Mac Studio (M4 Max)
The Mac Studio with M4 Max is a compact desktop built for creative workflows. Its 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU can be upgraded to 16-core and 40-core. It starts with 36GB unified memory (configurable to 64GB) and 512GB SSD (up to 8TB). Connectivity includes four Thunderbolt 5 ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and 10Gb Ethernet. It supports up to five displays, including 8K over HDMI.
Full Specifications
| Processor | Apple M4 Max chip, 14-core CPU (10 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 410GB/s memory bandwidth | Configurable to: M4 Max with 16-core CPU and 546GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | 32-core GPU, hardware-accelerated ray tracing | Configurable to: 40-core GPU |
| Display Support | M4 Max: Up to five simultaneous displays — up to four 6K@60Hz over Thunderbolt + one 4K@144Hz over HDMI, or two 6K@60Hz over Thunderbolt + one 8K@60Hz or 4K@240Hz over HDMI | Thunderbolt 5 with native DisplayPort 2.1 output | HDMI 2.1 with support for 8K@60Hz or 4K@240Hz, VRR, HDR, multichannel audio |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | 36GB unified memory | Configurable to: 64GB |
| Storage | 512GB SSD | Configurable to: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB |
| I/O Ports | Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports (up to 120Gb/s, USB 4, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1) | Two USB 3 (USB-A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) | HDMI 2.1 port | 3.5 mm headphone jack | Front (M4 Max): Two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s) |
| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T, supports 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb via RJ-45) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Operating System | macOS |
| Power | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz single phase, 480W maximum continuous power |
| Dimensions | 7.7 x 7.7 x 3.7 inches (19.7 x 19.7 x 9.5 cm) |
| Weight | 6.1 pounds (2.74 kg) |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop |
| Color | Silver |
| Audio | Built-in speaker | 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones | HDMI port supports multichannel audio output |
| SD Card | SDXC card slot (UHS-II) |
| Features | Apple Intelligence | Media Engine: hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW | Video decode engine | Two video encode engines | Two ProRes encode and decode engines | AV1 decode | iPhone Mirroring | Voice Control | VoiceOver |
| Configurations | M4 Max with 14-core CPU/32-core GPU, 36GB, 512GB ($2,499) | Configurable: 16-core CPU/40-core GPU, 64GB memory, up to 8TB storage |
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Comments
Got the M4 Max Mac Studio base model. This thing is a beast for the size. The 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU chew through my video work, and 36GB RAM handles multiple 4K timelines without flinching. Love the Thunderbolt 5 ports and front USB-C—super fast transfers. Only 512GB storage though; you’ll likely want to upgrade. Fan is quiet even under load. Pricey at $2,499, but for a compact powerhouse, it delivers.