for most people, but for heavy pro workloads there's nothing faster in Apple's lineup.

Best for: Video editors, 3D artists, developers and researchers with demanding workloads.

More questions about the Mac Studio

Why this tag

01

Released this month

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Built for heavy pro workloads

03

M5 Ultra model from $5,499

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Some high-memory configurations ship later

At a glance

Starting price
$2,499
Released
September 2026

Apple's US starting price. Retailer prices and discounts vary.

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