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Series

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maker product name is Mac Studio. The maker names no chassis class, so form_factor is left out.

Z2 Mini1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP names the line Z2 Mini and this generation Z2 Mini G1a.

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

MU973LL/A, A3389, Mac15,144Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Identifiers: MU973LL/A, Mac15,14, A3389, EMC 8859.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513876: Mac Studio (M3 Ultra), model A3389, additional information MU973, 28 physical cores, 96 GB, one SSD. United States and Canada.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 10 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model: Mac Studio (2025) with M3 Ultra, Model Identifier Mac15,14, part numbers MU973xx/A.

BN4G0UT#ABA6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Part number BN4G0UT#ABA is the HP SmartBuy Z2 Mini G1a: Ryzen AI MAX+ Pro 395, 64GB LPDDR5X soldered, 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 Value 4x4 SSD, Windows 11 Pro 64, MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 and Bluetooth 5.4, no WWAN, no discrete graphics. C3XE0UT#ABA is a 128GB build and a different product, and other part numbers differ in CPU, memory and storage.

GTIN / EAN

195949056734, 1959490569015Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026UPCs 195949056734 and 195949056901 from the same MU973 record. Which UPC maps to which regional part is not stated.

1992513220686Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Retailer lists UPC 199251322068 for BN4G0UT#ABA.

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

5 March 20252Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 10 October 2026Dated March 5, 2025. Pre-orders open the same day.

6 January 20253Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/future-of-work.htmlRead 15 October 2026CES 2025 press release dated January 6, 2025 announces the Z2 Mini G1a with Ryzen AI Max PRO, up to 128GB memory and an internal power supply. HP said it would be available in spring 2025.

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026. Apple's store now sells only the 2026 M5 models. A later price rise of June 25, 2026 is not a launch price.

Available6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Listing shows Add to Cart with 13 in stock and a price of $4,555.28 on 2026-10-15. The HP store page for this SKU was not reachable.

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

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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.

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)20Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 23 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.21Press 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.

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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.

$3,9993Press articlearstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/apple-intros-new-mac-studio-models-with-m4-max-and-m3-ultraRead 10 October 2026Launch coverage dated March 2025: the USD 3,999 base M3 Ultra model has 28 CPU cores (20 P and 8 E), 60 GPU cores, 96GB RAM and 1TB storage. US price excluding sales tax. The 256GB option was USD 1,600 extra. Education price is excluded.

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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.

€4,9994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Global Original Prices lists EUR 4999 for Germany and France for this base configuration. EveryMac states the amount, not the tax treatment. German prices include 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.

US3Press articlearstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/apple-intros-new-mac-studio-models-with-m4-max-and-m3-ultraRead 10 October 2026USD launch price for the US.

US6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Retailer record states MARKET:US for the US SKU suffix ABA.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview: Color Black. A retailer calls the finish Jet Black.

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

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Workstation1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP calls it a mini workstation and files it under HP Z workstations.

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

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Mini PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026QuickSpecs Overview: Form Factor Mini.

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/122211Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 19.7 cm width and depth and 9.5 cm height, converted to mm.

Width168Height85.5Depth200mm(6.6 × 3.4 × 7.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chassis dimensions H 3.4 in (8.55 cm), W 6.6 in (16.8 cm), D 7.9 in (20 cm) in standard desktop orientation. HP rounds to 0.1 cm. Stored as 85.5 x 168 x 200 mm.

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.

3.64kg(8 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Weight (M3 Ultra) 8.0 pounds (3.64 kg). Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The M4 Max weight of 2.74 kg is excluded.

2.3kg(5.1 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Starting at 2.3 kg (5.07 lb). HP says exact weights depend on configuration. This is the starting weight, not a figure for the stored configuration. StarryHope lists 2.65 kg.

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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/122211Read 10 October 2026Materials section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and thermal module chassis.

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Side panel

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Front panel

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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/121980Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure needs a nylon probe, a Torx Plus 10IP bit and a torque driver to remove screws. The M3 Ultra bottom cover is part 923-12471. Not tool-less.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Access Panel: tool-less for the top panel. A number 1 Phillips screwdriver is needed for the bottom panel and M.2 modules need a screwdriver.

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 service part 661-502057Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Orderable parts item 36: logic board 661-50205 for M3 Ultra, 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 96 GB. This is an Apple service part identifier.

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Chipset

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

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. Not an ATX class board.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026System board is 182 x 160.57 mm, which is a HP-specific size and not a standard class.

CPU socket

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FP111Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP: Processor Socket Single BGA-2077. AMD names the package FP11.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU Socket FP11.

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.

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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BHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 E-key	2	3	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal Slot M.2-E: 1 PCIe Gen 3 x2. The factory wireless card is a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 M.2 card, so the slot is occupied. The two M.2-M slots are in storage_slots.

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.

29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Removal step names two fan connectors on the logic board.

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026System Board: CPU Fan Header Yes. Memory, chassis and front PCI fan headers: None.

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 M3 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio (2025) Tech Specs, Apple M3 Ultra column. Reference is the base M3 Ultra: 28-core CPU with 20 performance and 8 efficiency cores, 60-core GPU, 96GB unified memory, 1TB SSD. The 32-core CPU / 80-core GPU option and the M4 Max model are excluded. Apple publishes no core clocks. ENERGY STAR lists 3.6 GHz and EveryMac reports about 4.0 GHz from third-party software, so no clock is stored.

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 3951Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table: AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 395, 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.10/3.00 GHz, 64 MB cache, Radeon 8060S.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

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Strix Halo5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Core type	Count
Performance	20
Efficiency	8

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

BHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	3	5.1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table: 16 cores, 5.10 GHz max boost and 3.00 GHz base. The 16 Zen 5 cores are one category with one set of clocks.

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

2819Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Spec page for Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, Early 2025): M3 Ultra (28C60G), 28 cores (20P+8E), 28 Threads. Apple lists the cores and no thread count. The page also lists a 4.05 GHz CPU clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.

325Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 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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L3 cache

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64MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table: cache 64 MB. AMD lists L3 64 MB and L2 16 MB.

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.

3nm13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 10 October 2026M3 family chips are built with 3-nanometer process technology. Ars Technica describes M3 Ultra as two M3 Max chips joined together. Maker process class, not a foundry node name.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET. The I/O die is also TSMC 4nm.

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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55W5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026Default TDP 55W. AMD cTDP is 45-120W. HP's configured power is in cpu_power_max_w.

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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120W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processors table lists TDP 120 W for the 395, and the noise table labels the top build AMD FP11 Strix Halo 120W. This is HP's configured power for this chip. AMD's default TDP is 55 W with cTDP 45-120 W.

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.

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50TOPS2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Copilot+ PC: up to 50 NPU TOPS. AMD also lists NPU TOPS up to 50 and overall TOPS up to 126. The precision is not stated.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen-pro/ai-max-pro-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-pro-395.htmlRead 15 October 2026AI Engine: NPU TOPS up to 50, overall TOPS up to 126.

Integrated GPU

Apple M3 Ultra 60-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Chip section states a 60-core GPU in the Apple M3 Ultra. No discrete graphics.

AMD Radeon 8060S1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Radeon 8060S for the Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 395, using unified system memory.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Fan assembly 923-12527 mounts on the logic-board thermal module. Air cooling.

Air1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cooling Solution: Air cooled forced convection. HP's page calls the APU cooling phase change. No fan model or fan count is published.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cool and Quiet: phase change APU cooling, 3D mesh air intake and fans. The stored enum is air because QuickSpecs says air cooled forced convection.

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 (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Fan 923-12527 holds two blower rotors in one frame and is the same part for all 2025 configurations. Tom's Hardware also names dual internal fans.

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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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics Info: Integrated graphics for every APU option.

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

96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

64GB6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 202664GB LPDDR5X soldered. The description says 8533MT/s, which conflicts with HP's 8000 MT/s.

RAM type

LPDDR514Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-early-2025-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists LPDDR5 unified memory for the M3 Ultra unit. The reviewed unit was the 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB model. The memory type is a chip fact. No measured results from that unit are used.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Solder-down LPDDR5x.

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

6,400MT/s18Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-ultra-chip-specsRead 10 October 2026M3 Ultra chip specs list LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) on a 1024-bit bus with about 819.2 GB/s, which matches the 819GB/s memory bandwidth Apple publishes. Apple does not publish the transfer rate. The chip is the same in the 28-core and 32-core models. The same page lists a 4.05 GHz P-core clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Memory row for the 96 GB base model: LPDDR5-6400. Agrees with the Low End Mac chip page. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.

8,000MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP: up to 8000 MT/s LPDDR5x. A retailer SmartBuy description says 8533MT/s. HP's own documents say 8000, so 8000 is stored. A review teardown (BabelTech, 128GB unit) reports LPDDR5X-8533 chips with an effective 8000 MT/s.

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/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board is ordered by chip and memory capacity. There are no DIMM slots, and the SSD module 661-50220 is ordered separately as the 1 TB M3 Ultra module.

Soldered1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory: Solder-down. Purchase-time choice of 16, 32, 64 or 128GB depending on the APU.

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.

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Memory section: 96GB, configurable to 256GB. The 512GB option needs the 32-core CPU and 80-core GPU. EveryMac reports that Apple removed the 256GB option on June 25, 2026. The maker sheet still lists it, so the purchase-time limit of the launch configuration is stored.

128GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum Memory 128GB for the 395. It is a purchase-time limit.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 128 GB unified memory, with up to 96 GB assignable to the GPU.

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 (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Capacity (GB)	Type
1,000	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 20261TB SSD, decimal GB per the page footnote. Larger sizes up to 16TB are configure-to-order. Apple does not publish an interface for its flash module, so the generic ssd type is used.

BHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
1,000	NVMe SSD	4	HP 1TB 2280 PCIe-4x4 Value M.2 SSD

Source6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Description: 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 Value 4X4 SSD. HP's QuickSpecs names this HP 1TB 2280 PCIe-4x4 Value M.2 SSD. The model name is HP's, not the NAND maker's.

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 (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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BHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal Slot M.2-M: 2 PCIe Gen4 x4. HP's SSD options are all 2280. The stored configuration has one drive installed and one slot free.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 8TB with dual NVMe modules and RAID.7Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/laptops/hp-z2-mini-g1a-workstation-review-jumbo-sized-computing-performanceRead 15 October 2026Review opened a 128GB and 2TB unit: the removable casing shows an extra M.2 slot that can take a second SSD. This matches QuickSpecs two M.2-M slots with one drive installed.

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.

480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maximum continuous power 480W. The ENERGY STAR record lists an internal supply rated 480 W.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026internal_power_supply_rated_power_w 480.

300W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: 300W 92% efficiency wide-range with active PFC, internal. HP gives no 80 PLUS level, so the efficiency enum is left out. Form factor is not published.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026The 300W internal PSU supports the highest power CPU and GPU rich configurations.

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.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Apple service part. No standard PSU format applies.

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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 661-508867Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Power supply 661-50886, one part for both chip models.

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Side1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP calls the panel Side I/O.

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

AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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/122211Read 10 October 2026On front (M3 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120 Gb/s) and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The M4 Max front USB-C ports are excluded.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026On Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip, the two front USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 5. The SDXC slot supports SD 4.0 cards.

BHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode	1	10	15
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Side I/O: headphone and microphone combo, 1 SuperSpeed USB Std-A 10Gbps (charge up to 5V/2.1A) and 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C 10Gbps (Alt mode DisplayPort 2.1 with 15W output).

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 (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB4	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with USB 4 up to 120 Gb/s and DisplayPort 2.1, two USB-A ports up to 5 Gb/s, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The AC power inlet is not stored as a port.

BHP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5GbE	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mini DisplayPort	DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
Other	Power connector	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear I/O: 1 RJ-45 (2.5GbE), 2 Mini DisplayPort 2.1, 2 SuperSpeed USB Std-A 10Gbps, 2 Hi-Speed USB Std-A 480Mbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C 40Gbps and the power connector. Two optional Flex IO modules add ports and are not counted. The stored model number lists no Flex IO option. The Mini DisplayPort, USB-C and Thunderbolt outputs come from the APU graphics. The HP page names the Mini DisplayPort version as 2.1 UHBR10.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026Packed with Ports lists 2 x Mini DP 2.1 UHBR10, 2 x USB2-A, 2 x USB3-A 10Gbps, USB4-C 40 Gbps/TBT4, 2.5GbE DASH and two Flex IO slots on the back, plus USB-C 10 Gbps with alt DP mode and USB-A 10 Gbps on the side.

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

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=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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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Networking and Communications lists a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 card.

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 GHz15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 10 October 2026Use Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 networks lists Mac Studio introduced in 2023 or later. It permits the 6 GHz band or only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. US page. Availability depends on region.

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Wi-Fi module

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MediaTek MT79251Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Networking and Communications: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 BT 5.4 wireless card M.2 AIM-T. Only one wireless card option is listed.6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Antenna assemblies 1 to 3 sit inside the housing. No external antenna.

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same card line: BT 5.4.

Ethernet controller

Marvell AQtion AQC11316Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1 identifies the 10GbE controller as Aquantia, now Marvell, AQtion AQC113. The reviewed unit is the M4 Max model. Apple lists one Ethernet board, 923-12482, for all 2025 configurations.

Realtek RTL8125BPH1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026System Board: 2.5GbE controller RTL8125BPH with WOL and AIM-T management.

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/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular. The exploded view shows one Speaker.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view lists one Speaker, item 34.

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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.

017Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone None and Sound In None, with no built-in microphone in Apple's specs.

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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.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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Lighting

None of 4 known

RGB lighting

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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 Sequoia 15.3.24Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Pre-installed macOS 15.3.2 (24D2082). The ENERGY STAR record lists Mac OS version 15.3 as the tested OS. This is the factory OS.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Preinstalled options Windows 11 Pro 64, Windows 11 Home 64, Linux-ready and Ubuntu 24.04. The stored SKU ships with Windows 11 Pro 64 per the retailer description.6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Pro 64 in the HP SmartBuy description.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 is the preinstalled OS of the stored SKU.

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.

Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing are ordered as Apple assemblies. SSD modules are Apple service parts with no M.2 socket. The fan flex cables use locking connectors on the logic board.

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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

None of 8 known

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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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

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record is listed as certified.

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

Gold11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_March2025.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 6: Mac Studio achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report covers Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 1TB SSD) and (M4 Max, 512GB SSD).

Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Additional Information: in compliance with IEEE 1680.1 (EPEAT) at the Gold level, and Eco-Label list says EPEAT Gold registered in the United States. This is a family statement and the EPEAT registry was not opened for this SKU.

Copilot+ PC

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Yes2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP's page labels the system Copilot+ PC with up to 50 NPU TOPS.

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.

26.9kWh5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026tec_of_model_kwh 26.9 for the 96 GB MU973 record. The 512 GB record 4513877 shows 30.6 and is excluded.

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Other certifications

EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Footnote declares compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including lead exemptions such as high-temperature solder. Manufacturer declaration, not an independent certificate.

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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/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio and a power cord.

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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.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

3years6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026HP's description reads 1/1/1 with HP 3 year Onsite Workstation Bundled Support and the retailer's part name ends 3/3/3 WTY. QuickSpecs gives a standard one-year 1-1-1 warranty for the family, so other SKUs may differ. Stored as the SKU's bundled 3 years in the US.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US warranty lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in applies when Apple finds the product eligible.

On-site1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026Service, Support, and Warranty: on-site, next business-day service for parts and labor.6Retailer pagecompsource.com/buy/BN4G0UTABA/Hp-195/HP-Z2-Mini-G1a-Workstation--1-x-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-PRO-395--64-GB--1-TB-SSD--Mini-PC--Jet-Black--BN4G0UTABARead 15 October 2026Bundled support is on-site, matching QuickSpecs on-site next business-day service.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

www.hp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.html2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/workstations/z2-mini-a.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP's Z2 Mini G1a workstation page. HP's US store product page was not reachable, so the stored SKU's availability comes from the retailer listing.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_131041810_1786031924_7283_887348.pdfRead 15 October 2026HP QuickSpecs c09133726, a reseller-hosted copy of the HP document. Its first pages are stamped Version 10 (February 24, 2026) and later pages Version 11 (July 31, 2026). HP's own download link was not reachable.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/1510Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio User Guide, 2025 version, Take a tour page.

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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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