Silver 2026 Mac Studio viewed from the front, showing two USB-C connectors and an SDXC slot

Official August 2026 Mac Studio family image. Both listed chip configurations share the depicted front exterior; the image does not identify an internal chip configuration. Image: Apple ↗

Apple · Desktop Computers

Mac Studio M5 Max (2026)

Name: Mac Studio M5 Max (2026)
Brand: Apple
SKU: mac-studio-m5-max-2026

18-core CPU · 32-core GPU · 36 GB unified memory

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US launch / reference price: $2,499 · Released 2026-09-22

US announced starting price for the base configuration shown; display, keyboard and mouse are additional. Apple announced preorders on August 25 and availability beginning September 22, 2026.

Editorial overview

The base M5 Max Studio includes an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB memory. Its desktop enclosure adds 10Gb Ethernet, Thunderbolt 5 and front SDXC access.

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Reasons to consider it

10Gb Ethernet included
Front SDXC UHS-II slot
Supports five external displays

Tradeoffs to check

Base SSD is 512 GB
Front USB-C limited to 10 Gb/s
Display and input devices additional

Specifications

Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.

Display

External displays: Up to 5; resolution limits vary by connectionManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗

Prices & availability

US launch / reference: $2,499. This is not a current retailer offer.

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Price history

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Sources & confidence

Manufacturer source: www.apple.com ↗

Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.

This device has not received an editorial rating yet. Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.

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