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Mac Studio (M5 Max)

Mac Studio (M5 Max)

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Lowest price today: $2,287.00 at PC Richard & Son (checked Nov 13, 2026).
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Our take on the Mac Studio (M5 Max)

The Mac Studio with M5 Max is Apple's compact pro desktop, built around an 18-core CPU, a 32-core GPU with third-generation ray tracing, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It pairs unified memory with 460GB/s bandwidth and fast SSD storage, so large 3D scenes, dense file transfers and on-device AI models run without a tower case. Four Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SDXC slot and support for up to five external displays make it a hub for creative and AI work. It suits video editors, 3D artists and developers who want near-workstation power in a 7.7-inch square box; rivals in the same class offer more internal expansion but not the same quiet, compact package.

Best forVideo and photo editors working with high-resolution footage3D artists and animators rendering complex scenesDevelopers and researchers running local AI modelsUsers who want a quiet, compact desktop with many displays

Pros

18-core CPU and 32-core GPU handle heavy creative and AI workloads
Four Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI, SDXC and USB-A
Runs up to five external displays
Compact 7.7-inch square chassis fits under most monitors
Advanced thermal system keeps it quiet under load
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple's N1 chip

Cons

No internal expansion beyond the configured memory and storage
Unified memory is fixed at purchase, so buy for future needs
Desktop-class GPU rivals can be faster for some 3D rendering
No built-in display or keyboard, unlike an all-in-one

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Mac Studio (M5 Max) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $2,287.00 on Nov 13 at PC Richard & Son. Tracked across 13 stores since Nov 13.

From MacExperience

M5 Max chip with next-generation CPU, more powerful GPU with third-generation ray tracing, and a Neural Accelerator in each GPU core
Up to 128GB unified memory and up to 614GB/s memory bandwidth
Up to 2x faster storage for dense file transfers and loading large projects
Four Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI, SDXC card slot, headphone jack; connects up to five external displays
Apple-designed N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
Compact 7.7-inch-square design with an advanced thermal system that keeps it quiet

Sizing: Configurable options are available.
Returns: 14 calendar days to return an item from purchase date; 5 calendar days for Apple branded items; 20% restocking fee on all opened items unless defective; special
Shipping: If your return is accepted, MacExperience sends a return shipping label and instructions on how and where to send the package.

About the Mac Studio (M5 Max)

Mac Studio is a compact pro desktop powered by the Apple M5 Max chip.

This configuration has 36GB of unified memory with 460GB/s of memory bandwidth, and a 512GB SSD. The desktop supports up to five external displays.

Chip: Apple M5 Max
CPU: 18-core: 6 super cores and 12 performance cores
Neural Engine: 16-core
Memory: 36GB unified memory
Memory bandwidth: 460GB/s
Storage: 512GB SSD
Displays: Supports up to five external displays
Color: Silver
Operating system: macOS

Specifications

Operating System: Mac OS
Number Of Cores: 14-core
Color: Silver
Hard Drive Type: Solid State Drive
Installed Memory: 36 GB RAM, 64 GB RAM, 96 GB RAM
Drive Capacity: 512 GB Storage, 1 TB Storage
Chip: Apple M5 Max chipSource

Questions and answers

Is the M5 Max Mac Studio good for video editing?: Yes. The 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and fast unified memory handle high-resolution timelines and multicam work, and the SDXC slot and Thunderbolt 5 ports speed up card offloads and external storage.
How much unified memory should I get?: Choose based on your largest projects. 36GB covers most photo and video work, while 64GB or 96GB helps with complex 3D scenes and large local AI models, since memory cannot be added later.
How many displays can it drive?: Up to five external displays, through the four Thunderbolt 5 ports and HDMI.
What ports does it have?: Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), two USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI, an SDXC card slot and a headphone jack, plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Is it quieter than a Mac Pro or a PC workstation?: Apple's thermal design keeps the compact chassis quiet under sustained load, which suits shared studios and editing rooms better than many fan-heavy towers.
Does it come with a keyboard and mouse?: No. It is a desktop computer only, so plan on your own display, keyboard and mouse.
Where is the Mac Studio (M5 Max) cheapest?: At PC Richard & Son, for $2,287.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Mac Studio (M5 Max)?: 19 stores we checked sell it, including MacExperience, Small Dog Electronics, SVA Campus Store, PC Richard & Son, Apple Education Store.

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CPU cores

18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance coresSource

GPU cores

32-core GPUSource

Neural Engine

16-core Neural EngineSource

Memory bandwidth

460GB/s memory bandwidthSource

Unified memory

36GB unified memorySource

Storage

512GB SSDSource

External displays

Supports up to five external displaysSource

Thunderbolt ports

Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) portsSource

Wi-Fi

Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)Source

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 6Source

Height

3.7 inches (9.5 cm)Source

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