New Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra: Everything you need to know

Macworld New Mac Studio 2026: At a glance What’s new: The 2026 Mac Studio gains M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, dramatically faster AI and graphics performance, faster SSD storage, increased memory bandwidth, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and enhanced professional connectivity. Release date: Announced on August 25, 2026 Price: From $2,499/£2,499 Pre-orders: Pre-order now On sale: Shipping starts on September 22, 2026 but the Mac Studio with 512GB of unified memory is coming in late October. Apple has launched a new Mac Studio to replace the M4 Max and M3 Ultra model introduced 17 months ago, in March 2025. Externally, the 2026 Mac Studio retains what Apple calls its “signature compact design,” with the most significant upgrades taking place inside. The previous generation was unusual because it mixed chip generations, pairing M4 Max with M3 Ultra. The 2026 models bring both tiers into the M5 family, with M5 Max and the new M5 Ultra. M5 Max offe