Gadgets1 hSeptember 29, 2026, 18:46

M5 Max Mac Studio review: better value than Ultra for most desks

A review of the 2026 Mac Studio with M5 Max: 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD, starting at $2499. The $5499 M5 Ultra model is unavailable until 2027, making the M5 Max the better price-to-performance pick.

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M5 Max Mac Studio review: better value than Ultra for most desks

M5 Max: 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Priced from $2499 versus $5499 for M5 Ultra
M5 Ultra unavailable until 2027
Geekbench 7: 3718 single-core, 30104 multi-core, 238404 Metal

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