Apple MAC Studio (m2 Ultra) vs Apple MAC Studio (m4 Max)
Decision sheet: the facts that decide it
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra): 5 of 6 decision facts sourced.
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max): 5 of 6 decision facts sourced.
| Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) | Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Capacity | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Dimensions | Standard bestbuy.com | Small form bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 7.9 pounds bestbuy.com | 6.04 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Warranty | 1 year limited bestbuy.com | 1 year limited warrany bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $3,799.00 bestbuy.com | $3,799.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra): Power. Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max): Power. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Pick Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max) if
- Lighter — 6.04 lb vs 7.9 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Skip both if
- Neither publishes power yet.
Verdict: For the vast majority of creators, the M4 Max provides a faster overall system for half the price.
Apple MAC Studio (m2 Ultra) lists at $3,999 while Apple MAC Studio (m4 Max) lists at $1,999 — Apple MAC Studio (m4 Max) undercuts Apple MAC Studio (m2 Ultra) by $2,000 (100%).
Winner: Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max)
Apple MAC Studio (m2 Ultra): 7.8/10
Apple MAC Studio (m4 Max): 9.1/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple MAC Studio (m2 Ultra) | Apple MAC Studio (m4 Max) | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 1000 gigabytes |
| Dimensions | Standard | Small form |
| Weight | 7.9 pounds | 6.04 pounds |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year limited warrany |
| Starting MSRP | $3,799.00 | $3,799.00 |
| CPU Cooling System | Air | Air |
Apple MAC Studio (m2 Ultra)
What works
- Drives up to eight external displays simultaneously
What doesn't
- Slower single-core CPU speed compared to M4 architecture
Apple MAC Studio (m4 Max)
What works
- Superior single-thread performance with M4 generation cores
- Includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing and newer Neural Engine
What doesn't
- Lower memory bandwidth than Ultra-tier chips
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max).
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