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Mac Studio (M5) (2026)

Mac Studio (M5, 2026): with M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 clustering for AI.

Model image not included; see official images at Apple. Apple Newsroom

Specifications

ChipApple M5 Max (CPU 18 · GPU hasta 40 · NE 16) / M5 Ultra (CPU 36 · GPU hasta 80 · NE 32)
Memory36-128 GB (M5 Max) / 96-512 GB (M5 Ultra) · up to 1.2 TB/s
Storage512 GB - 8 TB (M5 Max) / 1-16 TB (M5 Ultra) SSD · up to 2× faster (Apple)
WirelessWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · 10Gb Ethernet
PortsThunderbolt 5 · HDMI · SDXC · 3.5 mm · clustering of multiple Mac Studio over Thunderbolt 5 (RDMA)
Video outputUp to 5 displays (M5 Max) / 3 (M5 Ultra) · 8K60
Launch priceFrom US$2,499 in the United States (launch price, not a Spanish price)
StatusOn sale since September 22, 2026; the 512GB configuration arrives in late October

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Announcement and availability

Apple announced it on August 25, 2026. Pre-orders opened the same day in 30 countries and regions, and availability began September 22, 2026; the 512GB memory configuration is announced for late October 2026. Apple Newsroom, 25-08-2026

What changes and who it is for

It is the fourth generation of Mac Studio and introduces the M5 Ultra. Apple claims up to 4.3x faster AI performance, up to 2x faster storage and up to 1.8x faster graphics than the previous generation; these are Apple test results. It adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 to Mac Studio for the first time and lets several Mac Studio systems cluster over Thunderbolt 5 (RDMA) for distributed AI inference: Apple cites up to 3x faster performance with a four-system cluster. Apple Newsroom

Before choosing

The starting price rises versus 2025: US$2,499 (M5 Max) and US$5,499 (M5 Ultra). The 512GB configuration was not available on launch day. Thunderbolt 5 clustering is a professional AI use case, not a benefit for general tasks. The improvement figures are Apple tests versus the previous generation. Apple · Specifications

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Facts checked October 30, 2026 · Specifications