Storm Score 88 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet CNET highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) for its exceptional professional‑workstation performance, with PCMag naming it the Editors’ Choice over last year’s M4 Max. However, reviewers note its steep $11 000 price tag as a significant drawback.”

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Acclaimed
88 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Many ports for accessories
  • High memory options up to 256GB
  • Quiet design
  • Powerful performance with M5 Ultra
  • Clean aesthetic
  • Compact size

Points of Contention

  • Limited PCIe connections
  • High price
  • Not justified over Max
  • Targeted at serious pros
  • High cost

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
93
Lori Grunin
CNET

“It’s a class‑leading compact system that, given you spend enough money on it, can do almost anything you want on a desktop.”

Perfect 9.3/10
90
Brian Westover
PCMag

“That's enough for it to supplant last year's M4 Max version of the Apple Mac Studio as our Editors’ Choice winner for professional workstation power on macOS.”

Perfect 4.5/5
89
Steve Dent
Engadget

“At $11,299, the extra performance over the M5 Max model is only worth it for select buyers.”

Acclaimed 8.9/10
80
Andrew E Freedman
Tom's Hardware

“This all makes the M5 Ultra version of the Mac Studio an impressive package and further proof of the power and performance Apple can draw out of its own silicon in concert with its own software.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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