Apple has priced its highest-capacity Mac Studio configuration, built with 512GB of storage, at $22,299. The machine runs on the company’s M5 Ultra processor, its top-tier chip for professional-grade Macs.
The price tag underlines how far Apple has pushed its professional hardware line beyond mainstream consumer budgets. For business buyers tracking the broader technology market, it signals that premium workstation pricing is climbing even as laptops and desktops elsewhere get cheaper, a trend worth watching for firms budgeting hardware refreshes.
Key facts
- Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio is priced at $22,299
- The configuration uses Apple’s M5 Ultra processor
- Mac Studio is Apple’s compact desktop built for professional users needing heavy processing power
What the 512GB Mac Studio offers
The model sits at the top of Apple’s desktop lineup, pairing maximum storage with the M5 Ultra chip, which Apple positions as its most powerful processor for demanding professional workloads.
Who this machine is built for
Apple markets the Mac Studio as a workstation for users who need high processing power in a compact desktop form, rather than as a general consumer product. The pricing, first reported by techrepublic.com, reflects that positioning.
