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Mac Studio (2026)

Released 22 September 2026.2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026Maker launch release states first customer and store availability on 22 September 2026. Last checked 10 October 2026.

Form factor
Not available
Processor
Apple M5 Max
GPU
Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
RAM
36GB

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At a glance

Ports

  • 2 USB-C
  • SD card SDXC UHS-II
  • 4 USB-C Thunderbolt 5
  • 2 USB-A USB 3
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ethernet (RJ45) 10Gb Ethernet
  • 3.5 mm audio High-impedance headphone support

All specs

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General

Series
Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The release introduces the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
Model numbers
A3545, MHL64LL/A, MHL64ZD/A4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The US store names MHL64LL/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The German store names MHL64ZD/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693498 identifies the exact 36 GB M5 Max configuration and model A3545. It lists UPCs 195951078564 and 195951078717, rated internal PSU output 480 W, TEC 24.7 kWh and macOS 27.0. The separate 128 GB record with TEC 26.2 kWh is excluded. The record does not map each UPC to a regional store part.
GTIN / EAN
195951078564, 1959510787176Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026
Announced
25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026Apple launch release dated 25 August 2026 announces the base M5 Max at 2499 USD and customer/store availability from 22 September. Education pricing and M5 Ultra are excluded.
Status
Available2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026
Predecessor
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The GPU is up to 50 percent faster than the previous generation. Workload claims compare against Mac Studio with M1 Max and M4 Max, for example 3.9x faster than M4 Max in LM Studio.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$2,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
€2,9993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 30 September 2026German maker launch release gives the base M5 Max launch MSRP of 2999 EUR including VAT.
Markets
US, DE4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.
Colours
Silver1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Silver finish. The full specification table supplies the other listed exact-model fields. Scope is original 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB M5 Max base. Ultra front Thunderbolt ports excluded.
Segment
Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026
Form factor
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case dimensions
Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Case volume
Not available
Weight
2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Case model
Apple housing 923-152829Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 39 lists Housing 923-15282 for both M5 Max and M5 Ultra. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.
Case materials
Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Side panel
Not available
Front panel
Not available
Tool-less side panel
No17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe, an adjustable torque driver and a Torx Plus 10IP driver. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.
Dust filters
Not available
VESA mount
Not available

Display

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Screen size
Not available
Native resolution
Not available
Panel type
Not available
Max refresh rate
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available

Motherboard

Motherboard
Apple 661-633359Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36: logic board 661-63335 for 18 CPU cores, 32 GPU cores and 36 GB RAM. Other configurations are excluded.
Chipset
Not available
Motherboard form factor
Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.
CPU socket
Not available
Expansion slots
Not available
PCIe x16 slots
Not available
Free expansion slots
Not available
Fan headers
210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3 names the two fan connectors on the logic board. These are physical flex-cable connectors, not a derived case-fan rotor count.
Overclocking in BIOS
Not available

Processor

Processor
Apple M5 Max1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Processor brand
Apple1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Processor codename
Not available
Core configuration
Core typeCountCore
Super6Super
Performance12Performance
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
CPU cores
18
Performance cores
12
Efficiency cores
0
Threads
1819Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Max 18C32G with 18 cores and 18 threads. Apple lists 6 super cores and 12 performance cores and no thread count.
Max core turbo clock
Not available
L3 cache
Not available
CPU core process node
3nm12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture states that M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies containing the CPU and other SoC engines. Foundry and node trade name are not inferred.
CPU base power (chip rating)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Unlocked multiplier
Not available
NPU performance
Not available
Integrated GPU
Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Cooling

CPU cooler
Air10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 5 lifts the fan from the thermal module. Repair drawings and the matching M5 Max review describe a heatsink and air cooling. No liquid radiator or pump specification is inherited.
CPU cooler model
Not available
Radiator size
Not available
Radiator position
Not available
Case fans
Fan rotors
2
Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 38 lists one Fan 923-15290 for both chips. The Fan procedure (127361) disconnects two fan flex cables from two connectors. The spec database entry lists 2 fans.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Removal steps peel back the tabs of two fan flex cables and unlock two fan connectors, then lift one fan off the thermal module.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.
Number of case fans
2

Graphics

Discrete GPU
No1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
GPU
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
Graphics card
Not available
VRAM
Not available
VRAM type
Not available
GPU board power
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Graphics card length
Not available
Graphics card thickness
Not available
GPU power connector
Not available

Memory

RAM
36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
RAM type
LPDDR5X13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 3 channels, 36 GB as 3 x 12 GB. The 460 GB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 384-bit bus.
Configured RAM speed
9,600MT/s13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026The exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU review states LPDDR5X-9600. The published transfer-rate class is 9600 MT/s. No clock-to-transfer conversion is assumed.
Rated kit speed
Not available
Memory kit
Not available
RAM upgrade
Integrated into chip package6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693498 Mac Studio (M5 Max) A3545 for the 36 GB configuration lists 0 DIMMs.18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory details say there are no RAM slots, the 36 GB is unified onboard memory and it cannot be upgraded later.
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026The 32-core GPU M5 Max configuration has 36 GB. The published 48 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB options require the 40-core GPU and are excluded. The unchanged 36 GB maximum now has maker evidence instead of a misclassified review source.
ECC memory
Not available

Storage

Storage
512GB
Installed drives
Capacity (GB)TypeDrive
512NVMe SSDAPPLE SSD AP0512Z
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 202613Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB System Information paragraph names APPLE SSD AP0512Z. Capacity follows the maker 512 GB value, not formatted 483 GB. Withdrawn PCIe Gen6 claims are not stored.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1997674-REG/apple_mhl64ll_a_mac_studio_m5_max.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MHL64LL/A 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB table lists one integrated 512 GB NVMe SSD. PCIe generation remains omitted because no current maker source resolves the withdrawn Gen6 claim.
Storage slots and bays
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Free M.2 slots
Not available
Free drive bays
Not available
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
Not available

Power supply

PSU rated output
480W6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026
PSU form factor
Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part with a bus bar and signal cable. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.
PSU efficiency
Not available
Modular cables
Not available
PSU model
Apple 661-508869Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Orderable Parts row 4 names power supply 661-50886. This is an Apple service part number rather than a standard retail PSU model.
ATX version
Not available
Native 12V-2x6 cable
Not available

Ports

User-facing I/O position
Front1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
User-facing ports
TypeVersionCountMax stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-CNot available210
SD cardSDXC UHS-II1Not available
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax stated link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
USB-CThunderbolt 54120Thunderbolt 5Yes
USB-AUSB 325Not availableNot available
HDMI2.11Not availableNot availableNot available
Ethernet (RJ45)10Gb Ethernet110Not availableNot available
3.5 mm audioHigh-impedance headphone support1Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Connections lists four Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s on the back, 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T with 1, 2.5, 5 and 10Gb over RJ-45) and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.
User-facing USB ports
2
User-facing USB-C ports
2
Rear USB ports
6
Thunderbolt
Yes
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
Not available

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 availability guide names Mac Studio with M5 Max and later and 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz operation. The 6 GHz band requires regional approval. Selected US and German references support it. Bands are not inferred from the Wi-Fi generation alone.
Wi-Fi module
Apple N11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi antenna
Internal11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127358Read 7 October 2026Logic Board removal steps 4 and 8 lift antennas 2 and 1 from the housing after cover/frame removal. They are installed internal antennas rather than external accessories.
Bluetooth
61Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Ethernet controller
Realtek 812713Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reviewer System Information names Realtek 8127 for the new 10 Gb Ethernet controller and its PCIe connection. Prior Apple AQC113 and sibling controllers are excluded.

Camera and audio

Webcam
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.
Total speaker power
Not available
Microphones
018Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.
Audio features
High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.

Lighting

RGB lighting
No19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No.
Lit parts
Not available
Lighting standard
Not available
Lighting software
Not available

Software

Operating system
macOS 276Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026
OS family
macOS1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Control software
Not available

Upgradeability

Proprietary parts
Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63335 for the 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63353 for 512 GB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board. This differs from ordinary 3-pin or 4-pin PC fan headers.
Max graphics card length
Not available
Max CPU cooler height
Not available
Warranty kept after upgrade
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Geekbench single-core
4,311points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.
Geekbench multi-core
29,651points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per load
Not available
Highest measured fan noise
Not available
Measured fan noise at idle
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available

Measured power

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Power draw idle
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Power draw sleep or off
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available

Certifications

ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
EPEAT
Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/02175000003447acab6b9978f0a6549fRead 7 October 2026Official EPEAT registry lists Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra as active Gold in Germany, registered 23 September 2026. Identifiers A3545 and A3546 cover the stored A3545. Scope is Germany.
Copilot+ PC
No21Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS 27.
Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
24.7kWh6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026
Included extras
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty gives one year of hardware coverage for the US market.
Warranty service
Carry-in, Mail-in20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Warranty Service Options lists carry-in service and mail-in service when Apple finds the product eligible. Apple chooses the method. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

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Variants

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Model numberLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)Markets
MHL64LL/A$2,499Not availableUS
MHL64ZD/ANot available€2,999DE

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