![]() ![]() And if there’s a better example of tightly integrated software and hardware, I don’t know what it is. Our own Ed Mendelson noted in his review (linked above) that the OS is both stable and secure, and praised the “elegance, coherence, and ease of use” that easily exceeds Windows 11. As with any other Mac, it comes with both good and bad. The Mac Studio comes with the latest version of Apple’s computer operating system, Mac OS Monterey. The functions are unchanged from previous versions, right down to the quirks we’ve long wanted Apple to fix, like the awkward bottom-mounted charging port on the Magic Mouse. But the only new detail is the color scheme. (They're also separate purchases.)Īpple is now selling a black-and-aluminum version of longstanding peripherals like the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Mouse, and the Magic Trackpad. The peripherals and accessories that turn the Mac Studio into a full-fledged desktop are the same on the M1 Ultra Mac Studio as they are on the M1 Max variant. ![]() It also boasts some impressive sound, with a six-speaker array that can handle Dolby Atmos and other spatial audio formats. Mac Studio Display and Peripheralsĭebuting with the Mac Studio is Apple’s Studio Display, a monitor with a 5K Retina display and Thunderbolt connectivity, along with an A13 Bionic processor that supports the built-in 12-megapixel webcam and features like Center Stage and Apple's True Tone color adjustment technology. One other thing that doesn't change between the two models: The cooling system is whisper quiet, even under the most demanding software load. Aside from the weight, however, it’s the same design, from the vents to the dual blower fans. Instead of the aluminum cooling block and vapor chamber used in the lesser models, the M1 Ultra needs more efficient cooling, so it uses copper, which is denser and heavier. It’s not the larger processor that contributes to the weight, but the cooling system. Where the M1 Max-equipped base model weighs 5.9 pounds, the M1 Ultra configurations weigh 7.9 pounds-a full 2 pounds heavier. The other difference is one you’ll never see, but you’ll feel it if you try picking up the Mac Studio. The only real difference is in front, where you’ll find an SDXC card slot and two USB-C ports-on the M1 Ultra model, they’re actually two additional Thunderbolt 4 ports. The port selection is nearly identical on both configurations, with a quartet of Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10-Gigabit Ethernet jack, dual USB-A ports, a single HDMI output, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For a more detailed look at the Mac Studio’s design and specifics, check out our original Mac Studio (M1 Max) review. It has the same 3.7-by-7.7-by-7.7-inch dimensions, and a thermal design that pulls cool air in through the vented base and expels the hot air out through the ventilated back of the unibody aluminum chassis. If you’ve looked at the M1 Max version of the Mac Studio we reviewed last month, then you already know what the M1 Ultra version looks like, because they're identical on the outside. Mac Studio Design: Plenty of Ports, Powerful Cooling Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security Software. ![]()
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