MHL64SO/A

Overview

Mac Studio is a tremendously powerful pro desktop. The M5 Max chip enables remarkable on-device AI compute. Blast through creative projects and professional workflows with the advanced graphics architecture and faster memory and storage.

Description

The Apple Mac Studio M5 Max is a compact professional desktop designed for demanding creative, development, AI and production workloads. Powered by the M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, it delivers high-performance computing while keeping its footprint small enough to sit comfortably under most displays.

With 36GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, the Mac Studio provides a responsive platform for professional applications, large projects and intensive multitasking. Its advanced graphics architecture, hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Neural Accelerators help handle complex visual workloads and on-device AI processing efficiently.

Features

M5 Max Performance for Professional Workloads
The M5 Max chip combines a powerful CPU and GPU architecture with dedicated capabilities for demanding AI and graphics workloads. The 18-core CPU is suited to intensive multitasking, while the 32-core GPU provides the graphics performance needed for creative applications, 3D work and other demanding professional tasks.

The M5 Max platform is also designed around on-device AI processing, making the Mac Studio suitable for workloads that require substantial machine learning and AI compute without relying entirely on cloud-based processing.

Memory and Fast SSD Storage
This Mac Studio configuration includes 36GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD. Unified memory allows the CPU and GPU to access the same memory pool efficiently, helping maintain smooth performance when working with demanding applications, large files and complex projects.

The fast internal SSD also helps reduce loading times and provides responsive file handling for everyday professional workflows.

Thunderbolt 5 and High-Speed Connectivity
Mac Studio provides a broad selection of connections for professional peripherals, high-speed storage, displays and networking. Four Thunderbolt 5 ports provide ultra-high bandwidth connectivity, supporting demanding expansion and high-performance workflows.

Key connectivity includes:

• Four Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports with up to 120Gb/s bandwidth
• Two USB-C ports with up to 10Gb/s
• Two USB 3 USB Type-A ports
• One HDMI 2.1 port
• One 10Gb Ethernet port
• One SDXC card slot with UHS-II support
• One 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Built-in speaker

The Thunderbolt 5 connectivity also provides flexibility for professional expansion, including high-speed storage, PCIe devices and advanced multi-device setups.

Support for Multiple Displays
For users working across large creative projects, data analysis, development environments or professional applications, Mac Studio can connect to up to five external displays. The HDMI 2.1 port and Thunderbolt 5 connections provide flexibility when building a multi-screen workstation.

DisplayPort 2.1 support is also included through the available display connectivity.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
Wireless connectivity is handled by Apple's N1 wireless networking chip, providing support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. This gives the Mac Studio modern wireless connectivity for compatible networks, keyboards, mice, headphones and other peripherals.

For environments requiring high-speed wired networking, the integrated 10Gb Ethernet port provides a fast and reliable connection for network storage, servers and other professional infrastructure.

Compact Mac Studio Design
Despite its professional performance, Mac Studio has a compact 19.7-centimetre-square footprint that fits neatly beneath most displays. Its advanced thermal system is designed to manage heat during intensive workloads while keeping operating noise low.

This makes the Mac Studio a practical choice for professional workstations where desk space is limited but high computing performance is required.

macOS and Apple Intelligence
Mac Studio runs macOS, providing access to a wide range of professional and everyday applications. Apple Intelligence is integrated into supported experiences, while Siri provides an AI-assisted way to interact with the system.

Productivity features such as window tiling and Sidecar can also help users organise their workspace and work across multiple Apple devices.

Works Seamlessly With Other Apple Devices
Mac Studio integrates closely with the wider Apple ecosystem. Features such as iPhone Mirroring allow users to view and control supported iPhone content from the Mac, while Continuity features make it easy to copy content on one Apple device and paste it on another.

Technical Details

• Apple M5 Max chip
• 18-core CPU
• 32-core GPU
• 36GB unified memory
• 512GB SSD
• Thunderbolt 5 with up to 120Gb/s
• DisplayPort 2.1
• HDMI 2.1
• 10Gb Ethernet
• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 6
• SDXC card slot with UHS-II
• Two USB 3 USB Type-A ports
• Two USB-C ports up to 10Gb/s
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Built-in speaker
• Apple N1 wireless networking chip
• Supports up to five external displays

Who Is the Mac Studio M5 Max For
The Apple Mac Studio M5 Max is well suited to professional users who need substantial desktop performance without moving to a large workstation. It is a strong choice for video production, graphic design, 3D workflows, software development, AI workloads, content creation, data-intensive applications and other demanding professional tasks.

Its combination of M5 Max processing power, unified memory, fast SSD storage, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and 10Gb Ethernet makes it particularly suitable for users building a high-performance desktop workstation.

Part Number / SKU
The part number / SKU for this configuration is MHL64SO/A.

In the Box

• Mac Studio
• Power cord

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	MHL64SO/A
In The Box	Mac Studio
	Power cord
Brand	Apple
SKU	MHL64SO/A
Storage	512GB
Model	Apple M5 Max
Memory	36GB unified memory
Processor	Apple M5 Max chip. 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores 32-core GPU Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine 460GB/s memory bandwidth
Connection and Ports	Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with support for:
	Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s)
	USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s)
	USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
	DisplayPort 2.1
	Two USB 3 (USB-A) ports (up to 5Gb/s)
	HDMI 2.1 port
	10Gb Ethernet
	3.5 mm headphone jack
	On front (M5 Max):
	Two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s)
	SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
Audio	Built-in speaker
	3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
	HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
Size and Weight	Height: 9.5 cm
	Width: 19.7 cm
	Depth: 19.7 cm
	Weight (M5 Max): 2.7 kg
Wireless	Apple N1 wireless networking chip
	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)2
	Bluetooth 6
	Thread networking technology
Accessibility	Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new Mac Studio. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
	Features include:
	VoiceOver
	Zoom
	Motion, display, and text settings
	Accessibility Reader
	Voice Control
	Switch Control
	Closed Captions
	Live Captions
	Personal Voice and Live Speech