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Apple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022) vs MAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
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- 42 different values
- 60 known for one only
- 3 the same
- 47 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Max RAMA: 64GBB: 128GBMAINGEAR is 64 GB higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 12MAINGEAR has 6 more.
- CPU coresA: 10B: 16MAINGEAR has 6 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 197 × 95 mm
- BMAINGEAR: 230 × 475 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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.
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GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Segment
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Case
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Case dimensions
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
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MAINGEAR MG-1 Mk. II2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026
Case materials
Side panel
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
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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
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026
Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
CPU socket
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Expansion slots
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
Not availableBMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
| PCIe x16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | No |
PCIe x16 slots
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3
Free expansion slots
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2
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 (M1 Max, 2022)
| Core type | Count |
|---|---|
| Performance | 8 |
| Efficiency | 2 |
BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 16 | Zen 5 | 4.3 | 5.6 |
CPU cores
10
16
Performance cores
8
16
Efficiency cores
2
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
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5.6GHz
L3 cache
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CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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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 (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.
BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
| Position | Size (mm) | Fan rotors | On radiator | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 140 | 3 | No | Yes |
| Top | 120 | 3 | Yes | Yes |
Source4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Epic 360 AiO Liquid Cooler: 3x 120mm RGB fans on the radiator. The guide lists the chassis fans as 120 mm, which conflicts with the maker's 140 mm front fans in the launch release.6Press articlecomiccrusaders.com/editorial/tech-news/maingear-unveils-the-all-new-mg-1-a-total-redesign-of-its-most-awarded-gaming-pc-everRead 15 October 2026Release: three 140mm intake fans through a large front panel intake, with a top-mounted 360mm AIO radiator that exhausts. Windows Central confirms the trio of 140mm front fans. Tom's Hardware's open table counts 4x 120 mm case fans in total. The setup guide lists 120 mm intake fans. These conflict. The maker's 140 mm is stored. A possible rear exhaust fan is not stored, because no open source states its position and size. Radiator fans: 3x 120mm RGB for the Epic 360 per the setup guide.
Number of case fans
2
6
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Founders Edition card. Boost clock 2,407 MHz as listed for this card.
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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Kingston Fury Beast DDR57Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
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4
Free RAM slots
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Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
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Storage
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Storage
512GB
2TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 512 | SSD, protocol not stated |
BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | NVMe SSD | 5 | Samsung 9100 PRO |
Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 202611Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.semiconductor.samsung.com/resources/data-sheet/Samsung_NVMe_SSD_9100_PRO_Datasheet_Rev.2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung 9100 PRO datasheet: interface PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0, form factor M.2 (2280). The drive model in this build comes from the Tom's Hardware and Windows Central reviews.
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
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| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 1 | No |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 2 | No |
| 3.5-inch bay | SATA | Not available | 2 | No |
Source2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Storage options: up to 8TB HDD in up to 2 bays. 'Every MG-1 comes with the additional power supply and SATA cables for 2 full-size HDDs.' Two full-size HDD bays are stored as 3.5-inch bays. M.2 sockets come from the motherboard review.12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four M.2 slots, two Gen5 and two Gen4. One Gen5 socket holds the reviewed Samsung 9100 PRO. The drive generation is the PCIe 5.0 drive, and the occupied socket is taken as a Gen5 one.
M.2 slots
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4
Free M.2 slots
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3
Free drive bays
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2
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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5
Power supply
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PSU rated output
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PSU form factor
PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
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 (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 |
BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 1 | 5 |
| USB-C | USB 20Gbps | 1 | 20 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Audio combo jack (headphone and microphone) | 1 | Not available |
Rear ports
AApple 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 |
BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 5 | Not available | Motherboard |
| HDMI | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Mic in | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Wi-Fi antenna | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | Not available | 3 | Not available | Not available | Graphics card |
| HDMI | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Graphics card |
User-facing USB ports
2
2
User-facing USB-C ports
2
1
Rear USB ports
6
12
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
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4
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi module
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Qualcomm FastConnect 78007Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026
Wi-Fi antenna
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Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
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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
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.
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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
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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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
None of 6 known
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
None of 6 known
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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ENERGY STAR
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Copilot+ PC
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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
Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
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Manual
support.apple.com/en-us/1006457Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100645Read 13 October 2026Official Mac Studio (2022) Repair Manual.
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EPREL registration number
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