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  "id": 8928475,
  "title": "I tested the Mac Studio M5 Ultra — and it’s the best kind of overkill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/i-tested-the-mac-studio-m5-ultra-and-its-the-best-kind-of-overkill",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/apple-mac-studio-m5-ultra-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Mac Studio M5 Ultra, priced at $5,499, is Apple's most powerful desktop computer to date. It features the M5 Ultra processor, boasting a staggering 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU. The sleek design and compact size make it easy to fit into any workstation, and it runs smoothly and quietly even under heavy loads. With six Thunderbolt 5 ports on the M5 Ultra model, it offers ample connectivity options. This powerhouse is ideal for professionals who require top-tier performance for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and gaming. However, its high price point of $5,499 may make it overkill for users with less demanding needs.",
  "summary": "The Mac Studio M5 Ultra is Apple’s most powerful computer ever. Though expensive, it’s worth the price for video editors and other professionals.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/the-m5-ultra-mac-studio-tears-through-our-benchmark-tests",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Hardware",
        "title": "Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) review: Local model citizen outpaces DGX Spark and Threadripper",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/apple-mac-studio-m5-ultra-review-local-model-citizen-outpaces-dgx",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "M6 Mac mini review: Apple’s most versatile Mac continues to shine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/m6-mac-mini-review-apples-most-versatile-mac-continues-to-shine",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:00:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ars Technica",
        "title": "Apple Mac mini review: The new M6 impresses, but the price hike is rough",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/apple-mac-mini-review-the-new-m6-impresses-but-the-price-hike-is-rough",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:00:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) review: incredible benchmark scores, high base memory, and a generous number of ultra-fast Thunderbolt 5 ports, but very expensive (Steve Dent/Engadget)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/apple-mac-studio-m5-ultra-review-incredible-benchmark-scores-high",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:13:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Mac Studio review roundup: expensive, but M5 Ultra makes it worthwhile",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/mac-studio-review-roundup-expensive-but-m5-ultra-makes-it-worthwhile",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:41:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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