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Mac Studio (2023)
M2 Max and M2 Ultra bring faster graphics and Wi-Fi 6E.
Overview
A year after the original, the Mac Studio received the second generation of Apple silicon. The M2 Max had a 12-core CPU and a 30 or 38-core GPU, while the M2 Ultra doubled that to a 24-core CPU and a 60 or 76-core GPU.
Memory increased to 96 GB on the Max and 192 GB on the Ultra. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 were added, HDMI moved to version 2.1, and the machine could drive up to six Pro Display XDR screens. It retained the front USB-C and SD slot, rear Thunderbolt 4 ports and 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
It launched on the same day as the Apple silicon Mac Pro and was positioned beside it as the more compact option.
Why it mattered
It confirmed the Mac Studio as the mainstream route to pro-level Apple silicon power.
At a glance
- Announced
- June 5, 2023
- Released
- June 13, 2023
- Launch price
- $1,999
- Chip / processor
- Apple M2 Max / M2 Ultra
- Storage
- 512 GB to 8 TB
- Status
- Available
Highlights
- M2 Max or M2 Ultra
- Up to 192 GB unified memory
- Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI 2.1
- Support for up to six Pro Display XDR screens
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Chip
- Chip
- Apple M2 Max or M2 Ultra
- CPU cores
- 12 (M2 Max) or 24 (M2 Ultra)
- GPU cores
- 30 or 38 (M2 Max); 60 or 76 (M2 Ultra)
- Neural Engine
- 16-core (M2 Max), 32-core (M2 Ultra)
- Process node
- 5-nanometer (second generation)
Memory
- RAM
- 32, 64 or 96 GB (M2 Max); 64, 128 or 192 GB (M2 Ultra)
- Storage options
- 512 GB to 8 TB SSD
- Memory bandwidth
- 400 GB/s (M2 Max); 800 GB/s (M2 Ultra)
Ports
- Ports
- Front: 2 USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 on Ultra), SDXC; back: 4 Thunderbolt 4, 2 USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, headphone jack
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
Design
- Dimensions
- 9.5 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm (3.7 x 7.7 x 7.7 in)
- Weight
- 2.7 kg (M2 Max); 3.6 kg (M2 Ultra)
Software
- Launch OS
- macOS Ventura 13.4
Display support
- External displays
- Up to six displays (M2 Ultra)
Availability
- Announced
- June 5, 2023
- Released
- June 13, 2023
- Launch price
- $1,999
Colors
- Finishes
- Silver
How it compares
More in the Mac Studio family
Mac Studio (2022)
A small aluminum workstation built around M1 Max and the new M1 Ultra.
Mac Studio (2025)
M4 Max, M3 Ultra and Thunderbolt 5, with up to 512 GB of memory.
Mac Studio (2026)
M5 Max and the first M5 Ultra, with PCIe Gen 6 storage.