MAC Studio M3 Ultra vs MAC Studio M4 Max

Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Mac Studio M4 Max

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Mac Studio M3 Ultra: 5 of 6 decision facts sourced.

Mac Studio M4 Max: 5 of 6 decision facts sourced.

Mac Studio M3 UltraMac Studio M4 Max
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Capacity1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
DimensionsSmall form bestbuy.comSmall form bestbuy.com
Weight8.02 pounds bestbuy.com6.04 pounds bestbuy.com
Warranty1 year limited warrany bestbuy.com1 year limited warrany bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$5,299.00 bestbuy.com$3,799.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Mac Studio M3 Ultra: Power. Mac Studio M4 Max: Power. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Mac Studio M4 Max if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes power yet.

Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the Studio M4 Max leads with lighter (6.04 lb vs 8.02 lb) and lower starting price ($3,799 vs $5,299). Neither publishes power yet.

Winner: Mac Studio M4 Max

MAC Studio M3 Ultra: 6.5/10

MAC Studio M4 Max: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

MAC Studio M3 UltraMAC Studio M4 Max
Capacity1000 gigabytes1000 gigabytes
DimensionsSmall formSmall form
Weight8.02 pounds6.04 pounds
Warranty1 year limited warrany1 year limited warrany
Starting MSRP$5,299.00$3,799.00
CPU Cooling SystemAirAir

MAC Studio M3 Ultra

What works

  • Powerful multi‑core CPU for heavy workloads
  • Integrated GPU handles 4K video and graphics tasks well

What doesn't

  • Older generation chip compared to M4 series
  • Higher power consumption than newer models

MAC Studio M4 Max

What works

  • Latest‑gen Apple silicon with improved efficiency
  • Higher GPU core count for demanding graphics

Bottom line

Our pick: Mac Studio M4 Max.

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