Desktop PCs / Compare

Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026) vs Apple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

A

Product A: Apple

Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

76 of 160 known

Change Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Compare the Apple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022) with

Search desktop PCs

B

Product B: Apple

Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

59 of 160 known

Change Apple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

Compare the Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026) with

Search desktop PCs

All 160 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

BApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

General

7 of 9 differ

Series

Mac mini2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-unveils-all-new-mac-studio-and-studio-displayRead 13 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MHQN4LL/A7Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026Model # MHQN4LL/A. Exact retail reference: M5 Pro 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB and 512 GB SSD. Apple identifies the family as Mac17,16, but that identifier also covers the 18-core CPU option and is not the exact SKU.

MJMV3LL/A, Mac13,1, A26154Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 13 October 2026Mac Studio (2022) with M1 Max: Model Identifier Mac13,1. Apple's page prints the part number series MJMV2xx/a, while EveryMac and retail listings give MJMV3LL/A for the US base model. The EveryMac value is stored because it names the exact US order number. Mac13,2 and the M1 Ultra part MJMW3 are excluded. The A2615 model number comes from EveryMac.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m1-max-10-core-cpu-24-core-gpu-2022-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Identifiers: MJMV3LL/A, Mac13,1, A2615, EMC 3988.

GTIN / EAN

1959510222537Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026UPC # 195951022253 on the exact MHQN4LL/A retail listing. Corroborated by Micro Center.

Not available

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

8 March 20222Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-unveils-all-new-mac-studio-and-studio-displayRead 13 October 2026Press release dated March 8, 2022. Orders opened that day.

Status

Available8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 7 October 2026September 22, 2026 available-today announcement names Mac mini with M5 Pro.

Discontinued5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m1-max-10-core-cpu-24-core-gpu-2022-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Discontinued Date June 5, 2023, when the 2023 M2 Max model replaced it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026M5 Pro delivers significant gains in AI compute compared to the previous Mac mini. Workload claims compare against M4 Pro, for example up to 1.4x faster in Blender.

Not available

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Not available

Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026EveryMac page for the 2023 M2 Max model compares it with its predecessors, the 2022 M1 Mac Studio models. Generation lineage only. No M2 Max hardware is copied.16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 23 October 2026Apple's June 2023 release compares the Mac Studio with M2 Max to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Max.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,6992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: M5 Pro US starts at $1699 for base 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 24 GB / 512 GB. Excluding sales tax. Education and upgrades excluded.

$1,9992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-unveils-all-new-mac-studio-and-studio-displayRead 13 October 2026Mac Studio starts at USD 1,999 in the US. The release does not list the base chip, but the base Mac Studio is the M1 Max configuration. The education price USD 1,799 is excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,99916Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 7 October 2026German August 25 launch announcement, Prices and Availability: Mac mini with M5 Pro starts at 1,999 EUR including VAT. Base 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB, 512 GB tier. Education pricing excluded. This price applies to Germany, not every euro market.

€2,2993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-unveils-all-new-mac-studio-and-studio-displayRead 13 October 2026German release: Der Mac Studio ist ab 2.299 Euro inkl. MwSt. erhaeltlich. The French release gives the same EUR 2,299 starting price. Education price EUR 2,070.06 is excluded.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-unveils-all-new-mac-studio-and-studio-displayRead 13 October 2026US pricing is the stored launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Finish: Silver.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Case

4 of 10 differ

Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: height 3.7 in (9.5 cm), width 7.7 in (19.7 cm), depth 7.7 in (19.7 cm), converted exactly to millimetres. Overall chassis in its normal upright position.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

Not available

Not available

WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

0.73kg(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight: M5 Pro 0.73 kg, not M6 0.67 kg. Configuration and manufacturing variation footnote retained.

2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Weight (M1 Max): 5.9 pounds (2.7 kg). The footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The 3.6 kg M1 Ultra weight is excluded.

Case model

Not available

Not available

Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m1-max-10-core-cpu-24-core-gpu-2022-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Describes a relatively compact aluminum case. Apple also states 80 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Side panel

Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 13 lists one Housing, part 923-15433, for M6 and M5 Pro. Ars Technica describes the design as a fully aluminium box with ports cut into it.23Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: a fully aluminum box with ports cut directly into the aluminum. The 2026 Ars review of the M6 model says the design is unchanged.

Not available

Front panel

Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Same Housing item. The front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are openings in the solid aluminium wall.23Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: front and rear ports are cut directly into the aluminum.

Not available

Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127961Read 7 October 2026M6 or M5 Pro Bottom Cover removal lists a suction cup and nylon probe and requires the probe to release clips. This is bottom-cover access, not a tower side panel.

No10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100649Read 13 October 2026Bottom cover removal needs a nylon probe, tweezers, a Torx T8 screwdriver and four T8 screws after the screw pad adhesive strips are peeled. No tool-less access exists.

Dust filters

Not available

Not available

VESA mount

Not available

Not available

Display

None of 6 known

Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

Not available

Not available

Motherboard

2 of 9 differ

Motherboard

Not available

Apple logic board 661-185208Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100646Read 13 October 2026Orderable parts item 35: logic board 661-18520 for the Apple M1 Max, 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU, 32 GB. Apple service part identifier. The page lists no storage size because SSD modules are separate parts.

Chipset

Not available

Not available

Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 11 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and storage. There is no standard board size.

Proprietary8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100646Read 13 October 2026Apple service logic board sized for this enclosure, ordered by chip, GPU cores and memory. Not an ATX class board.

CPU socket

Not available

Not available

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

Not available

Not available

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

Not available

Not available

Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

Not available

Not available

Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

117Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 8 October 2026Fan Removal steps 3 to 6 identify one fan flex-cable connector on the logic board. Counts the documented physical fan connector, not a chassis-fan table or extra case fan.

Not available

Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

Not available

Not available

Processor

9 of 16 differ

Processor

Apple M5 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Apple M1 Max1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Not available

Not available

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Super	5	Super	4.6
Performance	10	Performance	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Chip section: base 15-core CPU with 5 super and 10 performance cores. 18-core option excluded.24Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m5-pro-15-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.6 GHz. Stored as the super cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.61 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 4.2 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The performance cluster clock is not stated.

BApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

Core type	Count
Performance	8
Efficiency	2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Chip section: Apple M1 Max with a 10-core CPU, 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no core clocks, so none are stored. EveryMac reports about 3.2 GHz from third-party software, which is not a maker value.

CPU cores

15=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

0=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Threads

1520Spec databaseminipcbench.com/mini-pcs/apple-mac-mini-m5-proRead 10 October 2026Spec table for MHQN4LL/A states 15 cores and 15 threads. The CPU has five super cores and ten performance cores and no multithreading. hmc-tech lists the same 15 threads. No benchmark from this site is used.

1015Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m1-max-early-2022Read 13 October 2026Spec page for Mac Studio (M1 Max, Early 2022): M1 Max (10C24G), 10 Cores (8P+2E), 10 Threads. Apple lists the cores and no thread count. The page also lists 3.23 GHz, which is not stored.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Not available

L3 cache

Not available

Not available

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture: M5 Pro joins two third-generation 3-nanometer dies. The selected Mac mini specification identifies this exact SoC family. No foundry-node variant name is inferred.

5nm14Press articleeenewseurope.com/en/apple-m1-max-boasts-57-billion-transistors-on-a-5nm-processRead 13 October 2026Report on the M1 Pro and M1 Max launch: both chips use the TSMC N5 5nm process. Apple's own release names 5-nanometer only for the M1 Pro, so the press report is used for the M1 Max. Apple publishes no TOPS figure for the M1 Max Neural Engine, so npu_tops is left out.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

Not available

Not available

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

Not available

Not available

Unlocked multiplier

Not available

Not available

NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Apple M1 Max 24-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 24-core GPU in the base Apple M1 Max. A 32-core GPU is configure-to-order and the M1 Ultra is a separate chip.

Cooling

2 of 6 differ

CPU cooler

Air14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127971Read 7 October 2026Logic-board removal requires removing the Fan and instructs holding the heat sink. Separate fan procedure documents the fitted fan. Air cooler classification describes this documented fan and heat sink, without assigning a case-fan count.

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100665Read 13 October 2026The fan sits on a thermal module and the iFixit teardown describes a large heatsink with two fans. The SoC is air cooled. No heatsink model is named.

CPU cooler model

Not available

Not available

Radiator size

Not available

Not available

Radiator position

Not available

Not available

Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Fan rotors
1

Source18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Exploded view item 9 lists one Fan, part 923-15425, for Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro). It is the shared chassis blower. Diameter, position, PWM and lighting are not published.

BApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

Fan rotors
2

Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100665Read 13 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan assembly connects through two fan flex cables and two fan connectors and sits on the thermal module. Two fan rotors are counted. MacRumors, quoting iFixit, calls it a dual-fan assembly. Size, position, lighting and PWM are not stated.11Press articlemacrumors.com/2022/03/23/ifixit-mac-studio-teardownRead 13 October 2026Quotes iFixit on the M1 Max Mac Studio: a massive heatsink with a dual-fan assembly.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

1=CalculatedFrom Case fans

2=CalculatedFrom Case fans

Graphics

0 of 11 differ

Discrete GPU

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro integrated 16-core GPU in the SoC, no discrete graphics card.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

Not available

Not available

GPU brand

Not available

Not available

Graphics card

Not available

Not available

VRAM

Not available

Not available

VRAM type

Not available

Not available

GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

Not available

Not available

GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

Not available

Not available

Graphics card length

Not available

Not available

Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

Not available

Not available

GPU power connector

Not available

Not available

Memory

3 of 11 differ

RAM

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Memory: standard 24 GB. Purchase maximum omitted without proof for unchanged base chip.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Memory section: Apple M1 Max chip with 32GB unified memory as the base. Configurable to 64GB.

RAM type

LPDDR5X21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Memory section says all M5 chips share one pool of LPDDR5X unified memory. Apple publishes only the words unified memory.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Summary table for the 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU model lists 24GB LPDDR5X-9600.

LPDDR515Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m1-max-early-2022Read 13 October 2026Memory row for the 32 GB base configuration: LPDDR5-6400. Apple publishes only unified memory and 400GB/s bandwidth.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

9,600MT/s21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Chip table lists LPDDR5X-9600 for the M5 family and 307 GB/s for M5 Pro. 9600 MT/s on a 256-bit bus gives 307.2 GB/s, which matches the maker bandwidth figure. hmc-tech lists 24 GB LPDDR5X-9600 for this exact configuration. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Same table lists LPDDR5X-9600 with 307.2 GB/s bandwidth. Other values on the page, such as the 39 W maximum power draw, are not used.

6,400MT/s15Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m1-max-early-2022Read 13 October 2026Memory row: 32GB LPDDR5-6400, a reported transfer rate for the 32 GB configuration. Apple does not publish it. 6400 MT/s on a 512-bit bus matches Apple's 400GB/s figure.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

Not available

Not available

Memory kit

Not available

Not available

RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 5 October 20262026 Mac mini section: memory integrated into chip package and cannot be upgraded. Purchase-time configurations only.

Integrated into chip package11Press articlemacrumors.com/2022/03/23/ifixit-mac-studio-teardownRead 13 October 2026Quoting the iFixit teardown: RAM is built in, so memory upgrades are not possible after purchase. The SSD is removable but upgrades are unproven. Stored as integrated, following the unified memory design used for the catalog's other Apple silicon desktops.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

Not available

Not available

RAM slots

Not available

Not available

Free RAM slots

Not available

Not available

Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

64GB9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 7 October 2026Memory: Apple M5 Pro chip, 24GB unified memory, configurable to 48GB or 64GB. The separate chip upgrade is not required for the memory choices. This is a purchase-time maximum, not a later upgrade.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Row 11 lists logic-board assemblies with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU and 64GB RAM, including 512GB storage 661-63771/661-63772. This corroborates the 64GB purchase-time maximum without a CPU/GPU upgrade. Two board IDs describe each configuration without resolving Ethernet variants, so no motherboard_model is inferred.

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Configure-to-order memory for M1 Max tops out at 64GB. This is a purchase-time limit. Memory is not user-upgradeable.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

Not available

Not available

Storage

1 of 7 differ

Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Capacity (GB)
512

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Storage: standard 512 GB SSD. Interface and physical media part are not published, so type and PCIe cells are omitted. Alternatives up to 8 TB are not installed drives.

BApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

Capacity (GB)	Type
512	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Storage section: Apple M1 Max chip with a 512GB SSD base, configurable to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB or 8TB. Protocol and PCIe generation are not stated by Apple, so the generic ssd type is used.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

Not available

Not available

M.2 slots

Not available

Not available

Free M.2 slots

Not available

Not available

Free drive bays

Not available

Not available

Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

Not available

Not available

Power supply

2 of 7 differ

PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

155W7Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications, General: Power Supply 155W for MHQN4LL/A.25Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693496 (A3535, Mac mini M5 Pro) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The retailer spec table also lists Power Supply 155W. The maker maximum continuous power is 155 W as well.

Not available

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026The power supply is one Apple service part, 661-65487, shared by M6 and M5 Pro. It is removed with four T25 screws after the logic board is out and mounts to the housing with the AC inlet. No ATX, SFX or external adapter format applies. The M6 teardown shows a custom Lite-On power board of the same design.27Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the M6 (A3534) shows a Lite-On PA-1161-1A power board inside the chassis with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output. Apple lists one power supply part for M6 and M5 Pro.

Proprietary8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100646Read 13 October 2026The power supply is an Apple-specific module, so the proprietary option is used.

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Modular cables

Not available

Not available

PSU model

Apple service assembly 661-6548718Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 12. Apple repair-order identifier for the power-supply assembly. This is a service assembly ID, not a discovered supplier model. No output wattage or proprietary form-factor enum is inferred.

Apple service part 661-185338Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100646Read 13 October 2026Orderable parts item 4: power supply 661-18533. Apple service part identifier. Its output rating is not stated. Apple's Maximum continuous power of 370W is a system electrical requirement and is not stored as the supply rating.

ATX version

Not available

Not available

Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

Not available

Not available

Ports

5 of 9 differ

User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour labels front USB-C pair and audio jack. Current guide covers M6 and M5 Pro.

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Connections and Expansion lists two USB-C ports and an SDXC slot On front.

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Connections and Expansion, On front (M1 Max): two USB-C ports up to 10Gb/s and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The M1 Ultra has Thunderbolt 4 ports on the front instead.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	3	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Connections and Expansion: 3 Thunderbolt 5 USB-C, HDMI and standard 2.5 Gb Ethernet. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet excluded. Up to 120 Gbps is omitted as symmetric data maximum.6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026Thunderbolt and external displays section explicitly separates Thunderbolt 5 data transfer at 80 Gbps from display Bandwidth Boost at 120 Gbps for this tested base M5 Pro model.

BApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	4	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	Up to 4K at 60Hz	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	High-impedance headphone support	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Four Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s, USB 4, USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort), two USB-A ports up to 5Gb/s, one HDMI port, 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T) and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with high-impedance support. HDMI supports one display up to 4K at 60Hz. No HDMI version number is stated by Apple.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

6=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Not available

Wireless

5 of 6 differ

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Communications: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. Wi-Fi 6E is not listed for the 2022 model.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Opening paragraph names 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. Device list explicitly includes Mac mini with M5 Pro. 6 GHz operation is restricted to regions with regulatory approval. Reference SKU is US.

Not available

Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127966Read 7 October 2026M6 or M5 Pro Wi-Fi Antennas: remove Bottom cover and Antenna plate before the internal three antenna coaxial cables and antennas. This establishes internal placement.

Not available

Bluetooth

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Not available

Not available

Camera and audio

1 of 5 differ

WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular. The repair manual confirms one speaker part.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-15424. The Speaker repair procedure refers to the speaker cone in the singular.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular. The exploded view lists one Speaker.

Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

024Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m5-pro-15-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

Not available

Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Audio section: 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and an HDMI port with multichannel audio output.

Lighting

1 of 4 differ

RGB lighting

No22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table: Decor Lights No. The maker repair manual shows only a status indicator light on the audio board, which is not decorative lighting.

Not available

Lit parts

Not available

Not available

Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

Not available

Not available

Lighting software

Not available

Not available

Software

1 of 3 differ

Operating system

macOS 27 Golden Gate2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026Launch names macOS 27 Golden Gate.

macOS Monterey 12.35Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m1-max-10-core-cpu-24-core-gpu-2022-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Pre-installed macOS 12.3 (21E230). This is the factory OS, not the newest supported OS.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026macOS is the operating system. The pre-installed version comes from EveryMac.

Control software

Not available

Not available

Upgradeability

1 of 4 differ

Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

PSU, Fan connectors17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector on the logic board. This is not a standard 3 or 4 pin fan header.26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026Power supply: Apple-only service part with no standard format. Fan connector: see the fan procedure.

Motherboard, PSU, Case8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100646Read 13 October 2026Parts list shows an Apple power supply (661-18533), a logic board ordered by configuration (661-18520 to 661-18527) and an Apple housing (923-07090).

Max graphics card length

Not available

Not available

Max CPU cooler height

Not available

Not available

Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

Not available

Not available

Measured performance

2 of 8 differ

Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,513points6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026CPU and GPU section: Geekbench 7 single-core. Specs and price explicitly identifies the tested base 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 24 GB / 512 GB system. The author explicitly has not tested the 18-core upgrade. Version 7 scores are not directly comparable to version 6. Power profile is not stated.

Not available

Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

26,454points6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026CPU and GPU section: Geekbench 7 multi-core, same base test configuration. No Cinebench 2026 scores are stored in the Cinebench 2024 fields. Power profile is not stated.

Not available

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

Not available

Not available

Measured noise and temperature

None of 6 known

Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

Not available

Not available

Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

Not available

Not available

CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

Not available

Not available

GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

Measured power

None of 6 known

Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

Not available

Not available

Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

Not available

Not available

Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

Not available

Not available

Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

Certifications

1 of 5 differ

ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Footnote 5 states Mac Studio is ENERGY STAR certified. The ENERGY STAR public dataset no longer lists the 2022 model, so no TEC value is stored.

EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold19Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a4a4ff89480b4434ba8b35ee9f7a1af6Read 8 October 2026Active US EPEAT Gold registration for Apple Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro), hardware identifiers A3534/A3535, registered 23 September 2026. The official registry takes precedence over retailer EPEAT Registered No entries.

Gold12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_March2022.pdfRead 13 October 2026Endnote 2 states Mac Studio achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report covers the M1 Max and M1 Ultra models. Carbon figures are not stored.

Copilot+ PC

Not available

Not available

Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

19.2kWh25Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026TEC of model 19.2 kWh, certified 2026-08-17, United States and Canada. The record lists the base UPC 195951022253. Its test configuration is the highest one in the family (18-core CPU, 64 GB, 10 Gb Ethernet), so the base model TEC may be lower. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer measurement.

Not available

Other certifications

Not available

Not available

In the box

1 of 2 differ

In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026In the Box: Mac Studio and a power cord. No keyboard, mouse or cable is included.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Warranty

0 of 2 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current April 22, 2022-present US Mac limited warranty: ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. Applies to the selected US SKU. Statutory rights and AppleCare are excluded.

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty from original retail purchase. AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Warranty Service Options: (i) Carry-in service and (ii) Mail-in service. Apple determines eligibility and the service method. DIY parts service has no corresponding schema option.

Carry-in, Mail-in13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US warranty service options are carry-in and mail-in when Apple finds the product eligible. No onsite service is promised.

Links

Not compared

Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1281081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1119001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1006457Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100645Read 13 October 2026Official Mac Studio (2022) Repair Manual.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

Not available

Not available

Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.