Apple Updates Mac Studio with M5 Ultra Silicon

The hardware retains the familiar compact chassis introduced in 2022, complete with the legacy USB-A ports that remain a staple of the design. While the external appearance remains unchanged, the internal shift is significant. The M5 Max configuration starts at $2,499 with 36GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage. Stepping up to the M5 Ultra requires a $5,499 entry point, which includes 96GB of memory and 1TB of storage—a notable increase over the $3,999 launch price of the previous generation.

These machines ship with macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 22nd, sharing a launch window with the updated Mac Minis. Apple plans to roll out a specialized high-end M5 Ultra variant equipped with 512GB of memory in late October. Pricing for this top-tier configuration remains unannounced, though the hardware jump signals a premium shift for the company’s most demanding users.