5+ Things to Know About the Next Mac Studio
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is developing an updated Mac Studio expected in 2026, retaining its compact squircle design without major changes to ports or appearance.
- The new Mac Studio will feature M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, with the M5 Ultra potentially offering up to a 36-core CPU and 80-core GPU, improving performance over current models.
- Faster SSDs similar to those in the M5 MacBook Pro are anticipated, potentially doubling SSD speeds, while RAM capacity may remain limited due to ongoing global shortages.
- Supply constraints have led to some Mac Studio configurations being out of stock, particularly those with higher RAM, reflecting component shortages rather than an imminent product launch.
- With the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, the Mac Studio is now Apple's sole pro desktop, and a refreshed model might debut at WWDC 2026 or later in the year, though exact timing remains uncertain.
