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General

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Series

Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The release introduces the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra.

Player1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026Current Player Three specs: 9800X3D / 5080, 32GB 2×16 DDR5 6000 pre-enabled XMP/EXPO, 4TB M.2 NVMe, Kraken Elite 360 RGB V2, H6 Flow 2023, ATX B850 brand varies, 850W ATX 80+ Gold, Win11 Home / CAM, US 2 year parts/labor, box PC + power cord. Top F360 RGB 3×120, front 3F120Q, bottom F280 RGB 2×140. RGB on RAM, cooler and fans. RAM lighting uses board software. The RGB control row is stale. It names Kraken Plus 360, which disagrees with the model row Elite 360. Conflict reported. Scope: current manufacturer configuration. Older publication-state hardware excluded.

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

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.

PB1-3BAP101-BL, PB1-3BAP101-WH2Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-three.jsRead 30 September 2026Public product JSON variants PB1-3BAP101-BL barcode 840465301584 Black and PB1-3BAP101-WH 840465301591 White, identical remaining options and both available True. Scope: real color-only variants.

GTIN / EAN

195951078564, 1959510787176Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

840465301584, 8404653015912Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-three.jsRead 30 September 2026

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

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026Apple launch release dated 25 August 2026 announces the base M5 Max at 2499 USD and customer/store availability from 22 September. Education pricing and M5 Ultra are excluded.

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Status

Available2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

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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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.

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

$2,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

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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.

€2,9993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 30 September 2026German maker launch release gives the base M5 Max launch MSRP of 2999 EUR including VAT.

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

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.

US1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Silver finish. The full specification table supplies the other listed exact-model fields. Scope is original 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB M5 Max base. Ultra front Thunderbolt ports excluded.

Black, White2Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-three.jsRead 30 September 2026

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

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

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Mid tower3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026H6 Flow Mid Tower product specs 435H 287W 415D mm, 51.8L, Steel, Tempered Glass, front + side glass. Tool-less panel access, dust mesh. GPU 365 mm, CPU cooler 163 mm. 2×2.5 + 1×3.5 bays. Stock 3F120Q 120 mm fans 3-pin DC (PWM false). Installed board M.2 count / length unknown, not invented. Scope: case component installed in current PC.

Case

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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.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Width287Height435Depth415mm(11.3 × 17.1 × 16.3 in)3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

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

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51.8L3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

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.

2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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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.

NZXT H6 Flow (2023)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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 pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Steel, Tempered glass3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

Side panel

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Tempered glass3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

Front panel

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Glass3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

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.

No17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe, an adjustable torque driver and a Torx Plus 10IP driver. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.

Yes3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

Dust filters

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Yes3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

VESA mount

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Display

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

Apple 661-633359Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36: logic board 661-63335 for 18 CPU cores, 32 GPU cores and 36 GB RAM. Other configurations are excluded.

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Chipset

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AMD B8501Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.

ATX1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

CPU socket

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AM56Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

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

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

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

210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3 names the two fan connectors on the logic board. These are physical flex-cable connectors, not a derived case-fan rotor count.

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

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 Max1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

AMD6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026AMD 9800X3D General Specifications: Granite Ridge AM5, Zen 5, 8 cores 16 threads, base 4.7 / max boost 5.2 GHz, L3 cache 96 MB, CPU cores TSMC 4nm FinFET, default TDP 120W, unlocked Yes, AM5. Graphics Capabilities AMD Radeon Graphics. Scope: chip specification. Not configured PC power limits.

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

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Granite Ridge6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

BNZXT Player Three

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Zen 5	4.7	5.2

Source6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

CPU cores

18=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

12=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

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Threads

1819Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Max 18C32G with 18 cores and 18 threads. Apple lists 6 super cores and 12 performance cores and no thread count.

166Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

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5.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cache

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96MB6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

3nm12Press 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 states that M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies containing the CPU and other SoC engines. Foundry and node trade name are not inferred.

4nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

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120W6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

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Unlocked multiplier

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Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

AMD Radeon Graphics6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 5 lifts the fan from the thermal module. Repair drawings and the matching M5 Max review describe a heatsink and air cooling. No liquid radiator or pump specification is inherited.

AIO liquid1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

CPU cooler model

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NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB V21Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Radiator size

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360mm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Radiator position

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Top1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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 Studio (2026)

Fan rotors
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.

BNZXT Player Three

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB	PWM
Top	120	3	Yes	Yes	Not available
Front	120	3	No	Not available	No
Bottom	140	2	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

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

2=CalculatedFrom Case fans

8=CalculatedFrom Case fans

Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50801Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Graphics card

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VRAM

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16GB1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

VRAM type

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GDDR74Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 30 September 2026RTX 5080 Memory Specs standard 16GB GDDR7. Scope: GPU memory. Board dimensions / outputs not inferred.

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

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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.

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Graphics card length

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

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 3 channels, 36 GB as 3 x 12 GB. The 460 GB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 384-bit bus.

DDR51Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

9,600MT/s13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026The exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU review states LPDDR5X-9600. The published transfer-rate class is 9600 MT/s. No clock-to-transfer conversion is assumed.

6,000MT/s1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

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6,000MT/s1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Memory kit

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

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.

Slots1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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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.

36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026The 32-core GPU M5 Max configuration has 36 GB. The published 48 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB options require the 40-core GPU and are excluded. The unchanged 36 GB maximum now has maker evidence instead of a misclassified review source.

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

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Storage

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Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

4TB=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 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.

BNZXT Player Three

Capacity (GB)	Type
4,000	NVMe SSD

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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.

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

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BNZXT Player Three

Form factor	Count	Occupied
2.5-inch bay	2	No
3.5-inch bay	1	No

Source3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

M.2 slots

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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

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Power supply

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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.

480W6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

850W1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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.

Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part with a bus bar and signal cable. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

ATX1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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.

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80 PLUS Gold1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple 661-508869Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Orderable Parts row 4 names power supply 661-50886. This is an Apple service part number rather than a standard retail PSU model.

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ATX version

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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.

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Ports

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

Front1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

BNZXT Player Three

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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 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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Connections lists four Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s on the back, 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T with 1, 2.5, 5 and 10Gb over RJ-45) and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.

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

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

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Rear USB ports

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

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Ethernet speed

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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.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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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 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 availability guide names Mac Studio with M5 Max and later and 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz operation. The 6 GHz band requires regional approval. Selected US and German references support it. Bands are not inferred from the Wi-Fi generation alone.

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Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127358Read 7 October 2026Logic Board removal steps 4 and 8 lift antennas 2 and 1 from the housing after cover/frame removal. They are installed internal antennas rather than external accessories.

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Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Ethernet controller

Realtek 812713Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reviewer System Information names Realtek 8127 for the new 10 Gb Ethernet controller and its PCIe connection. Prior Apple AQC113 and sibling controllers are excluded.

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Camera and audio

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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.

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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.

19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.

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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.

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

018Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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

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

No19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Lit parts

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CPU cooler, Case fans, RAM1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

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Lighting software

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NZXT CAM, motherboard RGB software1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Software

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Operating system

macOS 276Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Control software

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NZXT CAM1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Upgradeability

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

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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365mm3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

Max CPU cooler height

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163mm3Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/h6-flowRead 30 September 2026

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.

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No5Maker product pagenzxt.com/pages/nzxt-bld-warrantyRead 30 September 2026Published US BLD warranty states upgrading / changing components immediately voids warranty. Scope: manufacturer policy wording only. Not a legal assessment of statutory rights.

Measured performance

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

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

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

4,311points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

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

29,651points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Measured power

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Certifications

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/02175000003447acab6b9978f0a6549fRead 7 October 2026Official EPEAT registry lists Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra as active Gold in Germany, registered 23 September 2026. Identifiers A3545 and A3546 cover the stored A3545. Scope is Germany.

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Copilot+ PC

No21Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS 27.

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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.

24.7kWh6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

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Other certifications

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In the box

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

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Player Three PC, Power Cord1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

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

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Warranty

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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.

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty gives one year of hardware coverage for the US market.

2years1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Warranty Service Options lists carry-in service and mail-in service when Apple finds the product eligible. Apple chooses the method. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

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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.

nzxt.com/products/player-three1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/player-threeRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/mac-studio/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

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