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  "id": 8930024,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:41:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/21/mac-studio-review-roundup-expensive-but-m5-ultra-makes-it-worthwhile"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Mac Studio, available with M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors, has been reviewed by several outlets. According to Tom's Guide, the M5 Ultra model, which starts at $5,499, is the most powerful computer they've ever reviewed. It features a compact design that makes it easy to fit into a work setup and runs cool and quiet even under heavy load. The M5 Ultra model has six Thunderbolt 5 ports.\n\nThe Mac Studio's design remains identical to last year's model, described by Tom's Hardware as a silver, squared-off block that's 7.7 x 7.7 inches and 3.7 inches tall. The M5 Ultra version weighs 8 pounds, two pounds more than the M5 Max variant. According to Tom's Hardware, the M5 Ultra uses a heavier copper fin stack and a copper vapor chamber, while the M5 Max version uses a cooler with a thin aluminum stack and a copper heat pipe.\n\nThe Mac Studio is considered one of the best computers for handling demanding tasks such as video editing or 3D rendering projects, and is also suitable for gaming, especially games optimized for Apple silicon. However, Tom's Guide notes that if you don't need all the power this expensive PC offers, you're probably better off with the $899 M6-powered Mac mini. The Mac Studio offers memory options up to 256GB, with 512GB coming later, and storage options up to 4TB.",
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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 Guide",
        "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",
        "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"
      }
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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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