Background

The Mac Studio was announced on March 8th, 2022, and released on March 18th alongside the new Studio Display. In a return-to-form for the Mac family, the Mac Studio offers a 9.5 cm × 19.7 cm × 19.7 cm extruded aluminum casing, plenty of front and rear ports, and some much-appreciated modular storage; however, it’s not determined whether the storage can be upgraded.

The Mac Studio currently comes in two variants: the base model, which features a 10-core CPU, 24-Core GPU, and 16-Core Neural Engine, with 32 GB unified memory and 512 GB SSD storage ($1,999); or the upgraded model, which features a 20-core CPU, 48-Core GPU, 32-Core Neural Engine, with 64 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD storage ($3,999).

Regardless of the model, it’s important to note that the Mac Studio’s RAM is soldered to the motherboard, making upgrades impossible.

Identification

The Mac Studio looks like a Mac mini but is 2-3 times as tall. The compact desktop features two forward-facing USB-C ports and an SD card slot. The rear has four Thunderbolt 4 ports, ethernet, USB-A, HDMI, and even a headphone jack.

The Mac Studio (2022) can me identified my model number A2615, which is printed on the bottom cover, along with the serial number.

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Technical Specifications

Size and Weight:

  • 3.7 in (9.5 cm) x 7.7 in (19.7 cm) x 7.7 in (19.7 cm)
  • Weight (M1 Max): 5.9 lbs (2.7 kg)
  • Weight (M1 Ultra): 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)

Processor:

  • M1 Ultra Configurable Up to 20-cores
  • M1 Max Configurable Up to 10-cores

Memory:

  • 32, 64, 128 GBs RAM
    • It’s important to get enough RAM at checkout because it’s soldered to the motherboard.

Storage:

  • M1 Max: 512 GB SSD
  • M1 Ultra: 1 TB SSD

Wireless Connectivity:

  • 802.11ax (Wi-FI 6)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)

Graphics And Video:

  • M1 ultra: 48 Core GPU Configurable to a 64-core GPU
  • M1 Max : 24 Core GPU Configurable to a 32-core GPU

Audio:

  • Built-in speaker
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
  • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output

Ports:

  • Back:
    • 4x Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • 1x 10GB Ethernet port
    • 2x USB-A ports
    • 1x HDMI port
    • 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • Power socket (IEC C5)
  • Front (M1 Max):
    • 2x USB-C ports
    • SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
  • Front (M1 Ultra):
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
    • SDXC card slot (UHS-II)

Electrical and Operating Requirements:

  • Line voltage: 100–240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  • Maximum continuous power: 370W
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters)

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