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Apple Mac Studio (2026) vs GEEKOM GT15 Max AI Mini PC
Product A: Apple
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Beelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)Product B: GEEKOM
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86 of 152 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 50 known for one only
- 6 the same
- 60 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Power supplyA: 480WB: 120WApple is 4 times higher.
- Max RAMA: 36GBB: 128GBGEEKOM is 3.6 times higher.
- User-facing USB portsA: 2B: 4GEEKOM has 2 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 4Apple has 2 more.
- CPU coresA: 18B: 16Apple has 2 more.
- RAMA: 36GBB: 32GBApple is 4 GB higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 197 × 95 mm
- BGEEKOM: 136 × 50 mm
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
A3545, MHL64LL/A, MHL64ZD/A4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The US store names MHL64LL/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The German store names MHL64ZD/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693498 identifies the exact 36 GB M5 Max configuration and model A3545. It lists UPCs 195951078564 and 195951078717, rated internal PSU output 480 W, TEC 24.7 kWh and macOS 27.0. The separate 128 GB record with TEC 26.2 kWh is excluded. The record does not map each UPC to a regional store part.
GTIN / EAN
195951078564, 1959510787176Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The GPU is up to 50 percent faster than the previous generation. Workload claims compare against Mac Studio with M1 Max and M4 Max, for example 3.9x faster than M4 Max in LM Studio.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, DE4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.
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Segment
Form factor
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Case
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Case dimensions
Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Width136Height50Depth132mm(5.4 × 2 × 5.2 in)1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 5.35 x 5.20 x 1.97 inches, which is 135.9 x 132.1 x 50.0 mm. The support page says 136 x 132 x 50mm. The UK page says 135 x 132 x 46.9 mm. The maker's mm figures from the US support page are stored. The maker gives no axis labels, so width and depth follow the order given.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/gt15-maxRead 16 October 2026Form Factor 136 x 132 x 50mm.3Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026UK table says 135 x 132 x 46.9 mm, which differs from the 136 x 132 x 50mm of the US support page in height. The US maker figure is stored.
Case volume
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Case model
Apple housing 923-152829Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 39 lists Housing 923-15282 for both M5 Max and M5 Ultra. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.
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Case materials
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Side panel
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
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Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
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| Mechanical slot type | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 E-key | 1 | Yes |
PCIe x16 slots
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0
Free expansion slots
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0
Fan headers
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
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Core configuration
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
| Core type | Count | Core |
|---|---|---|
| Super | 6 | Super |
| Performance | 12 | Performance |
BGEEKOM GT15 Max AI Mini PC
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 8 | 2.7 | 4.5 |
| Low-power efficiency | 2 | 1 | 2.5 |
CPU cores
18
16
Performance cores
12
6
Efficiency cores
0
10
Threads
Max core turbo clock
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5.4GHz
L3 cache
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CPU core process node
Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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13TOPS1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Intel Arc 140T GPU/13TOPS NPU in the spec table. The 99 TOPS figure is platform TOPS across CPU, GPU and NPU.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026NPU 13 TOPS (Int8). Platform 99 TOPS.
Integrated GPU
Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Intel Arc 140T1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Intel Arc 140T graphics.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Intel Arc 140T GPU with 8 Xe-cores.
Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
| Fan rotors |
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| 2 |
Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 38 lists one Fan 923-15290 for both chips. The Fan procedure (127361) disconnects two fan flex cables from two connectors. The spec database entry lists 2 fans.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Removal steps peel back the tabs of two fan flex cables and unlock two fan connectors, then lift one fan off the thermal module.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.
BGEEKOM GT15 Max AI Mini PC
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 1 |
Number of case fans
2
1
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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VRAM type
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GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Integrated into chip package6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693498 Mac Studio (M5 Max) A3545 for the 36 GB configuration lists 0 DIMMs.18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory details say there are no RAM slots, the 36 GB is unified onboard memory and it cannot be upgraded later.
Memory slots
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
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| Slot | Count |
|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 |
RAM slots
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2
Free RAM slots
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Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
Storage
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Storage
512GB
1TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | NVMe SSD | APPLE SSD AP0512Z |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 202613Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB System Information paragraph names APPLE SSD AP0512Z. Capacity follows the maker 512 GB value, not formatted 483 GB. Withdrawn PCIe Gen6 claims are not stored.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1997674-REG/apple_mhl64ll_a_mac_studio_m5_max.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MHL64LL/A 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB table lists one integrated 512 GB NVMe SSD. PCIe generation remains omitted because no current maker source resolves the withdrawn Gen6 claim.
BGEEKOM GT15 Max AI Mini PC
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD |
Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Variant label says 1 TB SSD. The 1 TB drive must sit in the M.2 2280 slot, since the second slot is SATA only.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMFCMJZLRead 16 October 2026Hard Disk Interface: PCIE x 4. 1TB SSD in the title.
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
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| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2242 | SATA | Not available | Not available | 1 | No |
Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 20261 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD up to 4TB and 1 x M.2 2242 SATA III SSD up to 2TB. The spec table says up to 1TB for the second slot while the headline says 2TB.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/gt15-maxRead 16 October 20261 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD and 1 x M.2 2242 SATAIII SSD. Internal connectors: M.2 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2280), M.2 key-B slot (SATA, 2242).
M.2 slots
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2
Free M.2 slots
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1
Free drive bays
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0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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4
Power supply
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PSU rated output
PSU form factor
PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
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| USB-C | Not available | 2 | 10 |
| SD card | SDXC UHS-II | 1 | Not available |
BGEEKOM GT15 Max AI Mini PC
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Stereo headset jack | 1 | Not available |
| SD card | SD 4.0 | 1 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026The maker's interface graphic lists 4 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x 3.5mm headset jack, 1 x power button and 1 x SD Card 4.0. The maker's photos show four USB-A ports, the headset jack and the power button on the front and the SD slot on the front end of a side face. The spec table lists fewer USB-A ports and one RJ45, which the photos and the UK page contradict.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/gt15-maxRead 16 October 2026Lists 3.5mm stereo headset jack (front panel), one front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and SD Card 4.0. The list is shorter than the UK table.3Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026UK specification table: 4 x Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (one port supports S5 power delivery), 1 x Front 3.5mm stereo headset jack, 1 x SD Card 4.0.
Rear ports
AApple Mac Studio (2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 4 | 120 | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10Gb Ethernet | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | High-impedance headphone support | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BGEEKOM GT15 Max AI Mini PC
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | Power out (W) | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery input | 1 | 40 | USB4 | 15 | Yes | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB4 with DisplayPort Alt Mode | 1 | 40 | USB4 | 15 | Yes | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 1 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DC in | 19 V input for the supplied 120 W adapter | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026The interface graphic and photos: 2 x USB4 Type-C (DP Alt mode, one with PD in), 2 x RJ45 2.5 Gbps, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 x HDMI 2.0 and 1 x DC in. USB4 PD is up to 15W (5V 3A). The headline and one bullet mention a Mini DisplayPort 1.4, which no photo or table shows, so it is not stored.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/gt15-maxRead 16 October 2026Lists 2 x USB4 (one supports PD, back panel), 2 x HDMI (back panel), DC in (back panel) and a USB 2.0 Type-A (back panel).3Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026UK table: 1 x Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x Rear USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 x Rear USB 4.0 (one port supports PD in), 2 x Rear 2.5G RJ45, 2 x Rear HDMI 2.0, 1 x Rear DC in. The page also says 8 USB ports including 2 USB4.
User-facing USB ports
2
4
User-facing USB-C ports
2
0
Rear USB ports
6
4
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
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0
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi module
Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7 module1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7 per the spec table. The module model is not named.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/gt15-maxRead 16 October 2026Wireless LAN: Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.3Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Intel M.2 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.
Wi-Fi antenna
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Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
Intel 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps controller2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/gt15-maxRead 16 October 2026Ethernet: Intel 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45. The table counts one RJ45 but the maker's marketing, photos and the UK table say two.3Maker product pagegeekom.co.uk/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 202610/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 x 2.
Camera and audio
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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/gt15-maxRead 16 October 2026Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (64-bit), supports Modern Standby.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMFCMJZLRead 16 October 2026Operating System: Windows 11 Pro.
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63335 for the 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63353 for 512 GB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board. This differs from ordinary 3-pin or 4-pin PC fan headers.
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Mini PC, Power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mount, User guide5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMFCMJZLRead 16 October 2026Built-In Media: 1 x GT15 Max Mini PC, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x User Guide, 1 x VESA Mount.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
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Links
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Product page
www.apple.com/mac-studio1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Official Mac Studio page and canonical Apple product URL. The other fields use the exact reference configuration.
www.geekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-gt15-max-mini-pcRead 16 October 2026Maker US store page. The page shows add to cart. Options are U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD and U9-285H 32 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD. This file describes the 32 GB and 1 TB option. The page text is partly copied from the maker's GT2 Mega page, so conflicting lines are checked against the photos, the UK page and the support page.
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/en-us/1273398Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127339Read 7 October 2026Official Mac Studio M5 Max or M5 Ultra Repair Manual, published 21 September 2026. Its parts table identifies the exact 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB board.
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EPREL registration number
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