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AApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

General

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Series

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

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

MQH73LL/A6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original US institutional list page 2 identifies MQH73LL/A, 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 512 GB. Base 32 GB from producer table. Bundled AppleCare and Ultra SKUs excluded.

Mac17,15, MHL74LL/A6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 7 October 2026Mac Studio (M5 Ultra), 2026: Model Identifier Mac17,15. Identifier covers this hardware family. Regional part-number wildcard MHL74xx/A is not a complete SKU and is omitted.15Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US MHL74LL/A listing states 30-core M 5 Ultra CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD. Existing Mac17,15 family identifier is retained with its maker identification source.

GTIN / EAN

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19595107897715Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MHL74LL/A listing states UPC 195951078977. Configuration matches the reference 30 CPU/64 GPU/96 GB/1 TB, not a custom memory or GPU upgrade.

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

5 June 20234Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date March 5, 2025, the day the 2025 Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra replaced it. Apple lists Mac Studio (2025) directly after Mac Studio (2023) on its identification page.

Available7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 7 October 2026September 22 available-today maker release supports available status on October 7.

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 (M1 Max, 2022)4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Apple's June 2023 release compares the Mac Studio with M2 Max to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Max.

Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.25Press articlemacworld.com/article/3220024/apple-announces-the-m5-ultra-mac-studio-with-up-to-512gb-of-ram.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says buyers can now get an M5 Ultra Mac Studio instead of the M3 Ultra model.

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.

Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model lists Mac Studio (2025) with M4 Max directly after Mac Studio (2023). Apple's 2025 release calls the 2023 model the previous generation.

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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.

$1,9992Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Original maker base retail 1999 USD. Education 1799 excluded. June 5 order opening is not retail launch.

$5,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US M5 Ultra starts at $5499. Education $5099 and later/CTO prices 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.

€2,39918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 10 October 2026Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Der Mac Studio ist ab 2.399 Euro inkl. MwSt. erhältlich. This is the starting price, which is the M2 Max with 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 32 GB and 512 GB. Education price 2,159 EUR is excluded. EveryMac lists the same 2399 EUR for Germany. The price applies to Germany, not every euro market.

€6,59916Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026German release, Prices and Availability: Mac Studio with M5 Ultra from 6,599 Euro including VAT. This is the base 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU model, matching the 5,499 USD base price. Education price of 6,119 Euro is excluded.

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

US6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Apple US SKU list confirms region. Education discount excluded from launch price.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Apple says Mac Studio is designed for pros and names 3D artists using Octane and colorists using DaVinci Resolve. It does not use the word workstation. The creator segment follows the wording of the 2025 and 2026 Mac Studio entries.

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Maker names creatives, developers, AI researchers and pro workflows.

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

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Original metric 19.7 cm width/depth and 9.5 cm height converted by ten. Normal horizontal desktop orientation. Imperial rounding not substituted.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Maker M2 Max system 2.7 kg with internal PSU. Ultra 3.6 kg excluded. Not reviewer or package weight.

3.6kg(7.9 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra published weight 3.6 kg, with configuration and manufacturing variation footnote. M5 Max 2.7 kg excluded.

Case model

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Apple housing 923-1528210Owner'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.

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/111835Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly recycled aluminum enclosure. Internal thermal materials excluded.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Side panel

Solid21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Same review: the base and the back carry the airflow grills, so the side walls are plain aluminium.

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Front panel

Solid21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Same review: the front carries the ports and has no airflow grill.

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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.

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104005Read 5 October 2026Bottom cover requires nylon probe, Torx Plus 10IP driver and four retaining screws. Not tool-less.

No12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 8 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe and Torx Plus 10IP driver to remove four screws. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.

Dust filters

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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 logic board 661-342157Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Original exact orderable Logic board row 33. Apple service part, not a retail ATX model.

Apple service assembly 661-6333910Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36. Apple repair-order identifier for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB logic-board assembly. This is a service assembly identifier, not a discovered board supplier marking.

Chipset

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

Proprietary25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104020Read 10 October 2026Logic board procedure: the board stands on the thermal module and carries soldered chip and memory. Apple orders it only as 661-34215 to 661-34225 service assemblies. There is no standard board size.

Proprietary10Owner'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.

CPU socket

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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.

220Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026Removal steps name two fan connectors with locking levers on the logic board. This counts connectors, not rotors.

29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3: flip up the locking lever on each of the two fan connectors. Counts physical connectors, not fan rotors.

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 M2 Max1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Apple M5 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

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

AApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	3.68
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 202617Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: Apple gives no clock speed, third-party software reports the M2 Max runs around 3.68 GHz. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 3.69 GHz. The efficiency cluster clock is not stated.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	10	Super
Performance	20	Performance

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Chip section: base 30-core CPU with 10 super and 20 performance cores. 36-core CPU / 80-core GPU upgrade excluded.

CPU cores

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

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

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Threads

1212Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base tested system table: M2 Max 30-core GPU, 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 and Apple SSD AP0512Z 512 GB. Threads explicitly published, not inferred by doubling core count.

3019Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Ultra 30C64G with 30 cores and 30 threads. Apple lists 10 super cores and 20 performance cores and no thread count.

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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L3 cache

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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.

5nm13Press articletomshardware.com/news/apple-m2-pro-m2-max-macsRead 7 October 2026Original 17 January 2023 chip launch reporting. Node is CPU die fabrication. Notebookcheck exact M2 Max CPU page independently states second-generation TSMC 5 nm. Apple January release only explicitly gives 5 nm under M2 Pro, so its wording is not misquoted as a direct M2 Max statement.

3nm21Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-m5-ultra-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says M5 Ultra connects a pair of dual-die M5 Max SoCs over UltraFusion. Apple states the M5 Max dies are third-generation 3 nm. The review sample was a 36-core, 256 GB unit, so no measured values are used.22Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 10 October 2026M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies. Apple gives no process figure for M5 Ultra itself.

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

15.8TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026Fitted M2 Max 16-core Neural Engine rated 15.8 trillion operations per second. Precision unscoped. Not combined CPU/GPU throughput.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M2 Max 30-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Complete air-cooled internal thermal module and fan assembly. No liquid cooler. CPU cooling rotors not separately counted as chassis fans.

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure, Removal steps 1–5. Describes the fan attached to the thermal module and two fan flex cables. This fan-and-heat-sink arrangement supports air cooling. No chassis-fan count or location is inferred.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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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 (M2 Max, 2023)

Fan rotors
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Source20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure for Mac Studio (2023) shows one fan unit with two fan flex cables. It sits on the thermal module. Ars Technica calls the cooler a tall dual-fan cooler. Diameter, position, PWM and lighting are not published.21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Review of the first Mac Studio, which has the same chassis and cooler. It describes a tall dual-fan cooler with the base and the back dedicated to airflow grills. Apple lists one common fan part for the 2023 models.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m2-max-mid-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists 2 fans for the exact M2 Max 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU model.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Fan rotors
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Source9Owner'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.10Owner'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.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.

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

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026M2 Max integrated SoC GPU, matched exact complete repair assembly. No separate graphics card.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Complete original assembly shows logic board, thermal/fan assembly, PSU, I/O boards, SSD modules, speaker and housing. No discrete graphics card supplied.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026The M5 Ultra SoC contains the published 64-core integrated GPU. There is no discrete graphics board in the base configuration.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_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 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

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Memory: standard 96 GB for 30-core CPU / 64-core GPU. The purchase-time maximum is separately resolved from the live US configurator and exact orderable logic-board table. Installed reference memory remains 96 GB.

RAM type

LPDDR512Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system memory table: 32 GB, LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard. Configured data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. No XMP/EXPO kit profile invented.

LPDDR5X18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Ultra with 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 8 channels, 96 GB as 8 x 12 GB. Tom's Hardware writes LPDDR5 in its spec table. The 1.2 TB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 1024-bit bus, not LPDDR5-6400.

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

6,400MT/s12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system memory table: 32 GB, LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard. Configured data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. No XMP/EXPO kit profile invented.

9,600MT/s18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reported transfer rate from the same memory section. Apple does not publish it.

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

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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 package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Fixed M2 Max 30-core GPU logic boards have 32 or 64 GB unified memory. Integrated memory, not DIMM slots. The 38-core GPU 96 GB board is separate.

Integrated into chip package11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026Memory help panel explicitly says M-series chips include unified memory and that unified memory cannot be upgraded later. This is integrated memory with purchase-time capacity choices.

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.

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Exact 30-core GPU memory ceiling 64 GB. The 96 GB option requires 38-core GPU. Original repair board inventory confirms the distinction.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026

256GB10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Row 36 explicitly lists 30-core CPU/64-core GPU boards with 96 GB (661-63339) and 256 GB (661-63340). The 512 GB board 661-63343 has the different 36-core CPU/80-core GPU. This supports a 256 GB purchase-time maximum for the unchanged reference CPU/GPU, not a later upgrade. The tech sheet Memory paragraph groups 256 GB with the upgraded chip, contrary to its Configure to Order paragraph, repair table and live configurator.11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026US live configurator checked 8 October 2026. Selected 256 GB while the 30-core CPU/64-core GPU remained selected. Final summary and URL confirmed 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 256 GB unified memory and 1 TB storage. Only 96 GB and 256 GB are offered for this chip. The 512 GB option is announced for late October and not included. Stored RAM remains the 96 GB reference configuration.

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

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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 (M2 Max, 2023)

Capacity (GB)	Drive
512	Apple SSD AP0512Z

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Advertised 512 GB SSD only. Serviceable flash modules exist, but NVMe/SATA/M.2 and user upgradeability are not established. Occupancy not inferred from family repair diagram.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only enrich existing installed-drive row with the reviewer-published drive identifier. No PCIe/NVMe interface or physical NAND-module count inferred. Primary 512 GB storage capacity retained.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Capacity (GB)
1,000

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Storage: standard 1 TB SSD equals 1000 decimal GB. Interface and PCIe generation are not named, so those cells are omitted.

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.

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M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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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.

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480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Electrical section lists Maximum continuous power: 480W for M5 Max and M5 Ultra. The rated PSU output comes from the ENERGY STAR record.17Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693499 Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) A3546 lists internal power supply rated power 480 W. Its UPC list includes 195951078977 of this model. The record TEC of 27.5 kWh is for the 36-core, 512 GB configuration, so no TEC is stored.

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.

Proprietary23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104006Read 10 October 2026Power supply procedure: a bus bar and a signal cable connect it to the logic board and four notches seat it on the internal frame. It is part 661-34634. No standard PSU format applies.

Proprietary10Owner'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.

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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Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple service part 661-346347Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Exact 2023 orderable part 661-34634. System maximum continuous input 370 W is not PSU output rating.

Apple service assembly 661-5088610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 4. Apple repair-order identifier for the power-supply assembly used in this 2026 Mac Studio family. No supplier model, output rating or ATX form factor is inferred.

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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Front4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

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

AApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

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/111835Read 5 October 2026M2 Max: two 10 Gbps USB-C ports and one SDXC UHS-II slot. Ultra front Thunderbolt ports excluded. No front video or charging output inferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer separates Max front USB-C from Ultra front Thunderbolt 4. Connector shape alone does not establish Thunderbolt.3Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	120	Thunderbolt 5
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026On front (M5 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II).4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour explicitly identifies two front Thunderbolt 5 ports for M5 Ultra, unlike Max USB 3. Also labels SDXC card slot.

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 (M2 Max, 2023)

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	HDMI 2.1	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/111835Read 5 October 2026Four 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 with native DisplayPort, two 5 Gbps USB-A, HDMI, 10Gb Ethernet, high-impedance headphone and AC inlet. Complete QSG checked. HDMI 2.1 directly stated by contemporary MacRumors report, not inferred from resolution support.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original rear view identifies all four Thunderbolt connectors, RJ45, AC inlet, two USB-A, HDMI and headphone. Power button and LED are not connectors.9Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/06/13/15-inch-macbook-air-apple-store-pickupRead 5 October 2026Contemporary report directly names HDMI 2.1. Maker higher-bandwidth or 8K wording alone was not used to infer revision.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 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.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour labels back four Thunderbolt 5, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, two USB-A, HDMI and audio. Data rate and HDMI version also use the tech sheet.

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

6=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

10Gbps=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.

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0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac Studio (2023 M2 Max) explicitly in table scope. All three radio bands stated. 6 GHz subject to regional availability. US reference, not inherited merely from Wi-Fi 6E naming.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac Studio (2026 M5 Ultra) named in table with ax@6 GHz, ax@5 GHz and ax@2.4 GHz. Frequency support only is used. Table does not name be maximum data rates. 6 GHz regional availability remains conditional.

Wi-Fi module

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system networking row. Published PCI/vendor identifiers are retained verbatim without guessing a physical silicon part number.

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Exploded assembly places the antennas inside the housing. Antenna entries are present in the orderable-parts table. Current image label numbers differ from the text table, so no physical antenna count is asserted.

Internal13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127359Read 8 October 2026Antenna 1 procedure mounts its coaxial cable in the logic-board channel inside the housing. Antennas 2 and 3 also appear in the internal repair sequence. No external antenna accessory is used.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Not available

Realtek 812718Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026System Information on the 2026 Mac Studio shows a PCIe Realtek 8127 10 Gb Ethernet controller. The article tested M5 Max and M5 Ultra units. Both use Ethernet board 923-15286.

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.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104010Read 10 October 2026Speaker procedure lifts out one speaker held by two screws and one flex cable. The exploded view lists one Speaker, part 923-08987.

110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.

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.

017Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

020Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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/111835Read 5 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 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.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

No22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m2-max-mid-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table: Decor Lights No. The only light is the status indicator.

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

Lit parts

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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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Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Original maker states Mac Studio ships Ventura. Later archived Sequoia and announced Sonoma excluded from factory OS.

macOS 27 Golden Gate3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Available-today publication explicitly names recently released macOS 27.

OS family

macOS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Control software

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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.

PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026The two fans connect with flat flex cables and locking-lever connectors, not standard fan headers.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104006Read 10 October 2026Power supply with bus bar and signal cable is a chassis specific Apple part.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104013Read 10 October 2026SSD modules have serial numbers tied to their logic board connectors and need a macOS restore after replacement. This is not a standard M.2 slot or drive bay.

Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts9Owner'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.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63339 for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU and 96 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63354 for 1 TB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.

Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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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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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

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4,294points24Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,15, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 36-core CPU option, so the multi-core average is not stored.

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

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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

AApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	15	23.1
Gaming	15	24
Max load	15	25

Source15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm. Ambient noise 23.1 dB(A), equal to the idle measurement. Gaming row is Resident Evil Village maximum details, resolution not stated for that noise test. Max-load paragraph explicitly full CPU/GPU load, applications unstated. Exact base test hardware. No named profile is published, so the table profile cells are omitted. Power mode, firmware and fan curve not published.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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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.

25dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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.

23.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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.

9.23W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base system wall-power result using Metrahit Energy. One-minute idle average with external monitor connected. Firmware/power mode not stated. Keep separate from table idle minimum 7.2 W and maximum 9.2 W and from maker certification values.

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

83.7W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall measurement, average gaming load with external monitor connected, exact base configuration. Emulated macOS game route. Frame generation/upscaling/ray tracing, firmware and power mode not specified.

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.

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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.

1.5W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall measurement. Stored 1.5 W is reviewer standby mode, not switched-off mode. Off 0.63 W remains in note. Firmware, monitor connection and exact standby trigger unstated. Not maker ENERGY STAR sleep claim.

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Exact model environment section states ENERGY STAR certification. Manufacturer acoustic and energy figures are not stored as reviewer measurements.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_June2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026June 2023 product environmental report page 9 footnote 4, exact 2023 family certification. US reference hardware. No inference from ENERGY STAR.

Gold14Certification listepeat.net/product-details/b7767848d6244b3ba2ee18f79d399fb4Read 8 October 2026Active US registration for Apple Mac Studio (M 5 Max, M 5 Ultra), model identifiers A3545/A3546, registered 23 September 2026. Covers the 2026 family and selected US configuration. Certification registry takes precedence over CDW reporting EPEAT Compliant No.

Copilot+ PC

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No23Maker 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.

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.

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Computer and power cord only. Optional displays, keyboard, mouse, adapters and AppleCare excluded.

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 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.

1year11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty applies to original Apple-branded Mac hardware and accessories. Original US MQH73LL/A reference. Statutory rights and optional AppleCare excluded.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products. Current version applies from April 22, 2022. Manufacturer warranty, separate from statutory rights.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty options. Apple decides eligible service route. Carry-in depends on a participating location. Mail-in depends on Apple eligibility. DIY option is not expressible in the schema and is omitted, not replaced by onsite.

Carry-in, Mail-in5Maker 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.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118351Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Base M2 Max reference: 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 32 GB, 512 GB. The 38-core GPU and Ultra excluded. No tower or mini-PC chassis classification inferred from compact size.

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultra2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple June 2023 one-page First Look, hosted by distributor. Complete separate Max/Ultra configuration and I/O columns read. Base price 1999 USD, not Ultra 3999.

support.apple.com/en-us/1281071Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdf3Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2023 two-page Quick Start from exact model documentation index. Complete front/rear drawing rendered and read. Front ports label Thunderbolt 4 or USB 3 depending on configuration. Current Max column supplies USB 3 scope.

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