Apple Mac Studio - M1 Max/Ultra

The Mac Studio is a remarkable computer: powerful, compact, elegant and quiet.

If you want power, the Apple Mac Studio with an M1 Ultra chip brings it in spades, elevating the elegant desktop PC with truly impressive processing and...

An absolute powerhouse lies within this tiny, perfectly formed, enclosure with enough processing capability to take on the most powerful Intel Mac Pro systems out there, while only a quarter of their price (and size). Add to that its energy-saving...

Unlike the iMac Pro, it’s easy to tell who the Mac Studio is for: People who demand power, ports and reasonably priced hardware. It's taken a while, but now Apple finally has a Mac desktop that can go toe-to-toe with PC workstations under $5,000.

For most people this is going to be overkill. The Studio is the most powerful Mac we've ever tested. However, if are dealing with big files - and we mean seriously big files - day in day out then this is going to service those needs... and then some.

What I did see was a host of professionals being shocked by how much they could get done on this machine. They were using the same software they use every day, but they were doing things with it they’ve never been able to do before.

The Mac Studio is the beefy upgrade power users have been craving for, and it won't break the bank. And there's a good chance you can save $2,000 and stick with the base chip. That way, you can use that cash to splurge on a Studio Display.

The Mac Studio is a fantastic addition to the Mac family. Its laser-like focus on creative professionals means it won’t be for everyone, but if you’re after a powerful and compact creative workstation, you’ll love this.