Apple has launched a new Mac Studio, its desktop computer for professionals who need top-of-the-line performance. The company is trying something new with the Mac Studio as it lets you choose between the M4 Max or the M3 Ultra.
The Mac Studio starts at $1,999. Pre-orders open today, and it will be available in Apple Store starting Wednesday, March 12.
Interestingly, despite the version number, the M3 Ultra is the most recent addition to the M-series lineup of chips. In Apple’s lingo, The “Ultra” version is more powerful than the “Max” version. Compared to the M1 Ultra, the previous Ultra chip, the company says that customers can expect up to 2.6x better performance.
If you find yourself hitting the limits of the configuration tool on Apple’s website when looking at a Mac Mini, the Mac Studio offers plenty of options. Customers can get as much as 512GB of RAM and 16TB of storage.
The design seems unchanged with most of the ports at the back of the computer. You’ll find four Thunderbolt 5 ports and two traditional USB-A ports for your legacy accessories. There’s also an HDMI port and a 10Gb Ethernet port. You can also plug an audio device thanks to the trustworthy 3.5mm headphone jack. Unlike on the Mac Mini, the power button remains easily available on the back of the device.
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