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.”
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 critics90
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.”
89
Steve Dent
Engadget
“At $11,299, the extra performance over the M5 Max model is only worth it for select buyers.”
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.”
