Apple MAC Studio With M2 Ultra Chip vs MAC Studio M5 Max

Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip
Mac Studio M5 Max

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip: 5 of 6 decision facts sourced.

Mac Studio M5 Max: 5 of 6 decision facts sourced.

Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chipMac Studio M5 Max
Price todayPrice not yet checked$2,499
Capacity1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com512 gigabytes bestbuy.com
DimensionsStandard bestbuy.comMini bestbuy.com
Weight7.9 pounds bestbuy.com5.95 pounds bestbuy.com
Warranty1 year limited bestbuy.com1 year limited warrany bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$3,799.00 bestbuy.com$2,499.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip: Power. Mac Studio M5 Max: Power. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Mac Studio M5 Max if

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  • Neither publishes power yet.

Verdict: Pick Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip if you need maximum graphics power, 64 GB RAM and can accommodate a higher price and weight; pick Mac Studio M5 Max if budget, lighter weight and lower cost are priority. Both share macOS Ventura, SSD storage, and gold‑level EPEAT certification, so choose based on performance vs value trade‑off.

Apple MAC Studio With M2 Ultra Chip lists at $2,999 while MAC Studio M5 Max lists at $2,499 — MAC Studio M5 Max undercuts Apple MAC Studio With M2 Ultra Chip by $500 (20%).

Winner: Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip

Apple MAC Studio With M2 Ultra Chip: 8.2/10

MAC Studio M5 Max: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple MAC Studio With M2 Ultra ChipMAC Studio M5 Max
Capacity1000 gigabytes512 gigabytes
DimensionsStandardMini
Weight7.9 pounds5.95 pounds
Warranty1 year limited1 year limited warrany
Starting MSRP$3,799.00$2,499.00
CPU Cooling SystemAir—

Apple MAC Studio With M2 Ultra Chip

What works

  • Integrated 60‑core Apple M2 Ultra GPU
  • Six Thunderbolt 4 ports for extensive connectivity

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price than comparable Mac Studio model
  • Heavier than the M5 Max variant

MAC Studio M5 Max

What works

  • Lower entry price for Apple‑silicon desktop
  • More portable due to lighter weight

What doesn't

  • Integrated 32‑core Apple M5 Max GPU offers less raw graphics throughput
  • Fewer Thunderbolt ports limit peripheral expansion

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip.

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